Palm Springs
About 2 hr by car from San Diego
Mid-century pools, desert mountains and the Aerial Tramway.
Why locals go
Winter sunshine and pool weekends.
Visiting San Diego?
At 2 hr by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in San Diego for your flight home.
What to book
- Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
- Indian Canyons palm oasis hike
- Sunset desert jeep tour
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Poolside cabana
- Tram at sunset
With friends
- Hotel pool party
- Desert jeep tour
When to go
October to May.