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  Palm Springs, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Palm Springs is notable for having the highest concentration of mid-century modern architecture in the United States and was recently recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation for its dedication to preserving mid-century modern architecture.
Palm Springs is sheltered by the Little San Bernardino Mountains to the north, the Santa Rosa Mountains to the south, and the San Jacinto Mountains to the west.
Palm Springs is a Charter City, with a charter adopted by the voters in 1994.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Palm_Springs,_California   (4979 words)

  
 Palm Springs California - USA Tourist
Palm Springs has grown from a small desert spa to a conglomeration of intertwined towns that spread along the Coachella Valley for many miles.
Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells and Indio are a few of the many communities that form this fashionable metropolitan area.
Palm Springs is typically a place to relax, play golf and lounge around the pool under a warm desert sun.
www.usatourist.com /english/places/california/palmsprings.html   (1241 words)

  
 California Guide - Palm Springs
Palm Springs has an ideal, tourist-friendly location on the edge of the great deserts of Southern California, flanked by high forested mountains that provide an escape from the prevailing heat that persists for most of the year, and yet only 2 hours drive from the expanding metropolis of Los Angeles.
Palm Springs is just one part of a stretch of continuous development along the Coachella Valley which also includes La Quinta, Cathedral City and Palm Desert.
Mountains: North of Palm Springs marks the start of the Mojave Desert - a vast sandy plain with only occasional habitation, although the immediate north east is more hilly - the Little San Bernardino Mountains rise to 5,000 feet and are covered with the many curious plants of the Joshua Tree National Park.
www.americansouthwest.net /california/palm_springs/index.html   (815 words)

  
 Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs is less than 113mi/180km from Los Angeles, via the U.S. 10 and CA 111 roads.
Palm Springs was discovered as long ago as 1774 by Spaniards, who named it Agua Caliente (hot water), after the hot springs frequently found in this tectonic region.
Palm Springs also became a popular place of retirement for prosperous people from America's northeast states seeking to escape the cold winters; it draws others like them from the cities and towns of California itself for holidays and at weekends.
www.planetware.com /california/palm-springs-us-ca-psp.htm   (631 words)

  
 Palm Springs, California Relocation - Relocation information for the great area of Palm Springs, California
P alm Springs, California is a stunning desert oasis located in the upper Colorado Desert at the foot of the 10,804-ft San Jacinto Peak.
Palm Canyon Drive is the cultural artery that pulses through the historic heart of Palm Springs.
Palm Springs is a charming desert oasis with affordable housing and an outstanding quality of life.
www.palmsprings-california-living.com   (923 words)

  
 Palm Springs Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Travel and Vacation Guide
Palm Springs, California has long been the vacation rental destination of choice for golf enthusiasts, who came for the courses, but came back for the sunning, hiking, biking, tennis, nightlife and eco-tourism the area has to offer.
Be sure to spend some time in historic downtown Palm Springs where lampposts, comfortable benches, and tile-paved enclaves provide a perfect atmosphere for visiting shops and galleries or stopping for a snack at unique eateries and friendly coffee houses.
The Courtyard Palm Springs is conveniently located one mile from Desert Fashion Plaza and Downtown Palm Springs, 1.5 miles from Palm Springs Desert Museum and Village Green Heritage Center, 3.5 miles from Moorten Botanical Garden, five miles from Oasis Waterpark and eight miles from Palm Springs Tramway.
www.palmsprings.us   (646 words)

  
 Palm Springs, California - DesertUSA
Palm Springs is located at the western end of the Coachella Valley, which is composed of nine cities: Desert Hot Springs, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho, Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio, and Coachella.
Palm Springs continued attracting more visitors and non-Indian residents, but was not until President Eisenhower signed the Equalization Law in 1959 that tribes could realize profits from their lands.
B y the time it was incorporated in 1938, the Village of Palm Springs had become world famous as a winter playground for Hollywood stars, European royalty and business tycoons, all who came to enjoy the endless sunshine and serenity of the desert.
www.desertusa.com /Cities/ca/palmsprings.html   (964 words)

  
 Palm Mountain Resort and Spa | Palm Springs, California
Palm Mountain Resort is just a short 115 mile drive from Los Angeles and 96 miles from San Diego.
Palm Mountain Resort is only 3 miles from the Palm Springs Airport.
This beautiful oasis is located in the middle of Palm Springs only footsteps away from the famed Palm Canyon Drive.
www.palmmountainresort.com /location.htm   (161 words)

  
 Palm Springs : Introduction | Frommers.com
Palm Springs had been known for years as a golf-course-studded retirement mecca that's invaded annually by hordes of libidinous college kids on spring break.
These days, no billboards are allowed in Palm Springs; all the palm trees in the center of town are backlit at night, and you won't see the word "motel" on any establishment.
Under a treaty with the railroad companies and the U.S. government, the tribe owns half the land on which Palm Springs is built and works to preserve Native American heritage.
www.frommers.com /destinations/palmsprings/1120010001.html   (438 words)

  
 Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism
Palm Springs is indeed the year-round premier vacation destination.
We have something for everyone in Palm Springs: sunning, shopping, golfing, hiking, biking, exploring, gaming, modern architecture, cultural and ethnic events, tennis, nightlife, people watching, eco-tourism and of course, the natural beauty we are surrounded by for you to just kick back relax and absorb.
The hotels and resorts in Palm Springs are a celebration of style, and a paradigm of diversity.
www.palm-springs.org   (290 words)

  
 PALM SPRINGS WEATHER CAM - WEB CAMS
Webcam 5 is located at the Palm Springs Visitors Center in Northern Palm Springs.
Do you live in Palm Springs and know of a perfect place where a webcam would be a great place to have, please let us know especially if you can pull some strings to get us permission to install our equipment.
Questions or comments regarding Palm Springs or anything else for that matter, please go to the feedback form here where Logic would love to hear from you.
www.palmspringsweathercam.com /cams/webcams.cfm   (360 words)

  
 Travelguides Featured Destination: Palm Springs
The desert of the Palm Springs in Coachella Valley is home to several small communities that hug the San Jacinto, San Gorgonio and Santa Rosa Mountains.
Palm Springs is the largest of the towns featuring a faster pace of life.
It is the largest of the eight cities that comprise the Palm Springs Desert Resorts area.
www.travelguides.com /destinations/palm_springs   (935 words)

  
 Palm Springs Travel & Tourism Guide - Palm Springs, California
There's a good reason why the Palm Springs Desert Resorts has been a favorite getaway for celebrities, health seekers and visitors for over 100 years.
Its charming eight desert cities, warm sun, palm trees and hot mineral springs remain irresistible to travelers from around the world.
We invite you to take a look at the Palm Springs Desert Resorts in California and find out what Palm Springs travel is all about.
www.palmspringsusa.com   (99 words)

  
 -Palm Springs hotel and travel guide-
Palm Springs is one of the cities that make up Coachella Valley which offers great attractions and exciting California scenery.
Palm Springs is also known for its Gay and Lesbian life.
Sponsored by the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism, the City of Palm Springs, and The Village of Palm Springs Development Center, the First Friday event is held monthly on the First Friday each month.
www.palmspringstravelguide.com   (416 words)

  
 Palm Springs Hotels - 7 Springs Inn&Suites Palm Springs Hotel Reservations
Palm Springs CA is a land all its own; private, quiet, and charming.
Recently remodeled, This Palm Spring Hotel is in the heart of the Village and close to all the action.
This Palm Springs Hotel is also a great Palm Springs Vacation Rental, our Townhouse has 3 beds and 2 bathrooms to accomodate 4-8 guests.
www.palm-springs-hotels.cc   (381 words)

  
 Palm Springs California
But seriously folks… Palm Springs has a bitchin skatepark built by Site Design Group, and they did it right.
In Palm Springs, even though it’s arid, once it rains too much to skate, they close it down for the rest of the day.
Although Palm Springs is a destination for the rich and frivolous of L.A. and a bit of an expensive tourist trap at times, there are an awful lot of vacant buildings on the main strip, and more than the usual amount of boarded up homes.
skateandannoy.com /features/2005/palmsprings   (931 words)

  
 Palm Springs Hotel Suites - 7 Springs Inn and Suites Hotel Palm Springs CA
For our guests who are in Palm Springs on a romantic get-away, may we suggest our Romance Package.
The 7 Springs Inn & Suites is the perfect lodging choice when coming to Palm Springs.
We are centrally located in the heart of Palm Springs, and within walking distance of so much of why people the world over come to this desert oasis.
www.palm-springs-hotels.cc /palm-springs-california-hotels   (279 words)

  
 Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism Guide to Palm Springs California   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-21)
(Palm Springs, CA) - Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) wants to remind you that Northwest Airlines, for the third time in the last several months, will expand its ties to the Palm Springs Desert Resorts communities.
Northwest has never served the Palm Springs Desert Resorts during the month of May, therefore, this enhancement is a significant addition.
As you can see by the listings below, whatever time of the year you visit Palm Springs there is plenty to keep you occupied.
www.palm-springs.de /pressrelease.html   (416 words)

  
 -Palm Springs Restaurants classified by type of food-
If you are looking at a place to eat in Palm Springs at one of the many quality Palm Springs restaurants, chances are you may be here on vacation and need a place to rest your head and enjoy the beauty of our Desert community.
Here are a few of the Official Palm Springs web sites that will help you with the rest of your vacation and travel plans.
Palm Springs is the home of major events like Dinah Shore Golf Tourney, the White Party and more...
www.palmspringsrestaurants.com   (249 words)

  
 Palm Springs 24hr live weather cam. :: Palm Springs 24hr online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-21)
Throughout all regions of Palm Springs and its surrounding desert cities, visitors enjoy an array of restaurants, shopping and top-notch attractions.
Downtown Palm Springs, also called "The Loop" and "The Village," is where nearly every visitor to Palm Springs will spend a considerable amount of time, enjoying shopping, dining, as well as strolling and people-watching.
South Palm Springs is located along South Palm Canyon Drive and offers a mixture of moderately priced hotels, restaurants and residences.
www.crockers.com /springs.html   (335 words)

  
 Discount Hotel Rooms in Palm Springs, California at Orbitz
Palm Springs is a mystical place like no other...
The Hilton Palm Springs Resort is a desert oasis...
Le Meridien Palm Springs is currently closed for...
www.orbitz.com /hotel-info/CA/C3704-1.html   (330 words)

  
 P.S.Pride
Initially batted around over drinks among members of the women’s community at the Desert Palms Inn, Palm Springs Pride today is one of the two or three largest events each year in the Valley with attendance in excess of 30,000 to 40,000 and drawing not only from the Valley, but from regions well beyond.
Today that once-picnic is a three day festival celebrating diversity and bringing revenue to hoteliers, restraunteurs, city tax coffers, and more as visitors throng the town for the event.
Palm Springs Pride will officially begin this year with an invitation-only reception on the evening of November 3rd, with the festival opening at the Palm Springs Stadium at 10 a.m on Saturday, November 4th (remaining open until 9 p.m.), with the festival opening again on Sunday at 10 a.m., and continuing until 6 p.m.
www.pspride.org   (293 words)

  
 Hotel California - Palm Springs - Palm Springs - Hotel California - Palm Springs Reviews - TripAdvisor
Most of why I didn't want to leave Palm Springs was because of this lovely hotel.
Palm Springs is featured in the following goLists.
Check out our Palm Springs, California weekend itinerary for a weather forecast and hotel and attraction suggestions.
tripadvisor.com /Hotel_Review-g32847-d119472-Reviews-Hotel_California_Palm_Springs...   (845 words)

  
 Palm Springs Weather Conditions and Forecasts
Palm Springs Weather Cam - Palm Springs, California
Also view live web cams located in South Palm Springs and on the strip in downtown Palm Springs.
Have you visited our Palm Springs calendar of events that you might enjoy while in Palm Springs.
www.palmspringsweathercam.com   (197 words)

  
 Palm Springs California Real Estate - The Moore-Carlson Group
That is why we have created this web site to showcase properties that are for sale in the Palm Springs and surrounding California desert areas and provide you with all of the information you need to make the right home or property buying decisions.
You can search for properties in the MLS database that is updated daily or contact us and we will email you information on any listings that become available that fit your criteria.
Whether you're relocating to the Palm Springs area or planning a local move, this web site can help you realize the many advantages the Web offers to home buyers and sellers.
www.palmspringsestates.com   (160 words)

  
 Palm Canyon Theatre, Palm Springs California
Be part of the fun on the third Sunday of every month beginning October 15 at Palm Canyon Theatre.
Register now for the Improv Workshop Session beginning Sunday, September 24 at the Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive (at Alejo) in Palm Springs.
The Palm Canyon Theatre is a not-for profit, professional, Actors Equity Theatre located at 538 North Palm Canyon Drive (at Alejo), Palm Springs, California.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org   (281 words)

  
 Wyndham Palm Springs
The glamorous desert community of Palm Springs, California, is the perfect getaway for business or pleasure.
Located just three blocks from fashionable Palm Canyon Drive and directly linked to the Palm Springs Convention Center, the newly renovated Wyndham Palm Springs is a perfect retreat.
When it's time for a break, savor delicious contemporary cuisine at Wyndham Palm Springs Resort renowned Café Terraza or take a refreshing dip in our delightful oasis pool.
www.wyndham.com /hotels/PSPPS/main.wnt   (207 words)

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