Palm Springs
United States · CaliforniaUS
City in California, United States
Palm Springs is a desert resort city in Riverside County, California, United States, within the Colorado Desert's Coachella Valley. The city covers approximately 94 square miles (240 km2), making it the largest city in Riverside County by land area. With multiple plots in checkerboard pattern, more than 10% of the city is part of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians reservation land and is the administrative capital of the most populated reservation in California.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 44,575
- Coordinates
- 33.830, -116.545
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation
- 146 m
Overview of Palm Springs
Palm Springs is the kind of compact town you find in California, United States. Records put its population near 44,575. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Palm Springs is strongest on nature, adventure and culture. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Palm Springs
Nature in Palm Springs
(3)Palm Springs's nature entries include Caves, Desert and Wildlife. All of it is drawn from Palm Springs's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Palm Springs
(2)For adventure, expect Climbing and Escape Room. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Palm Springs.
Culture in Palm Springs
(2)For culture, expect Art Galleries and Statues. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Palm Springs.
Sports in Palm Springs
(2)Sports lovers get Golf and Tennis. All of it is drawn from Palm Springs's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Palm Springs
(2)The wellness shortlist for Palm Springs: Therms and Wellness. Everything listed here comes from what Palm Springs is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nightlife in Palm Springs
(1)Under nightlife, Palm Springs is tagged with Casinos. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Palm Springs.
Best time to visit Palm Springs
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Palm Springs is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in California and continue by car or bike. Time zone: America/Los_Angeles.
Similar destinations
Places near Palm Springs that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Palm Springs known for?
- Palm Springs, in California, United States, is best known for nature, adventure and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 44,575 residents.
- What can you do in Palm Springs?
- Recorded activities in Palm Springs include Caves, Desert, Wildlife, Climbing and Escape Room. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Palm Springs?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Palm Springs located?
- Palm Springs is located in California, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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