Palm Springs

The arid basin around Palm Springs lies in the Coachella Valley beneath the steep San Jacinto Mountains, a setting that has shaped its low-rise layout and resort-based economy. The city is part of the Colorado Desert, where palms and irrigated gardens contrast sharply with the surrounding dry terrain. Palm Springs has longstanding ties to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, whose reservation includes land within the city. Its mid-century modern houses and civic buildings helped establish Palm Springs as a leading address for postwar desert architecture. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway rises through Chino Canyon toward the cooler slopes of Mount San Jacinto. Explore further places across the Coachella Valley to compare desert settings around Palm Springs.

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