Guidebook of Greater Palm Springs for Stardust
City of Palm Springs Guidebook
Here are some of the activities to do, places to go and things to see in the greater Palm Springs and Coachella Valley area.
Palm Springs is an oasis in the desert for art, adventure, and relaxation. An interior design Mecca, with first-class cultural amenities, shopping, entertainment, dining and recreational opportunities.
This fashionable and upscale Coachella Valley resort city is located in Riverside County, CA, south of I-10 at the base of 10,000ft Mt. San Jacinto of Santa Rosa Mountains in the western part of the Sonoran (Colorado) Desert.
Palm Springs is long famous for its natural hot springs, architecture, warm & sunny weather, golf courses and festivals. Tinseltown magic still exists here in a community conceived by it. It is a favorite destination of snowbirds, golfers, movie stars, entertainers and tourists worldwide.
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Palm Springs
57096 Twentynine Palms HighwayPalm Springs is an oasis in the desert for art, adventure, and relaxation. An interior design Mecca, with first-class cultural amenities, shopping, entertainment, dining and recreational opportunities.
This fashionable and upscale Coachella Valley resort city is located in Riverside County, CA, south of I-10 at the base of 10,000ft Mt. San Jacinto of Santa Rosa Mountains in the western part of the Sonoran (Colorado) Desert.
Palm Springs is long famous for its natural hot springs, architecture, warm & sunny weather, golf courses and festivals. Tinseltown magic still exists here in a community conceived by it. It is a favorite destination of snowbirds, golfers, movie stars, entertainers and tourists worldwide.
Sightseeing
The summit of Mount San Jacinto stands 10,804 feet above sea level, the highest point in the San Jacinto Range. The mountain's magnificent granite peaks, subalpine forests, and fern-bordered mountain meadows offer a unique opportunity to explore and enjoy a scenic, high-country wilderness area.
The park offers two drive-in campgrounds near the town of Idyllwild. Most of the park is a designated wilderness area enjoyed by hikers and backpackers.
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Mount San Jacinto State Park
25905 CA-243The summit of Mount San Jacinto stands 10,804 feet above sea level, the highest point in the San Jacinto Range. The mountain's magnificent granite peaks, subalpine forests, and fern-bordered mountain meadows offer a unique opportunity to explore and enjoy a scenic, high-country wilderness area.
The park offers two drive-in campgrounds near the town of Idyllwild. Most of the park is a designated wilderness area enjoyed by hikers and backpackers.
In Chino Canyon near Palm Springs, the tram takes passengers from Valley Station at 2,643 feet elevation to Mountain Station on the edge of the wilderness, elevation 8,516 feet.
The Mountain Station features a restaurant, gift shop, snack bar, and the state park visitor center.
In Long Valley, a short walk from the station, you will find the Long Valley Ranger Station, a picnic area with barbecue stoves and restrooms, a ski center, a self-guiding nature trail, and Desert View Trail which offers panoramas of the high country including several peaks over 10,000 feet in elevation.
You can also enter the hiking trail system from this point. The tram operates year-round, except for a maintenance closure in August.
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayIn Chino Canyon near Palm Springs, the tram takes passengers from Valley Station at 2,643 feet elevation to Mountain Station on the edge of the wilderness, elevation 8,516 feet.
The Mountain Station features a restaurant, gift shop, snack bar, and the state park visitor center.
In Long Valley, a short walk from the station, you will find the Long Valley Ranger Station, a picnic area with barbecue stoves and restrooms, a ski center, a self-guiding nature trail, and Desert View Trail which offers panoramas of the high country including several peaks over 10,000 feet in elevation.
You can also enter the hiking trail system from this point. The tram operates year-round, except for a maintenance closure in August.
Joshua Tree National Park is open year-round. There are few facilities within the park's approximately 800,000 acres, making Joshua Tree a true desert wilderness just a few hours outside Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. About 2.8 million visitors come to the park each year to enjoy activities such as hiking, camping, photography, rock climbing, and simply enjoying the serene desert scenery. The busy season in Joshua Tree runs from October through May.
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Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
6554 Park BlvdJoshua Tree National Park is open year-round. There are few facilities within the park's approximately 800,000 acres, making Joshua Tree a true desert wilderness just a few hours outside Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. About 2.8 million visitors come to the park each year to enjoy activities such as hiking, camping, photography, rock climbing, and simply enjoying the serene desert scenery. The busy season in Joshua Tree runs from October through May.
Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon DriveHiking in the area
Events & Festivals
Early January
https://psfilmfest.org/film-festival-2022
The bright red carpet, shimmering gowns, sharp tuxedos, dazzling diamonds, the thrilling pop of flashbulbs, and of course the world's biggest stars... all the classic glitz and glamour that make the movies magical can be found right here at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards.
Year after year, the most buzzed-about names on the awards trail come to experience the unrivaled Palm Springs hospitality that creates an intimate event far removed from the frenzy of other awards shows. Here, Hollywood heavyweights settle in to share war stories, old friendships are rekindled, and new professional relationships are born over gourmet food and cocktails. It's a true testament to the Gala's charm that so many A-listers return year after year!
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Palm Springs International Film Fstvl
1700 East Tahquitz Canyon WayEarly January
https://psfilmfest.org/film-festival-2022
The bright red carpet, shimmering gowns, sharp tuxedos, dazzling diamonds, the thrilling pop of flashbulbs, and of course the world's biggest stars... all the classic glitz and glamour that make the movies magical can be found right here at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards.
Year after year, the most buzzed-about names on the awards trail come to experience the unrivaled Palm Springs hospitality that creates an intimate event far removed from the frenzy of other awards shows. Here, Hollywood heavyweights settle in to share war stories, old friendships are rekindled, and new professional relationships are born over gourmet food and cocktails. It's a true testament to the Gala's charm that so many A-listers return year after year!
The Stagecoach Festival is an outdoor country music festival held annually at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California.
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Stagecoach Festival Weekend
42-151 WorldMark WayThe Stagecoach Festival is an outdoor country music festival held annually at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California.
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
at
Empire Polo Club
81-800 Ave. 51
Indio, CA 92201
2 weeks in April every year
https://www.coachella.com/
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Empire Polo Club
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
at
Empire Polo Club
81-800 Ave. 51
Indio, CA 92201
2 weeks in April every year
https://www.coachella.com/
Restaurants - Near Stardust
These places are in or near our Vista Norte neighborhood a short ride or even a walk from Stardust.
Billy Reed's Restaurant & Bar
1800 N Palm Canyon DrKoffi
515 N Palm Canyon DrCoffee Shop
Spencer's Restaurant
701 West Baristo RoadRick's Desert Grill
1596 North Palm Canyon DriveLoco Charlie's Mexican Grill
1751 N Sunrise WayRestaurants - Walk from Stardust
1501 Uptown gastropub
1501 North Palm Canyon DriveRestaurants - Walk from Stardust
Breakfast
Elmer's Restaurant - Palm Springs
1030 E Palm Canyon DrBreakfast
L'Atelier Cafe
129 La PlazaBreakfast - French
Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge
849 N Palm Canyon DrBreakfast & Brunch
John's Restaurant
900 N Palm Canyon DrItalian Food
Italian food in the area
Spaghetteria
611 S Palm Canyon DrItalian
Sammy G's Tuscan Grill
265 S Palm Canyon DrItalian
Greek & Mediterranean
Santorini Gyro Palm Springs
190 North Palm Canyon DriveGreek