Looking to plan a perfect Palm Springs summer getaway? Look no further! We’ve crafted an ideal itinerary for locals and visitors alike. From luxurious spas and relaxing pools to vintage shopping and exciting nightlife, your trip to Palm Springs is bound to be unforgettable. So grab your sunscreen, put on your shades, and let’s embark on a carefully crafted itinerary that combines relaxation, culture and adventure, ensuring a day that epitomizes the essence of this ultimate desert playground. Morning Magic: Fuel Up For the Day AheadStart your day bright and early to savor the coolness of the morning. Head over to one of Palm Springs’ renowned local cafes or bakeries to fuel up for the adventures ahead. Rick’s Restaurant is an excellent choice to kickstart your day on a delicious note. They are a simple family fun restaurant serving scrumptioushome-cooked meals and be sure to try their famous huge, fluffy cinnamon rolls prepared from scratch. Wilma & Frieda is another popular breakfast spot, located downtown. They serve a wide variety of options, from classic favorites like fluffy pancakes and eggs benedict to more unique creations such as their decadent stuffed French toast. They are also famous for their house-made pop tarts!Mid-Morning Delights: Explore these Cool ActivitiesWith a satisfied appetite, it’s time to choose between a plethora of cool summer activities. Whether you’re looking to relax and rejuvenate or are craving an exciting new adventure, Palm Springs offers a little something for everyone.Pamper Yourself at the SpaPamper yourself at luxury spas like The Agua Caliente Spa at Séc-he, Parker Palm SpringsYacht Club Spa or the St. Somewhere Spa at Margaritaville Resort. Indulge in massages, facials, and other rejuvenating treatments.Shop Till’ You DropExplore Palm Springs’ vintage shops and boutiques. The Frippery offers a curated collection of vintage clothing and accessories, while The Estate Sale Companyspecializes in high-end vintage finds. Gypsyland is a sprawling store with eclectic treasures, and Revivals is a favorite thrift shop supporting DAP Health. Visit the The Antique Galleries of Palm Springs, which features a curated collection of everything from old gas pumps and macrame to ship’s wheel, Magnavox stereo console and ’60s clown paintings – remember them? You never know what treasures you might find here.Discover Palm Springs’ Vibrant Arts & History ScenesVisit thePalm Springs Air Museum to see a vintage collection of WWII aircraft and vintage cars. The Palm Springs Art Museum offers a wide range of art, architecture, and design exhibitions, including thePalm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center.Soar to New HeightsTake a 12-minute ride in the world’s largest rotating tramcar to the summit of thePalm Springs Aerial Tramway to explore the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. Enjoy cooler temperatures, hiking trails, and a meal at Peaks restaurant.Afternoon Oasis: Chill Out by the PoolAs the day progresses, escape the heat by cooling off in one of Palm Springs’ many pools. The Ace Hotel & Swim Club offers a hipster vibe with DJ pool parties on weekends, while Margaritaville Resort provides a relaxing atmosphere with poolside bars. Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs offers stunning rooftop views, and Parker Palm Springs features two outdoor pools.Be sure to download the FREESummer Splash Savings Pass to enjoy discounts at local hotels, attractions, and boutiques through September 15, 2023!Dinnertime Pleasures: Dine like the Rat PackExperience the old Hollywood charm atMelvyn’s at the Ingleside Estate where Frank, Sammy, Dean, and their pals cavorted on and off the stage in the swinging 60s. Evoking the old Hollywood glamour that Palm Springs is famous for, Mr. Lyons dining salon is black and white marble, wood, brass, leather and velvet; a fine dining experience steeped in classic elegance.Evening Escapades: Head out on the Town for a Night of FunAs the sun begins its descent, venture out to explore Palm Springs’ vibrant nightlife and entertainment scene.Sip on Summer CocktailsBeat the heat with refreshing cocktails in Palm Springs. Try the Paloma atLas Casuelas Terrazaor the California Dreamin’ at Workshop Kitchen + Bar.Bootlegger Tiki offers unique cocktails like the Summer of Sam, and Tonga Hut Tiki Lounge is known for its Rum Barrel drink.Late Night Dining
The Village is a diverse exciting establishment which includes a restaurant, sports bar and nightclub offering great food and fun. Blackbook is located in the popular Arenas Districtknown for a very friendly and active nightlife. Blackbook is a low-key cocktail bar with a small kitchen and a big heart. Across from Blackbook is Hunters, a long-running gay club that draws a mostly male crowd for DJ beats, happy hour, event and theme nights. Looking to keep the party going all night long? Hair of the Dog is a spacious pub-style bar that offers more than 50 beers including familiar favorites at affordable prices. For more options, explore these late night dining spots that are open past midnight and promise a great time when the sun goes down.A perfect summer day in Palm Springs is a true fusion of exploration, relaxation, and indulgence. From breathtaking mountain vistas and one-of-a-kind activities to culinary delights and vibrant nightlife, Palm Springs offers a tapestry of experiences that will leave you with lasting memories. Let Palm Springs reveal its charms as you embark on an unforgettable summer adventure in this desert paradise.
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AUGUST 10, 2026
The Secret to a Home That Feels Just Right
Behind every beautiful space is a thoughtful process, and ASID San Diego is helping homeowners understand the value of professional design.
A perfectly designed home rarely happens by accident. Those kitchens that feel effortless and rooms that seem to tell a story the second you walk in? They’re usually the work of someone who knows exactly what they’re doing.
It’s knowing which ideas will actually work, which materials will hold up over time, and how to turn a collection of choices into a space that feels intentional. That’s where a professional interior designer comes in.
For the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) California San Diego Chapter, the goal is to help people see interior design as more than just the finished look. Behind every well-designed space is a process built on technical expertise. Designers are educated in everything from professional software and construction details to building codes, space planning, materials, and functionality.
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“People don’t always realize how much goes on behind the scenes,” Kirsten Recce , current president of the ASID California San Diego Chapter, says. “Our designers are not just doing furniture placement and color selection and picking out new fluffy pillows. That’s not what they’re trained for.”
ASID members bring formal education, continued learning, and industry knowledge to their projects, helping create spaces that are not only beautiful, but designed to work. A paint color that changes completely depending on the lighting. A material that looks beautiful in a showroom but doesn’t make sense for everyday life. A layout that photographs well but doesn’t function for the people living there. These are the details where professional guidance can make all the difference.
Still, one of the biggest misconceptions about hiring an interior designer is that it’s reserved for massive renovations, luxury homes, or people who already know exactly what they want. The process can feel intimidating. Where do you begin? Is a designer worth the investment? What if you only need help with one room?
ASID’s answer: start with one hour.
ASID’s Spruce Up events break down one of the biggest barriers between homeowners and professional design: knowing where to begin. Held twice a year, the community program gives homeowners the chance to work directly with an ASID designer through a one-hour, $125 consultation in their own home. Whether you’re looking for advice on furniture placement, window treatments, kitchen and bath updates, remodeling ideas, vacation rentals, color selections or something else entirely, the upcoming September 2026 event offers an approachable way to get expert guidance before committing to a full project. Signups are open through Sept. 7, with consultations taking place Sept. 21 through Oct. 31. Proceeds benefit ASID San Diego’s educational and community programs. Register here!
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“It’s a great opportunity for people who are in that exploratory phase,” Recce says. “Maybe they’re not sure they want to hire an interior designer yet, or they think it sounds daunting or expensive. This gives them a chance to discover what working with a designer is actually like.”
Design is personal. A good designer isn’t just creating a beautiful room; they’re helping create a space that fits the way someone lives.
“We’re a resource to all of San Diego County,” Recce says. “It doesn’t cost anything to pick up the phone and call and ask. We’ll answer.”
Your feet and ankles probably aren’t something you give much thought to—until something goes wrong. Orthopedic surgeons at Scripps Clinic are on the leading edge of foot and ankle reconstruction, treating patients with sports injuries, deformities, traumatic injuries and other conditions. That includes repairing torn Achilles tendons with a minimally invasive procedure that shrinks the incision site to less than a centimeter, and performing advanced ankle replacement on some patients with ankle arthritis. Read more about Scripps’ innovations in foot and ankle care here.
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Mai Vue was just 34 weeks pregnant when she delivered her baby. Her pregnancy had been complicated, and she’d had a recent second trimester pregnancy loss, which led to her receiving specialized care from Sean Daneshmand, MD, a Scripps Clinic perinatologist who oversees high-risk pregnancies. Dr. Daneshmand and his team took care of Mai during her pregnancy, through the birth of her healthy baby girl and beyond. Mai was part of a program Scripps launched to provide support to new moms in the weeks and months after delivery. The postpartum program, known as Scripps Health’s Fourth Trimester Continuum of Care, provides care for women with high-risk pregnancies to optimize their health after childbirth and reduce the risk of complications in future pregnancies. Click here to learn more.
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It’s estimated that one in five people in the U.S. will develop skin cancer at some point in their lives. When you factor in living in a sun-soaked city like San Diego and the outdoorsy lifestyle that comes with it, that figure can jump to as high as one in three, which makes early detection and intervention all the more important. Dermatologists at Bighorn Mohs and Dermatology Center are using innovative imaging methods and advanced surgical techniques to diagnose and treat skin cancer. For certain cancers in sensitive spots, like the face, dermatologists perform Mohs surgery, removing skin tissue layer by layer until reaching healthy, cancer-free tissue. They also use a process called immunohistochemistry to view tissue samples taken during Mohs surgery in far greater detail than previous methods. Read more about how Scripps is advancing skin cancer care here.
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When endurance athlete Isaac Sanchez learned he had cancer, he felt blindsided. He was healthy, surfed often and was training for an Ironman triathlon. But he had to put that on hold to undergo treatment. His physicians at Scripps Cancer Center developed a plan to treat the cancer in his tonsil and lymph nodes that included six-and-a-half weeks of near-daily radiation and weekly chemotherapy. He also worked with a Scripps Cancer Center dietitian to enhance his nutrition to promote strength and healing. Today, Isaac’s back to doing what he loves. Read more of his story here.
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While glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agents have been used to treat Type 2 diabetes for more than 20 years, their recent emergence as weight-loss wonder drugs marked a new frontier in medicine. But their effectiveness has left some patients wondering what to do once they’ve reached their goal. Stopping the medication could mean regaining some, if not all, of the weight. A Scripps Clinic internal medicine physician recently conducted a small study of whether GLP-1 patients who had reached their goal weight could maintain that weight by taking their regularly prescribed injection every other week instead of weekly. Spoiler alert: 30 of 34 patients did. Read more about the study here and what that may mean as pharmaceutical companies roll out oral GLP-1s.
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