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By Matt Link

  • Be creative in your drive there. Bumper-to-bumper traffic from L.A. on Friday and Sunday evenings can nearly ruin a weekend jaunt to Palm Springs. If you’re doing a grand tour of Southern California, drive instead from San Diego. The route is on more scenic back roads with little traffic. Or simply fly directly to the Palm Springs airport, which has many direct flights from across the country.
  • To rent or not rent a car, that is the question. If you just want to lie by the pool, don’t bother to rent a car. (Most lodging has some sort of food and drink service on site.) But if you want to hit the nightlife or check out the natural attractions in the area, you’ll probably want to rent a car.
  • Summer has lower rates. Although Palm Springs is becoming something of a year-round destination, room rates are lower in the summer when temperatures can easily top 100 degrees. But who cares if you're naked under a mister or in a cool pool?

Gay and Lesbian Travel Overview: Palm Springs, California

By Matt Link
Just a three-hour drive from L.A., Palm Springs was a queer getaway as early as the 1930s, when closeted or simply curious Hollywood stars came here to live their lifestyles far from prying eyes. Together with sister cities Cathedral City, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, and Rancho Mirage, it lines the Coachella Valley, bordering the Mojave Desert and fortressed by the towering San Jacinto Mountains. Read More

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Hotels

from: $139

The Horizon Hotel

1050 E. Palm Canyon
Palm Springs, CA 92664 Map

Distance: 1.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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East Canyon Hotel and Spa

288 E. Camino Monte Vista
Palm Springs, CA 92262 Map

Distance: 0.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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5.0

Century Palm Springs

598 Grenfall Road
Palm Springs, CA 92264 Map

Distance: 1.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Attractions

Wang's in the Desert

expert favorite attraction
424 S. Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262, California 92262

Distance: 0.9 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

PS Modern Tours

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Palm Springs, California

Distance: 2.0 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Fabulous Palm Springs Follies

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128 S. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, California 92262

Distance: 0.5 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0
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Airports

Major Airports near Palm Springs

Distance (mi.)
Ontario International Airport 63.4 map
Santa Ana John Wayne Airport 76.9 map
San Diego-Lindbergh Field Airport 84.4 map

Other Smaller Airports near Palm Springs

Distance (mi.)
Palm Springs Municipal Airport 2.6 map
El Centro/Imperial Imperial County Airport 89.2 map
Long Beach Municipal Airport 92.3 map

Flight Deals to Palm Springs

Originating From
Seattle (SEA) to Ontario (ONT) $187
Denver (DEN) to Ontario (ONT) $200
Salt Lake City (SLC) to Ontario (ONT) $213
Austin (AUS) to Ontario (ONT) $234
Kansas City (MKC) to Ontario (ONT) $244

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Palm Springs Vacation Rentals

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from: $225

Palm Springs California Vacation Rental

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 5
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Jacuzzi, Linens, Microwave, Outdoor Shower, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils, VCR
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from: $295

Sundance Villas Private Pools-Palm Springs Rental

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: BBQ, CD Player, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Fireplace, Garage, Hot Tub, Patio, Pets OK, Stereo, Swimming Pool, VCR, Wireless Internet Access
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from: $210

Home Away From Home

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 7
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Computer Access, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Garage, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Lounge, Microwave, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils, VCR, Wireless Internet Access
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