There’s a rhythm to Palm Springs that you feel the moment you arrive, a mix of sunshine, mountain views, and midcentury charm that makes everything seem brighter and slower all at once. First-time visitors often start by exploring downtown’s palm-lined streets, where vintage neon meets chic design…
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Sometimes the best adventures are just down the road. Within two hours of Los Angeles, Orange County, or San Diego, Palm Springs is the ultimate road trip destination. Roll down the windows, turn up your playlist, and trade freeways and traffic for blue skies, desert sunshine, and mountain views…
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There’s a first time for everything—especially in a place as dynamic and ever-evolving as Palm Springs. After more than a century as an international destination for leisure, style, and culture, the city is adding a new star to its lineup: a world-class symphony orchestra. The brand-new Palm Springs…
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Lawrence Crossley (c. 1890–1962) was a pioneering African American entrepreneur and developer who left an enduring mark on Palm Springs. Originally from Louisiana and a former Basin Street Blues jazz trumpeter, Crossley arrived in 1924 and quickly became a trusted business advisor, land developer…
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Up Your Look Without Breaking the Bank Palm Springs is famous for chic shopping, but did you know it’s also a fashion paradise for budget-savvy trendsetters? Stylish, unique, and seriously affordable, this desert oasis is filled with independent boutiques where you can glam up your wardrobe for less…
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Not Just for Hotel Guests! Thinking of happy hour? Cocktails and dinner? Drinks and nibbles? Coffee and breakfast? Lunch and Arnold Palmers? Think of The Kimpton Rowan Restaurants. More than a luxe hotel, it is like Palm Springs’ “Rowan Restaurant Row” – home to four fabulous restaurants and lounges…
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“The Barbie House” Legend For years, rumors have swirled that a stylish 1959 Donald Wexler-designed home in Palm Springs’ mid-mod El Rancho Vista Estates community had a Mattel connection. According to neighborhood lore, the first resident of the pink stucco-and-brick “Capri” style Wexler at 3475…
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The name says it all—Just Fabulous. This chic, Palm Springs-centric book and gift store is more than just a retail space—it’s an experience. Located at the gateway to Downtown Palm Springs and the Uptown Design District, Just Fabulous is a must-visit destination for anyone who loves style…
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What’s a girl to do when her mom pioneers the first Jeep tour company in the Coachella Valley, grows it into the biggest and best in the region, and then says, “I’m retiring”? For Kimberly Renee, the answer was clear: follow in her legendary mother’s tire tracks—red Jeep tire tracks, to be exact…
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Discover the Meaning Behind Palm Springs Street Names Vista Chino, Farrell Drive, Arenas Road, and Ramon Road—we drive, bike, or stroll down these familiar Palm Springs streets every day. Whether we know them by heart or rely on our navigation apps, these iconic roads form the city's connective…
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