Unmapped Gems
CityBest November – April

Palm Springs

A midcentury desert resort town two hours east of LA, built around pools, golf, and mountain views.

Palm Springs runs hot from June through September, which is exactly why its high season is winter — snowbirds and weekenders filling the midcentury motels built for exactly this kind of desert escape. The old Palm Springs Plaza, off the main resort strip, still holds a few of the town's smaller, quieter rooms.

Palm Springs