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Overview

Palm Springs, California The guide was updated: 2021-05-04

Palm trees provide a periphery of greens and browns as shadows run along the otherwise snow-capped contours of the mountain ranges. It is clear to visitors why Hollywood stars took Palm Springs as their refuge during the 1920s. The resort town has long remained a getaway for the upwardly mobile—garnering the nickname of “Hollywood's Hideaway”—and has since blossomed into an accessible vacation destination for those seeking lavish leisure among a host of natural and man-made attractions.

Facts

Population:	48,142 (2017)
Currency:	$1 US = 100 cents
Search Accommodation:	Hotels »
Emergency numbers:	911
Newspapers:	The Desert Sun
Opening hours:	General opening hours for stores are 10am until 9pm.
Tourist information:	Palm Springs Visitors Center 2901 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs +1 760 778 8418

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With tourism at the heart of Palm Springs' economy, you know there will be plenty to do during your visit. Warm temperatures throughout the year draw over one million visitors to Palm Springs each year and make it a popular destination for outdoor activities like hiking, horseback riding, and swimming pools. Golf is also popular, with over 100 golf courses in the area.

Palm Springs Air Museum

Palm Springs Air Museum

A must-go for aviation lovers, the Palm Springs Air Museum houses the largest collection of World War II planes, as well as a theater, flight simulator, and a children's activity center.

Indian Canyons

Indian Canyons

This breathtaking scenery changes along with the seasons. Enjoy the 1-mile hiking trail at your pace and, once you reach the end, have a lovely, much-deserved coffee in the sun.

Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park is a breath of fresh air in the United States' national park system. Named after its unusual-looking trees, it is home to myriad diverse desert ecosystems.

Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert

Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert

Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert is a family-focused museum where children engage in interactive exhibits and events that encourage them to explore and learn about the world surrounding them. With over 100 exhibits, it is the perfect place to go for a day replete with educational fun.

Moorten Botanical Gardens

Moorten Botanical Gardens

A surprising 3,000 varieties of plant species inhabit the estate of the Moorten family, along with fossils, historical vestiges, and colorful minerals. It is recommended to take a guided tour.

Palm Springs Walk of Stars

Palm Springs Walk of Stars

Palm Springs has been a getaway for Hollywood's biggest stars since the 1920s, so much that some of them even decided to call it home. See stars dedicated to these celebrities on sidewalks of Palm Canyon Drive, Tahquitz Canyon Way, and Museum Drive.

Palm Springs Art Museum

Palm Springs Art Museum

With a,large collection of art encompassing a variety of media in 28 galleries, a theater, two sculpture gardens, a cafe, and educational events, you will definitely find something at Palm Springs Art Museum that suits your taste.

Agua Caliente Cultural Museum

Agua Caliente Cultural Museum

Learn about Palms Springs' first inhabitants, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla American Indians, through exhibits, lectures, and other activities. The Agua Caliente Cultural Museum features extensive collections of archaeological artifacts, art, crafts, documents, publications, photographs, and audiovisual media.

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

The 1200-acre Living Desert Zoo and Gardens features wild animal species from the desert environments of North America and Africa. The Living Desert's mission is to preserve and educate about the desert species.

Coachella Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Coachella Valley National Wildlife Refuge

In the Coachella Valley National Wildlife Refuge, you will come across natural wonders you will find nowhere else, such as the fringe-toed lizard and the Thousand Palm Oasis. The over 20,000 acres of dreamlike desert wilderness, wildlife, and trails will keep you entertained for countless hours.

Architecture

Architecture

The work of notable architects of the mid-century modernist movement can be seen in all kinds of buildings in the Palm Springs area. Pick up a map of locations from the visitors center or take a guided tour and prepare yourself to enter a a 20th-century architecture paradise.

Desert Willow Golf Resort

Desert Willow Golf Resort

Palm Springs is simply the perfect holiday destination for golf aficionados. Desert Willow Golf Resort's extensive courses stand out among the many golf resorts you can find spread all across town.

Biking

Biking

If biking is your preferred way to see the city, rent a bike at one of the many rental shops spread all over the town and hit the trails. There are paths and trails for all range of bike skills.

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