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World-famous architecture, golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools, restaurants, art galleries, festivals, mountain hiking trails… where to start when trying to capture the essence of Palm Springs, California? Often described as an oasis in the desert, Palm Springs beams with culture and history.

 

Palm Springs is nestled at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, on the western boundary of Southern California’s Coachella Valley, an approximately 45 mile stretch of desert in Riverside County. Located approximately 110 miles southeast of Los Angeles and 140 miles northeast of San Diego, it’s an ideal distance for a quick getaway weekend or a second home. It’s also very popular with those living further North, who are looking to escape to milder winter temperatures. 

With an average of 350 days of sunshine annually and very little rain, Palm Springs’ dry, arid climate is the perfect location for sun lovers and the ultimate destination for those seeking an outdoor lifestyle, mid-century architectural history and the glamour of Golden Era Hollywood. As the ancestral home of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, the area also offers unique opportunities to discover their history and culture. 

With a year-round population of about 48,000 people and nearly double in the winter season, Palm Springs feels both like a small, quaint town and a dense, hip city. There’s plenty to do — restaurants, bars, shops and galleries occupy a bustling downtown city center. But, as you get to know people — artists, retirees, small business owners, architects — you’ll learn this is a place that values community. An eclectic and accepting community full of pride.