Top 10 Activities for a Romantic Retreat in Palm Springs

1. Bicycle Rentals. Explore downtown Palm Springs and its surrounding neighborhoods on tandem or cruiser bicycles. Ride through historic neighborhoods and see where stars, such as Audrey Hepburn, Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe once stayed.

2. Aerial Tram Dinner. Hold on to each other tight as you soar 8,500 feet up Mt. San Jacinto on the world’s largest rotating tramcar to have a sunset dinner at Peaks Restaurant overlooking Palm Springs.

3. Up, Up, And Away. From Valentine’s Day celebrations to anniversaries and proposals, Balloons Above offers “sweetheart” hot air balloon flights for couples at sunrise or sunset.

4. Scenic Waterfall Picnic. Pack a picnic lunch and hike to a spectacular 60 foot waterfall in Tahquitz Canyon, a desert oasis comprised by tall palm trees, teetering rock formations and crystal-clear streams.

5. Stroll Through a Botanical Garden. Formerly a residential estate, Moorten Botanical Garden is a historical and private arboretum that has over 3,000 desert plants and is often described as a haven of tranquility.

6. Horse Drawn Carriage Tour. Take a narrated carriage ride through downtown Palm Springs or a quiet and relaxing ride through the beautiful historic neighborhoods that have been the playground of Hollywood’s elite since the 1920’s.

7. Sunset Tour. Desert sunsets bring out spectacular colors and shadows on the hills along the San Andreas Fault Line or Joshua Tree National Park, a perfect backdrop for an awe-inspiring sunset off-road tour through the twisted landscape and Palm oasis that surrounds it.

8. Couples Spa Day. Rejuvenate with a couples massage, relax under a poolside cabana or soak in an outdoor mineral pool at Spa Resort Casino.

9. Horseback Riding. Discover the beautiful Indian Canyons on horseback. With over 150 miles of riding trails, Smoke Tree Stables offers guided rides that provide both solitude and breathtaking beauty.

10. Soak Up the Sunshine. With an average temperature of 75 degrees in the winter season, soak up the sun poolside at one of Palm Springs’ intimate boutique inns, large resorts or fabulous rental properties.

From sunset tours to couple massages, Palm Springs makes a perfect romantic getaway. Palm Springs is less than two hours away from Los Angeles and San Diego. Daily flights are available to the Palm Springs International Airport from major U.S. cities.