Exclusive | Palm Springs: Resources

City Cab (760-416-2594) is recommended for safe transportation home, and also from the airport to your hotel.

The Bottom Line (760-323-0552) is the biggest periodical in the desert. The Bottom Line's classified ads, bar guide & map, Pulp is a free gay publication with an excellent roundup of local entertainment options.

Mega Scene (760-327-5178) is a free weekly newspaper with national and local news of interest to gays and lesbians, as well as events and nightlife in Palms Springs and Las Vegas. The Desert Daily Guide (760-320-3237; www.desertdailyguide.com) publishes a weekly night-by-night run down of entertainment options. All are readily available at gay businesses.

The Desert Business Association (760-416-5193) is an association of local gay businesses. The Desert Gay Tourism Guild (760-322-7993) is another organization of gay-and lesbian-owned businesses in the area; it's an extremely useful site for finding accommodations, nightlife and dining.

Prime Timers of the Desert (760-328-3326) is the country's largest chapter of this social club for mature men and their admirers. Palm Springs business community is dedicated to building gay and lesbian businesses and attracting gay and lesbian visitors.

Palm Springs Visitors & Hotel Reservation Center (760-778-8415 or 800-347-7746) is a useful resource, publishing the Palm Springs Gay and Lesbian Guide. The Palm Springs Gay Guide lists accommodations, nightlife options, sightseeing attractions and other venues and activities of interest to gay and lesbian travelers.

The official website of the Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention and Visitors Authority includes information on lodging, golf, spas, restaurants and shopping; you can find gay-specific information at www.palmspringsusa.com/gayLesbian.cfm.

Palm Springs: Introduction

Palm Springs: When and How to Go

Palm Springs: Where to Stay

Palm Springs: Where to Eat

Palm Springs: Where to Play/Meet

Palm Springs: What to See & Do