Destination: Palm Springs
By Mar Yvette & Matthew Allard, Citysearch Editors
Sprouted up decades ago as a desert getaway for the rich and famous, Palm Springs has since become a mecca for connoisseurs of mid-century style and decidedly modern luxuries. Embrace the "sun-kitsched" lifestyle of this retro-cool desert oasis with Rat Pack-worthy hot spots and first-rate cuisine.
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El Paseo
73-990 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA
A shopper's oasis for chic boutiques and eclectic galleries. -
Cabazon Dinosaurs
50800 Seminole Dr, Cabazon, CA
Paleontology and kitsch collide at Cabazon's low-tech Jurassic Park. -
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tramway Rd, Palm Springs, CA
Witness jet-age engineering and stunning views on this ear-popping mountain journey. -
PGA West
49-499 Eisenhower Dr, La Quinta, CA
Six world-class courses with luscious greens--it's a veritable swinger's paradise. -
Desert Hills Premium Outlets
48400 Seminole Dr, Cabazon, CA
A desert oasis of penthouse-worthy labels at bargain-basement prices.
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Parker Palm Springs
4200 East Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
The place to do Palm Springs like you've never done it before. -
Korakia Pensione
257 S Patencio Rd, Palm Springs, CA
Just steps from downtown Palm Springs, this Moroccan and Mediterranean hideaway attracts quiet straight and gay couples for rustic relaxation. -
Orbit In
562 W Arenas Rd, Palm Springs, CA
A modernist resort with a swinging social scene that would make Frank, Dean and Sammy proud. -
East Canyon Hotel & Spa
288 E Camino Monte Vista, Palm Springs, CA
Gay travelers trek from Los Angeles and beyond to lounge beside the pool at this decidedly social desert retreat. -
Hotel Zoso
150 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Palm Springs gets a little urban polish at this sprawling, contemporary hotel. -
Viceroy Palm Springs
415 South Belardo Rd, Palm Springs, CA
Boutique resort and spa offers luxury amenities, including fine linens, bathrobes, plush down comforters and pillows, refrigerators, daily newspapers and more.
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Movie Colony Hotel
726 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
A retro retreat in the heart of the desert. -
Hope Springs
68075 Club Circle Dr, Desert Hot Springs, CA
This mid-century property offers trendy weekenders three mineral pools and a dash of style.
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Johannes
196 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Cosmopolitan cuisine with a heavy Austrian accent in the heart of downtown Palm Springs. -
LG's Prime Steakhouse
255 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Classic, American steakhouse mini-chain elevates the desert to a dining destination. -
Matchbox Vintage Pizza Bistro
155 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Crispy crunchy thin crust pizzas, steaks and cocktails are served on a lively outdoor patio high above downtown Palm Springs. -
Roy's
71959 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA
This sophisticated Hawaiian-fusion restaurant gives mainlanders an upscale taste of the islands. -
Cuistot
72595 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA
Exquisite and unpretentious Cal-French fare for the desert gourmand. -
Citron
415 South Belardo Road, Palm Springs, CA
Cal-French cuisine served in the Viceroy's retro-chic retreat. -
Melvyn's
200 W Ramon Road, Palm Springs, CA
Dry martinis and tableside steak Diane--traditional Continental dining that would make the Rat Pack croon.
