🌴 Palm Springs Weekend Getaway – Desert Vibe Guide!

📍 Palm Springs, California A 90-minute drive from Irvine lands you in mid-century modern bliss, margarita flights, and mountain tram rides – SoCal’s ultimate chill zone. 🏨 Stay: Drift Hotel • Vibe: Minimalist pools, concrete courtyards, group-friendly suites • Room Pick: 3B/3B suite ( $400/night, kitchen + pool access) • Perk: Walk to Tac/Quila + Farm in 5 minutes 🌮 Eat: Tac/Quila (Mexican) Must-Order: • Margarita Flight ($22) – 4 mini cocktails ( spicy mango + cucumber) • Chicken Tortilla Soup ($16) – Shredded chicken, avocado, crispy strips • Short Rib Tacos ($18) – Coffee-chile rub, pickled onions 🥞 Brunch: Farm (Provençal Garden) Must-Order: • Aux Fruits French Toast ($19) – Berry compote, maple syrup, edible flowers • Chicken & Waffles ($24) – Buttermilk fried chicken, bacon-infused syrup • Pro Tip: Arrive at 8AM – no reservations, lines stack fast 🚠 Do: Palm Springs Aerial Tramway • Ticket: $35/adult ( book online to skip queues) • Ride: 10-minute rotation to 8,516ft summit • Eat: Peaks Restaurant ( views > food, $30 burgers) 💡 Weekend Timeline Day 1: • 3PM: Check in at Drift, pool dip • 7PM: Dinner at Tac/Quila ( book 2 weeks ahead!) Day 2: • 8AM: Brunch at Farm • 11AM: Aerial Tram ( pack jackets!) • 3PM: Moorten Botanical Garden ( $5 cactus selfies) 🚗 Logistics ✔ Best for: Couples, small groups, parents who like lounging ✔ Skip if: You need nightlife or thrill rides ✔ Budget: ~$500/person for 2 days #PalmSprings #WeekendGetaway #DesertVibes