{"id":29477,"date":"2020-12-22T16:09:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-22T16:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/?p=29477"},"modified":"2024-08-12T21:05:32","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T21:05:32","slug":"itinerary-la-day-trip-to-palm-springs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/itinerary-la-day-trip-to-palm-springs\/","title":{"rendered":"Itinerary: LA Day Trip to Palm Springs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Palm Springs is about two and a half hours by car from Los Angeles, which can be explored with our tours in LA<\/a>. This community will graciously welcome and encourage you to explore. <\/span>With careful planning, you can see much of Coachella Valley, relax at one of our small boutique hotels, enjoy several diverse attractions, and indulge in some of our superb cuisine.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a one-day Palm Springs itinerary to get you started.<\/p>\n

Itinerary Details<\/span><\/h2>\n

Cost: <\/b>mid-range<\/span><\/p>\n

Traveler type: <\/b>family, couple, groups, solo<\/span><\/p>\n

Number of days: <\/b>1<\/span><\/p>\n

Interests: <\/b>food, parks, shopping\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Transportation: <\/b>car<\/span><\/p>\n

Season: <\/b>year-round<\/span><\/p>\n

Author type: <\/b>local<\/span><\/p>\n

One-day itinerary for Palm Springs<\/span><\/h1>\n

This one-day itinerary starts with an overnight stay and includes activities for the morning through dinner that night.<\/p>\n

Waking up at the Alcazar boutique hotel<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"alcazar<\/p>\n

With a late check-in after your drive, you\u2019re ready to head to bed or a late-night swim at Alcazar Palm Springs. In the morning, fresh coffee, croissants, and orange juice from the nearby Cheeky\u2019s restaurant welcome you at the registration desk. With your coffee in hand, enjoy the morning under the canopy of Palo Verde trees in the immaculate courtyard.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tahquitz Falls Trail hike<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Tahquitz<\/p>\n

Put on your hiking clothes \u2014 and dressing in layers is a good idea. Grab your sunglasses, and make sure you fill your water bottles, a must for any hike in the desert.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Tahquitz Falls Trail is just a couple of miles from your hotel. It\u2019s a moderate hike, about an hour round-trip. This trail is on the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation, so native fauna is prevalent. With a little luck, you may see bighorn sheep, one of our protected wild animals. The 60-foot waterfall is the perfect place to take photos to capture your day-long adventure in Palm Springs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Time for breakfast<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Farm<\/p>\n

In LaPlaza, in downtown Palm Springs, The Farm\u2019s creative recipes are made from farm-fresh produce. There are numerous choices which are sure to please any member of your family. It\u2019s also a great place to relax after your invigorating hike.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Living<\/p>\n

After a shower and fresh, comfortable clothes, prepare for a trip 15 miles south to the Living Desert. There are two reasons you will want to go here:<\/span><\/p>\n