Palm Springs

Palm Springs has been a well-liked desert vacation for 100 years despite being only 100 miles (and around a two-hour journey) from Los Angeles. The region, which has 350 days on average of sunshine a year, is dotted with resorts and golf courses and is very well-liked in the winter. The region around Palm Springs, including the towns of Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, and Rancho Mirage, is referred to as the Coachella Valley.

The world's greatest collection of complete mid-century modern residences and businesses may be found in Palm Springs. On one of the walking excursions offered by the Palm Springs Historical Society, you can examine the architecture. Modernism Week, a weeklong celebration of the design movement with events, parties, talks, tours, and movie screenings, is held in the city every February. Every January, movie buffs swarm to the city to take in the free Palm Springs International Film Festival.

In addition to golfing and soaking up the sun, the Coachella Valley is home to several excellent dining establishments and tourist attractions. Both the Palm Springs Art Museum and the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway are recommended for visitors to see. Over a distance of 2.5 miles and 8,500 feet, the aerial tramway ascends you in roughly 10 minutes. It transports you from a scorching desert to a cool, mountainous landscape that occasionally has snow and is covered in pine trees. Amazing views may be seen from the top. A simple café, a fine-dining restaurant, and more than 50 kilometers of hiking paths are available once you reach the top. Kêp reading to discover more best weekend getaways from L.A.

Location: Palm Springs, Sonoran Desert, southern California