Desert Willow Golf Resort BEHIND: Desert Island Country Club
THINGS TO DO
Coachella Valley Firebirds Ice Hockey Watch the American Hockey League professional team in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference, which plays through April 2026 at Acrisure Arena.
Joshua Tree National Park Visit where the Mojave and Colorado desert meet and see the namesake Joshua trees throughout the desert landscape.
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens Discover why this nonprofit zoo has been a top attraction in Palm Springs for 50 years.
South Lykken Trail hike Trek through nearly nine miles of trails in Palm Springs with elevation of 2,200 feet to see bighorn sheep, roadrunners, and native flora and fauna.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Travel 8,516 feet up from the Sonoran Desert to the peak of the San Jacinto Mountains by tram for a stunning panoramic view.
Palm Springs Air Museum This museum boasts the world’ s largest collection of flyable World War II aircrafts, as well as Korean War and Vietnam-era planes. Military and senior discounts are honored.
PGA TOUR Tournament The PGA ' s American Express tournament will be staged at PGA West from Jan. 19-25, 2026, with on-site concerts by Old Dominion( Jan. 23) and One Republic( Jan. 24).
PLACES TO DINE
Arnold Palmer’ s Restaurant Located in La Quinta, featuring American comfort food such as steaks, seafood, and Arnie’ s Latrobe Banana Split.
Foxy’ s Kitchen & Bar Diner’ s Choice winner in Rancho Mirage, serves seafood, pasta, steaks, chops, salads, and vegan options.
La Spiga Ristorante Italiano Upscale Tuscan-style villa setting in Palm Desert surrounded by herb gardens and mountains, offers house-made sauces and pasta.
Miro’ s Palm Springs local favorite restaurant, serving European dishes ranging from cabbage rolls, lamb, and schnitzel to stroganoff and osso buco.
Pacifica Seafood Restaurant The desert’ s top seafood spot for more than 15 years, serving oysters on the half shell, ceviche, and sea bass.
Sherman’ s New York-style deli in Palm Springs and Palm Desert, serving fresh-baked goods, omelets, and deli sandwiches.
Tac / Quila Authentic Jalisco-style Mexican food in Palm Springs, serving specialty tequilas and mezcals. Three-time Michelin rating.
Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar Trip Advisor top-ranked Palm Desert favorite with spacious outdoor patio and San Jacinto Mountain views.
GETTING THERE
Palm Springs International( PSP) Located 2.1 miles from Palm Springs, this is the only commercial airport in the Coachella Valley.
Ontario International Airport( ONT) Located 63 miles away, this is the next closest major Southern California airport to Palm Springs.
John Wayne Airport( SNA) Located in Orange County 77 miles from Palm Springs.
Catch your flight out of Richmond( RIC), Ronald Reagan Washington National( DCA), or Washington Dulles International( IAD) for connections.
Check out these websites to plan your trip:
❑ visitgreaterpalmsprings. com ❑ pgawest. com ❑ palmsprings. com / golf ❑ golfdigest. com / courses / guides / best-public-golf-courses-palm-springs ❑ tripadvisor. com / Restaurants-g32846-Palm _ Desert _ Greater _ Palm _ Springs _ California. html
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