About this city
Also known as: The Golf Capital of the World
Palm Springs lies nestled in the Coachella Valley desert region within Riverside County, sheltered by the steep San Jacinto Mountains. Renowned as a fashionable desert resort retreat since the 1930s for Hollywood stars, the city is globally famous for its dense concentration of mid-century modern residential architecture. Its unique desert geography features natural mineral hot springs, native palm oases, and a highly celebrated year-round resort lifestyle.
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Suggested stay: 2–3 days
Ride the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway up to the snowy peaks of Mount San Jacinto in a rotating car. Stroll through the palm-studded avenues of Palm Canyon Drive to view retro boutique shops and galleries. Tour preserved retro homes during Modernism Week, or hike through the stunning native fan palm oases within Indian Canyons.
