Holidays To Palm Springs

The Indian Canyons were once home to the Agua Caliente natives and include three canyons: Murray Canyon, roamed by a herd of wild ponies and peninsula bighorn sheep; Andreas Canyon, dominated by sharp rock formations; and Palm Canyon, with its tall washingtonia palms. Join a jeep tour and see the historic remnants of the Agua Caliente, including house pits, rock art, bedrock mortars, pictographs, and stone houses.

Great for families, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is a great place to explore and see desert conservation and education of habitats from the Colorado Desert and other deserts around the world. Allow 3-4 hours to see the park and participate in daily activities, but choose your visit wisely, as temperatures around midday could be a little uncomfortable during summer months. Morning visits here will also give you the opportunity to watch some of the animals eating breakfast and exerting a little energy after waking. Take the shuttle from the African Village WaTuTu to the wildlife hospital or join the two-hour riding safari and tour. Visit the Ant Lab to see the busy colony of 2,000 ants or catch sight of giraffes, mountain lions, cheetahs, and wolves in their desert homes.

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is the world’s largest rotating tramcar. During the ten minute, two and a half mile journey, cars rotate slowly to make the most of the stunning views across the valley. The ride carries you along the picturesque cliffs of Chino Canyon, up to the rugged wilderness of Mount San Jacinto State Park, arriving at a station at 8,516 feet. Here you will find observation decks, a museum, restaurants, and gift shop as well as many hiking trails.

This infamous festival draws celebrities and instagram influencers every April and it’s no wonder why. It sees some of the world’s most famous artists performing to huge crowds, as well as pretty incredible art installations.

Another important date in April is Stagecoach Festival. A little smaller and a little more country than Coachella, Stagecoach features country heroes and folksy art. 

Held at the Palm Springs Air Museum on Memorial Day, this fair commemorates those who’ve died whilst serving the country with flight exhibitions and a flower drop of red and white carnations. 

On the first Saturday of each December, thousands flock to Palm Canyon Drive to see this parade, which  includes marching bands, drum squads, drill teams, giant helium balloons, lighted floats and even horses.