About Palm Springs
Palm Springs is a resort city in the California desert. It became a destination during the 1950s and 1960s when Hollywood movie stars flocked there in droves. Nowadays, the area offers entertainment for all ages, although the most common demographics consists of retirees. Palm Springs offers a wealth of indoor and outdoor activities. Known for its hiking, mid-century modern architecture, stunning natural beauty and sparkling pools, Palm Springs has the perfect blend of outdoor activities and casual relaxation. Palm Springs is a favorite for gay travelers, naturist communities, and many other people.
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Essential Information
Currency
United States dollar (USD)
Symbol: $
Language
English
Phone Code
+1201
International dialing code for United States
Driving
Drive on the right
Standard for United States
Region
Americas
North America
How to Get to Palm Springs
Transportation options and arrival information
Amtrakhas a station at 300 North Indian Canyon Drive (0.6 mi / 1 km south of Interstate 10),☏+1-800-USA-RAIL (872-7245). Amtrak's Sunset Limited route connects Palm Springs with Los Angeles and with Arizona and points eastward with three westbound and three eastbound trains per week (arriving Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday). Amtrak also provides Palm Springs with connections to and from the Gold Runner trains, which run up California's Central Valley to the Bay Area and Sacramento, via multiple d
Safety in Palm Springs
Moderate Safety (Global Peace Index: 2.44)
About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)
Things to See in Palm Springs
5 landmarks and points of interest
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
anthropology museum in Palm Springs, California Caliente Cultural Caliente Cultural Museum)
Palm Springs Air Museum
aerospace museum in Palm Springs, California
Plaza Theatre
former theater and movie theater in Palm Springs, California, United States
Statue of Lucille Ball
bronze sculpture in the U.S. state of California
Statue of Sonny Bono
Outdoor sculpture in Palm Springs, California, U.S.
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