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Palm Springs, CA
United States
Mid-century modern desert oasis — pools, palms, pure relaxation
Sunny 350 days/year. Best Feb-Apr + Nov (75-85°F). Brutal summers (110°F). Modernism Week in Feb is peak.
When to visit
Award flights from the US
Economy
American AAdvantage
+ $15 taxes
AA into PSP, also direct via LAX
Alaska Mileage Plan
+ $12 taxes
Alaska direct into PSP from West Coast
Business / First
American AAdvantage
+ $30 taxes
AA business via DFW or LAX
United MileagePlus
+ $30 taxes
United business via LAX
Cash equivalent: economy ~$250 · business ~$800 roundtrip from NYC
Award hotels
Andaz Palm Springs
Hyatt
Cat 5 — midcentury-modern poolside oasis.
Parker Palm Springs
Hyatt
Cat 5 — Jonathan Adler-designed estate; iconic figs + pool scene.
The Westin Mission Hills Resort
Marriott Bonvoy
2 golf courses, big family resort in Rancho Mirage.
What to see & do
Aerial Tramway
Rotating tram from desert floor to 8,500 ft — 30°F cooler at top, pine forest hikes.
Joshua Tree National Park
45 min north — surreal Dr. Seuss landscape, climbing, stargazing.
Modernism Walking Tour
Self-guided tour of midcentury modern homes by Neutra, Cody, Wexler.
Indian Canyons
Hikes through palm oases on Agua Caliente land — Andreas + Murray + Palm canyons.
Living Desert Zoo & Gardens
1,200 acres in Palm Desert — desert animals + botanical gardens.
Workshop Kitchen + Bar
James Beard award-winning farm-to-table — converted 1920s building.
Monthly weather
| Month | Low | High | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 70°F | |
| Feb | 49°F | 75°F | |
| Mar | 54°F | 81°F | |
| Apr | 60°F | 87°F | |
| May | 68°F | 95°F | |
| Jun | 76°F | 104°F | |
| Jul | 82°F | 108°F | |
| Aug | 81°F | 107°F | |
| Sep | 75°F | 102°F | |
| Oct | 62°F | 90°F | |
| Nov | 50°F | 77°F | |
| Dec | 45°F | 70°F |
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