Escape to Palm Springs

Discover your ideal Palm Springs vacation rental in the heart of the Coachella Valley, where dramatic desert mountains meet endless blue skies and more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Famous for its glamorous mid-century modern architecture, resort-style pools, and legendary Hollywood history, Palm Springs blends laid-back desert living with upscale style. Browse our collection of pool homes, architectural gems, and spacious desert retreats—each professionally managed and backed by Jaunt's local concierge team.

Why Choose Palm Springs for Your Desert Getaway

Palm Springs has drawn sun-seekers, artists, and Hollywood icons since the 1920s, and its timeless appeal only continues to grow. This Coachella Valley oasis is celebrated for the world's largest concentration of preserved mid-century modern architecture, a walkable downtown along Palm Canyon Drive, and a backdrop of the towering San Jacinto Mountains. From the celebrity estates of the Movie Colony to the design-forward boutiques of the Uptown Design District, the city delivers style, sunshine, and a relaxed desert pace in equal measure. Located just under two hours east of Newport Beach and minutes from Palm Springs International Airport, the area offers easy access to the wider Coachella Valley—including Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, and La Quinta—while maintaining its own unmistakable character. Our vacation rentals put you close to the pool, the golf course, or the trailhead, wherever your ideal desert escape begins.

Desert Adventures and Outdoor Escapes in Palm Springs

Palm Springs is an outdoor playground framed by some of Southern California's most striking scenery. Ride the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway up the sheer cliffs of Chino Canyon to Mount San Jacinto State Park, where alpine trails and cooler temperatures await more than 8,000 feet above the desert floor. Closer to town, the Indian Canyons and Tahquitz Canyon on Agua Caliente land offer palm-lined oases, seasonal waterfalls, and hiking for every skill level.

Adventure continues just beyond the city limits. Joshua Tree National Park, with its otherworldly rock formations and namesake trees, lies about an hour away and is a bucket-list stop for hikers, climbers, and stargazers. Golfers can choose from dozens of championship courses across the valley, while cyclists, horseback riders, and hot-air balloon passengers all find their own way to take in the desert light. Your vacation rental makes the perfect base camp for it all.

Palm Springs Dining, Shopping, and Desert Culture

Palm Springs pairs its desert scenery with a surprisingly sophisticated food and culture scene. Downtown Palm Canyon Drive is lined with sidewalk cafes, craft cocktail bars, and restaurants ranging from classic supper clubs to modern farm-to-table kitchens. Don't leave without trying a date shake—a Coachella Valley specialty made from the medjool dates grown throughout the region. Every Thursday evening, VillageFest transforms Palm Canyon Drive into a lively street fair of local artisans, farmers, and food vendors. 

Design and art lovers are equally at home here. Tour the Palm Springs Art Museum, explore the modernist estates showcased each February during Modernism Week, or visit Sunnylands, the historic Annenberg estate and gardens in nearby Rancho Mirage. For shopping, browse the galleries and vintage-furniture showrooms of the Uptown Design District, or head to El Paseo in Palm Desert—often called the Rodeo Drive of the Desert. The valley's calendar also brims with marquee events, from the Palm Springs International Film Festival in January to the Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals each spring.