P A L M S P R I N G S

Located just two hours away from Los Angeles, Palm Springs is considered to be ‘Hollywood’s Desert Playground’ because of the city’s bustling nightlife, abundance of fine dining, and growing art scene. 

SCHOOL DISTRICT
Palm Springs is a part of the Palm Springs Unified School District. According to Niche.com, there are 28 schools within the district and approximately 22,600 students in grades K-12. It contains highly ranked schools such as Cielo Vista Charter and Katherine Flincy Elementary. 

COMMUNITY & CRIME REPORT
It is important to note that the city’s population excludes the tens of thousands of seasonal residents and tourists whose visits to Palm Springs make the city’s population seem larger than it actually is. The city has fully staffed its fire and police departments, and has seen an  annual 24% decrease in crime over the years.  

SHOPPING
Palm Springs has developed a number of shopping centers and retail destinations throughout the decades. The Gardens on El Paseo is the preferred shopping destination of Palm Spring residents. The shopping district offers a variety of high-end retailers including  Ann Taylor, Louis Vuitton, and Saks Fifth Avenue. The Shops on El Paseo is another trendy and upscale shopping destination that neighbors The Gardens of El Paseo. The Shops on El Paseo holds a dynamic collection of world-renowned boutiques and is frequently compared to Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. 

For those who enjoy a more traditional and indoor shopping experience, Westfield Mall offers a variety of well-known names like Macy's and JCPenney. And for those who want to fully embrace Palm Springs’ art, the Uptown Design District is the perfect destination for home treasures and vintage items. 

RESTAURANTS
Palm Springs is the perfect destination for food enthusiasts. Farm, located in the La Plaza shopping center, specializes in breakfast and lunch. This restaurant utilizes out-of-the-box ingredients, but also offers the classics that everyone loves. For those who love coffee, the Gré Coffeehouse provides an experience like no other; The Gré Coffeehouse doubles as a chic cafe and an art gallery. Customers can enjoy their beverages and pastries while listening to vintage records and open-mic sessions. For more casual dining options, Trio, Eight4Nine, and Jake’s are all located less than five minutes away from the heart of Palm Springs and surrounded by shopping boutiques.

GROCERY STORES
Located in the Plaza de Monterey Shopping Center, Bristol Farms offers an extensive variety of carefully selected meat, seafood, produce, cheese, wines, and imports. Jensen’s Food, a gourmet grocery store, provides high quality live and frozen seafood, which are often bought by some of the finest restaurants in Palm Springs. If you’re looking for a more basic grocery store, Grocery Outlet, Ralphs, and Vons offer anything you could need at an affordable price.

GYMS & ACTIVITIES
From pilates studios to fitness centers, Palm Springs has any workout class you would need to stay in shape. World Gym, WorkOUT Gym, and EōS Fitness are all fitness centers with an extensive collection of high and low intensity classes, machines, and equipment. Pilates Plus and Pukka Pilates provide both group or private pilates classes for any level of experience. For those that love yoga, Peace Love Yoga is the yoga studio for everybody. Classes include beginning yoga, gentle yoga, Kundalini yoga, monthly drum circle, and much more.

LANDMARKS & ATTRACTIONS
Palm Springs is home to many landmarks and attractions. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramways allows visitors to escape the desert heat and take a scenic ride to Mount San Jacinto. In less than ten minutes, the tram arrives at Chino Canyon. Here, there are fifty miles of hiking trails that run through the forests of Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. 

The Palm Springs Air Museum is well-enjoyed by history lovers. Military aircrafts from World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam war are well-represented. Tours are given by veterans who speak about personal connections and experiences with the aircraft. 

The Palm Springs Art Museum has existed since the 1930s. Not only does the museum feature art that is focused on desert subjects, but it also displays modern and contemporary paintings and pottery. The museum also has a collection of animals and fossils on display, making it a great destination for young children and science-lovers. The museum also provides annual programming for musical performances, dances, and theater productions in its Annenberg Theater.