A new year is a chance to refocus, relax, or lean into something new you’ve been wanting to try. When you’re looking for a picture-perfect place to make a brand-new beginning to remember, traveling to Palm Springs should definitely be your New Year’s resolution! Here, you can easily pair luxury and fun with plenty of relaxation in the mix as well. Whether you only have a few days to spare or you’re lucky enough to be able to plan an extended stay in January, celebrating New Year’s in Palm Springs promises to be truly unforgettable.
You Can Look Forward to a Sun-Soaked New Year’s Ahead
While there are certainly many reasons to travel to Palm Springs at New Year’s, the real beauty of a trip this way for many travelers is the sun-soaked experience they can look forward to enjoying. Palm Springs is a place that provides locals and visitors alike with over 300 days of sunshine annually. In January, this sunshine is matched with daily highs in the 70s, which is perfect for inspiring as much time as possible in the great outdoors. Whether you can’t wait to lounge poolside or you’re excited to head out and see everything the city has to offer, New Year’s is the ideal time to make the most of it all under blue skies.
Enjoy the Very Best of Outdoor Adventures in Palm Springs This New Year’s
When you want the beginning of your new year to be marked by time outdoors immersed in beautiful surroundings, Palm Springs has it covered. Here, you can make the most of a refreshing and restorative New Year’s Day hike through scenic Indian Canyons or Tahquitz Canyon, too. Both feature fantastic desert landscapes to admire, and depending on where you trek, you might find yourself face-to-face with a gorgeous waterfall or two as well.
A New Year’s trip to Palm Springs also offers a great opportunity to experience the beauty of the Coachella Valley Preserve. If you’re more in the mood to get up close to desert flora and rare cacti, you can’t go wrong with a New Year’s visit to the Stroll Moorten Botanical Garden during your stay.
Make It a Family-Friendly New Year’s Experience in Palm Springs
Palm Springs is a place that’s just as suitable for solo travelers and couples over New Year’s as it is for groups of friends heading off to celebrate together in style. Of course, if you’re planning a family-friendly New Year’s in Palm Springs, the opportunities for fun here are equally appealing!
When your New Year’s getaway in this direction is happening with travelers of all ages, you would be well-served to plan for time at the nearby Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. The mild weather this time of year also makes it easy to add a guided horseback riding adventure along desert trails when you want to enjoy a unique form of sightseeing.
Yet another wonderful activity to try when you’re heading to Palm Springs at New Year’s with the family is a ride up the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. As you ascend to over 8,500 feet in the air, you’ll find that the ride to the summit of Mount San Jacinto is breathtaking and well worth having your camera ready for along the way.
Be a Part of Exciting New Year’s Events
Year-round, Palm Springs hosts a variety of incredible events, festivals, and gatherings for locals and visitors to enjoy. When you’re traveling to Palm Springs as part of your New Year’s resolution, you’ll find you’re right on time to participate in some of the fan-favorite moments in town.
From January 2 to January 12, 2026, the annual Palm Springs International Film Festival will once again take place. This star-studded event includes a variety of fantastic screenings and luxe gatherings, dinners, and panels hosted under the desert sky that are sure to inspire.
If you’re heading to Palm Springs at New Year’s and have a passion for golf, you’ll want to stick around for a while. That’s because the always highly anticipated American Express Tournament will be hitting the tees at PGA West from January 19-25, 2026.
Book Your New Year’s Palm Springs Getaway in Style
Now is an amazing time to begin turning your New Year’s travel plans to Palm Springs into the reality you deserve. When you do, Ryson Vacations will be here to help you get settled into the luxury rental property in Palm Springs that will have you feeling right at home!
Reach out today to learn more about our exciting and inviting portfolio of local property options to pick from, and how our team can help you tailor the details of your New Year’s stay to match your travel style. We look forward to helping you create a celebration in Southern California you won’t soon forget, and we can’t wait to see you in Palm Springs soon.
