Palm Springs Holidays

Those who think that Palm Springs, California, has already had its heyday and is now fading into obscurity really need to get a reality check, because the sun soaked desert vacation destination is experiencing the same glory today as it had always has as one of Hollywood's backyard playgrounds.

Palm Springs Culture

The town has been known as a cultural gathering ground for architectural, and design enthusiasts, as well as artists and musicians who have all been two-pronged to the town by its inspirational nature and those seeking an environment that has a sense of coolness connected to it.

Places to see in Palm Springs

Those who visit Palm Springs may be doing so to visit one of the ever-growing event that the area hosts, such as the Palm Springs international film Festival, Coachella and Stagecoach Music Festivals, just to name a few. The area is also home to a few fabulous museums, like the Architecture and Design Center (in downtown Palm Springs), or even the picturesque Sunnylands, which is a public garden and walking paths combo whose design is inspired by the paintings of Vincent van Gogh.

Those tourists looking for a little bit of old-school Hollywood glitz and glamour inspired night life can find it in spades in Palm Springs. There are the infamous summer pool parties, or the winter cocktail parties by poolside. A plethora of tiki bars serving Mai Tais, and other such wonderfully themed parties, bars and restaurants are easily found everywhere around town. You can even take the old-school Hollywood feel a step further and go shopping for that perfect vintage outfit in the Uptown Design District.

Palm Springs Nightlife

Though, it is not all just about the night life, and glamour shopping in Palm Springs, there is also plenty to do in the beautiful outdoors, such as taking a round or two of golf at Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort, or enjoy a hike through the ancient palm groves of Indian Canyons. There is, of course, the option of showing some of the warm and wonderful waters for swimming. Palm Springs is also the perfect place for hiking enthusiasts to get their fix. Sheltered on either side by mountains (the Little San Bernardino Mountains up in the North, and the Santa Rosa Mountains on the south, and, finally, the lush San Jacinto Mountains on the west) it is easy to see why Palm Springs is considered one of the most beautiful places in North America for hikers.

Palm Springs Weather

With over 350 days of sunshine a year on average, as well as less than 5 inches of rain, you know that year trip to Palm Springs has a high chance at being sunny and wonderful. Even in the winter you can expect quite warm temperatures thanks to the dry desert heat, the same heat that makes it temperatures climb into the 100°F area during the summer.

So, no matter when you plan your visit Palm Springs, you can expect to find yourself having the adventure of a lifetime soaking in the warm sun, and all the glitz and glamour of old school Hollywood cool.