What’s hot in Greater Palm Springs

Greater Palm Springs offers nine-city oasis boasting more than 300 days of sunshine.

With a number of new hotel openings, restaurants and upcoming events, now is time to discover what’s new in spring 2022.

New hotel opening

In May, a new boutique hotel will join the ranks of the desert’s most eye-catching destination and dining spots. The Paloma Resort, a 66-room full-service resort hotel located adjacent to Palm Springs in Cathedral City, features an inviting open-to-the-public restaurant and lounge, spa services and event facilities for small to midsize events.

New spas in town 

The first phase of The Oasis at Azure Palms Hot Springs and Day Spa Oasis in Desert Hot Springs is now open. Measuring more than one acre and adjacent to the largest mineral spring pool in Southern California, The Oasis features five flow through mineral pools. Guests can experience a gas-fired sauna radiating healthy negative ions and tread the winding path of the reflexology walk.

The new Palmera Spa & Wellness located inside Hotel Paseo features seven intimate treatment rooms. Enjoy traditional  massage treatments for individuals or couples. Options include organic facials and therapeutic massages available with CBD and aromatherapy add-on enhancements.

New dining

In April 2022, the owners of Tac/Quila and FARM will open Front Porch. It will offer casual bites for dining in or take away. They will also open Clandestino, referred to as Tac/Quila’s moody sister, in May 2022. Tucked away on a promenade in downtown Palm Springs, this new concept will include the fresh Mexican fare and craft cocktails of Tac/Quila. Clandestino diners can enjoy mountain views from its open-air patio.

Chad Gardner is the culinary force behind The Paloma’s indoor/outdoor restaurant, Sol y Sombra, a tapas-style spot which is set to open in May 2022. Reflecting the desert’s agricultural roots, Sol y Sombra incorporates local ingredients throughout its food and drink menus. Dates, grapefruit, chilis in unique combinations highlight the menu. Guests may choose to dine in the casual lounge with leather club chairs or experience a more intimate vibe in the dining room with its high wood-beamed ceilings.

An all-new cocktail experience has arrived at the Saguaro Palm Springs. Accessed through a hidden door, El Jefe Desert Cantina is part speakeasy, part lounge. Inside, the atmosphere is bold, relaxed and fun. The new cocktail menu features nearly 20 unique mezcal and tequila drinks, which are complemented with a menu celebrating Mexican street food.

Upcoming spring events

The best women golfers in the world come to compete in the Chevron Championship at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage. The competition, taking place until 3 April, 2022, will be fierce for the $5 million purse, coveted Dinah Shore Trophy, famous jump into Poppie’s Pond, and the honour of wearing the Champion’s white robe.

Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival is one of the most renowned music festivals in the world. Held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, the event unfolds over two consecutive weekends 15 – 17 and 22-24 April, 2022. The 2022 headliners include Billie Eilish, Harry Styles and Kanye West.

Thousands of country music fans are dusting off their cowboy boots and hats for the Stagecoach Country Music Festival on 29 April – 1 May, 2022.  The event features three days of western fun, from dance halls and vintage shopping markets to the concerts themselves. Headlining artists for 2022 include Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood and Luke Combs.

White Party Palm Springs is the largest LGBTQ+ dance party in the world. Featuring DJs, live performances, pool parties and more, this event brings guests in for a weekend that cannot be matched, 29 April – 1 May, 2022, at the Hilton Palm Springs.

Reviving the storied past of the musical playground that made Palm Springs famous, the Oasis Music Festival will re-create the celebrity, excitement and swank of Palm Springs through this festival featuring all genres of music at more than 30 venues over five days. The event takes place 11 – 15 May, 2022.

Modernism Week will offer special programming 12 – 15 May 2022, including exclusive tours of Modernism Week Showcase Home, Casa Tierra, In addition to tours of Casa Tierra, participants may also purchase tickets to various historical walking tours in Palm Springs, craft cocktail mixology classes, exciting dinner and live music experiences.