Before you know it, Labor Day will be in full swing once again. This year, you deserve to treat yourself and your traveling crew to an incredible trip to sunny Palm Springs, California! Whether you’re hoping to kick back and relax in style in the comfort of a luxurious rental with a view, or you’re excited to get out and explore all Palm Springs has to offer, finding the idyllic balance is a breeze when this is your holiday destination of choice. Be sure to get an early start to plan your Labor Day weekend in Palm Springs this year by adding the following to your must-experience list.
Count on Great Labor Day Weather in Palm Springs
While the weather in Palm Springs is far from what many might consider “cool” in early September, things are certainly starting to dip slightly compared to mid-summer temperatures across the Coachella Valley. This gives visitors from across the map even more reasons to spend their time out and about exploring and discovering new landmarks over Labor Day weekend. Typically, daily highs in September still break 100 degrees Fahrenheit in Palm Springs, but by evening, you can often count on temperatures dipping down comfortably into the low 70s. This is a great combination for afternoons of swimming and nights out enjoying patio dining across town in luxury and style. Because school is back in session this time of year as well, there’s a good chance your Labor Day getaway to Palm Springs will come with fewer crowds to contend with compared to summertime travel too, when sightseeing is firmly on your holiday itinerary.
Make Time to Visit the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens While You’re Here
If your Labor Day travel plans have you heading to Palm Springs for the weekend with kids in town, you’ll want to make sure to make room on the agenda for time at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. Easy to access in nearby Palm Desert, the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is a great place to feed your sense of adventure! Open from 8:00 am until noon through September 30, this is a terrific beginning of the day stop to enjoy when morning temperatures are cooler, and the kids are energized to feed giraffes, see unique reptiles, and get up close to amazing flora as well. Whether you spend a short time strolling through or book your place on some behind-the-scenes tours, you’re in for a treat this Labor Day weekend.
Take a Ride Up the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Your Labor Day weekend getaway to Palm Springs might not feel entirely complete until you’ve treated yourself to the spectacular views waiting to be enjoyed from a place on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. This rotating car showcases the best of the desert valley from above and it takes just about 10 minutes to get from the base to the Mt. San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness Area overhead. The trip spans 8,516 feet in total, and the pictures you’ll get along the way are priceless. It’s also a wonderful activity to add to your mid-day lineup over Labor Day because temperatures at the top are significantly cooler than they are at the desert floor, often by 30 to 40 degrees! That means you can enjoy some time comfortably, making the most of wildlife watching, restaurant hopping, and museum exploration as well, depending on your preferences. Feel free to book your tickets online ahead of time when you want to make your visit, ride, and experience as easy, convenient, and streamlined as possible over the holiday weekend.
Hike Your Way to Holiday Fun
If you’re an early riser heading to Palm Springs over Labor Day, that same San Jacinto peak that’s featured from the tramway is a must-experience trail when hiking is the activity that gets you in a true vacation state of mind. This trail is known and loved by trekking enthusiasts for its Coachella Valley views as well as the fact that it’s the second-tallest peak in all of Southern California. To access the trailhead, you’ll take the aerial tramway up to the drop-off point, and from here, you’ll need to set aside about six hours of time to complete the 12-mile round-trip hike to the summit. The elevation gains on this trail are impressive, so it’s best suited to experienced hikers who are up for the task of taking on rocky terrain. Just be sure to get a wilderness permit at the ranger’s station before you head out and have plenty of water on hand for the journey. When you reach the top, your Labor Day reward comes in the form of unsurpassed panoramic views that might just end up being the true highlight of your Palm Springs stay.
Book Your Labor Day Stay Today
When adventure, fun, and Southern California sunshine call you to Palm Springs this Labor Day, be sure to book incredible accommodations through the team at Ryson Vacations. Reach out to learn more about our many customized options that keep you close to the places you’re excited to explore while living in style and luxury every day of your getaway. We can’t wait to see you in Palm Springs soon!
When you have the opportunity to add a trip to scenic and sunny Palm Springs to your calendar, you’ll always have a lot to look forward to enjoying. Home to an array of exciting and popular attractions and activities to include on your vacation itinerary in every season, there’s never any shortage of options for creating a stay here you won’t soon forget. While trips up the aerial tramway top many visitors’ to-do lists and a visit here might not feel complete without a hike through Indian Canyons or time on a mid-century modern architecture tour, Palm Springs is also home to some hidden gems well worth including in the lineup. The following are just some of the many unique Palm Springs activities and attractions you might not typically think to try when travel plans bring you to California.
Check Out Market Market While You’re in Town
South Palm Canyon Drive is a great place to indulge in some well-deserved retail therapy whenever you find yourself enjoying time away in Palm Springs. While this stretch of road is packed with incredible storefronts to explore, one that you might initially overlook but certainly shouldn’t is Market Market. So nice they named it twice, Market Market is located at 1555 S Palm Canyon Drive, and is a one-of-a-kind vintage apparel, art, home goods, and furniture emporium in the heart of the Plaza Del Sol Shopping Center. In total, Market Market boasts over 40,000 square feet of display space and if you’re willing to treasure hunt your way through the impressive collection of vintage goods on-site, there’s a good chance you’re going to find that one-of-a-kind hidden gem within it all.
Market Market inhabits a former SteinMart grocery store space but when you drop in, you’ll quickly discover there’s no remnant left of the grocery store that once was. Instead, this back-of-the-shopping-center destination offers up a place where dozens of vendor installations are scattered across the massive amounts of square footage, showcasing unique, inspiring, and sometimes mind-bending exhibits and products for sale. Somewhere between an art gallery and an antique mall, Market Market is a place where it’s certainly easy to linger for longer than you originally planned. Market Market is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm and Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm. Making a stop here even more appealing is the fact that if you’re traveling to Palm Springs with your favorite canine companion in tow, they’re more than welcome to join you in your shopping adventure! This one-of-a-kind shop even houses a full kids’ vintage section, making it a great addition to a family-friendly trip to Palm Springs as well.
Find Time to Visit Plant This in Palm Springs
If you find yourself over by 693 E. Sunny Dunes Road during your next Palm Springs getaway, an unexpectedly wonderful stop to check out is a place called Plant This. Much as the name might indicate, Plant This is all about greenery and specifically functions as a shop fully dedicated to cacti plants! Here, you’re invited to stroll through and admire cactus plants and succulents in abundance that showcase the beauty of the natural surroundings you’re bound to enjoy every time you make your way to Palm Springs, California. The mission of Plant This is clear, with the on-site team working to promote desert plant propagation at its best and get visitors excited about the drought-resistant plant possibilities featured right on-site. While the team here offers locals a one-stop resource for greenspace enhancements at their home, out-of-towners will find just as much to enjoy by window-shopping their way through a stay, or picking up pots and cactus-inspired art for gardens back home. This locally owned and operated desert plant shop supports the work of many local artisans and is open to the public Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm as well as Sundays from noon until 6:00 pm.
Treat Yourself to a Delicious Moment at Townie Café & Bakery
Palm Springs is a city that’s long been adorned with a plethora of high-end restaurants to enjoy, but sometimes, it’s the most unassuming storefronts here that host the most delicious moments of them all. That’s where Townie Café & Bakery comes in. Located at 650 E. Sunny Dunes Road, Townie Café & Bakery sits in a nostalgic mid-century modern building and is open Wednesday through Monday from 6:30 am until noon. Finding time to add a stop here into your itinerary is a great option when you find yourself in the mood for world-class boiled bagels, homemade muffins, or a hot cup of coffee served up in a welcoming and off-the-beaten-path setting. It’s a place to linger in good company, and there are no added frills to the experience. Simply come as you are, bring your appetite, and enjoy a delicious moment that’s well-deserved in Palm Springs.
Book Your Stay in Palm Springs Today
When you want to elevate your next Palm Springs stay in comfort, luxury, and style, Ryson Vacations is here to help make it happen. Reach out today to learn more about our exciting portfolio of property options available across the city and how we can help you make it a trip to remember!