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Travel Q&A and Tips

Did Marilyn Monroe have a house in Palm Springs?

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Marilyn Monroe’s home in 1960 in Las Palmas area of PS 1326 Rose Ave | Palm springs california, Palm springs, Celebrity houses. Did Marilyn Monroe own a house in Palm Springs? “She once owned a home in the city’s Movie Colony neighborhood,” Blaisdell said in a news release, “and she was first discovered by her […]

Does Palm Springs have natural springs?

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Greater Palm Springs is known for its hot mineral springs that flow beneath the surface and are pumped into the spas of hotels and resorts across the region. Many establishments offer spa day passes so tourists and locals alike can experience their mineral waters for the day. What states have the most natural springs? Nevada […]

What wildlife is in Palm Springs?

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Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley are home to many wildlife species, including bears, raccoons, skunks, opossums, peafowl, deer, baby birds and mammals, rattlesnakes, and coyotes. Are there bears in Palm Springs? The City of Palm Springs is surrounded by mountains and wildlife habitat, so it is not unusual for residents to come across bears, […]

How do you cool down in Palm Springs?

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Wear hats for shade and perhaps move a bit more slowly than usual. Plan outdoor hikes and exercise for early in the morning. And take frequent refreshing dips in your hotel pool to cool off. I recently spoke with two PSPSH hotel owners about the use of air-conditioning in their guest rooms. What can you […]

Do celebrities still go to Palm Springs?

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Palm Springs is indeed being rediscovered by today’s Hollywood stars and the Hollywood – Palm Springs connection continues.Many celebrities stayed and purchased hideaway homes in Palm Springs, such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Bob Hope, Kirk Douglas, and Cary Grant, just to name a few. Where do celebs go in Palm Springs? […]

What was Palm Springs called before?

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Early names and European settlers Other early names were “Palmetto Spring” and “Big Palm Springs”. The first European resident in Palm Springs itself was Jack Summers, who ran the stagecoach station on the Bradshaw Trail in 1862. What was the original name of Palm Springs? The Cahuilla name for Palm Springs was Se-Khi (boiling water). […]

Who provides water to Palm Springs?

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Imported Sources of Water Water for agricultural irrigation primarily comes from the Colorado River. It is delivered to local farms via the 123-mile Coachella Canal. A quarter to a third of farm irrigation water is groundwater, pumped from privately owned wells. What is the water company in Palm Springs? The Village of Palm Springs Water, […]

Is Palm Springs near Hollywood?

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Within a 2-hour drive east of the Hollywood studios in Los Angeles, the Palm Springs beckoned with reliably warm weather and cinematic desert expanses framed by the San Jacinto Mountains. Where is Palm Springs in relation to Los Angeles? Palm Springs lies on the western edge of the Coachella Valley in central Riverside County approximately […]

How often is it windy in Palm Springs?

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The average hourly wind speed in Palm Springs experiences mild seasonal variation over the course of the year. The windier part of the year lasts for 4.4 months, from February 27 to July 8, with average wind speeds of more than 6.7 miles per hour. Is Palm Springs always windy? What is the Windy Season […]

How long is the car ride to Palm Springs?

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Covering the 107 miles (172 kilometers) between the two typically takes about an hour, 40 minutes, unless you’re traveling from the beach cities, which can add on another 20 or 30 minutes. Can you visit Palm Springs without a car? Although downtown Palm Springs is very pedestrian friendly, you will need a car to reach […]