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Palm Springs Vacation Guide + Events
Palm Springs Golf, Vacation Info, Spas, Tours, Casinos, Restaurants, Lodging, Palm Springs Tram, Water Park...
Visitor Info: Top Palm Springs Attractions, Shows, Things to Do!
While enjoying your Palm Springs Vacation, treat yourself to some of Palm Springs best tourism attractions and events... Here you can find and concise list of the Desert Area's most popular activities and events to enjoy on your Palm Springs Vacation! With such great weather and wonderful variety of special events, it's no wonder that Palm Springs is one of the most popular year-round resort destinations in the USA. For Palm Springs best restaurants, be sure to see our Palm Springs Restaurant Reviews! Or Check into Palm Springs Lodging options!
Palm Springs Area Things to Do:
Palm Springs Attractions!
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Palm Springs Art Museum
Adult and children's tours of permanent collections and changing exhibitions. www.psmuseum.org
Celebrity Tours
Celebrity Tours of Palm Springs offers daily guided bus tours of Palm Springs celebrity neighborhoods.
Joshua Tree National Park
The Joshua Tree National Park,
74485 National Park Drive,
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Phone (760)367-5500 Fax (760)367-6392
Joshua Tree National National Park & Monument,
near Palm Springs, California
Total Acres of Park: 1 million
Visit this amazing national park of more than 1 million acres of recreational park grounds featuring the natural beauty of breathtaking Desert Landscape. Joshua Tree National Park, open year round.
This incredibly beautiful park, located approximately 50 minutes from Palm Springs, California, and about 130 miles east of Los Angeles, Ca., in the Twentynine Palms, California area. Joshua Tree National Park attracts over 1.3 million visitors each year.
You can drive through, hike, walk, picnic or go horseback riding or camping at Joshua Tree National Park. Although the park is open year 'round, the peak months for tourist visits is April.
Each season of the year brings its unique beauty and characteristics to the awe-inspiring desert landscape. At Joshua Tree National Park, two deserts join each other - The Colorado Desert, the eastern section of the park, is characterized by the abundant of the creosote bush. The other half is the higher, slightly cooler and wetter Mojave Desert that features the special habitat of the Joshua tree, featuring extensive species that are omnipresent in the western section of the vast national park.
Joshua Tree Park encompasses some of the most interesting geologic displays found in any of the California deserts. Exposed granite monoliths and rugged mountains of beautifully sculptured rock attest to the power of the earth forces that shaped this unparalleled National Park called Joshua Tree National Monument. More information: Joshua Tree National Park - Hiking, Rock-Climbing, Car Tours, amazing Desert views, approximately 1 hour from Palm Springs.
Palm Springs Golf
The Palm Springs Desert Resort area is often referred to as the "golf capital of the world" with more than 118 world class public and private golf courses located in the Palm Springs area. At the beginning of 2005, there were 118 golf courses. By year's end, with 6 new courses opening during the year, the number of golf courses in the Palm Springs Desert Resort Cities area will increase to a total of 124.
In the City of Palm Springs, as well as throughout the other desert area cities, many golf courses (and tennis courts) are open to the public. Courses open for public play include the all-new 18 hole Indian Canyons Golf Course, Cimmaron Golf Course, Tahquitz Creek Golf, Mesquite Country Club, Bel Air Greens.
Palm Springs Golf Courses
Palm Springs Golf Booking Services
Discount Tee Times 760-345-8463
Desert Golf Reservations 760-341-2662
Next Day Golf 760-776-4896
Discounted Tee Times 1-877-306-8787
Palm Springs Public Golf Courses
Indian Canyons Golf Resort (18 holes, championship) 760-327-6550 www.indiancanyonsgolf.com
Palm Springs Country Club 760-323-2626 (18 holes)
Tahquitz Creek Golf Course 760-321-0299
Canyon South Golf Course 760-327-2019
Mesquite Country Club 760-323-9377
La Quinta Public Golf Courses
The City of La Quinta, Ca is 20 miles east of Palm Springs.
Indian Springs (18 hole championship) 1-760-775-3360
Trilogy Golf Club at La Quinta 1-760-771-0707
PGA West (5 courses with public play) 1-760-564-7170
PGA West:
5 of 6 PGA West Courses are Available for Public Play.
Greg Norman Course 760-564-3900
Jack Nicklaus Tournament 760-564-7170
TPC Stadium Course 760-564-7170
Westin Mission Hills Golf 760-770-9496
Coachella Music Festival
The Coachella Valley Music Fest
Dates: April 25-27, 2008
Location: Empire Polo Field, Indio, Ca, near Palm Springs.
Vacation Palm Springs offers great Palm Springs area lodging accommodations for the Fourth Annual Coachella Music Festival coming to the Empire Polo Club for another great showcase of modern rock and electronic bands — the cutting-edge music of this genre. Also featuring artworks, food and camaraderie in a beautiful setting. 81-800 Ave. 51, Indio. For Coachella Music Festival Lodging, Vacation Palm Springs Rentals
2008-2009 Calendar of Events Palm Springs Area Special Events
Palm Springs Casino
Located in the heart of Downtown Palm Springs at 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs, California, 92262. Phone 760-883-1000, toll free: 1-800-258-2946
The Palm Springs Spa Resort Casino is Palm Springs' new $100 million Las Vegas Style Casino in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, featuring nearly 1,000 slot machines, game tables, with terrific dining: four deluxe restaurants, including a sports bar, a "noodle bar," and a world-class casino-style buffet.
The Palm Springs Spa Casino also features a full-service spa open to the public 6 days a week offering massage, facials, treatments, and the world famous original Palm Springs natural hot spring waters. Spa Resort Location: 140 N Indian Canyon Dr Palm Springs. Phone: (760)323-5865.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Take a Ride to the Top of Mt San Jacinto overlooking beautiful Palm SpringsThe Palm Springs Tram.
Palm Springs Arial Tramway, Mt San Jacinto - Hiking, Skiing, Breathtaking views atop Mt San Jacinto. Take one of the world's largest rotating cable cars to the top of the mountain overlooking the Desert area, reaching 9000 ft. Activities at the lodge, atop the Palm Springs Tramway mountain top: Cross-country skiing, hiking, sightseeing, dining, full service bar. Open year-round.
Be sure to take a jacket as the temperatures at the top of the tram can be 30 degrees cooler than at the point-of-entrance on the Desert "floor."
Knott's Soak City Water Park: A 16 acre water park oasis located in Palm Springs.
Hundreds of high-end outlet stores on I-10, 15 minutes west of Palm Springs.
Palm Springs Air Museum
Palm Springs Art Museum World-class art exhibits, west of Downtown Palm Springs.
Living Desert - Palm Springs Area Zoo & Gardens
Palm Springs Art Museum - Adult and children's tours of permanent collections and changing exhibitions. www.psmuseum.org/
Celebrity Tours offers daily guided bus tours of Palm Springs celebrity neighborhoods.
Palm Springs Arial Tramway, Mt San Jacinto - Hiking, Skiing, Breathtaking views
Joshua Tree National Park - Hiking, Rock-Climbing, Car Tours, Desert views, 1 hour from Palm Springs.
Knott's Soak City Water Park: A 16 acre water park oasis located in Palm Springs open May to October 2008.
Palm Springs Tours
Desert Adventures Jeep Eco Tours
67-555 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, Ca., phone: 760-324-5337
4-wheel drive Jeep adventures take you all over the valley for between two and four hours. Two-hour tours, $64-$69. Three-hour tours, $84-$89. Four-hour tours, $94-$99.
Palm Springs Windmill Tours
1581 La Vida Drive, Palm Springs, phone: 760-251-1997
Take a close-up look at the army of giant windmills north of Palm Springs and learn how they generate a small percentage of California's electricity, $10-$23.
Bighorn Bicycles
302 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, Phone: 760-325-3367
Flex your leg muscles with a little exploration by bicycle. Choose from 2 available tours:
The Indian Canyons Tour (4 1/2 hours, $49) explores the the canyons.
Great Estates Tour (2 1/2 hours, $35) takes you by some of Palm Springs' famous buildings and celebrity homes.
Palm Springs Guided Tours
Phone: 760-320-1365
Jump in a Jeep and check out the most intriguing sites in and around Palm Springs. The Bonanza Tour covers the San Andreas Fault, the windmills, Indian Canyons and celebrity homes, $69. The White Water Wonderland Tour takes in the fault, windmills, celebrity homes, and fishing at the trout farm in Whitewater, $79. Both tours last about four hours.
Celebrity Tours
Address: 4751 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite B, Palm Springs, Ca, 92264, Phone: 760-770-2700
Take a guided bus tour of bus the homes of current and past celebrities. Tour A lasts about an hour, $8-$20. Tour B is more extensive, lasts 2 1/2 hours, $10-$25.
Covered Wagon Tours
Phone: 760-347-2161
Mix beautiful desert landscapes with the old-time covered wagon transportation (armed with a few modern day amenities, such as shock absorbers), old west food and entertainment and you have the Covered Wagon Tours, $60 with dinner, $36 without.
Desert Discovery Tours
Phone: 760-340-1280
The Desert Discovery Tour highlights everything from Indio to Palm Springs in a 4 1/2-hour experience. It even includes a stop inside Elvis Presley's home. Tours, $48, run once a week on Wednesday mornings.
Desert Stars Tours and Charter
Phone: 760-323-1958
What it's all about: See the homes of past and present celebrity residents. The long tour lasts 2 1/2 hours, covers Rancho Mirage and Palm Springs, $9-$29. The short tour covers only Palm Springs, $5- $18.
Jurassic Expeditions
Phone: 760-862-5540
Jurassic Expeditions is a narrated live production on the San Andreas Fault, complete with characters, music and crowd interaction.
It also sports signatures of authenticity from several noted geologists and historians, $63.50.
Palm Springs Area Shopping
Over 200 World-famous designer store outlets are within 15 minutes of Palm Springs - shops including Saks 5th Avenue, Prada, Gucci, Barneys of New York, Brooks Brothers, Kenneth Cole, Jones NY, DKNY, Harry & David & Coach. Over 100 designer brand name outlet stores are located in Cabazon, just 15 minutes west of Palm Springs just off Interstate 10.
Casinos & Entertainment
Six Las Vegas-quality casinos are located in Palm Springs and neighboring communities. Our vacation homes are conveniently located less than 10 minutes from Palm Springs casinos, downtown shopping, the airport, fine restaurants, theatres, public and private golf courses, tennis courts, art galleries and nightlife.
Palm Springs Activities & Entertainment Info!
Palm Springs area activities include world class golf, swimming, hiking, botanical gardens, desert landscape parks, Knott's Soak City water theme park, Palm Springs aerial mountain tramway, tennis, Gold's Gym, World Gym, gyms, horseback riding, off-road vehicle rentals, shopping (a 200 store upscale outlet mall nearby), fine dining.
Also enjoy nearby Joshua Tree National Monument (an extraordinary national park set in the desert). Theme parks within two hour drive include Disneyland (Anaheim) and Sea World (San Diego).
Palm Springs Weekly & Year-Round Activities:
Palm Springs Thursday Night Village Fest
Palm Springs Village Fest, sponsored by the City of Palm Springs every Thursday evening (except holidays) on Palm Canyon Dr. from Baristo Rd. to Amado Rd., featuring a variety of local artists, musicians, designers, fresh foods offering and displaying quality arts and crafts, great food, live entertainment, children's activities and a certified Farmers Market. This weekly street fair is held in the heart of downtown Palm Springs on Palm Canyon Drive between Arenas & Amado Streets. Hours: from 6-10 p.m. Oct.-May Information, phone 760-320-3781.
First Friday, Shop "North Palm Canyon," a wonderful time to browse the many shops, restaurants and galleries in Palm Springs' Uptown Heritage Galleries & Antique District on N. Palm Canyon Dr. from Amado Rd. to Tachevah Dr. Participating businesses are open until 9 p.m. on the first Friday of every month and welcome your visit. Enjoy refreshments and entertainment while checking out the eclectic choices offered. The First Friday event is sponsored by the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism, the City of Palm Springs, and The
Village of Palm Springs Development Center. For more information, call: 760-325-8979 or 760-778-8415.
Palm Springs 2008 Attractions
Palm Springs Desert Museum - Adult and children's tours of permanent collections and changing exhibitions. www.psmuseum.org
Celebrity Tours offers daily guided bus tours of Palm Springs celebrity neighborhoods.
Calendar of Events for the Palm Springs Area
Palm Springs Casino Las Vegas Style Casino in downtown Palm Springs
Palm Springs Arial Tramway, Mt San Jacinto - Hiking, Skiing, Breathtaking views
Joshua Tree National Park - Hiking, Rock-Climbing, Car Tours, Desert views, 1 hour from Palm Springs.
Knott's Soak City Water Park: A 16 acre water park oasis located in Palm Springs.
Los Angeles Car RentalLuxury and exotic vehicles for rent
Palm Springs Weddings -
Palm Springs Minister
Reverend Judith Doyle, custom weddings & ceremonies, spiritual counsel, Palm Springs Minister. Phone: 760-668-8200. Email: Rev2you@aol.com
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Palm Springs Events
Calendar for 2008
Events in Palm Springs, Ca
The White Party, Palm Springs
Palm Springs White Party
Dates: April 18-21, 2008
Phone: 1-888-777-8886
www.jeffreysanker.com,
White Party Location: Palm Springs Convention Center, downtown Springs, Ca.
White Party Palm Springs Dates
White Party 2008-2009
Dates: April 18-21, 2008
The 18th annual White Party with a sizzling array of DJ's and guest stars. Highlights include non-stop pool parties, music, and entertainment by some of Hollywood's hottest celebrities.
The Coachella:
Coachella Music Fest 2008!
Complete Line-up Of Coachella Musical Acts, Bands & Solo Artists
Coachella Music Fest 2008!
Coachella Music Festival Lodging
The Coachella Music Festival announced dates for 2008! Dates: Fri., April 25 to Sun., April 27, 2008 - near Palm Springs in Indio, Ca.
The Coachella Music Fest Location: Empire Polo Field, Indio, Ca, close to Palm Springs.
Vacation Palm Springs offers great lodging accommodations for the seventh Annual Coachella Music Festival coming to the Empire Polo Club for another great showcase of modern rock and electronic bands — the cutting-edge music of this genre.
This year's Coachela Music Fest, Coachella Music and Arts Festival, also known as "The Coachella" features artworks, food and camaraderie in a beautiful setting. 81-800 Ave. 51, Indio.
Stagecoach Music Festival
The Stagecoach Country Music Festival
Dates: May 2-4, 2008
Location: Empire Polo Field, Indio, CA, very near Palm Springs.
Vacation Palm Springs offers great Palm Springs area lodging accommodations for the Second Annual Stagecoach Music Festival. Coming to Indio CA is the second year of the hit Stagecoach showcase of the best country music bands and solo artists. Enjoy the music, food and festivities in beautiful California. 81-800 Ave. 51, Indio. For Stagecoach Country Music Festival Lodging, Vacation Palm Springs Rentals
Opera in the Park
Palm Springs Opera Guild of the Desert
Event Dates: April 15, 2008
Show Hours: 12:30-4:30pm
Phone: 760-325-6107
Website: www.Palmspringsoperaguild.org
Location: Sunrise Park, Palm Springs
A Palm Springs celebrated and seasonal musical event, the Palm Springs Opera Guild of the Desert presents musical programs to students who are bused from schools throughout the Coachella Valley. The Opera Guild creates an interest and a love for the arts in children. Free & open to the public. Palm Springs Opera Guild, Opera in the Park, Phone: 325-6107. www.Palmspringsoperaguild.org
The Palm Springs Follies
"The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies" in downtown Palm Springs begins its 17th season with a world-class vaudeville extravaganza to wow visitors and locals alike now showing through May 2008. Defying age, this uniquely Palm Springs live performance attracted more than 150,000 theatre-goers during last year's season. This year, Palm Springs follies features an all-new show with all new sets featuring international acts, celebrity guest stars and the famous long-legged lovelies and dapper dandies, who range in age from 57 to 82.
Palm Springs Follies information:
Matinees at 1:30 p.m., evenings at 7 p.m. No shows on Sun. and Mon. More than 150,000 patrons attended performances of The Palm Springs Follies in 2007.
The Palm Springs Follies, located at the Historic Plaza Theatre, 128 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, Ca, 92262. Palm Springs Follies Phone: 760-327-0225.
For Palm Springs Follies group tickets, for the 16th season beginning Oct 31, 2007, phone for Palm Springs Follies group tickets, 760-778-7657.
Palm Springs Follies Show times:
Matinees at 1:30 p.m., evenings at 7 p.m. No shows on Sun. and Mon. Shows start on October 31,2007 and run through May, 2008. In 2005, more than 150,000 patrons attended performances of The Palm Springs Follies.
The Palm Springs Follies, located at the Historic Plaza Theatre, 128 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, Ca, 92262. phone: 760-327-0225. For Group tickets, 778-7657.
Palm Springs Follies,
October, 2007 through May, 2008.
More than 150,000 tourists attended the Palm Springs Follies during the 2006 season, making it one of the most popular Palm Springs tourist attractions! The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies features its 15th season with a world-class vaudeville extravaganza to wow visitors and local alike, featuring international acts, celebrity guest stars and the famous long-legged lovelies, all over the age of 50.
The Palm Springs Fabulous Follies, schedule: Matinees at 1:30 p.m., evenings at 7 p.m. Closed Mon. and some Tues. Historic Plaza Theatre, 128 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. 327-0225. Group sales, 778-7657.
46th Annual Chrysler Classic PGA West host course
760-346-8184
Southwest Arts Festival
760-347-0676
Desert Winds Freedom Band Concert, phone: 760-776-2700
Palm Springs Modernism, Palm Springs Modern Annual Show & Sale, Feb 15-17, 2008, phone: (954)563-6747.
Palm Springs Film Festival
The Palm Springs International Film Festival
Dates: Jan. 8-19, 2009
Palm Springs Film Festival Phone toll free: 800-898-7256, local: 760-322-2930
Website: www.psfilmfest.org
Location: Theatre Locations throughout Palm Springs, Ca.
The Palm Springs International Film Festival is one of Palm Springs largest and most popular events. The Palm Springs Film Festival plays host to a fabulous array of movies and movie stars. A spectacular event, the Festival has a line up of more than 250 films from 70 countries, seminars, special events and Gala receptions.
No other festival can boast a line-up with more official Oscar submissions; including Best Foreign Film (The Festival hosted 49 of last year's offical Oscar submissions, including all eventual nominees).
The PGA West Classic
47th Annual Chrysler Classic
PGA West host course
Dates: Jan. 19-26, 2009
Phone: 760-346-8184
Website: www.bhcc.com
Locations: Location of competition varies, In order of dates, Bermuda Dunes Country Club, La Quinta Country Club, Palmer Private Course at PGA West, Classic Club
The PGA West Classic, Golf's finest celebrity Pro-Am event, attracts sport figures and celebrities from around the world for over 45 years in Palm Desert California.
April-May 2009
Kraft Nabisco Golf Championship
also known as The Dinah Shore Classic, The Dinah
Dates: March 30-April 5, 2009
Phone: 760-324-4546
Website: www.nabiscochampionship.com
Location: Mission Hills Country Club, Rancho Mirage, Ca.
Join in on the action at the Kraft Nabisco Championship as it's considered the "Masters" of women's golf during its 36th anniversary celebration.
The Dinah Shore Weekend
Palm Springs
Dates: April 1-April 5, 2008
Phone: 1-888-923-4624
Website: www.thedinah.com
Location: Palm Springs, Ca.
A popular annual golf event held in the Palm Springs area attracts golf fans from around the world and also draws a large gathering of Lesbian golf enthusiasts for the tournament and the week's activities held throughout Palm Springs. Cutting edge entertainment and World class service are part of the week's activities.
Vacation Palm Springs is a member of the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism,
777 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 201, Palm Springs California, 92262. Vacation Palm Springs Rental Company is also a member of the Better Business Bureau, Palm Springs Desert Resorts, Vacation Rentals Managers Association and the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce.
Vacation Palm Springs Rentals & Real Estate
1276 N Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 211
Palm Springs, Ca 92262
Palm Springs, Ca 92262
1-760-778-7832
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