378.5 miles:
7 hours,
23 minutes
The granddaddy of SoCal desert resorts, Palm Springs has been attracting road-tripping, sunshine-seeking Los Angelenos since the 1920s. And the city's enticing, modern-day combo of swank hotels, tony shopping, fine dining and golf courses galore means it's as popular as ever. On this adventure you'll also behold the stark beauty of Joshua Tree National Park.