Moorton Botanical Garden: A Living Desert Legacy

Clark Moorten shares a kinship with the desert plants he’s spent a lifetime cultivating: resilient, dry (witted), and firmly rooted in fascination. The longtime steward of Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium in Palm Springs opens our conversation with a chuckle and a dose of honesty. “Anything…

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Movie Colony Self-Guided Walking Tour

The Movie Colony Neighborhood in Palm Springs is a historic and iconic area known for its glamorous past and stunning midcentury modern architecture. This charming district, once home to Hollywood legends like Frank Sinatra and Bob Hope, boasts tree-lined streets, lush gardens, and beautifully…

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Free Things To Do in Palm Springs

Palm Springs can be expensive, but you don't have to spend a lot to enjoy the city. Some of the best ways to experience Palm Springs are completely free, from exploring midcentury architecture and public art to walking downtown, visiting galleries, and relaxing in a city park. Here are some of the…

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Joshua Tree Day Trip from Palm Springs

A complete one-day guide to exploring Joshua Tree National Park Joshua Tree National Park is one of Southern California’s most iconic landscapes, known for its surreal rock formations, sprawling desert vistas, and the twisted silhouettes of its namesake Joshua trees. Just about an hour from Palm…

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Most Popular Palm Springs Attractions: Top Things to Do & See

Palm Springs offers unforgettable experiences—from dramatic mountain views and sacred desert oases to world-class art, architecture, and living history. Whether you’re soaring above the desert floor, wandering palm-lined canyons, or exploring iconic modernist neighborhoods, Palm Springs offers…

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Palm Springs Pride® Days 🌈

Events, Parade, Festival & LGBTQ+ Celebration Guide Every fall, Palm Springs becomes one of the country's most vibrant LGBTQ+ destinations during Greater Palm Springs Pride. More than just a weekend event, Palm Springs Pride is a citywide celebration of love, diversity, and inclusion that draws…

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Pioneertown: An Old West Movie Set in the High Desert

Built in the 1940s as a functioning Old West movie set, Pioneertown is a quirky, photogenic destination just 45 minutes from Palm Springs. Its main street, Mane Street, looks straight out of a classic Western, complete with rustic storefronts, weathered wood, and desert scenery. Today, visitors come…

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Coachella Valley Preserve: A Thousand Palms Oasis Near Palm Springs

Home to lush palm groves, desert springs, and miles of protected habitat, the Coachella Valley Preserve is one of the most unique natural areas in Greater Palm Springs. Just 25 minutes from downtown, this preserve protects the Thousand Palms Oasis—a rare, water‑fed palm grove created by the San…

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