The Case for Palm Springs in the Summer

The Case for Palm Springs in the Summer

Summer in Palm Springs is a different kind of escape. The days are warmer, the city quieter, and the atmosphere distinctly desert. With fewer crowds, lower rates, and more space to unwind, the off-season offers a version of Palm Springs that feels more relaxed, more local, and a little more personal.

At Drift Palm Springs, summer is designed around that slower energy - long afternoons by the pool, spacious suites built for groups or longer stays, and amenities that make staying in feel just as good as going out.

Rather than working against the heat, summer here is about settling into it.

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The Pool Is Everything

In the summer, the pool isn’t an amenity, it’s the center of the experience. Loungers, shaded cabanas, and a sparkling oasis set the tone for long, unhurried hours in the sun at Drift Palm Springs.

Food and drinks from Maleza, our on-site restaurant, carry things through - icy cocktails served poolside, shareable plates, and flavors made for the heat and the slow stretch of the afternoon.

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Move Your Body, Desert Style

Even in the height of summer, Palm Springs leaves room for movement. At Drift, wellness is woven into the stay, with experiences and amenities designed to make staying active feel easy.

Saturday Savasana offers a slower start to the weekend with a guided yoga session on property, while complimentary yoga mats and bike rentals make it easy to settle into your own rhythm, whether that’s an early morning flow or a sunset ride through the neighborhood.

Guests can also book a FORM Fitness package, which includes in-room fitness kits for self-guided workouts throughout your stay. It’s an easy way to keep up your wellness routine, even as desert temperatures climb.

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Surf the Desert

Through Drift Palm Springs’ partnership with Palm Springs Surf Club, guests can experience one of the most unexpected ways to spend a summer day in the desert - surfing, swimming, and cooling off at the valley’s destination wave pool.

The Palm Springs Surf Club package includes a stay at Drift, along with two day passes to the surf club, daily breakfast credit, and welcome non-alcoholic drinks upon arrival.

Whether you’re planning to surf or simply spend the day by the water, it’s an easy way to experience Palm Springs during the warmer months.

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A Different Side of Palm Springs

Summer brings a quieter side of Palm Springs into focus. The museums, galleries, boutiques, and mid-century architecture that define the city are all still here, just with more room to take them in.

It’s an easy season for longer stays, group trips, or weekends with friends. Drift Palm Springs is offering Summer Suite Spot rates starting at $199 on 2- and 4-bedroom suites. With full kitchens, generous living spaces, and room to spread out, the suites are designed for settling in and staying awhile.

Book direct and save on your summer stay at Drift. Use promo code SUITESPOT to redeem.

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