Top Things to do in Greater Palm Springs
Top Hotels in Greater Palm Springs
- 1. Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa
- 2. Best Western Plus Las Brisas Hotel
- 3. Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
- 4. Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa
- 5. Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs
- 6. Caliente Tropics Resort
- 7. Palm Springs Rendezvous
- 8. JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
- 9. Hotel California
- 10. La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton
Top 8 Historic Sites in Greater Palm Springs, California Desert
Greater Palm Springs is an oasis for art, culture, adventure and relaxation. Take in the views from the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, the world’s largest rotating tram car, before exploring exhibits at the Palm Springs Art Museum and its Architecture & Design Center. Visit the Empire Polo Club, home of the Coachella Music & Arts Festival and Stagecoach Country Music Festival. Dozens of spas in Desert Hot Springs let you soak in the healing mineral waters that flow beneath the city.
Restaurants in Greater Palm Springs
1. Tennis Club District
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4.5 based on 40 reviews
2. McCallum Adobe
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
Built in 1884, this historic home was built for the first permanent white settler and is today the oldest building in Palm Springs.
Reviewed By Switzerdude - Cambridge, United States
The Historical Society operates the Adobe as a museum and the site to sign up for its 9 Walking Tours of city neighborhoods (as well as online). These offer excellent insights into the history and glamour of this historic outpost of Hollywood. They’re a fun way to enjoy this desert city and its history and distinctive architecture.
3. Indian Canyons
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4.5 based on 1,567 reviews
Reviewed By X816YFchriss - Cleveland, United States
Well worth it! Great trails! The 1 mile loop San Andreas Trail was maybe the most beautiful hike of my life! The hike to the seven sisters waterfall was amazing, definitely a bit strenuous. Bring good hiking shoes!
4. Coachella Valley History Museum
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4.5 based on 53 reviews
Temporarily Closed The museum campus contains the Smiley-Tyler House, a 1926 adobe home which houses the main exhibits; the historic 1909 Indio Schoolhouse; and the Date Museum. Also, the spacious grounds hold a variety of gardens, including a Memorial Date Garden, a Japanese Garden, the Jardin Del Desierto, and the oldest Cork Oak tree in the Coachella Valley. Other highlights include our Submarine house, a Blacksmith shop, various farming equipment, and the Museum's archives.Visit us to learn about the history of the Coachella Valley from the story of early Native American communities to the present. The Coachella Valley History Museum is open the beginning of October to the end of May from 10am to 4pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and 1pm to 4 on Sunday.
Reviewed By Marty911 - Palm Desert, United States
Our Spanish club went to the museum and had a guided tour. We learned a lot of local area history and saw many artifacts. The guide was very helpful and knowledgeable. The date museum was also very interesting. This is certainly worth the visit.
5. Sunnylands Center & Gardens
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4.5 based on 759 reviews
Sunnylands, a 200-acre midcentury modern estate, reopened in March 2012 as The Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands, welcoming national and international leaders for high-level retreats and meetings that address serious issues facing the nation and world. The former winter home of Ambassadors Walter and Leonore Annenberg is available also for limited public tours with purchase of a ticket. Admission to the adjacent Sunnylands Center & Gardens is free (no pets please). It features art exhibitions, films, and educational programs. Visitors may also enjoy the cafe and a nine-acre garden. Sunnylands is open Wednesday through Sunday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm; closed in summer.
Reviewed By BardT3 - Fort Worth, United States
Wow, all I can say it's what one might do if you were a billionaire, and had the vision to know what diplomats and people of high order need to relax and get together in a place to great things. I can not express enough my true admiration for their work and legacy!!!! If you can take the home tour as it really shows the love for this unique place and is loving guided by a very knowledgeable staff!!!
6. Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway
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4.5 based on 323 reviews
The home of Elvis & Priscilla Presley in 1967 where they honeymooned and lived. Visit Elvis’ Palm Springs Home that Inspired Two “Upstairs” Suites at the Guest House at Graceland™. The Alexander Estate aka The House of Tomorrow, is a mid-century Modernism icon. Conde Nast Traveler, Marie Claire, Fodor's, Travel Channel, AAA Westways, Time, & Architectural Digest have featured it. Tours daily. We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
Reviewed By 1972TravelGirl - San Francisco, United States
Loved seeing their home up close. It’s gorgeous and glamorous in its own retro way. A nice reminder of what one needs. With all the huge homes today, this is confirming.
7. Our Lady of Solitude Church
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Jstringer95
I prefer the smallness of this church. They offer English and Spanish mass. I am not a regular church goer but when I feel the need to praise God and connect with my childhood Catholic upbringing, this is a good fit for me. Considering all the bad news about bad priests, I find this little church comforting. The pastor and the people seem genuinely concerned with social problems here in the Coachella Valley as well. One Sunday evening mass they even had a group of Mexican congregants selling home cooked Tacos and other treats after mass. A nice touch to connect with our diverse community and break bread so to speak ... unlike some churches that regularly serve donuts! This was much more fun!
