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Palm Springs Area Guide

Where to go, where to eat, and what's on in Palm Springs, from the local team that looks after our homes there.

Top Attractions

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Top attractions

Moorten Botanical Garden: A Small Garden Worth an Hour

A family-run cactarium south of downtown Palm Springs, with a dozen-plus arid biomes on a compact site. What to expect, when to go, and why small wins.

Sep 7, 2026

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The Palm Springs Air Museum: Go for the Docents

More than forty vintage aircraft in climate-controlled hangars, and docents who flew them. Why it is the best hot-afternoon stop in Palm Springs.

Sep 7, 2026

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Rainy Day and Cool Day Ideas in Palm Springs

What to do on the rare rainy day or genuinely cold winter day in Palm Springs, from real museums to desert gardens that shine after a storm.

Aug 21, 2026

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The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway: A Practical Guide

How the rotating tramway ride works, why it is dramatically cooler up top, and how to plan a summer escape or a winter snow day from Palm Springs.

Aug 21, 2026

Local Favorites

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Local favorites

Palm Springs' Long-Running Dining Rooms

The Palm Springs restaurants that have outlasted the trends: old-guard Continental dining rooms, a steakhouse, a supper club, and two delis worth the detour.

Sep 7, 2026

Local favorites

Mexican Food in Palm Springs

The Mexican restaurants Palm Springs actually runs on: family-run dining rooms, taco counters, and which one fits a group, a lunch, or a long dinner.

Sep 7, 2026

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Uptown Tables: Eating and Drinking on North Palm Canyon

Dinner and drinks in the Uptown Design District: midcentury dining rooms, cocktail bars, a wine counter, and the vegan option north of downtown.

Sep 7, 2026

Local favorites

Where to Eat on Downtown Palm Canyon Drive

A walkable guide to dining on the downtown Palm Springs strip: long-running Mexican patios, big contemporary rooms, burgers, Thai, and dessert on the way home.

Sep 7, 2026

Signature Events

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Signature events

Christmas and New Year's in Palm Springs

How the holiday weeks work in Palm Springs: multigenerational bookings, pool heat as the hidden essential, cold desert nights, and why booking early matters.

Aug 21, 2026

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VillageFest: Thursday Nights in Palm Springs

What VillageFest is, why staying walkable to Palm Canyon Drive matters, and how the Thursday street fair changes through the seasons.

Aug 21, 2026

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Palm Springs Thanksgiving and Holiday Weeks

What Thanksgiving and the December holiday weeks look like in Palm Springs: mild days, cold nights, pool heat worth adding, and homes that book early.

Aug 21, 2026

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Modernism Week Planning Guide

What Modernism Week in Palm Springs actually is, why February homes book far ahead, and how locals plan around the busiest design event of the year.

Aug 21, 2026

Stories & Guides

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Stories & guides

Working From the Desert: Planning a Month-Plus Stay in Palm Springs

How to plan a month or more of remote work from Palm Springs: confirming wifi and workspace per home, and building a routine around the heat.

Aug 21, 2026

Stories & guides

Accessibility and Single-Story Homes in Palm Springs

Why most Palm Springs vacation homes are single-story, what that does and does not tell you about accessibility, and the questions worth asking before you book.

Aug 21, 2026

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Palm Springs in October: The Shoulder Month Worth Booking

What October is really like in Palm Springs: the heat breaking, pool water still warm from summer, thinner crowds, and value before the winter high season.

Aug 21, 2026

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Planning a Palm Springs Bachelorette Weekend

How to plan a bachelorette weekend in Palm Springs: choosing a group home honestly, structuring pool days and walkable nights, and respecting house rules.

Aug 21, 2026

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