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About Palm Springs

Palm Springs is at the western end of the Coachella Valley, below the San Jacinto Mountains. Stay downtown on Palm Canyon Drive to walk to restaurants and the Art Museum. Uptown is the design-shop stretch. The south side is a shorter drive to the canyons.

Downtown runs along Palm Canyon Drive, with restaurant patios and shops, and the Palm Springs Art Museum near the western edge. The Historic Tennis Club district is just southwest. Its streets are quieter, and downtown is still an evening walk away. The Agua Caliente Cultural Museum is downtown on Indian Canyon Drive.

The Uptown Design District runs north on Palm Canyon Drive from Alejo Road toward Vista Chino. This is where the vintage furniture shops, galleries and smaller hotels are. Warm Sands and the Movie Colony are residential pockets, so check the exact hotel address before you count on a short walk to dinner.

South Palm Springs is closer to the Moorten Botanical Garden and the road to Indian Canyons. Palm, Andreas and Murray canyons are on Agua Caliente land. Tahquitz Canyon has its own visitor center and trail. None of them is a short walk from a central hotel. The Aerial Tramway leaves from Chino Canyon on the north side of town.

Winter and spring are the months for walking and hiking. July and August afternoons average above 100°F, so get outdoors early in the hot months. The tram climbs into much cooler mountain air. Palm Springs International Airport is east of downtown, and SunLine buses connect parts of the valley.

County
Riverside County
Region
Coachella Valley
Time zone
Pacific (PT)
Airport
Palm Springs International (PSP)
Mountain backdrop
San Jacinto Mountains
Summer weather
Very hot and dry
Midcentury modern house with a bright door in Palm Springs
Palm Springs midcentury architecture
Front of Palm Springs Art Museum
Palm Springs Art Museum
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway car beside the valley station
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Water and desert landscape in Tahquitz Canyon
Tahquitz Canyon
Wind turbines near Palm Springs
San Gorgonio Pass wind farm
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Where to stay in Palm Springs

  • Downtown and Palm Canyon Drive

    • First visits
    • Restaurants
    • Car-light stays
    • Museums

    Restaurants and shops line Palm Canyon Drive near the Palm Springs Art Museum and the downtown park. Stay on these blocks and you can skip most short taxi rides. The street stays busy in the evening, so check where your room sits.

    Around here: Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs Art Museum, Palm Springs Downtown Park

  • Historic Tennis Club

    • Boutique hotels
    • Walking downtown
    • Quiet evenings
    • Mountain views

    Just southwest of downtown, the Historic Tennis Club has small resorts and older residential streets against the mountain. It is quieter, and downtown is still walkable. The walk back is uphill toward the foothills.

    Around here: Historic Tennis Club District, Tahquitz Canyon, Palm Canyon Drive

  • Uptown Design District

    • Design shops
    • Boutique hotels
    • Dining
    • Long weekends

    North Palm Canyon Drive between Alejo Road and Vista Chino is lined with vintage shops, galleries and restaurants. Stay here for the design shops and smaller hotels. The Art Museum and the south-end sights are a longer walk or a ride.

    Around here: North Palm Canyon Drive, Uptown Design District, Vista Chino

  • Warm Sands and Movie Colony

    • Small resorts
    • Residential stays
    • Architecture
    • Quiet pools

    Warm Sands, east of the downtown core, has small resorts on residential streets. The Movie Colony is north and east of downtown, among midcentury homes. In both, the walk to Palm Canyon Drive depends on the block, so check the exact address.

    Around here: Warm Sands, Movie Colony, Indian Canyon Drive

  • South Palm Springs

    • Canyon outings
    • Driving trips
    • Pool days
    • Longer stays

    South Palm Canyon Drive leads toward Moorten Botanical Garden and the Indian Canyons entrance. Hotels are more spread out than downtown, so a car helps for dinner and trailheads. Pick this side if canyon time matters more than walking downtown each night.

    Around here: Moorten Botanical Garden, Indian Canyons, South Palm Canyon Drive

Best time to visit Palm Springs

November through April are mild enough for canyon hikes and eating outside. May heats up fast. June through September are very hot, and July and August average highs above 100°F. Go out early and carry water. The tram’s mountain station can be much cooler than town.

Average high and low (°F)Days with rainDrier months
  1. Jan: average high 71 °F, low 48 °F, 2.7 days with rain. Mild days; cool evenings
  2. Feb: average high 74 °F, low 50 °F, 3.1 days with rain. Mild hiking weather
  3. Mar: average high 81 °F, low 54 °F, 1.9 days with rain. Warm hiking days
  4. Apr: average high 87 °F, low 59 °F, 1.1 days with rain. Warm, dry spring
  5. May: average high 95 °F, low 66 °F, 0.5 days with rain. Hot afternoons
  6. Jun: average high 104 °F, low 73 °F, 0 days with rain. Very hot afternoons
  7. Jul: average high 109 °F, low 79 °F, 1 days with rain. Extreme daytime heat
  8. Aug: average high 108 °F, low 80 °F, 0.7 days with rain. Extreme daytime heat
  9. Sep: average high 102 °F, low 74 °F, 1 days with rain. Hot, mostly dry days
  10. Oct: average high 91 °F, low 65 °F, 0.9 days with rain. Warm autumn days
  11. Nov: average high 79 °F, low 53 °F, 1.3 days with rain. Mild days return
  12. Dec: average high 69 °F, low 46 °F, 2.7 days with rain. Mild days; cool evenings
Source: Wikipedia: Palm Springs, California (NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals)

Getting to Palm Springs

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is about 2 miles east of downtown. The city has taxis, rideshares, rental cars and SunLine buses. I-10 connects the Coachella Valley to the wider region. The Aerial Tramway and the canyons are separate trips from downtown.

PSPPalm Springs International Airport

2 mi from downtown

To Downtown Palm Springs
A short taxi or rideshare trip; road time varies
To South Palm Springs
Drive or book a ride; allow extra time for the longer southbound trip

Rideshares, taxis and rental cars pick up at the terminal. SunLine has stops near the airport, but check the current route and stop before you rely on it with luggage.

Other ways to arrive

Car
I-10 reaches the valley from Los Angeles and the east. You will want a car for Indian Canyons, the tram valley station and the more spread-out hotels.
Bus
SunLine buses run through Palm Springs and neighboring Coachella Valley cities. Check the current map for the stop closest to your hotel.
Rail and coach
Amtrak trains and Thruway buses reach the Palm Springs area, but where they stop depends on the service. Confirm where you arrive before choosing a hotel.

Questions about Palm Springs

Where should I look if downtown rooms are scarce?

Try Uptown on North Palm Canyon Drive or the smaller properties around Warm Sands and the Historic Tennis Club. Check the walk or ride to dinner.

Is PSP close to downtown?

Yes. Palm Springs International Airport is about 2 miles east of downtown. A taxi or rideshare is the simplest way in.

Will a last-minute booking cost less?

Not always. Events and the season change what is available, so compare current totals and locations for your dates.

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