Palm Springs features a distinctive collection of public art, from monumental sculptures and contemporary installations to artist-designed benches and interactive landmarks. Discover iconic works like Forever Marilyn and the Pillars of Palm Springs, plus sculptures in neighborhood parks and along…
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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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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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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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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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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 has long been a place where Hollywood escaped the spotlight — only to create a new one here. The Palm Springs Walk of Stars honors more than 400 individuals who shaped the city’s cultural, civic, and creative legacy. Their names line the sidewalks of Downtown and the Uptown Design…
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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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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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Tucked between rugged mountains and fed by a year‑round stream, Whitewater Preserve is one of Palm Springs' easiest and most rewarding nature escapes. This protected area offers shaded picnic spots, gentle trails, wildlife viewing, and sweeping views of the Whitewater River Canyon. It’s quiet…
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