22 Best Things to Do in Palm Springs, California

"Take a two-and-a-half-mile ride up to Mount San Jacinto's 8,516-foot peak and emerge in an alpine forest — once there you can access nearly 50 miles of hiking trails, observation decks, and two restaurants before returning to the base. As Liz Ostoich puts it, “Palm Springs is home to the largest rotating tram in the world, taking you up to an alpine forest in minutes.”" - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines