Palm Springs: the vibe
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The verdict
Liked · 68Retirees and visitors like Palm Springs' scenery, mid-century charm and easygoing pace, but heat and home prices are recurring caveats, and remote-work detail is thin.
- scenery and hiking
- mid-century architecture
- tram and attractions
- retiree-friendly community
- relaxed desert lifestyle
- extreme summer heat
- high home prices
- spring heat driving early departures
- thin remote-work details
- Retirees who moved there say they never regret leaving their old home state
- Seasonal stays are common because summers become too hot
- Housing costs put it out of reach for many locals and visitors
- Mostly tourist-focused content; little on working remotely
- Best suited to cooler months for an extended stay
Read from 8 videos, 30 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-07; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
We Spent 3 Weeks in Palm Springs - Here's the Honest Truth
Brian and Carrie · 26K views · 2026
What viewers said
“My husband and I retired to Rancho Mirage 4 years ago from Alabama. I put Alabama in my rear view mirror and have never looked back!”
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“Looking forward to your journey through the US. It makes it more feasible to visit areas for some of your viewers.”
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“You did a fine job of describing the Palm Springs area. We are from Vancouver Island and bought a property in an RV. Park in Cathedral City in 2022. We spend 5 months there and this year March was just too hot so we left a little early.”
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“When I lived in Los Angeles in the 80's and early 90's I went to Joshua Tree a lot. I love the whole area. I love the mid century architecture in Palm Springs.”
“I love Palm Springs California so much!! ❤❤❤🌴🌴🌴”
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“My siblings grew up in Palm Desert. I think one or both of my brothers helped as they put it, they helped The guy that built the tramway. And their father-in-law was Lawrence Hughes. I believe that was responsible for many of the major golf”
“I live in Los Angeles, & can tell you the Tram to the top is amazing. There is a Clubhouse with Restaurant, & many Trails for hiking & camping areas as well. I absolutely can’t get tired going up to the top of the Tram 🚈 It’s one of the Be”
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“Love Palm Springs Sunnylands is a highlight for a visit. Also palm desert civic park has amazing sculptures. Downtown old town la Quinta is very quaint. So much to see and do. Drive up 74 to scenic views is iconic”
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“Oh, wow. Seems you were in Palm Springs the exact same time we were there. We got there a day before the heat wave (100+) moved in. Fortunately, I was still able to play pickleball in the morning, before that extreme heat kicked in.”
“Go to a date farm and have a date milkshake. And take a trip to the Annendale estate called Sunnylands. Advance reservations are required however. And view (at least from the outside) some great mid centruy modern homes owned by famous peop”
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