Top 10 Reasons to Visit Greater Palm Springs in 2020
Greater Palm Springs, a premier desert oasis, offers endless opportunities to explore, relax, and create lasting memories. Each year brings fresh attractions, events, and enhancements, making it an irresistible destination for travelers.
Discover our top 10 reasons to plan your 2020 vacation in Greater Palm Springs.
- 1. Year-Round Events
- 2. New & Improved Places to Stay
- 3. The Palm Springs Surf Club
- 4. Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza
- 5. Updated Water Attractions at Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa
- 6. Asia SF Palm Springs
- 7. New Exhibit at The Living Desert
- 8. New Air Service
- 9. Summer Chill Season
- 10. Fall Wellness Activities
1. Year-Round Events
Greater Palm Springs hosts a vibrant calendar of events year-round, catering to festival enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. From sunny spring and summer gatherings to cooler fall and winter celebrations, there's something for every season.
Indulge in culinary delights at food and drink festivals, catch premieres at star-studded film showcases, or rock out at world-class music events like the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach Country Music Festival. Mark your calendar for January 18-19 with 4xFAR, presented by Land Rover—a thrilling fusion of live music, gourmet cuisine, and outdoor adventures. Stay informed on all happenings via our Signature Events in Greater Palm Springs.
2. New & Improved Places to Stay
Elevate your stay at these newly renovated luxury properties, designed for the ultimate oasis escape.
La Quinta Resort & Club
The iconic La Quinta Resort & Club has unveiled stunning updates, including a remodeled outdoor plaza with a new café, marketplace, bar, modern furnishings, and 22 majestic palm trees—perfect for serene relaxation.
The spa features a redesigned lobby, fully renovated locker rooms, and an enhanced tranquil courtyard. Book now to experience these luxurious enhancements firsthand.
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells
At the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells, enjoy 560 refreshed guest rooms, 103 redesigned suites, revamped corridors, and a striking multi-story lobby. New highlights include a state-of-the-art fitness center, vibrant pool enhancements, innovative dining options, The Place lobby bar, an intimate olive tree grove, and a captivating outdoor gathering space.
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
Experience the "reinvention" at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, with refreshed guest rooms, suites, and meeting spaces featuring new furnishings, carpet, wallpaper, and expanded bathrooms. Don't miss the revamped lobby atrium boats for a unique tour of the 884-room resort.
3. The Palm Springs Surf Club
Cool off in the desert at the innovative Palm Springs Surf Club, created by pro surfers Cheyne Magnusson and Kalani Robb. This 21-acre surfer's paradise welcomes all skill levels on a palm-lined expanse.
Replacing Wet 'n' Wild Palm Springs, it boasts a large wave pool with advanced technology—ideal even for Olympic hopefuls—plus thrilling water slides, a lazy river, cabanas, spa, stage, restaurant, and bar. Opening late 2020, it's your next aquatic adventure!
4. Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza
Long admired for its rich history and attractions, the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation gains a gem with the 5.8-acre Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza, opening late 2020 in downtown Palm Springs.
Highlights include the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, Gathering Plaza, landscaped gardens, Oasis Trail, and The Spa at Sé-c-he, honoring sacred mineral hot springs. Designs draw from tribal traditions like basket weaving and pottery, plus natural elements from Andreas Canyon and Washingtonia filifera palms. Located at N. Indian Canyon Drive and E. Tahquitz Canyon Way.
5. Updated Water Attractions at Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa
Family fun awaits at Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa with a new lazy river and three-story water slide tower featuring dueling slides, opening Spring 2020.
Available to hotel guests and day pass holders, these enhancements promise endless desert sunshine splashes. Book your stay or day pass today.
6. Asia SF Palm Springs
Embrace Palm Springs' unique vibe at Asia SF Palm Springs on South Palm Canyon Drive—a groundbreaking Cal-Asian restaurant, cabaret, dinner theater, and nightclub.
Talented transgender performers serve, entertain, and captivate with singing, dancing, and lip-sync shows. The outdoor Sonoran pool club offers cabanas, bar, and stylish lawn. Reserve for groups and events at 760-249-2766.
7. New Exhibit at The Living Desert
Nature lovers will thrill at The Living Desert's Australian Adventures habitat, opening Spring 2020. Walk among wallabies, hear kookaburras, interact with emus, and lounge with lizards—barrier-free for immersive encounters.
Explore human-animal interactions, environmental threats, and Australian desert life.
8. New Air Service
Effortless travel to Greater Palm Springs via Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), now with 11 airlines offering nonstop flights to 23 destinations and connections to over 500 worldwide.
9. Summer Chill Season
Summer in the oasis shines with Chill Deals on dining, shopping, tours, resorts, spas, and more. Savings are endless—perfect for your getaway.
10. Fall Wellness Activities
Rejuvenate in autumn with Live Your Wellest wellness activities: hiking, meditation, yoga, and more for ultimate health and self-care.
Craving more? Check the Modernism Week 2020 event guide.
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