Palm Springs Travel Guide: Sightseeing, Hotel, Restaurant & Shopping Highlights

Located about one hundred miles east of Los Angeles is the inland resort city of Palm Springs, California. Despite its desert location, the city became popular in the mid-20th century when it started to attract Hollywood celebrities. Over the years, Palm Springs has grown into a premier resort attracting all with its year-round sunny weather, golf courses and host of cultural attractions. Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Joshua Tree National Park - Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - Palm Springs Air Museum - Agua Caliente Cultural Museum - Hiking in Palm Springs - General Patton Memorial Museum - La Quinta - Palm Desert - Lake Arrowhead Village - Soak City Water Park - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - The Curve - Caliente Tropics Hotel - Alcazar Palm Springs - Aqua Soleil - Hotel Zoso - Places to Eat & Drink - Miro's - Copley's on Palm Canyon - Tropicale - Elmer's Restaurant - Thai Smile - Places to Shop - VillageFest - Estate Sale Company - Saks Fifth Avenue - Crystal Fantasy - Tinder Box