Palm Springs Travel Guide
Planning a trip to Palm Springs and not sure what to check out? I’ve put together a guide to one of my favorite destinations!
Why I Love Palm Springs
As an Orange County native, this destination is only about 2 hours away making it a great weekend getaway!
Palm Springs has a relaxing summery vibe, great for a restful weekend away or a girl’s weekend by the pool.
This location is full of unique shops and charming restaurants and great if you are looking for something different like a drag brunch or a tiki bar.
This location is very dog friendly, you often find people out walking their dogs around downtown.
The guide I put together includes some of my favorite places in and around Palm Springs. I sometimes stay in Palm Desert which isn’t too far from Palm Springs. There are some great places just a short distance from Palm Springs in neighboring cities like La Quinta.
Customize Your Trip
What I love most is that you can customize your trip to this area and have different experiences. For example, I visited with my husband who had never been to Palm Springs and we ended up driving around and exploring all of the mid-century houses and architecture. I have also planned bachelorette parties in Palm Springs that involved dressy brunches and pole dancing classes. Recently, I went with my mom for a nice relaxing weekend by the pool with a little shopping and an impromptu drag show.
The View
In addition to the fun places to explore the landscape is surprisingly beautiful. I don’t usually think beautiful when I think of the desert but I have had many breathtaking mornings watching the beautiful sunrise over the mountains or colorful sunsets. Because of this, I find this place so relaxing.
The Guide
Here is a quick guide to some of my favorite spots in this area. My suggestion is to either print it out and take it with you or add these spots to your Yelp bookmarks or your Google Guides.
Do you have any favorite spots in Palm Springs area? I would love to hear in the comments as I am always looking for new places to check out!