Visit Greater Palm Springs

Why Choose Our Destination?

Imagine your team collaborating poolside, where ideas flow as freely as the sunshine, or picture a breakout session set against a breathtaking backdrop of towering mountains. This isn’t a meetings mirage; it’s the reality of meeting in Greater Palm Springs, Southern California’s meeting oasis. From our stress-free airport and distinctive outdoor spaces to a sprawling 261,000-square-foot Convention Center, everything you need for a successful meeting is here — not to mention 300+ days of sunshine and an incredible range of accommodations and attractions. 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 make Greater Palm Springs an ideal location for meetings, conventions, tradeshows, and special events of all sizes — a place where creativity and connectivity flourish, transforming every event into an extraordinary moment. Palm Springs International Airport •13 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