Visit Greater Palm Springs
Why Choose Our Destination?
Greater Palm Springs is Southern California’s meeting oasis, with 300+ days of sunshine annually, mountains you can almost reach out and touch, world-renowned events, and an incredible range of accommodations, meeting spaces, and attractions. Whether it’s our stress-free airport, our distinctive venues and outdoor spaces, or our endless rejuvenating sunshine, here, dreams transform into reality, and meetings become extraordinary moments. Located within a short drive from the gateway cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Greater Palm Springs offers the best of cosmopolitan convenience in a serene, relaxing atmosphere. The destination encompasses nine unique cities: Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio, and Coachella. The quality and variety of hotels, venues, and unique off-site group activities makes Greater Palm Springs an ideal location for meetings, conventions, tradeshows, and special events of all sizes. Palm Springs International Airport •12 major airlines •Non-stop service from 30+ cities •Connects to more than 500 destinations around the world Greater Palm Springs is a short drive from these major airports: • Ontario International Airport – 1.25 hours • John Wayne Airport Orange County – 1.5 hours • Los Angeles International Airport – 2 hours • San Diego International Airport – 2.25 hours Regional Driving Distances • Ontario – 70 miles • Los Angeles – 106 miles • San Diego – 142 miles • Santa Barbara – 200 miles • Las Vegas – 273 miles Convention Center • Located in the City of Palm Springs • Offers over 186,350 square feet of flexible meeting space, including 18 breakouts and a 112,000 sq. ft. fully carpeted exhibit hall • Includes scenic indoor & outdoor meetings and event space • New state-of-the-art high-speed wireless internet throughout the facility with 10 Gbps connectivity Hotels and Resorts • Offering more than 19,000 guest rooms • Luxury, full service, and moderate hotels to meet any need, from large conventions to executive retreats • All within 25 miles of Palm Springs International Airport
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- 06/01/2025 – 08/31/2025
Distance from airport
- Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
1 mi. from city center
- LA/Ontario International (ONT)
75 mi. from city center
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
130 mi. from city center
Local Attractions
Desert Adventures Red Jeep Tours & Events
Convention Centers
Palm Springs Convention Center, an ASM Global Managed Facility
Discover the Palm Springs Convention Center, the Meeting Oasis, in the heart of Palm Springs. Featuring 18 breakout rooms of various sizes, including a 20,000 sq. ft. ballroom, we also provide 112,000 square feet of fully carpeted exhibit space.
- Exhibit Space112,561 sq. ft.Total meeting space30,000 sq. ft.Guest rooms 1 mi. from convention center1,400
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Additional Information
Here are 5 reasons to meet in our Southern California oasis. 1. Air Service / Accessibility — Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), named one of the “Top 10 Stress-Free Airports in America” by SmarterTravel.com, continues to expand air service and carriers. PSP now offers nonstop service to 30+ cities as well as connections to over 500 destinations worldwide! Plus, a recent $31 million expansion and renovation has enhanced almost every aspect of the traveler experience, including new locally inspired food and retail vendors coming in 2024. 2. Unique Outdoor Meetings — Wide-open spaces, breathtaking scenery, and warm weather year-round make Greater Palm Springs the perfect setting for outdoor events and activities. Imagine breakouts beneath swaying palm trees and blue skies, brainstorming sessions by the pool, star-lit receptions nestled at the base of spectacular mountains, and everything in between. 3. Off-site Activities — Whether it’s a small corporate meeting with a side of golf at the famed PGA West or a team-building Jeep excursion to see the San Andreas Fault, Greater Palm Springs offers unique off-site experiences for groups. Catch some waves at the new Palm Springs Surf Club, attend a hockey game or concert at Acrisure Arena, or give your meeting a shot of adrenaline with a hot lap around the track at the BMW Performance Center West. Groups can also immerse themselves in the region’s Native American heritage at the Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza, which includes the new Spa at Séc-he, where you can soak in natural hot mineral spring waters estimated to be 12,000 years old, and the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, which celebrates the history, culture, and modern achievements of the Agua Caliente tribe. 4. Midweek Value – Though Greater Palm Springs offers great value any time of year, planners can take advantage of special discounts Sunday through Thursday (while still enjoying all the benefits of higher-priced weekend stays). Discover more accessibility and fewer crowds for all you want to do, from group tours to catered functions. 5. siteFLIGHT / siteDRIVE — Our siteFLIGHT and siteDRIVE programs make it easier than ever for meeting planners to experience our oasis first-hand with round-trip travel and accommodations (based on availability) covered. Just send us your qualified lead, tell us where and when, and we will help get you here.