Nestled between two mountain ranges and just around two hours southeast of Los Angeles, Palm Springs is a hidden oasis gem in the middle of the desert, with so much to provide! Here are a few things you know if you are a local from Palm Springs!
Summer is pretty much a year round thing in the desert! There is an average of 350 days of sunshine per year and the temperatures during the summer months reach well into the triple digits. Historically, the hottest months are July, August, September where the heat can reach upwards of 120°F but the winter months are usually warm as well ! December- February range between 40-75° F. For comparison, the summer temperature average of Boston, MA fall between 44-55° F!
Coachella is one of the biggest outdoor music festivals in the world and it is right in your backyard! Besides getting access to locals only tickets the weekend before the event, it’s pretty cool not having to worry about a place to stay during the festival. Whether its hyping it up or complaining about the extra traffic, you’ve always got something to say during the two weekends in April that Coachella takes place in.
The average yearly rainfall in Greater Palm Springs is less than 3 inches, so when it rains everyone takes notice. Because the area is located in a desert valley, the combination of rainwater from the mountains and sand being unable to retain any of the water coming in creates the perfect environment for flooding. What does that mean for locals? Flooded, closed streets everywhere and a much needed break from the sun!
Palm Springs is full of free, fun hiking trails, anyone can explore. Whether its hiking alongside the San Andreas Fault or admiring the waterfall at Tahquitz Canyon, the natural desert landscape is always awe-worthy. Because of this a family or friend has suggested at least one to have a fun outing in nature at least once. If you are a local, you know that Bump and Grind is one of the most popular options but at times can get extremely crowded! This is one of the true things you will recognize you are from Palm Springs!
The holiday season means it’s time to go and to try to understand some experimental art.Robolights always provides the best photo spot! It is the perfect mixture of robots, sci fi, Christmas, and just eccentric fun.Robolights is an art installation located in the two acre backyard of a residential home. Painted skulls, neon robots, repurposed toys and lots and lots of Christmas lights decorate the property that gets thousands of visitors every year.
Palm Springs is a popular vacation resort town with a a lot of classic Hollywood history so it should be no surprise that it gets the random mention here and there in popular media. Shows like Mad Men and I Love Lucy have entire episodes set in Palm Springs. It’s always fun to hear about the place you are from mentioned on screen! You know you are from Palm Springs with this one!
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