Holiday Shopping in Palm Springs
“You can give without loving, but you can never love without giving.”
— Robert Louis Stevenson
For many of us, the weeks leading up to the holidays can feel like one long to-do list. Stocking the fridge (and bar), planning parties, and shopping for gifts. These days, even with online shopping, finding the perfect gift can still be a challenge – unless you know where to look.
What makes Palm Springs shopping so ideal is that here, you can find gifts that are unique, memorable, and from the heart. For more than a century, Palm Springs has been attracting artists and designers from around the world. This ongoing legacy has given rise to an array of specialty vintage fashion boutiques, accessory and curio shops, artisan studios, and mid-century modern furniture and antique dealers. Most of the shops are clustered together, so it makes walking and exploring a joy.
Why not turn your shopping excursion into a mini vacation? We are the best luxury hotel in Palm Springs, offering a level of comfort and style that makes us a perennial favorite with Condé Nast Readers. Be sure to give yourself a gift as well with some personal pampering at Palm Spring Yacht Club, our on-property spa that Vogue Magazine calls, “serene and chic all at once.” You can also give the gift of relaxation with a customizable Gift Certificate.
Here are a few recommended places to shop in Palm Springs. For a more detailed list, see our blog on vintage and mid-century modern shopping.
Uptown Design District
This vibrant neighborhood includes some of the most iconic shops and boutiques in Palm Springs. And when it’s time for refreshment, the area also offers the added benefit of having many cafes, patios, and lounges where you can relax and review your gift list. Best for: fashion, homeware, jewelry.
Backstreet Art District
Home to a wide variety of artists’ and artisans’ studios whose craft is inspired by the mid-century modern movement. A must-visit for art lovers. In most shops, you can speak directly to the artists about their work. Best for: art, textiles, ceramics.
The Shops at 1345
More than a dozen merchants and boutique owners, dedicated to the ideals of mid-century modern aesthetic, have come together in the iconic E Stewart Williams Design Building. Best for design, art, and architecture.
Palm Springs Vintage Market
Held on the first Sunday of every month. The city’s standing as a center for mid-century modern design means you will discover unique and rare items that are often only available in Palm Springs. Best for: vintage furniture and objects d’art.
The best gifts are rarely the most expensive (though those are nice too). The gifts that are most appreciated are the ones that are thoughtful, an expression of both the recipient and the giver, and the wonderful holiday spirit that brings us together.
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