Palm Springs State: California Country: United States
Palm Springs by the Numbers: Population: 45,000 Elevation: 474 feet Average Winter Temperature: 57 degrees F Average Summer Temperature: 115 degrees F
Quick Facts: Major Industries: hot springs, desert, tourism, agriculture, natural resources Ethnic Mix: White 78.3%; Asian 8.86%; black 3.93%; other 8.91% Electricity: 120 volts, 60 cycles, AC Time Zone: PST Country Dialing Code: 1 Area Code: 760
Did You Know? More than 2000 years ago, Palm Springs' first residents were the ancestors of today's Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.
Orientation: Palm Springs is in the Southern California desert, about 107 miles east/southeast of Los Angeles and 135 miles north east of San Diego. Protected by mountains on three sides, the scenic village of Palm Springs is in the Coachella Valley, 487 feet above sea level.2008-08-02T07:29:22.000
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Palm Springs Travel Experiences
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Busy Day
Sue and Ann had to spend the day at La Quinta for the luncheon and afternoon meeting. We also needed to stay close by so the winds... Continue reading »
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San Bernardino Mountains
2 hour drive from home. It felt like we were in the Alps. After a 40 minute drive up trhe mountain, we finally arrived at Idyllwild. The... Continue reading »
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Only in Palm Springs ...
We’re now encamped at the stately Wyndham Palm Springs for a week of R n R after a week of theme parks - the most pressing things on th... Continue reading »
Popular Palm Springs Hotels
- Viceroy Palm Springs
- Ingleside Inn
- Best Western Las Brisas
- Hotel Zoso
- Colony Palms Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott Palm Springs
- Caliente Tropics
- Hilton Palm Springs
- Le Parker Meridien Palm Springs
- Shilo Inn Palm Springs
