Five arts and culture destinations treat you to the creative character of Palm Springs, elevates its history, and celebrates its diversity.
Side Trips: Salton Sea and Niland
Follow Grapefruit Boulevard southeast from Indio, and you’ll hit the Salton Sea. Once envisioned to become a destination resort, nature took its toll and left the beach deserted, covered in fish bones and long-forgotten scrap.
When you reach the Salton Sea — once considered a destination resort — nature has taken its toll and left the beach desolate and in disarray.
Best of the Best 2022: Attractions
Here are nine ways to experience Greater Palm Springs from feeding the giraffes at The Living Desert to enjoying the outdoor ambiance of Old Town La Quinta.
Here are 9 ways to experience the valley from feeding giraffes at The Living Desert to enjoying the outdoor ambiance of Old Town La Quinta.
Best of the Best 2022: California Fusion
This inspirational style of preparing food is heavily influenced by the state’s melting pot of cultures, including Mexican, Chinese, Japanese, Mediterranean, Persian, as well as Indigenous populations.
California fusion is an inspirational menu influenced by the state’s melting pot of cultures. Here are five Coachella Valley spots to try.
Best of the Best 2022: Outdoor Dining
What are your best options for outdoor dining in Greater Palm Springs? Follow the selections from Best of the Best voters with these 8 picks.
What are your best options for outdoor dining in Greater Palm Springs? Follow the selections from Best of the Best voters with these 8 picks.
Where to Stay in Palm Springs: Vacation Rentals
Oranj Palm, Vacation Palm Springs, and Natural Retreats each offer a unique and memorable experience for that perfect getaway to the desert.
Oranj Palm, Vacation Palm Springs, and Natural Retreats each offer a vacation rentals experience for that memorable getaway to the desert.
Find Your Way
Best way to immerse in and learn more about Greater Palm Springs culture? First, select a transit opiton that suits your personal vacation style.
Best way to learn more about Greater Palm Springs culture? First, select a transportation option that suits your personal vacation style.
Side Trips: Head up to Idyllwild
Take in the fresh mountain air of Idyllwild and explore the Nature Center, visit a brewery, or take a leisurely hike around Lake Fulmor.
Take in the fresh mountain air of Idyllwild and explore the Nature Center, visit a brewery, or take a leisurely hike around Lake Fulmor.
Where to Shop in Rancho Mirage
Enjoy a sweet treat at Brandini Toffee, discover the desert's inspiration at Rancho Relaxo, and see why Rancho Mirage is a shopping mecca.
Enjoy a sweet treat at Brandini Toffee, discover the desert’s inspiration at Rancho Relaxo, and see why Rancho Mirage is a shopping mecca.
Where to Eat: Rancho Mirage
From Spanish-inspired paella to fall-off-the-bone American barbecue to hearty Irish pub fare, the desert's ever-expanding culinary scene shines brightly at these five locally owned restaurants in Rancho Mirage.
From fall-off-the-bone barbecue to Irish pub fare, the desert’s expanding culinary scene shines on 5 locally owned Rancho Mirage restaurants.