Explore Palm Springs, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Palm Springs |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Riverside County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 33.803361 |
| Longitude | -116.53828 |
| Population | 44,575 |
| Density | 182.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 92262, 92263, 92264 |
| Area Code | 714 |
| County Seat | Riverside |
| School District | Palm Springs Unified School District |
Palm Springs reveals itself as a sun-drenched expanse where the desert floor meets the sky in a shimmering, relentless display of light. It lies 5.8 miles northwest of Cathedral City, CA (from Cathedral City, CA: bearing 307°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south-southwest of Desert Hot Springs. This inland basin is defined by the sharp, arid beauty of Tachevah Canyon, which cuts a jagged path into the landscape just a mile away. To the north, the San Bernardino Mountains loom on the horizon as a constant, rugged presence that anchors the shifting sands. Residents often seek the cooling respite of Lake Hemet, which provides a necessary contrast to the dry heat found throughout the valley. Local wanderers may traverse the Painted Hill Trail to witness how the shadows lengthen across the dust as the day concludes.
Palm Springs developed from a quiet desert outpost into a destination defined by its mid-century architectural legacy and a resilient, service-oriented economy. The local pulse is governed by the Baristo Flood Control Channel, a stark reminder of the engineering required to manage the desert’s rare, sudden rains. Agriculture and hospitality remain the twin pillars of the regional industry, drawing workers to the fertile, sun-baked earth. History here is marked by the influence of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, whose ancestral stewardship continues to shape the identity of the land. Commerce thrives in the deliberate, deliberate pace of a place that understands the value of a long, golden afternoon.
Palm Springs maintains a unique cultural character, serving as a sanctuary for those drawn to the stark elegance of desert living. Frances Stevens Park offers a central gathering point where the pace of life slows to match the drift of the clouds. The architecture of the region, famously championed by figures like Frank Sinatra, reflects a period of mid-century innovation that remains preserved in the sharp lines of local homes. Annual events celebrate the intersection of film and design, attracting visitors who appreciate the quiet intensity of this environment. Public life here feels suspended in a clear, dry stillness, interrupted only by the rustle of palms and the occasional hum of a passing car.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Palm Springs, California. Coordinates: 33.803361, -116.53828. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Palm Springs includes the ZIP code (92262, 92263, 92264), telephone area code (714), county seat of Riverside County (Riverside), and school district assignment (Palm Springs Unified School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |