Visit Greater Palm Springs

70-100 Highway 111 92270

Why Choose Our Destination?

Greater Palm Springs is Southern California’s meeting oasis, with 300+ days of sunshine annually, mountains you can almost reach out and touch, world-renowned events, and an incredible range of accommodations, meeting spaces, and attractions. Whether it’s our stress-free airport, our distinctive venues and outdoor spaces, or our endless rejuvenating sunshine, here, dreams transform into reality, and meetings become extraordinary moments. Located within a short drive from the gateway cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Greater Palm Springs offers the best of cosmopolitan convenience in a serene, relaxing atmosphere. The destination encompasses nine unique cities: Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio, and Coachella. The quality and variety of hotels, venues, and unique off-site group activities makes Greater Palm Springs an ideal location for meetings, conventions, tradeshows, and special events of all sizes. Palm Springs International Airport •12 major airlines •Non-stop service from 30+ cities •Connects to more than 500 destinations around the world Greater Palm Springs is a short drive from these major airports: • Ontario International Airport – 1.25 hours • John Wayne Airport Orange County – 1.5 hours • Los Angeles International Airport – 2 hours • San Diego International Airport – 2.25 hours Regional Driving Distances • Ontario – 70 miles • Los Angeles – 106 miles • San Diego – 142 miles • Santa Barbara – 200 miles • Las Vegas – 273 miles Convention Center • Located in the City of Palm Springs • Offers over 186,350 square feet of flexible meeting space, including 18 breakouts and a 112,000 sq. ft. fully carpeted exhibit hall • Includes scenic indoor & outdoor meetings and event space • New state-of-the-art high-speed wireless internet throughout the facility with 10 Gbps connectivity Hotels and Resorts • Offering more than 19,000 guest rooms • Luxury, full service, and moderate hotels to meet any need, from large conventions to executive retreats • All within 25 miles of Palm Springs International Airport

Need dates

  • 06/02/202408/31/2024
  • 06/01/202508/31/2025

Distance from airport

  • Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)

    1 mi. from city center

  • LA/Ontario International (ONT)

    75 mi. from city center

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    130 mi. from city center


Local Attractions

BMW Performance Center West at the Thermal Club

Recreation
Get behind the wheel for plenty of seat time in one of 1- or 2-day Teen Schools, Car Control Schools, or High Performance M Schools. Push a BMW to its limits and become a better driver with hands-on learning at this exciting facility. Now hosting custom corporate group events and multiple BMW experiences daily, including Performance Center Drives, M Track Drives and the Ultimate BMW Mixer. Call to make your reservation today.

Joshua Tree National Park

Park
Located one hour north of the Coachella Valley, Joshua Tree National Park covers 794,000 acres of two diverse desert ecosystems: the Colorado and Mojave Deserts. Take an easy drive for an afternoon or spend several days. Tour the Keys Ranch and hear the colorful story of the 60 years Bill and Frances Keys spent raising their five children in this isolate location. Stop at Joshua Tree, Cottonwood, or Oasis Visitor Centers for more info.
74485 National Park Drive
Twentynine Palms, CA, US 92277

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Recreation
Take your attendees to a higher level at 8,516 feet. State-of-the-art video conferencing available. Spectacular views will make any board meeting or banquet a breathtaking success. For groups, call 760-325-1449.
One Tram Way
Palm Springs, CA, US 92262

The Gardens on El Paseo

Shopping
An outdoor shopping and dining center featuring the finest in retail and restaurants. The center lawn in front of Saks Fifth Avenue offers ongoing events including a twelve week concert series in the spring. Visit our website for details.
73-545 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA, US 92260

Desert Adventures Red Jeep Tours & Events

Recreation
Since 1987, Desert Adventures has provided unique and memorable tours in the Greater Palm Springs area. Ride the big red Jeeps to see astonishing sites in the beautiful desert. Explore the twisted and tormented landscape of the San Andreas Fault. Travel to a natural palm oasis. Learn about Indian culture, plants, animals, and geology as you ride across the sun kissed desert. Ask about all tours including the San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour, San Andreas Fault Sunset Jeep Tour, San Andreas Fault Nightwatch (Stargazing) Jeep Tour, Joshua Tree National Park, Indian Canyons Jeep & Hiking Tour, and Mecca Hills/Painted Canyon Jeep Tour. Additional tours, activities, and events are offered for groups. Life is an adventure...Make it a Desert Adventure!
74794 Lennon Place Suite B
Palm Desert, CA 92260

Palm Springs Art Museum

Museum
Located in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, the Palm Springs Art Museum offers 150,000 square feet of climate-controlled galleries featuring a wide variety of modern, contemporary, glass, Western art, and photography. Compelling featured exhibitions change throughout the year and supplement the museum's vast permanent collection that includes works from Chagall, Warhol, Lichtenstein, Moore, Frankenthaller, Kapoor, Judd, Morris, Adams, and Rauschenberg. The museum is open FREE every Thursday from 4-8 p.m. and the second Sunday of every month. Art workshops are availble year round and every summer the museum offers FREE foreign films on Thursday nights.
101 Museum Drive
Palm Springs, CA, US 92262

The Living Desert

Recreation
Experience a wild culinary adventure with a private party at The Living Desert. Whether it's an intimate cocktail reception or a large corporate function, we have the menu and venue for your special event. With a newly expanded event planning department, affordable rates, and remarkable indoor and outdoor settings, our zoo and gardens can help you create the party of the year. Choose from our African Village WaTuTu, a remarkable replica of a northern Kenyan Village; our Palm Garden Patio, ideal for corporate dinners and holiday parties, this lush desert garden setting was created specifically for special events and can accommodate 350 seated or 700 standing; Tennity Wildlife Hospital and Reception garden, a contemporary space featuring stunning desert architecture, tranquil desert gardens, and an outdoor foyer; Irvine Patio and Wortz Demonstration Garden, an elegant escape to the southwest; and the Steven Chase Administration Building and Reception Garden, featuring exquisite modern design, stunning desert landscaping, water features, and palm garden. Dazzle your guests with an elegant and unique party at The Living Desert Zoo and Botanical Gardens.
47-900 Portola Avenue
Palm Desert, CA, US 92260

Palm Springs Air Museum

Museum
One of the largest collections of flying WWII aircraft. Focus on history and education about WWII aviation. Three hangars; event space available for private functions.
745 N Gene Autry Trail
Palm Springs, CA, US 92262

Convention Centers

  • Palm Springs Convention Center, an ASM Global Managed Facility

    Discover the Palm Springs Convention Center, the Meeting Oasis, in the heart of Palm Springs. Featuring 18 breakout rooms of various sizes, including a 20,000 sq. ft. ballroom, we also provide 112,000 square feet of fully carpeted exhibit space.

    • Exhibit Space112,561 sq. ft.
      Total meeting space129,000 sq. ft.
      Guest rooms 1 mi. from convention center1,400

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Additional Information

Here are 5 reasons to meet in our Southern California oasis. 1. Air Service / Accessibility — Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), named one of the “Top 10 Stress-Free Airports in America” by SmarterTravel.com, continues to expand air service and carriers. PSP now offers nonstop service to 30+ cities as well as connections to over 500 destinations worldwide! Plus, a recent $31 million expansion and renovation has enhanced almost every aspect of the traveler experience, including new locally inspired food and retail vendors coming in 2024. 2. Unique Outdoor Meetings — Wide-open spaces, breathtaking scenery, and warm weather year-round make Greater Palm Springs the perfect setting for outdoor events and activities. Imagine breakouts beneath swaying palm trees and blue skies, brainstorming sessions by the pool, star-lit receptions nestled at the base of spectacular mountains, and everything in between. 3. Off-site Activities — Whether it’s a small corporate meeting with a side of golf at the famed PGA West or a team-building Jeep excursion to see the San Andreas Fault, Greater Palm Springs offers unique off-site experiences for groups. Catch some waves at the new Palm Springs Surf Club, attend a hockey game or concert at Acrisure Arena, or give your meeting a shot of adrenaline with a hot lap around the track at the BMW Performance Center West. Groups can also immerse themselves in the region’s Native American heritage at the Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza, which includes the new Spa at Séc-he, where you can soak in natural hot mineral spring waters estimated to be 12,000 years old, and the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, which celebrates the history, culture, and modern achievements of the Agua Caliente tribe. 4. Midweek Value – Though Greater Palm Springs offers great value any time of year, planners can take advantage of special discounts Sunday through Thursday (while still enjoying all the benefits of higher-priced weekend stays). Discover more accessibility and fewer crowds for all you want to do, from group tours to catered functions. 5. siteFLIGHT / siteDRIVE — Our siteFLIGHT and siteDRIVE programs make it easier than ever for meeting planners to experience our oasis first-hand with round-trip travel and accommodations (based on availability) covered. Just send us your qualified lead, tell us where and when, and we will help get you here.