Palm Springs is a stunning paradise, wedged in between vast ridges and mountain formations – the towering San Jacinto Mountains to the west are joined by the ranges of Little San Bernardino and Santa Rosa to all but encircle Palm Springs in an enchanting valley.
The resultant micro-climate ensures that less than 20 days per year are blighted by rain, and creates the perfect environment for golf. Similar to the championship golf in neighbouring Arizona, it is desert golf in Palm Springs, where the amazing layouts are carved out of the arid desert plains and are strikingly lush in stark contrast to their surroundings.
The spectacular setting in Palm Springs is matched by the quality of the resorts, with the 5* Westin development at Mission Hills coming highly recommended in particular.
Southern California may be dominated by Los Angeles, but the golfing paradise of Palm Springs is a golf holiday marvel that will live long in the memory, with plenty of world class courses to choose from.
Surrounded by the jaw-dropping Santa Rosa Mountains, La Quinta Resort & Club features luxury accommodation options with 5 incredible golf courses, one of which hosts annually on the PGA Tour.
Palm Springs thrives with golfing options, and the Mission Hills Resort, with its two outstanding championship courses, is undoubtedly one of the headlining acts in the area.
Based on 45 acres of lush gardens and beautiful water features, the Indian Wells Resort offers golfers visiting the Palm Springs area a golfing oasis in the middle of the desert.
The desert landscape in Palm Springs provides a climate ideal for outdoor activities for a majority of the year. With multiple trails to check out by bike or foot, you will be sure to want to make use of incredible weather. San Jacinto Peak is one the highlights providing sublime views of Palm Springs, or for those looking for a more relaxing day, but still admire the surrounding views, The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is sure to impress, without the hiking ordeal.
Palm Springs has had a long reputation for its toned down nightlife, but with an influx of new bars attracting a younger crowd, Palm Springs now attracts visitors from the popular destinations of Los Angeles and Orange County who are looking to have an evening drink or two. So before heading back to the hotel, go check out some of the latest bars and casinos that Palm Springs has to offer.
Palm Springs has a constantly changing and developing food scene, with a lot of the pushes in the culinary service is from the resurgence in hotels and their dining options. This includes the recent Arrive Palm Springs, located in the hip Uptown Design District, and the L’Horizon Hotel, a fabulous 1950’s refurbishment icon that reopened with all its glamour on and off the menu.
Nothing says ‘America’ like cruising down the highway, heading somewhere awesome. Take a look at drive times from Palm Springs to key attractions to visit during your stay.
Drive Times by Car
2 hrs
2.5 hrs
4 hrs
4 hrs
The best way to get to Palm Springs is through flying to Los Angeles Airport, then just under 2 hours drive to the centre of Palm Springs. Take a look at some key flight details, with tips of when the best time of year is to travel.
Flights & Weather
11 hrs
Los Angeles International - LAX
November - April
22 - 32° C