Thursday Night Street FairPalm Springs
VillageFest
A lively Thursday-night Palm Springs tradition with artists, handcrafted goods, music, produce, street performers and food vendors.
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Darcey's Desert Picks
Some of my favorite ways to experience the desert.
Palm OasisPalm Springs
Indian Canyons
Native palm oases, flowing streams and some of Palm Springs' most beautiful canyon scenery.
Zoo & GardensPalm Desert
The Living Desert
A beloved Palm Desert destination with animals, gardens, walking paths and beautiful desert scenery that works for locals and visiting guests.
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Arts & CulturePalm Springs
Palm Springs Art Museum
A beautiful downtown museum with art, design, architecture and mountain views that make it feel distinctly Palm Springs.
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Sports & EntertainmentPalm Desert
Coachella Valley Firebirds
A fun, lively way to spend an evening in the desert, with great crowd energy and a true local-team feel.
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Gardens & ArchitectureRancho Mirage
Sunnylands
A beautifully designed Rancho Mirage landmark with modern architecture, desert gardens and a calm, polished setting that feels special without feeling fussy.
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Palm OasisPalm Springs
Indian Canyons
Native palm oases, flowing streams and some of Palm Springs' most beautiful canyon scenery.
WaterfallPalm Springs
Tahquitz Canyon
A dramatic canyon hike leading to a seasonal 60-foot waterfall.
Local WorkoutPalm Desert
Bump and Grind Trail
A local favorite for a workout and sweeping Coachella Valley views.
Views + ArchitecturePalm Springs
Araby Trail
A challenging climb with valley views and a glimpse of iconic Palm Springs architecture.
Palm Springs · Thursday Night Street Fair
VillageFest
A lively Thursday-night Palm Springs tradition with artists, handcrafted goods, music, produce, street performers and food vendors.
♡ Darcey's Favorite
Palm Desert · Zoo & Gardens
The Living Desert
A beloved Palm Desert destination with animals, gardens, walking paths and beautiful desert scenery that works for locals and visiting guests.
♡ Darcey's Favorite
Mountain EscapePalm Springs / Mt. San Jacinto
Desert View Loop / Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Ride the Tram into cool mountain air for an easy high-country hike.
Palm Springs · Museum & Aviation History
Palm Springs Air Museum
A fascinating Palm Springs museum with an impressive collection of aircraft, exhibits and stories that bring aviation history to life.
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Palm Springs · Art & Culture
Palm Springs Art Museum
A beautiful downtown museum with art, design, architecture and mountain views that make it feel distinctly Palm Springs.
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Rancho Mirage · Gardens & Culture
Sunnylands
A beautifully designed Rancho Mirage landmark with modern architecture, desert gardens and a calm, polished setting that feels special without feeling fussy.
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Palm Desert · Sports & Entertainment
Coachella Valley Firebirds
A fun, lively way to spend an evening in the desert, with great crowd energy and a true local-team feel.
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Palm Springs · Holiday Event
Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade
A beloved Palm Springs holiday tradition with illuminated floats, marching bands, giant balloons and Santa.
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