Planning a vacation can be exciting, but at the same time, it can be difficult to determine what kinds of activities you want to add to your itinerary. Palm Springs is a popular vacation destination that has a number of interesting sights to behold and activities to experience. With its arid landscape, beautiful golf courses, luxurious rental homes, and delectable restaurants, it’s the perfect place to visit for your next getaway.
Myrtle Road offers luxury rental homes for both short- and long-term rentals in Palm Springs. We want to help you ensure that you get the most of your vacation by enjoying everything Palm Springs has to offer. Read on to learn more about the top five activities that we recommend you add to your itinerary when you visit Palm Springs and book with Myrtle Road today!
Take a Ride on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
With towering, snow-capped peaks, California's second-highest mountain range is a beauty to behold. While you can still view the mountains from the valley floor, a ride up the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will create a mountaintop experience unlike any other. After you make it to the summit, you can enjoy a range of other activities, including hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, or dining.
The tramway hours vary by season, so be sure to double-check before booking your tickets!
Stop by Joshua Tree National Park
Located in the center of the desert the Joshua Tree National Park is an oasis that boasts unique and magnificent sights. If you’d rather not hike into the desert, you can also drive through the park and observe all of the wonderful sights from your vehicle.
We recommend bringing adequate amounts of water — you will be in the middle of the desert after all. You can also bring a lunch to enjoy at one of the picnic tables overlooking the park. Joshua Tree National Park is open 24 hours a day, but certain parts of the park have varying hours of operation.
Visit the Palm Springs Air Museum
Interested in taking a trip to the home of an extensive collection of World War II aircrafts? The Palm Spring Air Museum offers planes from the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress to the Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star.
The museum even offers a kids area where children can sit in aircraft cockpits and purchase gifts from the gift shop! You can purchase your tickets in advance online or when you arrive at the museum.
Take a Tour of Elvis’ Honeymoon Hideaway
Are you a history buff or a music lover? If so, Elvis’ Honeymoon Hideaway is a must for you! Affectionately named the Honeymoon Hideaway, this home was inhabited by Elvis and his wife, Priscilla, in 1966 and 1967 and was also the location of their honeymoon on May 1, 1967.
You can even take a tour of the home, guided by an Elvis or Priscilla Presley look-alike! Tours are available at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and can be scheduled online.
Stop by the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
This part-zoo, part-botanical garden destination takes place in a desert-like setting, offering extraordinary views. With exotic animals such as mountain lions, bighorn sheep, and meerkats, the Living Desert Zoo is sure to make a lasting impression on you and your family. You can even feed giraffes for an extra $5!
The botanical gardens showcase more than 1,400 species of plants, including agave, prickly pear, and a variety of cacti. Watch the desert come alive when you stop by this one-of-a-kind zoo next time you’re in Palm Springs!
While Palm Springs has endless activities to offer, sometimes, there’s nothing better than kicking back and relaxing at your luxury rental home. There are few things in life as enjoyable as sitting by the pool in the hot sun with an ice-cold drink in your hand. After a long day of action-packed activities, our rental home offers a beautiful, comfortable place to unwind. Rather than having to book a hotel, our luxury home provides you with the privacy you need for the perfect getaway.
If you are headed to Palm Springs, reach out to our team at Myrtle Road and be sure to book your luxury rental home with us! We will help make your vacation unforgettable.