Palm Springs

Welcome to Palm Springs

Palm Springs, Hollywood’s favorite getaway and the Modernism capital of the world is a diverse, welcoming community with world-class museums, restaurants, golf, spas, shopping, and so much more. 

Nestled at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, Palm Springs is filled with exciting outdoor adventures, art galleries, award-winning restaurants, and towering palm trees on the western edge of Southern California's Coachella Valley. Just a two-hour drive from Los Angeles, Palm Springs has been a much-loved destination for more than 100 years.

Palm Springs' real estate options can include a variety and stunning collection of architectural mid-century modern homes, luxury estates, townhomes, golf communities, and condominiums.

What to Love

• A diverse city with a walkable downtown
• The scenic beauty of the San Jacinto mountains
• Charming Palm Springs houses and homes for sale featuring unique architectural designs
• A pristine, natural desert environment
• 354 days of sunshine annually
• Beautiful parks and public spaces

Local Lifestyle

Palm Springs is a vacation paradise offering residents the ease of suburban living with the sophistication of larger cities. Its unbeatable weather, idyllic desert environment, and proximity to major cities make it the ideal setting for those looking to escape the congestion and challenges of urban living. The city’s 45,000 permanent residents are highly diverse, educated, and welcoming, including a robust senior community. With access to amenities, including local casinos, excellent dining, theaters, museums, art galleries, and excellent healthcare, it’s no wonder that for more than 100 years, people have been saying, “PS: I love you.”

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Palm Springs offers first-rate restaurants and boutique shopping areas. Favorites include Miro's Restaurant offering continental cuisine in a relaxed setting with both indoor and abundant outdoor seating. Enjoy French/Belgium cuisine on the patio at Le Vallauris Restaurant,  one of the desert’s most romantic spots.

Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge serves refined new American cuisine in mid-century-inspired surroundings. Carnivores will love Mr. Lyons Steakhouse and its hideaway bar, Seymour’s. Other top-rated eateries include John Henry's Café, Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey, Bar Cecil, and Paul Bar.

When it’s time to stock up your kitchen, head to Jensen’s market or On The Mark for gourmet fair. Traditional supermarkets, including Vons, Ralphs, and Albertsons are spacious and abundant.

Things to Do

Outdoor enthusiasts can choose between scenic attractions and unique outdoor adventures, including over 100 hiking trails in the Greater Palm Springs area and city-wide bicycle paths.

As one of the world’s top golf destinations, the desert provides golf enthusiasts with a number of courses to choose from. Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort is one of the deluxe public golf resorts featuring two-spectacular 18-hole courses with gorgeous views. 

Joshua Tree National Park comprises two distinct desert ecosystems with amazing rock formations, unique desert flora and fauna, and ample camping sites, this national park is a must-see, especially in the wildflower season.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway features the world’s largest rotating cars, the tram whisks passengers 2 ½ miles through Chino Canyon to a pristine wilderness offering spectacular views, exceptional dining, guided nature walks, and hiking trails. 

The city offers something for everyone with an event calendar that is as diverse as its population. The Palm Springs International Film Festival is renowned for its celebrity-filled Awards Gala and for presenting the official submissions for Best International Film Oscar consideration. As the name implies, ShortFest, which fosters new filmmaking talent, celebrates short films. Other events include Modernism Week, the Tour de Palm Springs, and Village Fest, a weekly pedestrian street fair on Palm Canyon Dr. 

Hotel / Resorts and Spas:

​​​​​​​Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel, The Colony Palms Hotel & Bungalows, Korakia Pensione, The Parker, La Serena Villas.
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Best Spa:

​​​​​​​Yacht Club at The Parker
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Restaurants:

Le Vallauris, Bar Cecil, Miro's, Johannes, Azucar, EightFourNine, Mr. Lyons, John Henry's, Paul Bar, Sandfish
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Culture:

Palm Springs International Film Festival and later in the year Short Fest, Modernism Week, Palm Springs Art Museum, Aerial Tramway - Hiking

Golf Courses & Activities

Tahquitz Creek Golf Club, Escena, Areal tramway, Hiking
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