Palm Springs is a resort city in the California desert.
It became a destination during the 1950s and 1960s when Hollywood movie stars flocked there in droves. Nowadays, the area offers entertainment for all ages, Palm Springs offers a wealth of indoor and outdoor activities. Known for its hiking, mid-century modern architecture, stunning natural beauty and sparkling pools, Palm Springs has the perfect blend of outdoor activities and casual relaxation.
Palm Springs is also a favorite for gay travelers and naturist communities.
From Los Angeles, take Interstate 10 East towards Phoenix. Palm Springs is about a two hour drive from most Southern California destination if there is not much traffic.
Palm Springs has a pedestrian friendly downtown. Visitors can enjoy the palm tree lined streets along Palm Canyon Drive and Indian Canyon Drive. Many boutique shops, outdoor restaurant and art galleries line the streets.
Rent a car at the airport, or if you want to splurge, numerous limousine services are available, including West Coast Transportation, Cardiff Limousine and A-1 Sahara Limo. The main drags are Highway 111 and S. Palm Canyon Drive. Highway 111 runs east-west along the mountain side and connects all the cities in the Palm Springs area. This road has lights and lots of traffic, so if you are going far, you should drive out and hop on Interstate 10. S. Palm Drive is always busy and is hard to find a parking place on the weekends and at night. You should try to park on one of the side roads if possible. Most of the major car rental companies are represented at the airport.
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Palm Springs
I visited for a while. It is absolutely beautiful there but its effing hot!
By: Annie Schmidt
Palm Springs
2001 American Cancer Society Nat'l Golf Championships. As Alaska's Division II Women's Champions, competed in the 2001 ACS Golf Championships. Played Nicholas Course, TPC Stadium, and LaQuinta.
By: Lisa Priewe
Palm Springs
Nice Place. Worked here, it was great to see the mountains with snow on them while there was green grass and palm trees
By: Arron J Vickery
Palm Springs
Perfect Weather in February. I rode in the Tour De Palm Springs bike ride (i did the 50 mile)
I loved it!
By: Jace Burgess
Palm Springs
30th Anniversary. IT SNOWED. Lost our Luggage, but still had a great time
By: Gord Lawson
Palm Springs
Cheerleader Invasion. Every February a national cheer competition is held at the convention center in Palm Springs. It seems like a nice, relaxing place to visit. I always enjoyed it when I went to Nationals here. It seems like it is a city of gays, old people, and health nuts. I'm not saying that is a bad thing at all, I'm just telling you that that is what you see mostly. Overall, it's a great place to go on vacation, but some of the streets can be confusing.
By: Mandy Love
