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Climate: Palm Springs boasts of a dry climate with an incredible sensation of year-round comfort, 354 average days of sunshine, and less than 6" of annual rainfall. . Winter days warm the soul and hot summer days cool quickly for perfect sleeping. The average high temperatures in Palm Springs are December –65 degrees F, January –69 degrees F, February - 72 degrees F, and March - 72 degrees F. In the summer highs average 100 degrees F with lows in the mid-70 degrees F. Winter is mild with lows in the mid-40's. For Current Weather Conditions click here |
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Golf and Tennis: The Palm Springs area is a huge draw for golfers and tennis buffs of all ages and skill levels. More than 200 golf courses vie for beauty, vistas and challenge. Famous tournaments bring worldwide attention, celebrities and excitement. You will recognize some of the golf and tennis tournaments: Kraft Nabisco Golf (Dinah Shore) Championship LPGA Golf Frank Sinatra Celebrity Golf Tournament Bob Hope Chrysler Classic-PGA Golf BNP Parabis Open Tennis’ Davis Cup |
Hiking: Take a few steps on the wild side Coachella Valley is an outsider’s dream! Day trips and adventures are waiting for you. |
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Arts and Culture: Palm Springs has a very rich tradition of arts and culture. Below lists a small sampling: Palm Springs International Film Festival - Palm Springs is known for its world-class movie festival. January, 2007 saw record attendance of 119,800, second only to Sundance in Utah for film buffs. The red carpet is studded with Hollywood celebrities and bling galore. This year the Festival presented 255 films from 73 countries showcasing 79 premieres. 55 of the 61 foreign films won entries in 2008 Academy Awards. Palm Springs Art Museum - ever-changing contemporary art, Western art, cahuilla basketry and an inspiring sculpture garden Palm Springs’ Follies - one of the last authentic live Vaudeville shows and it will keep you laughing and entertained long after the “curtain” closes. Opera in the Park - this free symphony in the park is a time of musical reflection and great social gathering replete with local artisans so bring a blanket, enjoy the sun, companionship and top-notch classical musicians VillageFest - every Thursday from 6:00-10:00 pm, October through May, downtown Palm Springs hosts an exciting free street fair. Palm Canyon Drive closes to traffic and opens up for live entertainment, local musicians, artisans, crafts and a wide array of delectables…a weekly event for all |
| Gay Community: Palm Springs’ current mayor, Steve Pougnet, is openly gay having succeeded Ron Oden in 2007. Ron was known himself as a political pioneer as a gay African-American mayor. At seven times the national average, the gay community represents 35% of the year-round Palm Springs’ population (greater than San Francisco’s noted five times national average). Sonny Bono (Sonny & Cher fame), as city mayor in the early 90s, openly welcomed the gay population to stabilize the community and to discourage the influx of spring break college rebel rousers. Palm Springs holds the second largest Gay Pride Parade & Festival the 1st weekend in November. March and April also hold annual events including the White Party for gay men and during the Kraft Nabisco LPGA Championship the city swells with gay women for the Dinah Shore Weekend. 35 gay resort hotels dot this desert area and Arenas Road in downtown Palm Springs sponsors predominantly gay-oriented restaurants and entertainment. The gay community peacefully and richly intertwines with the large population of people over 65. |
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Shopping/Restaurants/Casinos:
Palm Springs rivals any large metropolitan area boasting many Class A fine eateries and steakhouses. The River offers an array of boutiques for shopping excellence and compares to Rodeo Drive in Hollywood for shopping glamour. Enjoy the elegance of shopping while you casually stroll the meandering river. Newest in entertainment to Coachella Valley are the large “Las Vegas” casinos. The opportunities for gaming and entertainment are endless. Spa Resort Hotel & Casino more than 900 slots, award-winning restaurant and the Cascade Lounge, the city’s hottest nightspot. Agua Caliente Casino over 1000 slots, 49 game tables and live entertainment Casino Morongo featuring the “top of the Morongo” dining Spotlight 29 Casino Fantasy Springs Resort Casino… |
| Tourist Attractions: Aerial Tramway - Ascend in the world’s largest rotating tram cars up a 2½ mile incline to 8500’ Mt. San Jacinto to experience jaw-dropping, stunning views and dramatic vistas. Temperatures drop 30 degrees from the valley floor. Stop at the top for memorable and peaceful wilderness hikes. The Tramway makes a great family adventure. Living Desert Zoo and Gardens - 1200 acre natural home to African steppe wildlife…the only zoo and botanical garden in the U.S. specializing in one ecosystem. For a lifetime experience, bring the kids and sleep under the stars…hear the nighttime chorus of the desert Do you know the sound of giraffes?… Windmills —The NW entrance to Coachella Valley named the San Gorgiono Pass holds an incredible 3500+ windmill turbines..take a tour through these quiet giants and be apart of the leading edge in green technology. |
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Medical Facilities: Palm Springs boasts two first-class, state-of-the art medical facilities. The Eisenhower Medical Center (known for the Betty Ford Center, Barbara Sinatra Children's Center, Dolores Hope Outpatient Care Center) owes its outstanding success to Bob and Dolores Hope. The Hopes donated the initial 80 acres for the hospital site and served tirelessly for years as the hospital’s leading philanthropists and founding contributors. The Eisenhower Medical Center is consistently rated in the top 100 hospitals in the United States. Bob Hope died on July 27, 2003, just two months after his 100th birthday. Dolores Hope continues to serve on the Board of Directors of Eisenhower Medical Center and as Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Trustees. Desert Regional Medical Center known for its Comprehensive Cancer Center, is an attractive and modern 49,000 square foot outpatient center. The Cancer Center specializes in the detection, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of people with cancer and houses the Comprehensive Breast Center. The medical complex is equipped with advanced technology and staffed with health professionals who have dedicated their careers to the treatment of cancer. |
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