Each year, Palm Springs Life invites readers to vote for their favorite businesses, experiences, and attractions across Greater Palm Springs in our city-by-city Best of the Best competition. Below, you’ll find this year’s winners for Best Children’s Activity.
SPONSORED Red Jeep Tours by Desert Adventures Get up close and personal with some of the most breathtaking natural wonders of the desert, from the badlands of the San Andreas Fault to the lush palm oases in the Indian Canyons to the scenic landscape of Joshua Tree...
Sands Hotel & Spa You might recognize Martyn Lawrence Bullard as a design powerhouse — he’s in Architectural Digest’s AD100 list. At Sands Hotel & Spa, the interior designer’s mix of Moroccan and midcentury flair sets the stage even before you’ve checked in....
Friday Evening: What’s your vibe — cabaret or casino concert? You can do both in the Downtown Arts and Entertainment District. Snag tickets to a live show at Coachella Valley Repertory (locals call it CVRep), or sip tequila and dance the night away at Agua Caliente...
Ace Hotel & Swim Club Come in costume for a DJ-driven bash in the indoor-outdoor Commune space. Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City Free live entertainment, dancing, party favors, and drink specials tick down the clock to midnight. Agua Caliente Casino Palm...
Friday Evening: Is there any better beginning to a Coachella Valley visit than immediate immersion in the desert? Hit the trails and hike right into it. The city website offers maps, and the organization Friends of the Desert Mountains hosts guided group walks...
Each morning, Palm Springs Life curates good reads and insider recommendations of the best things to do across Greater Palm Springs. Get The Daily Guide for fresh ideas, local flavor, and a daily dose of inspiration that’s actually worth reading.
The story of Twentynine Palms begins at a bountiful oasis in the heart of the Mojave. First settled by the Serrano, the spring became known as Mara, meaning “the place of little springs and much grass.” According to legend, the birth of each boy was honored by...
Athletes from around the world gather in the East Valley every December for Ironman 70.3 La Quinta, one of the final triathlon events of the year. “It creates a very unique situation,” says race director Ryan Jarrell, “whether athletes want to have really good form at...
SPONSORED Palm Springs Windmill Tours Learn about turbine technology and snap a selfie with a wind farm backdrop. Explore at your own pace with a self-driving tour or join a guided golf cart excursion. The experience won Best Guided Tour in Palm Springs Life’s 2023...
The perfect Greater Palm Springs getaway starts with the perfect pad. Oranj Palm has curated vacation rentals in the desert since 1972, with stunning properties available from Palm Springs to La Quinta. Whether it’s a swingin’ mid-mod Alexander, a classic Tuscan-style...
Cabazon Just west of Palm Springs, this community is best known for Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, the roadside Cabazon Dinosaurs, and a lengthy stretch of designer outlet stores. The town’s namesake, Chief Cabezón, led the Cahuilla Indians in the mid-1800s. Yucca...
Drift pairs sleek minimalism with Palm Springs’ striking desert landscape. Here, mornings unfold slowly as sunlight spills onto the San Jacinto Mountains, illuminating towering cactus gardens and creating sun-drenched patios. The boutique property offers five room...
Each year, Palm Springs Life invites readers to vote for their favorite businesses, experiences, and attractions across Greater Palm Springs in our city-by-city Best of the Best competition. Below, you’ll find this year’s winners for Best Bar Scene. Explore the full...
On the March 1964 cover of GQ, a dashing gray-haired Cary Grant sits atop a horse in denim and a red work shirt. The headline reads, “GQ Visits CG in Palm Springs.” At the time, Grant owned a home in the Movie Colony neighborhood of Palm Springs and spent much of his...
Parker Palm Springs has a history as vivid as its striped canopies and playful midcentury design. Once the desert retreat of cowboy crooner and former California Angels owner Gene Autry, the 13-acre estate was later acquired by television impresario Merv Griffin...
Each year, Palm Springs Life invites readers to vote for their favorite businesses, experiences, and attractions across Greater Palm Springs in our city-by-city Best of the Best competition. Below, you’ll find this year’s winners for Best Brunch. Explore the full list...
Each year, Palm Springs Life invites readers to vote for their favorite businesses, experiences, and attractions across Greater Palm Springs in our city-by-city Best of the Best competition. Below, you’ll find this year’s winners for Best Burger. Explore the full list...
Each year, Palm Springs Life invites readers to vote for their favorite businesses, experiences, and attractions across Greater Palm Springs in our city-by-city Best of the Best competition. Below, you’ll find this year’s winners for Best Public Golf Course. Explore...
Craving a seasonal adventure? A short drive from the desert leads to an apple-picking paradise. Roughly 40 miles northwest of Palm Springs in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains, Oak Glen is home to Southern California’s oldest and largest apple farm: Los...
Palm Springs buzzes with exceptional dining, shopping, and entertainment experiences at The Block. Both locals and tourists mix and mingle here, especially during the ever-popular Palm Springs VillageFest, when the bustling outdoor courtyard becomes a primo spot for...
Kate Hudson on Music, “Song Sung Blue,” and Life in Palm Desert
