Palm Springs in California is a desert utopia that has become a big vacation destination throughout time. Palm Springs is east of Los Angeles and north of San Diego. It was named after the wild California Fan Palm trees found throughout this region.
This city is in the Coachella Valley desert region. It is surrounded by the San Bernardino Mountains to the north, the Santa Rosa Mountains to the south, the Little San Bernardino Mountains to the east, and the San Jacinto Mountains to the west.
Palm Springs' climate is hot and dry, even in the winter months. Most of the year is filled with sunshine and there is rarely precipitation. Temperatures rarely get below 42-degrees F. The summer often gets above 100 degrees and stays relatively warn in the evening.
In the 1950's and 60's, Hollywood movie stars popularized this city. Now it is a favorite tourism location among people from all over the country. Palm Springs has many fun indoor and outdoor attractions. There are an array of restaurants and shops downtown. Museum exhibits and festivals are common in town as well. There are also quality places to stay including The Willows Palm Springs and The Calla Lily Inn.
Palm Springs is known for its great areas to hike. People enjoy hiking and backpacking through the San Andreas Fault overlooking the Salton Sea. The Joshua Tree National Park is nearby, where many travelers like to rock climb on the abundant cliffs and canyons of the desert wilderness. There are many golf and tennis facilities as well.
There are guided tours of this area visitors can take including helicopter tours, jeep tours, or hot air balloon rides. Horseback riding through palm oases is a great way to spend the day here. Mountain biking through the Coachella Valley and around the town is an enjoyable way to explore the area. Palm Springs in California is an exhilarating desert retreat and the perfect place to come and beat your winter blues!