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Presented here are visual images of the area referred to as Palm Springs, even though Coachella Valley is the home to very diverse cities and environments. Please read my blog Plan Your Visit to Palm Springs so you have a better understanding of the Coachella Valley, which actually extends from the Salton Sea to the San Bernardino Mountains in Southeast California.

Links are provided for all attractions, travel tips, restaurants, and stores, so you can easily find fees, hours and menus.

Sunnylands Labyrinth made of green plants

It is a #Palmsprings kind of #night. Any

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On the East edge of Palm Springs we have a vibrant arts community called the Backstreet Art District

Sunnylands is located on the Annenberg Estate in Rancho Mirage. This lovely labyrinth is located in their lovely garden.

Caliente Tropics Resort is just one of many hotels that becomes magical at night in Palm Springs.

Mizell Senior Center - Modernism Archite

Lunch at Two Bunch Palms in Desert Hot Springs

The Mizell Senior Center was transformed from a former fire station into this spectacular building

in Palm Springs.

Two Bunch Palms Resort and Spa in Desert Hot Springs perfect place for a weekend get-away.
See Short Road Trips Blog

The Palm Springs Convention Center, located in Palm Springs, serves as the main venue for conferences in the Coachella

Valley.

Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs is located downtown Palm Springs. It is the perfect place to meet and catch up.

Dates ripping on trees at Shields Date G

Shields Date Garden and Cafe known for its date

shakes is located in Indio.

Lettuce at the Certified Farmers Market in Palm Springs

Coachella Valley Certified Farmers' Markets are held year-round. Check their website for locations and time.

Old Hollywood Elegance and Excellent Foo

Mr. Lyons is the place to go if you want to experience Old Hollywood elegance. Steak house on the curve of South Palm Canyon Drive.

Riviera Resort and Spa Hotel is the perfect place to relax on a Palm Springs afternoon. (This is now Margaritaville)

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa entrance
is enchanting. The perfect place to spend the day lounging and enjoying the many restaurants. See Blog

Ingleside Inn is a place to stay if you want to relax and experience life like it was when movie stars were frequent visitors to Palm Springs.

Visit 25 ft. Marilyn Statute in

the Downtown Palm Springs Park.

Kimbals a store with great women's fashions and accessories. Fun place

to shop in downtown Palm Springs.

Idyllwild is 75 miles from Palm Springs. Blog 1. Five Things to See in Idyllwild

Blog 2. Summer in Idyllwild

Modernism Fall Preview Week dates are scheduled for October 25-27, 2024.. See my blog.

The Palm Springs Art Museum is a magnificent place to view revolving exhibits. It is free to the public on Thursdays from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.

Joshua Tree National Park about 50 miles from Palm Springs. See my blogs: 1. Prepare for a Day Trip to Joshua Tree National Park 2. History of Joshua Tree National Park

Indian Canyons Golf Resort. Great place in south Palm Springs for golf or have breakfast or lunch with beautiful, scenic views.

Steakhouse at the Agua Caliente Casino Perfect place for a celebratory dinner in Palm Springs.

Living Desert in Palm Desert is a place the entire family will enjoy. See my Blog.

Authenic French Pastries at Peninisula P

Peninsula Pastries in Palm Springs If want authentic French Pastries, you will want to go here.

Loving Nails in La Plaza in Palm Springs

Lovely Nails is located in LaPlaza in downtown Palm Springs. Fabulous manicures and pedicures. 760-325-3599

Palm Springs International Airport See my blog

Cabot Pueblo Museum in
Desert Hot Springs offers fascinating tours of this large, historic home built with found objects.

Backyard Venue at Westin Hill Mission Resort.

The Westom Rancho Mirage Golf and Resort & Spa is a lovely place to relax, explore, and meet friends. See the Blog.

Smoke Tree Stables in Palm Springs is the place to rent a horse, then explore, on a guided tour, The Indian Canyons.

Palm Springs Library is located near the Boy and Girls Club and Mizell Senior Center.

Garage Sales in Palm Springs are a great spring and fall. You can find outstanding buys. See my blog.

Shag Gallery located in our Uptown Design District in Palm Springs.

Modernism Week is February 13 - 23, 2025. Time to buy your tickets. There are over 325 events. See my Blog

Il Corso located in downtown Palm Springs is a great place to have Italian food.

Vintage Fair is on the first Sunday of the month on the grounds of the Palm Springs Cultural Center

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Le Vallarius Restaurant is one of our

go-to places for special events.

Romantic and delicious French food.

Our town is getting ready for movie star

The International Film Festival is held each January. 180 films being shown this year.

A J Tuscan Grill in Palm Springs at night

Sammy G's Tuscan Grill is a wonderland at night. Great place for outside dining in downtown Palm Springs

Courtyard of Koffi in North Palm Springs

Koffi Palm Springs courtyard is a great place to get a cup of coffee, pull up a chair, meet people, read your book or do computer work.

La Quinta Lake is a manmade lake surrounded by palatial homes. However, the Melange Restaurant is a great place to relax lakeside with a beverage.

Salvation Mountain has been designated a National Folk Art Treasure. It is located 75 miles from Palm Springs.

Eight4Nine is a delightful place to meet friends for Happy Hour or enjoy a lovely meal on the patio. If you have a small dinner party, reserve one of their private rooms.

Copleys Restaurant in North Palm Springs

Ristretto Coffee Shop in South Palm Springs

Palm Springs Neighborhood Gate on Resident

Copley's Restaurant is located in the Uptown Design District of Palm Springs. It has a lovely patio, which is a great setting for a special date.

Please see my blog Creativity Flows at Palm Springs Copleys Restaurant.

Ristretto in Palm Springs is a delightful place to stop for coffee or have an Italian soda. See blog.

Palm Springs neighborhood walks result in all kinds of fun discoveries

for the older section has all kinds of great gates into the palatial homes.

Tac Quila is a Mexican Restaurant in the Uptown Design District. If you love the food at The Farm you will be pleased to learn they are the same owners.

Take a driving tour of Murals in Coachella Valley

Love the windmills? Read my blog to learn how you can take an up close and personal tour of them.

La Plaza. Originally the center of Palm

Springs and has been preserved so it

has the original Spanish Architecture.

The Palms Cafe is tucked away in a Rancho Mirage mall. The menu is American cuisine and friendly staff.

The River in Palm Desert is going under a transition. Always good to go here and just appreciate the beauty of the space.

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Stadium 1, which holds 16,000 people, at the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens, home to the BNP Paribus Open. See my Blog.