Hello Darling!
Last month, me and three of my very best friends hopped on a plane to LAX (definitely singing party in USA as I am wiring this 😉 ) and journeyed to California for one of the best girls trip! We had been chatting for months about where we should go and finally decided on Palm Springs. It truly was a trip we will remember forever. So today I am excited to share our 3 night stay Palm Springs California Travel Guide & Itinerary.
Our 3 Night Stay Palm Springs California
Travel Guide & Itinerary
Day 1
Afternoon
- We started our day flying to LAX Note- we definitely could have flown directly into Palm Springs however, flights were much cheaper to fly into LAX
- Picked up the Lexus GX 460 from the Drive Shop. ( We were SO excited to work with Lexus on this trip and LOVED road tripping in the GX)
- Started our road trip to Palm Springs || About a 2 1/2 hour drive. We left around 4pm which caused us to take closer to 3 hours with rush hour traffic. Note- If you can I would definitely recommend leaving earlier to miss traffic.
Evening
- Arrived at the Ritz Carlton Rancho Mirage. || The Ritz is about 20 min away from the heart of Palm Springs but truly one the most beautiful resorts we have ever had the pleasure of staying at.
- Room Service Dinner. || With our long day of traveling we spent our first night enjoying room service dinner and a nice bubble bath. The perfect first evening!
Day 2
Morning
- Woke up around 6:30am and enjoyed a nice cup of coffee with the most gorgeous views from our patio. || We opted for the terrace fire pit room and LOVED it!
- For breakfast we headed to their onsite restaurant, State Fare Bar & Kitchen || Service was amazing and the food was the BEST!
- After breakfast we head off to ride the Palm Springs Ariel Tramway. || This was such a cool experience for us all! The Ariel Tramway is the largest tramway in the world and takes you along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon up to the Mt. San Jacinto State Park.
- Once we made it to the top of Mt. San Jacinto State Park, we enjoyed the views explored, and even did a bit of hiking. Note- At the top it will be 40-50 degrees cooler than at the bottom. A nice change from the 1o0 degree weather below but definitely bring a jacket if you tend to get cold easily.
Afternoon
- After our hike we were definitely ready for some pool time and relaxation. So we headed back to the hotel to enjoy their adults only Air Pool. Note- there are two pools at the Ritz Carlton Ranch Mirage. Both have amazing views of Palm Springs valley .
- After an afternoon at the pool with lot’s of air punches included, we headed back to the room to get ready for dinner. Note- Air Punch is their signature drink which tastes just like rum punch and took me back to my honeymoon in the best way 😉
Evening
- We then hopped into our GX and headed to downtown Palm Springs. || Seriously the most charming little area filled with all the Palm Trees of course.
- For dinner we went to the best Mexican Food spot called, Las Casuelas Terraza. || We had been told to check out this spot for their strong margaritas and live music. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint. We danced the night away and had the BEST time!
- After dinner we head back to the hotel and enjoyed a little movie night in our room.
Day 3
Morning
- This was by far one of the most relaxing mornings we had. To start day 3 I headed to the gym for a quick workout then headed to the spa with the girls. || The spa at the Ritz Carlton Rancho Mirage is known for their luxurious holistic treatments. We all received one of their seasonal 50 min massages and agreed it was one of the best messages we had ever received.
- After our massages we enjoyed breakfast and mimosas in one of their lounge areas before enjoying lavender aromatherapy showers.
- Walking out of the spa, we were each given a stone to throw into one of their many fountains out front. || The staff explained that they encourage each guest to take a stone, and as they throw it in the pond rid themselves of something negative or something that might be weighing them down to continue that sense of healing and renewal. We LOVED this and it truly completed the whole spa experience for us.
Afternoon
- After our AMAZING morning at the spa we opted for a full pool day instead of adventuring around Palm Springs. We had a list of places to visit and things to do but the pool was calling our names. || The Ritz Carlton Rancho Mirage property was an absolute dream! If you are looking for a spot to get away and relax at I could not recommend staying here more!
Note- Girls on the trip: My blogger besties Kailey and Hailey (doublshotofsass.com) and my best friend from college Tori.
Evening
- For dinner this evening we made a reservation at their famous on site Steak House, The Edge. Set atop a cliff and enveloped in glass, The Edge Steakhouse was such a fun experience. The food was delicious and the wine menu was very impressive. || Our favorite part about this dining experience was at the end. After our meal the waiter came over with a cart full of port, and a verity of dessert wines to choose from on the house to complete the dining experience. To say we went to bed happy and full would be an understatement! 🙂
Day 4
Morning
- Our last morning we woke up early and enjoyed a cup of coffee in our room while packing.
- After this we checked out, loaded up the Lexus GX and headed back to LA. || This drive was much more enjoyable and beautiful since there was not as much traffic.
- We wanted to make sure to arrive in LA a little early so that we could enjoy some time in the city.
- Our first stop was of course at the Ivy for brunch || This is a spot we always have to stop at in the city. Full of champagne, gorgeous florals and yummy food. Note- the Crab Eggs Benedict is to DIE for!
Afternoon
- After brunch we headed to Rodeo Drive to do a little bit of shopping. || This was actually my first time on Rodeo and I fell in love just as I thought I would.
- We then headed to the airport to drop off the Lexus and jetted back to Texas.
This truly was such a fun girls trip! I loved it so much and can’t wait to plan another trip back soon!
YOU ARE SO LOVED!
XOXO,Tay
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