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Partner Content JANUARY 26, 2023

Palm Springs Girls’ Getaway Guide

Are you looking for a fun-filled girls’ getaway? Look no further than Palm Springs!

Palm Springs Girls’ Getaway Guide
Palm Springs

Palm Springs

Are you looking for a fun-filled girls’ getaway? Look no further than Palm Springs! This desert oasis is the perfect place to stay, relax, enjoy some delicious food, and just have fun.

Have a Pool Party

Palm Springs was built for poolside lounging, so be sure to pack the picture-perfect inflatable pool floats. 

If you’re staying in a vacation rental with your own private pool, spice it up and let the Cabana Boys make your pool party an event to remember. These guys offer butler and party hosting services to turn an average day at the pool into a unique experience you can’t wait to tell your friends about. 

 Enjoy a Spa Day

Looking for a little pampering? Book a relaxing spa day for you and your besties.

Estrella Spa at the Avalon Hotel offers ah-mazing treatments and massages, and features an outdoor hot tub, private courtyards, fitness facilities, and more.

estrella spa at the Avalon

The 10,000-square-foot St. Somewhere Spa at Margaritaville Palm Springs offers relaxing massages, facials, salon services, body treatments, tanning services, hair and nail services, and makeup application.

St. Somewhere SpaSt. Somewhere Spa

The Parker Palm Springs’ colorful midcentury style by Jonathan Adler is a design lover’s heaven. Find a charming country club atmosphere with dreamy nautical decor. The 18,000 square-foot spa offers sea-inspired treatments.

parker spa

Get Outdoors and Explore

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is a must when it comes to outdoor activities. Traveling two miles, the tram ascends to 8,500 feet in just 10 minutes. As you arrive at the Mountain Station, you’ll find unparalleled views, restaurants, a museum, and over 50 miles of trails.

Dining-at-the-Tram

Established in 1938, Moorten Botanical Garden is a privately-owned arboretum, showcasing desert cacti and plants. It also makes for great photo opportunities!

Discover a palm oasis at Indian Canyons. Find absolutely stunning views and more photo opportunities for you and the girls!

Palm Canyon creek

Social Cycle is a great group experience. Tours are booked with a two hour minimum and can be custom-tailored to your needs.

Enjoy a Shopping Spree

Stop in the flagship boutique of Trina Turk for trendy summer dresses and swimwear.

trina turk

Browse the Shops at Thirteen Forty Five where you can find a collection of high-end boutiques all under one roof.

Check out the curated collection at Thick as Thieves, a charming locally owned boutique housed in a 1920s bungalow.

Just Fabulous is a great gift shop for things like home accents, books, holiday décor, cards, and even pool floats.

just fabulouse

Wine & Dine

Whether you’re looking for a casual meal or a girls’ night out on the town, our dining scene is as delicious as it is fun and festive.

Brunch.

Farm offers a great farm-to-table menu with a cute outdoor patio in central downtown. They are known for their sweet and savory crepes, brioche French toast, and a variety of fresh omelets. 

farm palm springs

Cheeky’s is known for specialties like their scrumptious bacon flight. It’s a bit of a hipster vibe with a full bar that serves up morning margaritas and their famous spicy bloody mary.

Spencer’s is more formal with a beautiful patio tucked up against the San Jacinto Mountains. Best known for their lobster benedict. 

spencer's patio

Pinocchio’s, is  very casual and known for their budget friendly bottomless mimosas. 

Wilma & Frieda’s menu is based on family recipes and upscale comfort food. Try their churro waffle or signature griddled meatloaf and eggs. They also make house-made pop tarts!

homemade pop tarts

 Dinner & Cocktails

Seymour’s  is a beautiful and rich speakeasy at Mr. Lyons. Enjoy lush interiors, moody lighting and a sneaky unmarked side entrance.

V Wine Lounge is a beautiful mid-century style lounge serving a collection of fine wines, craft beers, cocktails and a cheese-heavy menu.

bar seating at v wine

Bootlegger Tiki serves hand-crafted Tiki cocktails in a dim but playful atmosphere.

Bootlegger Tiki

Eight4Nine offers spaces that are beautiful, private and perfect for celebrating life’s special moments. The food is contemporary American and you’ll love the unique white and pink décor. 

Eight4Nine

LuLu California Bistro is also the life of the party. Their mezzanine level dining rooms can be arranged to suit the needs of your private party with seating available for large groups. 

interior of Lulu

Blue Coyote Grill is a classic Mexican restaurant with a huge outdoor patio space. They are well known for their wild margarita. 

The Tropicale is a popular mainstay with locals and visitors alike. You’ll feel welcomed with its coral colored exterior and Tiki torch entry. 

tropicale patio

PS Air Bar, an aviation themed speakeasy, is another fun, hidden treasure with different programming throughout the week. 

Where to Stay

The beautiful thing about having your girls’ getaway in Palm Springs is that nothing is really that far away.

Larger Resorts

Some good reasons to stay at a large hotel are that they often have a variety of amenities, such as pools, fitness centers, restaurants, and spas. They usually have a large staff that can help with any needs you may have.

List of Large Resorts.

saguaro pool

Small Hotels & Inns

Palm Springs has almost 60 boutiques to choose from that offer a more intimate experience Choose from historic, midcentury modern, or Spanish/Mediterranean styled properties. 

List of Boutique Resorts

Something in the Middle

Mid-size may be the way to go. Not too large and not too small. We have over 30 to choose from. They may have more amenities than smaller hotels, but are still small enough to offer a more personal experience.

List of Mid-size Hotels

avalon poolAvalon

House Rentals

Privacy and built-in communal gathering spaces, plus the ability to prepare your own meals and/or bring in a private chef or catering. Almost all homes have a pool and nicely appointed backyard to hang out. Plus, it’s always special to have a group under one roof together.

House Rental Agencies.

Poolside Vacation rental home

No matter what you’re in the mood for, you’ll find it in Palm Springs. So what are you waiting for? Grab your best gal pals and start planning your Palm Springs girls’ getaway today!

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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.

The Secret to a Home That Feels Just Right
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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.”

Follow ASID San Diego on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook for updates on upcoming events, or connect with the chapter directly at [email protected] or 619-548-8847.

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Partner Content AUGUST 17, 2026

New Beginnings

A new program guides new moms through high-risk pregnancy and into the “fourth trimester”

New Beginnings
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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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Partner Content AUGUST 17, 2026

Leading the Way in Skin Cancer Care

Scripps Clinic’s Mohs surgery center is one of the most sophisticated in the country.

Leading the Way in Skin Cancer Care
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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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Partner Content AUGUST 17, 2026

A Real Ironman

Scripps Cancer Center helps an endurance athlete overcome his greatest challenge yet and get back in the race

A Real Ironman
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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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Partner Content AUGUST 17, 2026

New Options for GLP-1 Users

Scripps study shows that some patients may be able to taper their dose and maintain results

New Options for GLP-1 Users
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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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Partner Content AUGUST 12, 2026

Theranostics: New Hope for Patients with Metastatic Cancers

Innovative treatment could offer cancer patients new options with fewer side effects

Theranostics: New Hope for Patients with Metastatic Cancers
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Chemotherapy and radiation have long been considered gold standards of cancer treatment, but they can cause severe side effects. A promising new approach called theranostics—a combination of “therapeutics” and “diagnostics”—could offer patients with certain types of metastatic cancers new hope. It’s a two-step process that uses a drug that binds to specific receptors on cancer cells. Advanced imaging detects this radioisotope, allowing doctors to then use a second radioisotope that binds to the cancer cells and destroys them. Click here to learn more about how specialists at Scripps Cancer Center are using theranostics.

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