Travel Safely in Greater Palm Springs: The Safer Together, Greater Together Pledge
After months at home, the urge for adventure calls—dream vacations, weekend getaways, happy hours, museums, and poolside afternoons under the sun. We all miss traveling.
But how are destinations prioritizing your health and safety upon reopening?
In Greater Palm Springs, the answer is clear: the Safer Together, Greater Together Pledge. Developed by Visit Greater Palm Springs with California state guidance, this voluntary commitment ensures businesses adopt enhanced health protocols, keeping our desert oasis healthy, welcoming, and inclusive for visitors, workers, and residents.
“While visitor safety has always been a top priority, it’s even more critical now,” says Scott White, President/CEO of Visit Greater Palm Springs. “Pledge participants implement core practices like physical distancing, disinfecting, and health screenings. Enjoy the same stunning mountain views, swaying palms, and serene pools—now with added safety measures.”
Explore how our cities and industries uphold the pledge, so you can return confidently to your oasis.
Hotels & Vacation Rentals
Ready for that mountain-view room or palm-shaded retreat? Greater Palm Springs hotels, long committed to cleanliness, now elevate standards via the pledge, including:
- Pre-arrival communication of new policies
- Physical distancing property-wide, including pools
- Required face coverings for guests and staff
- Extended cleaning time for rooms and high-traffic areas
At Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs, the So Fresh, So Clean promise adds social distancing in common areas (rooftop pool included) and enhanced disinfection of bikes, rooms, and amenities.
“Guest and employee health is our top priority,” says General Manager Peggy Trott. “We balance safety with Kimpton’s genuine service for memorable stays.”
For private pool escapes, vacation rentals offer contactless check-in, guest spacing, and intensified sanitization.
View hotels that have taken the Safer Together, Greater Together pledge.
Restaurants & Bars
Indulge in farm-to-table or resort dining al fresco or to-go. Restaurants enhance safety with:
- Disposable or digital menus
- Increased table spacing
- Thorough post-use cleaning of tables, chairs, and seats
View restaurants that have taken the Safer Together, Greater Together pledge.
Golf & Casinos
Slots or swings await. Casinos reopen with limited capacity, sanitizer stations, and cleaned machines. Golf courses enforce distancing, face coverings, and touchless cups.
View golf courses and casinos that have taken the Safer Together, Greater Together pledge.
Attractions
Attractions prioritize safety. The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens uses online tickets and one-way paths. Palm Springs Air Museum limits capacity with screenings.
“The pledge unites us in prioritizing health,” says Kimberly Renee of Desert Adventures Red Jeep Tours. Tours continue safely with provided masks and vehicle sanitizer.
View local attractions that have taken the Safer Together, Greater Together pledge.
Retail
Vintage thrifts to El Paseo luxury—shops limit crowds and sanitize high-touch areas. Farmers markets add distancing markers and no-touch options.
View retail businesses that have taken the Safer Together, Greater Together pledge.
Convention Center
The Palm Springs Convention Center ensures safe events with temperature checks, distancing, air controls, masks, and more. Their pioneering video details modified setups, signage, shields, and cleaning.
Nine Cities, One Oasis
Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio, and Coachella all support the pledge. La Quinta led with unanimous adoption, aiding business reopenings and safety reimbursements.
“We support businesses with loans and rebates for safety compliance,” says Mayor Linda Evans.
Safer Together, Greater Together is our promise. Learn more about the pledge and our safety commitment.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Greater Palm Springs.
