Palm Springs Golf Trip Planning Guide
The original desert golf playground. 300+ days of sun, more than 100 courses across the Coachella Valley, and a mid-century downtown packed with rooftop bars and pools. Easy to fly into, easy to rent a giant house with a pool.
Quick Facts
Spring, Fall
PSP (10 min drive)
$40–$165
$250/night
0 of 5
~$294/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Palm Springs. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Indian Canyons Golf Resort (North) — desert, $80–$165 · 4.5★
Classic 1960s Rat Pack-era course at the base of the San Jacinto mountains — Sinatra played here
LULU California Bistro — upscale, $$$ · 4.4★
Big, buzzy Palm Canyon Drive flagship — handles large parties on the patio and people-watching is elite
Bootlegger Tiki — tiki · Open late
Tiny iconic tiki bar pouring serious rum cocktails — the move for a one-of-a-kind round
Day 2
Escena Golf Club — desert, $70–$150 · 4.5★
Nicklaus design with a buzzing clubhouse lounge right by the airport — easy first-day round
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway — half day, $30–$35/pp
Rotating cable car climbs 8,500 feet to pine forest and trails — wild contrast to the desert floor
Mr. Lyons Steakhouse — steakhouse, $$$$ · 4.6★
Sexy mid-century chophouse with a separate cocktail lounge — proper steak night
Tonga Hut Palm Springs — tiki · Open late
Big retro tiki lounge with bowls to share and a back patio — group-friendly and rowdy
Day 3
Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort (Legend) — desert, $55–$120 · 4.4★
Two solid municipal-style 18s minutes from downtown — the value play of central Palm Springs
Joshua Tree Jeep / ATV Tour — half day, $120–$200/pp
Off-road tours into the San Andreas Fault canyons and Joshua Tree — classic arrival-day rip
Las Casuelas Terraza — mexican, $$ · 4.4★
Margarita-soaked Palm Springs institution with misters, mariachi, and a huge patio
The Reef at Margaritaville — rooftop · Open late
Rooftop pool bar downtown with frozen drinks and sunset mountain views
Course-by-Course Guide
Palm Springs has 5 courses worth playing.
Where to Stay
Palm Springs has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $250/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$500–$2000 /night
Movie Colony, Vista Las Palmas, or Deepwell — mid-century homes with big pools walkable to downtown
$250–$600 /night
Downtown Palm Springs hotels (Kimpton Rowan, Margaritaville) or stay-and-play desert resorts
Group Dining Guide
4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
LULU California Bistro
$$$Big, buzzy Palm Canyon Drive flagship — handles large parties on the patio and people-watching is elite
Mr. Lyons Steakhouse
$$$$Sexy mid-century chophouse with a separate cocktail lounge — proper steak night
Las Casuelas Terraza
$$Margarita-soaked Palm Springs institution with misters, mariachi, and a huge patio
Tac/Quila
$$$Modern Mexican on Palm Canyon with 100+ tequilas and a lively street-side patio
Nightlife
4 bars curated for groups. 4 stay open past midnight.
Bootlegger Tiki
Late nightTiny iconic tiki bar pouring serious rum cocktails — the move for a one-of-a-kind round
Tonga Hut Palm Springs
Late nightBig retro tiki lounge with bowls to share and a back patio — group-friendly and rowdy
The Reef at Margaritaville
Late nightRooftop pool bar downtown with frozen drinks and sunset mountain views
Truss & Twine
Late nightAward-winning craft cocktail bar — the serious-drinks stop before the night gets loose
Activities Beyond Golf
4 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Rotating cable car climbs 8,500 feet to pine forest and trails — wild contrast to the desert floor
Joshua Tree Jeep / ATV Tour
Off-road tours into the San Andreas Fault canyons and Joshua Tree — classic arrival-day rip
Indian Canyons Hike
Palm oasis canyons on the Agua Caliente reservation — easy scenic morning before golf
Spotlight 29 / Agua Caliente Casino
Valley casinos for blackjack, sportsbook, and late-night action when the rental gets quiet
Getting There
Fly into Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) — it's a 10-minute drive to Palm Springs. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Palm Springs Party Bus and Desert Charters). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.