Travelers love to document their trip with pictures. Luckily, our phones all have cameras now, making it easy to snap a quick pic on the go. It is especially important to document your trip during the holiday season to cherish your time with family. This is a beautiful destination during the winter and offers many incredible Palm Springs photos spots. Below, we’ve listed the top spots for a family holiday photo in Palm Springs.

The Living Desert WildLights

Palm Springs is home to many incredible attractions in the area that are each a joy to see in person. This includes The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. You will find sprawling exhibits with exotic animals and beautifully maintained gardens to explore. The Living Desert WildLights focuses on natural conservation to help the area flourish. Part of that is by sponsoring events throughout the year, including WildLights. This holiday event turns the zoo into a sprawling holiday light show that features over three million holiday lights. Each of the zoo’s exhibits will be decorated in delightful holiday lights and displays, giving you a whole new perspective of the zoo at night. Don’t forget to see the many exotic animals during your visit, including the rhino, giraffe, and more.

A favorite display returning once again for the 2024 season is the Tunnel of Lights, where you will find is a perfect backdrop for your family photo. Picture a tunnel of countless holiday lights that surround you and your family. This will make for the perfect Christmas card or a photo to simply cherish any memories you have of the trip. Don’t forget to also check out the Dazzling Gift or the holiday themed G-Scale train. You can stay warm during your visit with hot cocoa or visit the s’mores station. A full bar is available for adults aged 21 years or older too.

WildLights will be open on select nights from November 26th through December 30th. The zoo will be closed on Christmas Day and December 19th will be an adults-only night. Tickets for WildLife start at $15.95 per person and are separate from day passes for The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. Come take some pictures of this local favorite event!

Miracle Pop Up at Truss & Twine

If your family is all over 21, you will find that the Miracle Pop Up at Truss & Twine is the place to be. Each year, Miracle comes back again as a Christmas-themed cocktail bar that appears inside Truss & Twine here in Palm Springs. The masterful menu is curated by mixologist Joann Spiegel, who has created a menu of holiday inspired cocktails and drinks. Favorites from the previous year often make a comeback along with brand new drinks ready for the holiday season. You will find that the Christmas décor inside Miracle to be the perfect background for a family photo. This is a perfect option for when the kids have all grown up and are ready for a night out with mom and dad!

Santa Paws 5K and Elf Dash

Palm Springs also hosts the annual Santa Paws 5K and Elf Dash each year with it returning once again in 2024. This is not your typical 5K race and instead a 5K where your family pups are allowed to join for the fun. This annual event supports Guide Dogs of the Desert. Santa Paws 5K and Elf Dash encouraged participants to also show up in their best holiday costumes to have a little fun. There is nothing better than seeing the family with big smiles on their faces in a family photo with the family dog and loveable costumes. Getting a photo at this event just says your family knows how to have a good time!

Photos with Santa

You can also get photos with Santa Claus as well during your time in Palm Springs. He will make an appearance for the month of December over at The Shops at Palm Desert. Grab your family and get a photo with himself or let the kids take all the fun. Mondays even allow your family dog to join in on the photo sessions! Each year, there is also a Pajama Party with Santa where you can show up in your pjs for the photo. The Gardens at El Paseo also has Santa on hand for a one day event in front of their huge holiday tree. You will even receive a framed photo with Santa.

Palm Springs Is Your Holiday Destination

The holidays at Palm Springs is the way to go this year. Grab the family for a picture and remember your journey here.

Visiting Palm Springs can be made as special as possible when you choose one of our exclusive rentals in the city such as our Villa Tranquilo property. This vacation rental will keep your stay in Palm Springs stylish and comfortable from start to finish. Villa Tranquilo is the perfect vacation rental for 6 guests and those bringing their canine companion with them too.

Modern Palm Springs Living

The moment you pull up to Villa Tranquilo, you will be in awe of the modern design and lavish look to the property. A spacious driveway, garage, and urban gate can be found at the front of the home, giving you plenty of space to park your vehicle. As you enter the courtyard, you will notice beautiful desert landscape with plenty of plant life. Walking inside only continues the modern look of Villa Tranquilo. The entryway is bold with orange walls and classic artwork. Guests will walk into a spacious living area that features a vaulted ceiling and slate grey flooring. Plush white furniture boldly stands out in front of the dark granite fireplace that will help keep you warm on the cool desert nights. Urban art decorates the walls and brings everything together.

Villa Tranquilo also features an open floor plan that directly connects the kitchen and dining space with the living area. Modern oak cabinetry and leather barstools pair perfectly with the mosaic tile found in the kitchen. Expect to find the kitchen equipped with everything you need to create a meal whenever it seems fit. A small dining room table can be found in the corner with bar stool seating offering even more space to sit down.

Bedroom Space

All of the bedrooms come ready to host with plush mattresses that will give you the best night of sleep. Bedrooms even have direct access to the backyard and private bathroom access. The same chic and modern design and wall colors continue inside each bedroom. Make sure to spend time outside during your stay and make use of the beautiful green lawn and luxury swimming pool. Relax on the recliner patio furniture and gaze up at the mountains in the distance. That is how you vacation with style and find the perfect time to relax.

Book Today

As you can see, Villa Tranquilo is a prized rental in our selection of properties. Book today and see how Palm Springs can be best experienced with us!