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Sprouted up decades ago as a desert getaway for the rich and famous, Palm Springs has since become a mecca for connoisseurs of mid-century style and decidedly modern luxuries. Embrace the "sun-kitsched" lifestyle of this retro-cool desert oasis with Rat Pack-worthy hot spots and first-rate cuisine.
On This Page: What to Do, Where to Eat, Where to Stay

What to Do

What to Do
Spend the day shopping, hit the links or soar to the top of a mountain.

  1. El Paseo

    73-990 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA
    A shopper's oasis for chic boutiques and eclectic galleries.

  2. Cabazon Dinosaurs

    50800 Seminole Dr, Cabazon, CA
    Paleontology and kitsch collide at Cabazon's low-tech Jurassic Park.

  3. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

    1 Tramway Rd, Palm Springs, CA
    Witness jet-age engineering and stunning views on this ear-popping mountain journey.

  4. PGA West

    49-499 Eisenhower Dr, La Quinta, CA
    Six world-class courses with luscious greens--it's a veritable swinger's paradise.

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Where to Eat

Where to Eat
Discover this oasis of retro-cool dining and classic cuisine.

  1. Cuistot

    72595 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA
    Exquisite and unpretentious Cal-French fare for the desert gourmand.

  2. Melvyn's

    200 W Ramon Road, Palm Springs, CA
    Dry martinis and tableside steak Diane--traditional Continental dining that would make the Rat Pack croon.

  3. Roy's

    71959 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA
    This sophisticated Hawaiian-fusion restaurant gives mainlanders an upscale taste of the islands.

  4. LG's Prime Steakhouse

    255 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
    Classic, American steakhouse mini-chain elevates the desert to a dining destination.

  5. Tyler's Burgers

    149 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
    Famed burger stand serves up the tastiest patties in Palm Springs, if not the world.

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Where to Stay

Where to Stay
Forget the future, spend a night or two in fabulous '50s style.

  1. Movie Colony Hotel

    726 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
    A retro retreat in the heart of the desert.

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  2. Hope Springs

    68075 Club Circle Dr, Desert Hot Springs, CA
    This mid-century property offers trendy weekenders three mineral pools and a dash of style.

  3. Orbit In

    562 W Arenas Rd, Palm Springs, CA
    A modernist resort with a swinging social scene that would make Frank, Dean and Sammy proud.

  4. Caliente Tropics Resort

    411 E. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA
    A moderately-priced classic that showcases the fun Palm Springs cheekiness of days gone by.

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