Palm Springs Made Easy Seventh Edition

Experience the best of the California desert with the updated seventh edition of Palm Springs Made Easy.

Written by authors who live in Palm Springs, Palm Springs Made Easy brings you the kind of local knowledge that can turn a good desert getaway into a great one.

From iconic Mid-Century Modern architecture and legendary resorts to spectacular hiking, art, nightlife, and dining, local authors make it easy to discover the very best of this fabulous destination.

Palm Springs has something for everyone. Nature lovers can explore spectacular hiking trails, take a breathtaking ride on the Aerial Tramway, or venture into the surrounding desert. Art enthusiasts will find plenty to explore at the Palm Springs Art Museum and in the galleries of the Uptown Design District. Architecture buffs can immerse themselves in the city's celebrated Mid-Century Modern and Spanish Revival homes and buildings. And when it's time to refuel, you'll find an enticing array of restaurants, cafes, bars, and nightlife throughout downtown and the Coachella Valley.

Beyond Palm Springs, discover the stark beauty of Joshua Tree National Park, the Hi-Desert, the Salton Sea, Idyllwild, and other unforgettable desert destinations. Packed with insider tips on where to eat, drink, sleep, shop, and play, this concise pocket guide gives you everything you need to plan your trip with confidence. Whether you're visiting for a weekend or an extended stay, Palm Springs Made Easy will help you make the most of your time-and make your trip enjoyable, memorable, and easy.

This updated seventh edition includes:

• Top attractions, including the Aerial Tramway, Palm Springs Art Museum,
• The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, Palm Springs Air Museum, and Sunnylands
  
• The best of Palm Springs' Mid-Century Modern architecture
  
• LGBTQ+ hotels, bars, events, and other resources
  
• Coachella Valley casinos
  
• Celebrity homes and the Walk of the Stars
  
• Hiking, golfing, and tennis
  
• Festivals and special events
  
• Insider tips on the best places to eat, drink, sleep, and shop
  
• Practical advice for planning your trip
  
• Detailed maps to help you get around
  

From the authors of Southern California Made Easy, San Diego Made Easy, and The Amazing California Desert.

About the Author

Andy Herbach is the author of the "Eating & Drinking Series" of menu translators and restaurant guides, including "Eating & Drinking in Paris," "Eating & Drinking in Italy," and "Eating & Drinking in Spain and Portugal." Andy also writes "Paris Food Guide" and "Italy Food Guide" featuring sights, restaurants, wine bars, wine shops, food shops, and more.

He is also the author of the "Made Easy" travel guides, including: Unique & Hidden Paris, Paris Walks, Paris Made Easy, Amsterdam Made Easy, Barcelona Made Easy, Berlin Made Easy, Europe Made Easy, Gay Europe Made Easy, Italy Made Easy, Madrid & Toledo Made Easy, Nice and the French Riviera Made Easy, Oslo Made Easy, Provence Made Easy, Provence and the French Riviera Made Easy, Wales Made Easy, The Amazing California Desert, Palm Springs Made Easy, San Diego Made Easy, Southern California Made Easy, and Las Vegas Made Easy.

Andy is a lawyer and lives in Palm Springs, California.

You can follow him on facebook at Made Easy Travel Guides and Palm Springs Made Easy.