TRAVEL GUIDE: PALM SPRINGS

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Palm Springs has always been a fave destination for me. It’s a super quick drive from SoCal and really has everything you would want for a weekend in the sun. I’ve gone there for bachelorette parties and for random getaways. It’s really the perfect place for a quick getaway. If you’re looking to just have a weekend in the sun at a really cute house, I’d also check out the surrounding areas for more house options.

I’ve stayed in La Quinta before and it was one of my favorite Airbnbs. I’ve visited in the summer and winter and both have a different vibe. The summer is HOT! Dry heat, but still. I’ve gone in the winter before and it was warm during the day & chill in the evening. I’ll keep going back during the summer & winter! Here are some recommendations on where to stay, eat & play. Comment here or DM me on Instagram if you have any other recs!

TRAVEL GUIDE: PALM SPRINGS

WHERE TO STAY

I usually stay at Airbnbs but to try a few hotels and will continue to update this travel guide with more hotel/house rental spots. Keep scrolling for some Airbnb tours from the spots I’ve stayed in. You can also check out the tours on Instagram and Youtube.

Villa Bella: Loved this house we stayed at in La Quinta. Full disclosure, when we booked this house it was around $300 a night. It increased a lot since then. It does fit 10 and it was designed HGTV’s Vintage Flip so there’s that.

Hidalgo House: We stayed here most recently. It’s located in Palm Springs and close to many things. The space and decor are also really cute.

The Bachelorette Party House: this house was huge and slept 14! Finding a house for a large bachelorette party wasn’t easy but this was a great spot. Lots of room for activities. Also, HERE’S a post on my top tips for throwing a bachelorette party.

Use THIS link to get $55 off an Airbnb!

 
 

WHERE TO EAT

Rooster and the Pig: Vietnamese spot! Comes highly recommended! It’s a must!

Eight4nine: SUPER cute dinner spot!

Birba: Pasta and pizza, what more could you want?

The Tropicale: Comfort food for a modern world!

Workshop Kitchen + Bar: A new take on American farm to table. On the pricier side but worth it!

Wilma & Frieda’s: Comfort food with a twist

Tac/Quila: Modern Mexican

Azucar: It’s such a vibe! Indoor, outdoor, rooftop restaurant with all the options. FYI it’s 21+

Sandfish: Sushi!

Lulu California Bistro: Perfect for brunch!

Truss + Twine: Perfect for cocktails & small plates. It’s a bar vibe for sure!

Bootlegger Tiki:  Who doesn’t love a tiki bar?!

 
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TOP SUNSCREEN RECOMMENDATIONS

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It’s finally Summer! Although, it may look a little different this year, I hope everyone has an amazing Summer! Stay safe & healthy!

If you follow along on instagram, you know I’m skincare obsessed. I hear it all the time but it’s so true, anti-aging starts with sunscreen. I’m also someone who deals with hyperpigmentation, so the sun and heat doesn’t do my skin any good. I personally wear sunscreen every day, all year round (so important!!!). TBH, I’ve tried some bad sunscreens that would have made me hate wearing SPF if I didn’t continue my search. There is an SPF for every skin type, trust me!

I personally like the SPF you can’t tell you’re wearing and sits well under makeup. My skin type is different in the winter and the summer so I do use different sunscreens throughout ther year depending how oily my skin is feeling. Going to share some of my fave sunscreens and YOUR recommendations for the face & body. All links are shoppable below!

 
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COOLA: I love their mineral sunscreen in lotion and spray form for pool time and the Daydream Mineral Primer SPF is amazing for the face during the Summer months. I personally have combo skin so it’s more on the matte side and still allows me to have glowing skin throughout the day. If you’re not into the matte look the Sun Silk Drops Sunscreen is also amaze!

Dermalogica: One of my favorite skincare brands and their sunscreens don’t disappoint. Sign me up for any suncreen that has invisble in the name.

Neutrogena: Long time Neutrogena user. Great afforable line! For all my zinc lovers (including me), they have great options for you too! Hot tip: their mist sunscreen gives the perfect glow!

Elta MD: An OG and fan favorite. Sets great under makeup which is a must for me on makeup days.

Super Goop: Another fan favorite. So many people rave about their invisible sunscreen! Lots of sunscreen options & even make up options.

Sara Elizabeth: One of my fave tinted matte primers. Especially if you get extra oily in the summertime. It has color technology so truly works for every skintone. Also offered in non-tinted.

Pacifica: Another clean and affordable line available at Target! They also have a bronzing suncreen for that extra Summer glow.

Sun Bum: Their body suncreens also came highly recommended from the Sweat in SD fam!

 
 

Let me know if you have any other recommendations in the comments or DM me on Instagram! Always on a hunt for the best SPFs. Have the best summer babes!