In 1978 my family purchased a condo in Palm Springs, California. It has been our go-to vacation spot for 45 years! We love the climate, the beauty of the desert combined with the flowers and palm trees, and the stark rugged mountains that surround the valley on all sides.
Palm Springs is an ideal place to visit for so many reasons: a honeymoon, girls getaway, golf weekend, sunshine and shopping, family retreat or even a business conference. Find your reason and get yourself to Palm Springs!
Greater Palm Springs encompasses 9 cities – Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio and Coachella. Explore their site at: www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com
The FIRST things you want to do in the Palm Springs area is, of course, enjoy the swimming pools, sunshine, golf courses, tennis and dining.
Second, take time to go on some ADVENTURES. Some of the best adventures in the area are:
- Joshua Tree National Park
- Spend a day exploring the beauty of the desert
- Palm Springs Aerial Tramway –
- Ride to the top of Mount San Jacinto to hike and maybe even play in the snow!
- Hike a section of the Pacific Crest Trail
- The Sand to Snow National Monument links to Big Morongo Canyon Preserve and the Whitewater Preserve. This area offers outstanding hiking, birding, and desert beauty near Cabazon.
- Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
- This park is especially beautiful in the spring when the wildflowers bloom. There are palm oases, colorful slot canyons, pictographs & wildlife to explore.
- Red Jeep Tours
- Rent a 4-wheel-drive vehicle and follow the backcountry roads.
Next, don’t miss the art galleries and fabulous MUSEUMS & SHOPPING.
- Shopping:
- El Paseo Drive in Palm Desert
- Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs
- Desert Hills Premium Outlets in Cabazon
- Museums:
- Aqua Caliente Cultural Museum in Palm Springs
- Palm Springs Art Museum
- Palm Springs Air Museum
Now, definitely, don’t miss our FAVORITE things to do!
- Indian Canyons (Palm Springs)
- Explore, hike or horseback ride amongst the undisturbed natural beauty of palm oases and waterfalls. Smoke Tree Stables offers trail rides in and near the Indian Canyon.
- The Living Desert (Palm Desert)
- This is an amazing zoo and botanical garden that is not to be missed.
- Hot Springs
- Get day passes to experience the mineral waters for a day.
- El Morocco Inn & Spa; The Good House; Tuscan Springs Hotel & Spa; Miracle Springs Resort & Spa; Sagewater Spa and The O Spa are some of the many locations to discover.
Finally, here are some OTHER fun things to do around the greater Palm Springs area.
- VillageFest farmers market every Thursday evening in downtown Palm Springs.
- Sunnylands – tour the estate of Walter and Leonore Annenberg and enjoy free admission to the gardens.
- Empire Polo Grounds
- Gubler Orchids
- Integratron
- Noah Purifoy’s Outdoor Desert Art Museum
- Oasis of Murals in Twentynine Palms
- Smith’s Ranch Drive-in movie theater
- Sky’s the Limit Observatory and Nature Center
Get more information and expert help planning your next California vacation!
Contact Liz at Peak to Sea Travel Experiences today
www.PeakToSeaTravel.com 303-957-6488 liz@peaktoseatravel
