An owner-curated collection of places to eat, things to do, seasonal ideas, day trips, group-planning advice, and month-by-month weather, all built to help you shape the stay before you choose the right home.
March and April are most popular but January, February, May and December are also beautiful in Palm Springs. Read our detailed roundup on Palm Springs weather by month.
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Current parade details, seasonal ideas, dining guidance, and a private Palm Springs home base for Christmas together.
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Bar Cecil reservations can be difficult to secure. Use our local planning notes for the best ways to find a table.
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From La Quinta to Palm Desert, Palm Springs has more golfing opportunities than most can fit into one vacation. Here's how to prioritize the best courses and plan your perfect golf getaway to the Coachella Valley.
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Plan a visit to The Tropicale with local notes on happy hour, parking, favorite dishes, and the restaurant’s lively Palm Springs setting.
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Learn everything you need to know about the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway which climbs 8,516 feet up Mt. San Jacinto in under 15 minutes. Tickets, what to wear, dining, hiking and more.
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Plan a Joshua Tree day trip around stargazing, distinctive hikes, seasonal wildflowers, and a self-guided drive through the park.
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Plan a Joshua Tree day trip around stargazing, distinctive hikes, seasonal wildflowers, and a self-guided drive through the park.
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Build a Palm Springs itinerary around art, mountain views, golf, spa time, and other memorable ways to explore the desert.
Read guideMarch and April are most popular but January, February, May and December are also beautiful in Palm Springs. Read our detailed roundup on Palm Springs weather by month.
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A dark and sometimes rowdy holdover from pre-Zoom Palm Springs era, this hidden away dive bar will not disappoint. Don't miss the fish tacos.
Read guideLearn everything you need to know about the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway which climbs 8,516 feet up Mt. San Jacinto in under 15 minutes. Tickets, what to wear, dining, hiking and more.
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Discover why we enjoy this thoughtfully designed Palm Springs restaurant, café, and bar, with notes on happy hour, reservations, and bringing a four-legged friend.
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Everything you need to know about the most popular casinos in Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley.
Read guideBar Cecil reservations can be difficult to secure. Use our local planning notes for the best ways to find a table.
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Plan a meal at Workshop Kitchen and Bar, a polished Uptown Design District favorite for modern Palm Springs dining and group dinners.
Read guidePlan a visit to The Tropicale with local notes on happy hour, parking, favorite dishes, and the restaurant’s lively Palm Springs setting.
Read guideDiscover why we enjoy this thoughtfully designed Palm Springs restaurant, café, and bar, with notes on happy hour, reservations, and bringing a four-legged friend.
Read guideA dark and sometimes rowdy holdover from pre-Zoom Palm Springs era, this hidden away dive bar will not disappoint. Don't miss the fish tacos.
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Plan a visit to the Palm Springs Art Museum for modern and contemporary art, rotating exhibitions, and a cultural stop in the heart of downtown.
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Plan a family visit to The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, with highlights, seasonal considerations, and practical notes for a day in Palm Desert.
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Plan a Joshua Tree National Park day trip from Palm Springs, with time for desert views, hiking, and a return to the pool and fire pit.
Read guideFrom La Quinta to Palm Desert, Palm Springs has more golfing opportunities than most can fit into one vacation. Here's how to prioritize the best courses and plan your perfect golf getaway to the Coachella Valley.
Read guideLearn everything you need to know about the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway which climbs 8,516 feet up Mt. San Jacinto in under 15 minutes. Tickets, what to wear, dining, hiking and more.
Read guideBuild a Palm Springs itinerary around art, mountain views, golf, spa time, and other memorable ways to explore the desert.
Read guidePlan a Joshua Tree day trip around stargazing, distinctive hikes, seasonal wildflowers, and a self-guided drive through the park.
Read guideUse our holiday, festival, arts, and event guides as planning references. Confirm current dates and admission details with event organizers.
Current event-status guidance and practical planning for a future White Party Palm Springs trip.
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Plan a Palm Springs Thanksgiving around a private home base, a memorable meal, and easy desert outings together.
Read guideCurrent parade details, seasonal ideas, dining guidance, and a private Palm Springs home base for Christmas together.
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Current dates, ticket timing, tour logistics, and group-stay guidance for Palm Springs' celebration of modern architecture and design.
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Current festival dates, ticket and venue guidance, and group-stay planning for Palm Springs' international celebration of film.
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Plan Coachella from a private Palm Springs home base with current dates, ticket guidance, transportation notes, and room for the whole group.
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Current tournament dates, ticket and parking guidance, and group-stay planning for the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
Read guideCompare all twelve months with practical notes on temperatures, pool time, outdoor plans, and seasonal stays.
Use these planning guides alongside the two-home comparison to match bedrooms, gathering spaces, and trip style to your group.
It seems that everyone is talking about Palm Springs these days. Learn about when and where to go right here in our exclusive guide.
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Learn how to gather your group without running afoul of the Palm Springs Vacation Rental Ordinance.
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Plan a Palm Springs girls’ trip around the right home base, shared time, and practical details for the group.
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Plan a Palm Springs bachelorette trip around a Palm Springs home base built for group stays and time together.
Read guideMarch and April are most popular but January, February, May and December are also beautiful in Palm Springs. Read our detailed roundup on Palm Springs weather by month.
Read guideExplore focused planning pages for larger groups, neighboring homes, celebrations, retreats, festival weekends, and direct alternatives to major booking platforms.
Use the guide to plan the trip, then compare our two owner-managed homes and check your dates when you are ready.