Very Merry & Gay Holiday Fun
Bring on the tinsel and cue up Mariah! Here in the desert, without a snowflake in sight, we love to celebrate the jolliest time of year. Visit Palm Springs has put together a wonderful holiday calendar of events and activities, but we wanted to take a...
Taking of the Waters
The wait is over! Visitors to Palm Springs can once again “take the waters” at the legendary spring that started it all. The beautiful new Spa at Séc-he is located in the center of downtown on top of the sacred hot mineral spring that the Agua...
Desert X Returns
Desert X biennial art exhibition is back in 2023 with massive outdoor art installations at various desert locations across the Coachella Valley, from Desert Hot Springs to Rancho Mirage. Visitors to Desert X often describe it as a self-guided outdoor...
The Perfect Thursday Date Night
Planning a romantic getaway to Descanso? Make sure to book your stay over a Thursday if you want to experience the perfect Palm Springs date night. According to Descanso’s GM Kent Taylor, “Thursday is the new Friday when it comes to date night in Palm...
February Fave: Tour de Palm Springs Charity Cycling Event
Palm Springs is a great town to explore from the seat of a bicycle. The terrain is relatively flat and there’s lots of cool architecture and public art to discover. Borrow one of Descanso’s multi-speed city bikes or bring your own, we’d love to help...
It’s a Mod, Mod World
February in Palm Springs is all about Modernism Week! Appreciative fans of midcentury modern design, architecture, art, fashion, and culture arrive from all over the world to pay homage to all things modern. Over the last few years, this 11-day festival...
Shopping for Mid-Century Treasures at Racquet Club Center
Mad for everything mid-century? Shop where the designers do, at the funky collection of vintage shops at Racquet Club Center! Not too far from Descanso Resort, this unassuming little strip mall has become Palm Springs’ newest designer destination for...
Best Museums in Palm Springs and Coachella Valley
On the off chance you need a break from relaxing by the pool all day at the desert’s most talked-about resort for gay men, you’re in luck. Greater Palm Springs is home to a varied collection of museums encompassing everything from modern art to...
Cool Summer Activities in Palm Springs
When temperatures soar in the desert our favorite place to take shelter from the swelter is under the misters on a luxe lounge chair in the Descanso courtyard, preferably sans swimsuit. But if you’re in the mood to explore the world beyond our gardens,...
Sunday Funday
Here in Palm Springs, we love to turn just about anything into a celebration. When Sunday rolls around, the last thing we want to do is hang up our weekend party pants. It’s Sunday Funday! Time for boozy brunching, drag shows, beer busts, and T-dances....