Fun Things for Couples to do in Palm Springs

Posted: 02/09/2007--25/11/2008 || Rate this Article: 3 || Views|| Sign In || Register ||Hello Guest

A town that still has that beloved old Hollywood feel, Palm Springs, Calif. is enjoying resurgence in popularity thanks to its more than 100 golf courses, lavish resorts and hotels, gorgeous weather and all-around stunning backdrop.

Surrounded by the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains, Palm Springs is approximately one to one and a half hours from Los Angeles and Orange County by car and only around two hours from San Diego. Plenty of former metro dwellers have come to Palm Springs looking for a retreat with some even braving the commute on a daily basis simply to call Palm Springs home.

And its easy to see why. This burgeoning city is a great place to visit, especially for a quick weekend getaway. If you and your significant other are considering a short, romantic escape theres plenty to do and see in Palm Springs. Below is a list of just some of the fun activities and attractions Palm Springs has to offer couples. So, grab your sunglasses and get ready to relax!

1. It would be a crime to make a list of Palm Springs activities and not mention golf first and foremost. Palm Springs is truly the West Coast capital of golf, and in this town, the couple that plays together, stays together! Many resorts and hotels have on-site golf courses including Hyatt Grand Champion and Marriott Mission Hills. In addition, several impressive public courses have recently opened and offer high quality play. If you and your significant other have played the game before, youll enjoy the variety of courses available. For first-timers, Palm Springs is great place to take a few lessons from some of the best teachers in the world. If youre interested in lessons, either as a beginner or just to brush up your game, contact your hotel concierge (practically every hotel in this city has one!) and ask them to arrange golf lessons for two.

2. Speaking of golf, if you can possibly make the trip during tournament season (November through April), do it! The Palm Springs area is host to nearly a dozen PGA and LPGA golf tournaments including the PGA Skins Game, the Bob Hope Classic, Sinatra Celebrity Classic, Battle at Bighorn and the Dinah Shore just to name a few. Golf tournaments are a fun way to relax and enjoy the beautiful Palm Springs climate while watching pros and celebrities swing a club. Golf not your thing? Come February, Palm Springs also hosts a handful of major tennis tournaments for you and your sweetie to check out.

3. One of the most popular attractions in Palm Springs is the Aerial Tramway. The Tramway is a spectacular journey that takes you approximately 8,000 feet from the desert floor to the top of the San Jacinto Mountains in a mere 15 minute trip. The views from the tram are breathtaking and inspiring. At the top, theres a great restaurant perfect for an intimate lunch or dinner for two. Before heading back down the tram, take time to walk around a bit and enjoy the dramatic views. In winter, the mountains are often dusted with snow creating a truly dazzling scene.

4. Couples can easily spend a full day enjoying Palm Springs Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, home to more than 700 species of animals. Helping reshape how people view life in the desert, the Living Desert Museum showcases the array of flora, fauna and ecosystems of the desert while also offering a variety of interactive shows and exhibits on topics including archaeology, dinosaurs and the animals that call Living Desert home. Whether you and your significant others spend your day focusing on the critters or you enjoy a leisurely stroll through the botanical gardens, the Living Desert Museum will not disappoint.

5. For couples looking to truly relax and be pampered, Palm Springs is a wonderful place to head to the spa for the ultimate in self-indulgence. Several hotels and resorts offer specialty couples massages in your room, poolside, facing the stunning mountains or in some other picturesque setting. During couples massages, youll be situated side by side as you each enjoy a luxurious massage. Many of Palm Springs spas also offer exciting packages that can include manicures and pedicures, body wraps, facials and even fitness classes for the two of you to enjoy. Rest assured, youll head home from Palm Springs relaxed, sun-kissed and looking your best.

6. As Palm Springs continues to thrive, a whole new eclectic scene of restaurants, night spots and of course, shopping venues have emerged. A great, leisurely way to spend your day is with a casual stroll down El Paseo in neighboring Palm Desert where youll find top of the line stores including Coach, Harry and David and Neiman Marcus. In addition, look for some fabulous restaurants offering everything from steak to authentic Tuscan Italian cuisine. Youll enjoy the people watching just as much as the shops themselves.

When you arrive in Palm Springs, youll quickly get a sense for how this city works C its a resort town where the pace is casual and the atmosphere is relaxed. The playground for many of Hollywoods biggest stars C new and old C as well as many former presidents, its easy to see why Palm Springs is the ideal escape for you and your main squeeze.