VillageFest: The Desert’s Weekly Street Party
If you’re in Palm Springs on a Thursday, there’s really only one place to start your evening: Palm Springs VillageFest. As the sun dips behind the San Jacinto Mountains, a few blocks in the heart of downtown are closed to car traffic and transformed...
Unforgettable Palm Springs Hikes Just Minutes from Santiago Resort
One of the best-kept secrets about staying at Santiago Resort is just how close you are to some of the most unique hiking experiences in Southern California. Diverse desert landscapes, rugged mountains, ancient canyons, hidden waterfalls—it’s all...
Palm Springs Art Museum: A Cultural Oasis in the Desert
Nestled in the heart of downtown, the Palm Springs Art Museum is more than just a gallery—it’s a vibrant hub for art, architecture, and community. Housed in a building designed by E. Stewart Williams, the stunning modernist space sets the tone for...
Menswear Shopping Guide
Looking to add a little desert style to your wardrobe? From festive short shorts to classic linen shirts, we share all our favorites in this menswear shopping guide for gay travelers in Palm Springs. Downtown Menswear Boutiques Peepa’s Men’s Store...
“X” Marks the Spot
Desert X biennial is back in 2025! This immersive outdoor art exhibition features massive, site-specific art installations at various locations throughout Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley. Visitors to Desert X often describe it as a treasure hunt,...
Drop. Dead. Dragsanity.
Drag shows, drag brunches, drag bingo… without a doubt, Palm Springs loves its drag queens. So much so that Greater Palm Springs Pride declared Palm Springs a “drag sanctuary city” in 2023. And what’s not to love? Snatched looks, bottomless...
Best Day Spas & Salons for Men
You’re on vacation in gay paradise… time to treat yourself! How about a decadent day of pampering and massage at a spa just for men? Or maybe you’d like a little manscaping to look your best around the pool at Santiago? Greater Palm Springs is...
Splash House: Wet ‘n Wild Summer Fun
Photo Richard Lui When temperatures soar, what could be better than a pool party? How about a pool party that’s also a mini music festival?! Held over two weekends in August and spread across swimming pools at three different resorts, Splash...
Spotlight on Acrisure Arena: World-Class Concerts & More
Why not combine your next gay getaway to Santiago with a live concert experience at Acrisure Arena? This new world-class indoor stadium is attracting some of the biggest tours and musical artists on the planet to greater Palm Springs, including favorites...
Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza
The new Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza honors the Tribe’s long tradition of sharing their story and their sacred hot mineral spring with desert visitors. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians has called the Greater Palm Springs area home from time...