Palm Springs Ultimate Guide｜Hidden Gems, Food, Attractions & Zoo! 🏜️

Located about a two-hour drive from LA 🚗, Palm Springs is a perfect desert getaway for a relaxing vacation ☀️。I spent 6 days there half-chilling and compiled a whole list of places to eat and explore — all screenshotted and saved in my notes for an easy reference for anyone planning a trip! 🗺️ 🛍️ Hidden Gems & Shopping Start around Palm Canyon Dr — the whole strip from Uptown to Downtown is full of surprises 🎉。 ✨ Mitchell’s, Market Market, Mojave Flea, Peepa’s, Wabi Sabi, Crystal Fantasy… Each store has its own vibe ✨🧿👗。You can easily spend a whole day browsing crystals, vintage clothes, home decor, and fragrances 🛍️。 🌵 Chill Attractions You’ll Love Cactarium (a cute cactus garden ), Art Museum , Thursday night market VillageFest , and the Forever Marilyn statue — all super Instagrammable and fun to explore 📸✨。 🐾 Save Time for the Zoo! Plan a separate half-day for Living Desert Zoo 。It’s huge and packed with things to see — don’t rush it by squeezing into a packed schedule 🚶‍♂️。 🧴 Quick Tips Bring sunglasses , wear sunscreen , and be prepared for occasional sand-wind 🌬️。 Hotel water tends to be hard — something to note if you have sensitive skin 🧴。 Bubble tea here is REALLY sweet (consider yourself warned lol) 🧋。 — I’ve put together a full itinerary + hotel suggestions + food recs in the pics — sharing them all here! 🗒️ Whether you want to relax, shop, or take photos, Palm Springs has you covered 👒。 #California #CaliforniaTravel #Travel #HiddenGems #Foodie #PalmSprings #ThingsToDoInCA #LosAngeles #LATravel #LAEats