This upscale desert city, sits at the foot of 10,000-foot Mt. San Jacinto, in an area long famous for its hot springs.
Today is the site of many winter tourists, Hollywood productions and golf tournaments.
The total permanent population numbers 180,000, with a seasonal rise to approximately 240,000. This geography gives Palm Springs its famed warm, dry climate. Known for 354 days of sunshine and less than 6 inches of rain annually, winter temperatures average in the 70s with nights in the mid-40s. The dry desert heat of summer pushes daytime temperatures to the 100s, a special joy to Europeans. There are resorts, hotels and motels in Palm Springs, with something for every taste and price range.