Quick Guide

The desert can be scorching in the summer months, and the best time to visit Palm Springs is between December and April when temperatures are most comfortable — of course, these peak months are also priciest.

Visas

Travelers from outside the United States will need a valid passport, as well as ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) eligibility or a full visa.

Money

Currency is U.S. dollars and ATMs are widely available.

Travel Health

Before traveling, research and prepare for what to do if you get sick while away. For the latest health safety guidelines, as well as info on what’s currently open, visit the Official California State Government Website.

Getting Here

Palm Springs is served by Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).

Getting Around

Downtown Palm Springs is easily walkable, but to reach destinations further afield plan on getting a car rental or using a ride-share service to get around.

Local Lingo

You might hear local chatter referencing Coachella. Chances are, they’re not talking about the valley in which Palm Springs is located, but rather, the famed multi-day Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

Must-Have Apps

Uber; Palm Springs Modern Tour

Insider Tips

Plan a self-guided architecture tour around Palm Springs; the city is home to the world’s largest concentration of mid-century modern residential architecture — and many of the homes once belonged to Hollywood’s elite.

The desert can be scorching in the summer months, and the best time to visit Palm Springs is between December and April when temperatures are most comfortable — of course, these peak months are also priciest.

Visas

Travelers from outside the United States will need a valid passport, as well as ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) eligibility or a full visa.

Money

Currency is U.S. dollars and ATMs are widely available.

Travel Health

Before traveling, research and prepare for what to do if you get sick while away. For the latest health safety guidelines, as well as info on what’s currently open, visit the Official California State Government Website.

Getting Here

Palm Springs is served by Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).

Getting Around

Downtown Palm Springs is easily walkable, but to reach destinations further afield plan on getting a car rental or using a ride-share service to get around.

Local Lingo

You might hear local chatter referencing Coachella. Chances are, they’re not talking about the valley in which Palm Springs is located, but rather, the famed multi-day Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

Must-Have Apps

Uber; Palm Springs Modern Tour

Insider Tips

Plan a self-guided architecture tour around Palm Springs; the city is home to the world’s largest concentration of mid-century modern residential architecture — and many of the homes once belonged to Hollywood’s elite.