# Things to see in Palm Springs, California (United States): 20 places and when to go

> Palm Springs, California is a city in United States with around 390,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly Nature (8), Mountains (6), Museums and art (4). The best known are San Jacinto Peak, Toro Peak and Mount San Jacinto State Park. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 46. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/palm-springs/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** United States · 33.7774, -116.5331
- **Population:** About 390,000
- **Places:** 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/naturaleza/) (8) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/montana/) (6) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/museos/) (4) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) (3) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fauna/) (2) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/familia/) (2)
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February.
- **Nearest airport:** LAX Los Angeles, 174 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** San Jacinto Peak, at 3,288 m.

## What to see in Palm Springs, California

The places in and around Palm Springs, California, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [San Jacinto Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/san-jacinto-peak/): Mountain in United States of America · 14 km
- [Toro Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/toro-peak/): Mountain in United States of America · 30 km
- [Mount San Jacinto State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-san-jacinto-state-park/): Place in California listed on National Register of Historic Places · 14 km
- [Ranger Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ranger-peak/): Mountain in United States of America · 28 km
- [Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/san-jacinto-wilderness/): Protected area in California · 15 km
- [Tahquitz Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/tahquitz-peak/): Mountain in United States of America · 14 km
- [Palm Springs Art Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/palm-springs-art-museum/): Art museum in Palm Springs, California · 5.4 km
- [Asbestos Mountain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/asbestos-mountain/): Mountain in United States of America · 18 km
- [Suicide Rock](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/suicide-rock/): Hill in the US · 15 km
- [Cabazon Dinosaurs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/cabazon-dinosaurs/): Roadside sculptures in California · 27 km
- [Cornelia White House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/cornelia-white-house/): Building in California, United States · 5.0 km
- [Frey House II](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/frey-house-ii/): Historic house · 5.4 km
- [Palm Springs Air Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/palm-springs-air-museum/): Aerospace museum in Palm Springs, California · 6.6 km
- [Palm Springs Surf Club](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/palm-springs-surf-club/): Water park in Palm Springs, California · 4.8 km
- [Adventure Center](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/adventure-center/): Ski resort · 11 km
- [Casa Cody](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/casa-cody/): History · 5.2 km
- [Coachella Valley Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/coachella-valley-brewing-company/): Distillery · 13 km
- [Las Palmas Brewing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/las-palmas-brewing/): Brewery · 6.0 km
- [PCT - California Section B](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pct-california-section-b/): Section of the Pacific Crest Trail in California · 23 km
- [Riviera Resort & Spa Palm Springs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/riviera-resort-spa-palm-springs/): History · 7.7 km

## When to go to Palm Springs, California

The best time to visit Palm Springs, California is **March to October**; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 59 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 47 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 45 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 51 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 45 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 14 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 02 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 16 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 12 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 08 |
| November | Possible | 10 h 13 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 46 |

In June there are 14 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 46. In July, 19 of the 20 places are at their best.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Palm Springs, California

The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 174 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=33.7774%2C-116.5331)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=33.7774%2C-116.5331)

## Other towns nearby

- [Warner Springs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/warner-springs/): 6 places · 52 km
- [Twentynine Palms](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/twentynine-palms/): 6 places · 57 km
- [Murrieta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/murrieta/): 10 places · 67 km
- [Running Springs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/running-springs/): 9 places · 67 km
- [San Bernardino, California](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/san-bernardino/): 15 places · 81 km
- [Riverside, California](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/riverside/): 15 places · 82 km

And all of United States, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Palm Springs, California?

The best known: [San Jacinto Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/san-jacinto-peak/), [Toro Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/toro-peak/), [Mount San Jacinto State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-san-jacinto-state-park/), [Ranger Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ranger-peak/), [Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/san-jacinto-wilderness/). In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Palm Springs, California?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 46.

### How do you get to Palm Springs, California?

The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 174 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=33.7774%2C-116.5331) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Palm Springs, California as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).