What are the best things to do in Palm Springs?
Top picks in Palm Springs include Palm Springs Art Museum, Palm Springs Air Museum, Agua Caliente Cultural Museum. See the full list and itinerary on this Palm Springs travel guide.
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Palm Springs Travel Guide
Palm Springs, United States
Photo: Visitor7 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Why visit Palm Springs
Travel guide for Palm Springs, United States — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Palm Springs is a stop in United States, not a country-in-a-weekend. Plan about 1 days. If time is short, prioritise Palm Springs Art Museum, Palm Springs Air Museum, Agua Caliente Cultural Museum instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 120–250 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures
Weather
Diverse — temperate to subtropical
Experiences
Things to do in Palm Springs
1
Palm Springs Art Museum
2
Palm Springs Air Museum
3
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
Plan your trip
Palm Springs itinerary (1 days)
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Palm Springs Art Museum
- Visit Palm Springs Air Museum
- Visit Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
- Eat at Tyler's Burgers
Budget
Palm Springs trip cost
Budget
USD 55–90
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 120–250
per person / day
Luxury
USD 290–475+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Palm Springs, United States. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Palm Springs
Estimated total (USD)
$3,125
≈ $1,563 per person · $446 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $185/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Palm Springs mid-range ground costs (budget 55–90 · mid 120–250 · luxury 290–475+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Tyler's Burgers
Kaiser Grille
Le Vallauris
Riccio's Steak & Seafood
El Mirasol
Melvyn's
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Best Western Inn at Palm Springs
Los Arboles Hotel & El Mirasol Restaurant
Desert Sun Resort
Best Western Las Brisas
Motel 6 Downtown
Shopping
- Art
- Desert Hills Premium Outlets in Cabazon
Nightlife
- Tryst Bar And Lounge
Museums & culture
- Palm Springs Art Museum
- Palm Springs Air Museum
- Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
In pictures
Palm Springs gallery
Photos: Visitor7, Farragutful, Petley Studios, Postcards of the Desert, M.S. Crocker Co. — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Palm Springs travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Palm Springs?
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures.
How many days do I need in Palm Springs?
Plan at least 1 days in Palm Springs for the highlights on our suggested itinerary; add more time for day trips.
Where should I stay in Palm Springs?
Popular stays in Palm Springs include Best Western Inn at Palm Springs, Los Arboles Hotel & El Mirasol Restaurant, Desert Sun Resort. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Palm Springs cost?
On the ground in Palm Springs (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 55–90 per person per day, mid-range about 120–250, and luxury about 290–475+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Palm Springs, United States. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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