Best hotels in Palm Springs
Courtyard by Marriott Palm Springs
1300 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, CA, 92262
This three-star hotel is ideally placed for desert exploration and is set between the airport and Palm Springs’ main street. Relax in your spacious room with free Wi-Fi or enjoy the on-site facilities, including a fitness center, outdoor pool and American-style restaurant.
Triada Palm Springs, Autograph Collection
640 North Indian Canyon Drive, CA, 92262
Experience Palm Springs’ laidback lifestyle at this luxurious four-star hotel, just off North Palm Canyon Drive. Set in the Movie Colony neighborhood of Palm Springs, you’ll be treated like a star here. Soak up the sunshine by the outdoor pool and unwind with a massage at the spa, then head to the hotel’s Iluminara Restaurant for seasonal cuisine in an intimate setting.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Golf Resort Palm Springs
67967 Vista Chino, CA, 92234
Fancy a round of golf? With its 27-hole Championship course, the three-star DoubleTree Golf Resort is the perfect place for your stay in Palm Springs. Those who prefer to stay off the green can relax in a poolside cabana or head to the spa for some TLC.
Best restaurants in Palm Springs
Spencer's Restaurant
701 West Baristo Road, CA, 92262
Nestled beneath the San Jacinto Mountains, Spencer’s has racked up awards for its fresh take on American food. Dine under trees and twinkling lights on the award-winning patio and enjoy Spencer’s signature pan-roasted salmon or grilled sirloin burger.
Miro's Restaurant
1555 South Palm Canyon Drive, CA, 92264
Discover an authentic taste of the Mediterranean and Central Europe at this family-run restaurant on the edge of Main Street. Recline on the terrace and sample pan-roasted Chilean sea bass or roasted pork shank with a Madeira wine glaze.
Farm
6 La Plaza, CA, 92262
Farm embodies the cuisine and ambience of the South of France in downtown Palm Springs. You’ll be surrounded by a kaleidoscope of flowers as you sample traditional French dishes, recreated with local produce. Highlights include the French onion soup, Kurobuta pork chop with blue cheese mashed potatoes, and fresh chocolate crepes for dessert.
Best attractions in Palm Springs
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola Avenue, CA, 92260
Just 30 minutes from downtown Palm Springs, the Living Desert has more than 1,000 acres of desert landscape to explore, filled with local flora and fauna. There’s fun for the whole family, with live shows, giraffe feeding and other animal encounters on-site.
Palm Springs Air Museum
745 North Gene Autry Trail, CA, 92262
Found in Coachella Valley, Palm Springs Air Museum is located directly behind the airport. This outdoor center showcases the finest of World War Two aviation, with one of the largest collections of working aircraft from this era, some of which you can even reserve a ride in.
Escena Golf Club
1100 Clubhouse View Drive, CA, 92262
Enjoy a round of golf the moment you land in Palm Springs at Escena Golf Club. This popular public course is surrounded by dramatic desert landscapes for a memorable game on the fairways. Take on the challenge of water hazards and strategic bunkers as you practice your swing in the Golf Capital of the World.