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Palm Springs
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Many may remember Palm Springs as a long-ago resort town of choice for Hollywood stars. The city's vintage architecture has a timeless, retro quality that generates its own share of visitors. The Rat Pack doesn't hang out here anymore, but Palm Springs continues to offer the same great desert scenery and upscale resort atmosphere that made it famous in the first place. Test your golf game at several well-known courses, including the Palm Springs Country Club, or pamper yourself at a day spa. Hiking and other outdoor recreation activities can also be found at several scenic reserves in the area.
 
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Don't-Miss Attractions
Where to Stay
Recommended Reading
Where to stay
The Horizon Hotel
Colony Palms Hotel
Santiago Resort
Zoso Hotel
Shilo Inn Palm Springs
Best Western Las Brisas



Don't-Miss Attractions
TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten path, but all are worth a visit.
Desert wondersDesert wonders
Agua Caliente Indian Canyons: Considered sacred to the Cahuilla Indians and of historical importance to scientists and nature lovers, these canyons provide a range of outdoor recreational activities for visitors.
Address: S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, California
Phone: 760 323 6018
Admission fee
Coachella Valley Preserve: Formed by a system of sand dunes, this 20,000-acre sanctuary is home to several species of rare wildlife and a number of palm oases.
Address: Ramon Road to Thousand Palms Canyon Road, Palm Springs, California
Phone: 760 343 1234
Free
Moorten Botanical Garden: Visitors are fascinated by this huge collection of cacti and flowers amid scenic nature trails.
Address: 1701 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, California
Phone: 760-327-6555
Admission fee
GolfGolf
Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort: A Palm Springs favorite, Tahquitz Creek has three courses, including the Legend, an 18-holer famous for its challenging greens that are rigorously sloped from back to front.
Address: 1885 Golf Club Dr, Palm Springs, California
Phone: 760 328 1005
Greens fee
Spa of the daySpa of the day
Palm Springs Yacht Club at the Parker Meridien: This luxurious resort is known for its equally exquisite service and appearance.
Address: 4200 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, California
Phone: 760-770-5000
Spa Resort Casino: The site of this hotel, casino and mineral springs spa was formerly a gathering place for the ancient Cahuilla Indians.
Address: 100 N. Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, California
Phone: 760-325-1461
RestaurantsRestaurants
The Vineyard Tuscan Grill: An eclectic menu of Mediterranean and Californian dishes are artfully prepared and served in a warm and inviting dining room. A lively bar scene offers live music on weekends.
Address: 265 S Palm Canyon Dr , Palm Springs, California
Phone: 760 320 8041
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Where to Stay
Our editorial team selected local hotels and resorts that have good reputations and good deals. Because we know travelers' budgets differ vastly, we chose hotels at different price points rather than listing the city's top five hotels, which might all be in the same price range.
Luxury hotelsLuxury hotels
The Horizon Hotel
Popularity index: #10 in Palm Springs
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Colony Palms Hotel
Popularity index: #19 in Palm Springs
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Moderate hotelsModerate hotels
Santiago Resort
Popularity index: #8 in Palm Springs
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Zoso Hotel
Popularity index: #20 in Palm Springs
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Shilo Inn Palm Springs
Popularity index: #15 in Palm Springs
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Best Western Las Brisas
Popularity index: #17 in Palm Springs
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Recommended Reading
"A surprising paradise for the not-rich and not-famous shopper"  Seattle Post-Intelligencer
The Palm Springs area of the Coachella Valley is not only a golfing mecca, but the capital of consignment shops.
"Palm Springs when it sizzles will get you the cool prices"  Chicago Tribune (free registration required), Nov 11, 2007
Winter is a popular time of year for visiting Palm Springs.
"Palm Springs forever"  msnbc.msn.com / Tripso, Mar 27, 2007
Architecture from the 1950s is just part of this city's allure.
"Desert chic in Palm Springs"  Los Angeles Times (free registration required), Feb 27, 2007
Whether gray or gay, this resort town is luring retirees as well younger, hip travelers.
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