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Palm Springs and
the other eight surrounding communities share many things in common,
most notably, a warm and dry desert climate with over 325 days of
sunshine and less than 6 inches of rain per year, more than 80 manicured
golf facilities designed by some of the world's best known architects
and arguably more swimming pools per capita than any other area in
the nation. Add to this mix the vast array of shopping malls and
boutiques available to delight any shopper. An abundance of tennis
courts, a broad variety of  fine
dining facilities and, of course, the spectacular vistas and beauty
that the desert offers, it's no wonder that Palm Springs has achieved
a reputation as one of the premier vacation and golf resort areas
in the world.
Ever since the
Hollywood stars first came to Palm Springs in the 1930's, the clean
air and sunshine, just 120 miles from Los Angeles, have made Palm
Springs irresistible to millions of vacationers. And
today, you are the star at this wondrous resort that magically combines
an atmosphere of casual elegance in the midst of some of the world's
most spectacular surroundings.
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Average
Daily Temperatures |
Minimum & Maximum |
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January |
40-69 |
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February |
43-72 |
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March |
46-79 |
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April |
52-97 |
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May |
57-94 |
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June |
64-102 |
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July |
73-108 |
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August |
71-106 |
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September |
66-102 |
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October |
57-91 |
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November |
46-78 |
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December |
41-70 |
Palm Spring Activities,
Attractions and Resources
Scenic Indian
Canyons
The Indian Canyons
offer visitors hours of enjoyment and equestrian trails winding through
spectacular terrain. The
historical significance of the three canyons is noted by their listing
on the National Register of Historic Places. Palm and Andreas Canyons
rank first and second in the world, for areas with the most palm
trees, with Murray Canyon listed as fourth. Wild
animals including the Big Horn Sheep, wild ponies and the endangered
least bells vireo bird still call the canyons home, and lucky visitors
may be able to catch a glimpse of them.
 Golf
With over 100 golf
courses throughout the valley, it is no wonder that the Palm Springs
area has earned the title of ``Golf Capital of the World." The
valley golf courses are some of the most scenic in the world and
challenging enough for professionals and duffers alike. The
Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, Nabisco Dinah Shore LPGA Championship,
The Frank Sinatra Celebrity Invitational, and The Skins Game are
just a few of the golf tournaments held in the Palm Springs Desert
area each year.
Tennis
Today with nearly
600 courts throughout the valley, many of them lighted for night
time play, tennis is a very popular leisure activity, too, ranking
right up there with golf and swimming on a visitors' fun meter.
Biking
If you're a bicycling
enthusiast, then you'll truly love Palm Springs. You'll enjoy the
nearly 30 miles of level topography, offering well graded bike paths,
surrounded by natural and civic scenery.
Tram
The Palm Springs
Aerial Tramway is the world's largest single-span lift, transporting
riders by cable car, from the desert floor, to an 8,516 foot mountain
station with gift shop, cocktail lounge, snack bar and observation
areas, and 54 miles of hiking and equestrian trails.
Joshua Tree National
Park
If you take a short
drive, just 45 minutes from Palm Springs, you'll discover an unique
and wonderful place. With 794,000 acres of spectacular Mojave and
Colorado landscape, Joshua Tree National Park is spectacular to behold.
You can enjoy hiking, rock climbing, camping, picnicking or simply
photograph some of the most beautiful landscape in the world.
Shopping
Browsing through
the many fine stores, boutiques and shops along historic Palm Canyon
Drive is another favorite form of entertainment in Palm Springs.
You can literally shop till you drop at these stores, offering shoppers
everything from a simple t-shirt to an elegant fur. For
the truly upscale shopper, the exquisite shops, art galleries and
stores along famous El Paseo is Palm Desert are only a 20 minute
drive away.
Cathedral City
Cathedral City is midway between Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage, 10
minutes from the airport
and just 5 minutes to Rancho Mirage's famous restaurant row. You'll
find a good mix of Country
Club Resorts and residential neighborhoods. The Cathedral City Cove
is located high up in the
hills, offering a sweeping view of the valley below. For the golfers
there are a number of challenging
courses within the city, including Cathedral Canyon Country Club, Cimerron
Golf Resort and
the Desert Princess Country Club.
Rancho Mirage
Located in the center of the Coachella Valley, 11 miles from Palm
Springs, and next door to Palm
Desert, Rancho Mirage provides easy access in either direction, to
all of the deserts many sights
and attractions. The city is noted for its many fine restaurants and
the newly opened 30 acre waterfront
development called The River.
The River in Rancho Mirage is a 30 acre shopping/dining/entertainment
complex offering a wide
array of amenities beginning with a faux river, fountains and cascading
waterfalls. Visitors can
browse books and music at Borders Books and Music, enjoy a movie at
the 12 screen cinema Century Theatres Multiplex,
shop at one of the many specialty waterfront stores, listen to various
musicians in The River's outdoor
amphitheatre or dine in one of the many restaurants including; the
Yard House, P.F.
Changs, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse, Babe's Bar-B-Que & Brewery,
and others. The River
is an unmatched environment of style and beauty, providing a perfect
place to spend the day or
evening.
Palm Desert
Palm Desert is relaxing, but it's never dull. It's a
city where you can come face to face with a
mountain lion at the Living Desert, a stunning 1,200 acre wildlife
park. Or take in a performance
at the McCallum Theatre. It is a state of the art performing arts center
offering a year round succession
of internationally distinguished companies, award winning plays, Broadway
touring productions,
and solo artists from the worlds of music, dance and the stage.
With more than 30 golf courses inside the city limits, and over 100
in the valley, Palm Desert has
rightfully earned the title "Golf Capital of the World."
Palm Desert is home to such celebrated
golf tournaments as the "Bob Hope Chrysler Classic"and
the "Frank Sinatra Celebrity Invitational."
And of course, if shopping is on your mind, Palm desert is home to
over 14 shopping districts, including
the large scale regional mall. El Paseo, an upscale boulevard of clothing
shops, art galleries
and quaint restaurants is called the "Rodeo Drive of the Desert" and
is a must see during your
desert holiday.
Within a short drive in any direction there are new vistas for camping,
hiking, and bird and wildlife
watching. The desert and mountains are perfect for exploring the natural
beauty of the region.
And don't be surprised to see a bighorn sheep or two on the
hillsides.
La Quinta
The city of La Quinta is nestled at the base of the majestic Santa
Rosa Mountains, just 30 miles from
Palm Springs. With its small town friendliness, La Quinta is a peaceful
and relaxing community.
Golf and tennis enthusiasts from around the world visit La Quinta for
the fabulous facilities and
spectacular events hosted there.
La Quinta hosts special events such as the Skins Games, Lexus Challenge,
the Bob Hope Chrysler
Classic, Newsweek and State Farm tennis challenges, Desert Circuit
Horse Show and the
world class La Quinta Arts Festival.
La Quinta is well known too for its diverse offering of restaurants,
ranging from excellent dining
rooms of the La Quinta Hotel, to smaller, quaint establishments. And
when you dine in La Quinta,
you.ll always enjoy a setting of majestic mountains and scenic
vistas.
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