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With so many things to do in Greater Palm Springs, it’s nice to have a little guidance, and that’s where we come in. Our blog is your go-to place for finding the best ways to get your chill on in the oasis, and our stories cover everything from the hottest Sunday brunches and late-night desserts to must-see attractions and family-friendly hikes.

Your Palm Springs Getaway Guide

No matter what kind of vacay you’re planning, you’ll discover the best dining, shopping and exploring through the stories below. Planning a Palm Springs girls’ or guys' getaway? We have the perfect three-day itinerary (filled with vintage thrift-store treasures and blueberry custard French toast). Attending Coachella Music & Arts Festival for the first time? Let us fill you in on everything you need to know before you go. Visiting during the holidays? Don’t miss our guide to all the delicious holiday dining hot spots and festivities.

This Week in Greater Palm Springs

We also round up the best things to do and see in Greater Palm Springs every week, so you can start planning your escape to the oasis around can’t-miss happenings and must-see attractions, from temporary art exhibitions at the Palm Springs Art Museum to special live music and theater performances around town. You’ll also find sweet dining deals and hotel packages so you can save a little while soaking in all the sunshine and chill vibes.

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Category - Central Desert

October 12, 2018

Ghost Towns of the California Desert

They sit abandoned, but not quite forgotten. From thriving settlements built around the rush to find...more

Posted in: Central Desert, Northern Desert
October 5, 2018

Tracing the Mother Road From Needles to Barstow

Depending on where you are from, you may know U.S. Route 66 by a number of names: Route 66, the Will...more

Posted in: Central Desert
September 28, 2018

6 ‘Uniquely California Desert’ Attractions

Beyond the natural beauty of the California desert are those surprising attractions—a town or a...more

Posted in: Central Desert, Northern Desert
August 29, 2018

The California Desert’s Top 5 Vistas

When visitors make a list of their top “must-sees” on a trip to a big city, it almost always...more

Posted in: Northern Desert, Central Desert, Southern Desert
August 22, 2018

Hop on the California Desert's Art Trail

There is something surprising and surreal about discovering art in the California desert. Maybe it...more

Posted in: Northern Desert, Central Desert, Southern Desert
December 20, 2017

Hikes for Every Level in Greater Palm Springs

No matter what your skill level, there's a perfect hike waiting for you in Greater Palm Springs....more

Posted in: Central Desert, Hiking

Tags: Palm Springs
November 8, 2017

Where to Eat in Joshua Tree

This is a guest post from Thoughtful Misfit . While Joshua Tree may be best known for its signature...more

Posted in: Central Desert, Dining
August 6, 2017

Where to See the Solar Eclipse in Greater Palm Springs

A rare solar eclipse is coming on Monday, August 21, and it’s time to start planning where you’ll...more

Posted in: Central Desert

Tags: Palm Springs