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Area Information
With over a hundred golf courses, 600 tennis courts and over 30,000 swimming pools, the Palm Springs Desert Resorts is a mecca for golfers, tennis buffs and sunbathers.
Thanks to the diversity of the Desert’s eight cities, non-golfers can choose from a wide selection of vigorous or tranquil activities, or simply relax and rejuvenate, which remains the number one reason visitors from all over the world travel to this desert resort.
Outdoor types may wish to explore the Desert by Jeep, covered wagon or on foot through historic Indian Canyons, picnic by a peaceful stream, watch a polo match or enjoy the view of a lifetime from a hot air balloon high above the Valley floor. There are also world-class golf, tennis, film, jazz and arts festivals and historic mid-century modern architecture. If it’s spas you seek, choose from more than 30 fabulous facilities and bask in the Desert’s natural hot mineral waters.
There are also a variety of unique museums for art lovers, children and aviation buffs, plus the chance to see desert animals up close and personal at one of the world’s finest wildlife and botanical parks. Every desert visitor needs to sample a date shake and learn about the Desert’s second largest industry, agriculture, at a date garden. And, when it’s time to shop, trendy boutiques on historic Palm Canyon Drive and exclusive El Paseo Drive or air-conditioned malls are always nearby. Those who feel lucky can even try their hand at poker, slot machines or bingo at one of four area casinos.
Year-round sunshine
It seems the sun is always shining on the Palm Springs Desert Resorts. With an average of 350 days a year of clear, sunny skies, year-round desert dwellers will attest that low desert humidity makes even high temperatures comfortable. Winter highs reach the 70s and spring and fall temperatures rise to the perfect 80s. Summer days are always perfect for water sports and life at a leisurely pace. Magical star-filled summer nights lure everyone outdoors to dine, dance and play.
Average daily minimum/maximum temperatures
| Month |
Minimum |
Maximum |
| January |
44
|
69
|
| February |
48 |
78 |
| March |
52 |
76 |
| April |
58 |
89 |
| May |
71 |
92 |
| June |
73 |
107 |
| July |
78 |
105 |
| August |
78 |
105 |
| September |
74 |
105 |
| October |
63 |
92 |
| November |
57 |
81 |
| December |
41 |
65 |
Fabulous cuisine
More than 150 restaurants vary from formal and elegant to casual or poolside, with cuisine ranging from French, Mexican and Italian to seafood and California bistro. Vibrant nightlife includes professional theater, piano bars, coffee house jazz and dance clubs.
Where to stay
Regardless of your budget, the Palm Springs Desert Resorts offers hotel rates across the spectrum. Accommodations range from privately-owned small inns to expansive, posh resorts which are destinations in themselves, to family-style properties with special children’s programs. Summer visitors get both a deal and a suntan when rates drop up to 50% during summer months. Condominium rentals are also available for those who prefer.
No matter where you stay, the views are hard to resist, with perfectly manicured lawns, outdoor sculptures, colorful flower beds, and clean streets that create a restful ambience. Friendly poolside service, golf and tennis clinics and customer-oriented staff help every visitor feel pampered.
Easy to get to
The Palm Springs Desert Resorts is all within easy reach of travelers. Ten major air carriers serve Palm Springs International Airport and provide daily departures including non-stop service to hub cities in the United States and Canada, with connections worldwide.
By motor coach or car, the Desert is easily reached via Interstate 10, which connects the Palm Springs Desert Resorts to Los Angeles to the west and Phoenix to the east. A short 45 minutes from Palm Springs, Interstate 10 meets Interstate 15, providing easy access to both San Diego and Las Vegas.
Below are panoramic views around the valley.
 View of the Coachella Valley from Vista Point |