Don’t miss California’s most overlooked state park this winter or spring

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is California’s first designated Dark Sky Community.  Read about our second visit to this lunar landscape a few hours from Palm Springs. This article was first published on JohnnyJet.com and MSN.com. We were so moved the first time we visited we wrote a poem about it. Rusty red metal sculpturesSilhouette horses rearingDesert creatures come aliveCasting shadows across the barren landInsect skirmish … Continue reading Don’t miss California’s most overlooked state park this winter or spring

5 unforgettable moments from the 2024 Palm Springs International Film Fest Awards Gala

It’s been almost a year already, but that is the beauty of memories – being able to reflect on a fabulous evening with the entertainment stars of our time and actually catch up with all the nominated films. Founded in 1989, the Palm Springs International Film Festival is still going strong in its 35th year. In 2024, the festival was held from January 4 – … Continue reading 5 unforgettable moments from the 2024 Palm Springs International Film Fest Awards Gala

Lola Rose blooms at the new Thompson Palm Springs

The desert continues to bloom and the latest attraction is the long awaited Thompson Palm Springs, finally open after years in the making. The hip hotel is located right in the center of Palm Springs, at the beginning of the Uptown Design District, and spans two and a half city blocks on iconic Palm Canyon Drive. It’s a big new draw for the social scene, … Continue reading Lola Rose blooms at the new Thompson Palm Springs

Find your Palm Springs community – Book a communal dinner

Tis the season to be merry and socialize. Share a meal. Make new friends. Dine under the stars, in view of the ever changing dreamy mountainscape. Palm Springs may be the easiest place to find community. Start with a sensational feast. Spanish Paella dinner at Villa Royale‘s Del Rey Del Rey, the speakeasy bar and cozy restaurant at sexy adults-only hideaway hotel Villa Royale, returns … Continue reading Find your Palm Springs community – Book a communal dinner

LaLaScoop’s Holiday Gift Ideas for Every Budget

While experiences are often more memorable than things, it is always thoughtful to greet someone during the holidays with a gift of appreciation – a stocking stuffer, joke gift, neighborly love offering, or a token of love for a relative you see once a year. Here are some of our favorite finds to help you in your search for the perfect gift. Forever French, the … Continue reading LaLaScoop’s Holiday Gift Ideas for Every Budget

La Cocina at Reforma Palm Springs wows with Pan-Latin flavors

La Cocina in Palm Springs is a Pan-Latin restaurant that explores the intersection of South American cuisine and its place in Southern California, thanks to Executive Chef and Palm Springs native Erick Hernandez. Celebrate Latin culture in the desert with a menu of amazing options while you dine outside and watch Palm Springs shapeshift as Reforma turns into a hot dance club from 10 PM … Continue reading La Cocina at Reforma Palm Springs wows with Pan-Latin flavors

Celebrate Summer with The Pantry at Holiday House

Dining at Holiday House in Palm Springs is always a great idea. Step inside the blue and white space donned in colorful art, shelves of books, and a blue neon sign reminding guests that they might be, “Too Dumb for NYC; Too Ugly for LA.” Soak up the mid-century modern vibes here, a perfect Palm Springs design haven mixed with a South of France flair. … Continue reading Celebrate Summer with The Pantry at Holiday House

Palm Springs Brunch Sizzles at Alice B

Alice B’s new brunch menu has arrived and there is no better reason to flee your air-conditioned house than to sidle into this mid-century mod restaurant donned in a rotating art collection. Snag a seat on their inside-outside patio at Alice B – so you can soak up the views with little perspiration and hopefully a gentle breeze. Get boozy (or not) at this lively … Continue reading Palm Springs Brunch Sizzles at Alice B

Celebrate Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week (May 31 – June 9, 2024) by making a reservation for a special set menu

Celebrating dining experiences across the Greater Palm Springs region, Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week takes place from May 31 to June 9, 2024, across the 9 desert cities. Visitors and residents can try a diverse selection of some of the top dining establishments showcasing over 75 restaurants for ten days. The full list of participating restaurants is available at dinegps.com where you can search by location or price. Diners … Continue reading Celebrate Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week (May 31 – June 9, 2024) by making a reservation for a special set menu

Sunnylands Home Tour Highlights

Visiting Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage is always a calming experience – with its Zen cacti gardens, a great lawn, outdoor cafe, and small gallery space showcasing Modernist designers and artists. The former Annenberg estate, Sunnylands (just a short drive from Palm Springs), has welcomed presidents and royalty since the 1960s, thanks to billionaire publishing magnate Walter Annenberg, who created TV Guide, Seventeen Magazine, and one of … Continue reading Sunnylands Home Tour Highlights