Things to Do in Palm Springs
Start here for the big-picture Palm Springs itinerary: downtown, shopping, hikes, architecture, the aerial tram, pool days, and classic desert moments.
Explore Things to DoWelcome to Celebrity Vacation Homes in Palm Springs, where desert sunshine, private pool living, mountain views, iconic neighborhoods, and playful midcentury style come together. Start with Mercury Palms, our private Vista Las Palmas oasis, then explore curated guides for things to do, dining, design, pool retreats, group trips, and the Palm Springs lifestyle.
Palm Springs is not just a place to sleep. It is pool mornings, architectural drives, long brunches, warm evenings, mountain backdrops, palms against blue sky, and that unmistakable desert glamour. Our Palm Springs rental collection is designed around the way guests actually want to vacation: private, stylish, relaxed, and close to the best of town.
Spend the day floating, lounging, grilling, soaking in the spa, and letting the house become the destination.
Stay near one of Palm Springs' most iconic design neighborhoods, known for palms, architecture, and mountain views.
Elevated, polished, and comfortable, with color, personality, and room for real group vacation moments.
Use our Palm Springs guides to plan restaurants, hikes, design stops, nightlife, family outings, and slow resort days.
Mercury Palms is the heart of our Palm Springs collection: a luxury six-bedroom vacation rental in Vista Las Palmas with a private pool, spa, outdoor lounge areas, game room, music-inspired bedrooms, and that dreamy Palm Springs feeling of being tucked into your own private resort.
These Palm Springs pages help guests move from inspiration to itinerary. Each guide supports the Mercury Palms experience and gives visitors a clear path to explore the neighborhood, the pool lifestyle, the design scene, restaurants, nightlife, family-friendly activities, and group-friendly trip ideas.
Start here for the big-picture Palm Springs itinerary: downtown, shopping, hikes, architecture, the aerial tram, pool days, and classic desert moments.
Explore Things to DoIntroduce guests to Mercury Palms' iconic neighborhood, with palms, mountain views, midcentury architecture, design history, and quiet residential glamour.
Explore Vista Las PalmasCelebrate the best reason to book a private home in Palm Springs: sun, floating, spa nights, outdoor lounging, and stay-in resort days.
Explore Pool RetreatsHelp design-loving guests find architecture tours, the Uptown Design District, vintage shops, Modernism Week energy, and desert-modern inspiration.
Explore Design GuidePoint guests toward brunch, coffee, dinner, cocktails, date nights, casual favorites, and easy plans before or after pool time.
Explore Food GuideMake group planning easier with ideas for families, friends, birthdays, multi-generation stays, relaxing days, and activities that work for everyone.
Explore Group GuideThe best Palm Springs itineraries leave room for the house. Plan a morning hike or design stop, come back for pool time, head out for dinner, then return to the spa, game room, and private outdoor spaces at Mercury Palms.
Celebrity Vacation Homes is designed for travelers who want the ease of a professionally hosted stay with the personality of a memorable vacation home. Our Palm Springs pages help guests choose the right property, picture the trip, and quickly find the local experiences that make the desert feel special.
Guests can understand the property, neighborhood, amenities, and vacation style before booking.
Dedicated guide pages help guests plan dining, activities, shopping, hiking, and pool-friendly days.
Mercury Palms gives guests the space, layout, and entertainment areas that make group travel easier.
The mood is luxury Palm Springs with color, music, personality, and the privacy of a true desert retreat.
Explore Mercury Palms, plan your Palm Springs itinerary, and book a luxury desert getaway with private pool living, spa nights, mountain views, midcentury style, and Celebrity Vacation Homes polish.