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It’s the best time to visit Palm Springs. Here are 64 ways to enjoy L.A.’s beloved getaway

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L.A.’s love affair with Palm Springs endures. Here’s where to go, stay and eat when planning a weekend trip to this desert escape.

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Editors: Brittany Levine Beckman, Daniel Hernandez, Marques Harper, Michelle Woo, Betty Hallock, Danielle Dorsey, Jen Doll
Writers: Julia Carmel, Christopher Reynolds, Lisa Boone, Adam Tschorn, Jeanette Marantos, Bill Addison, Jenn Harris, Sharon Boorstin
Art direction: Faith Stafford, Anne Latini
Lead art direction and digital production: Parisa Hajizadeh-Amini
Illustrator: George Wylesol
Photographers: Paul Boorstin, Francine Orr, Mel Melcon, Gina Ferazzi, Sohyun Lee, Carlos Nuñez, Jason Armond, Paul Boorstin
Photo editing: Liv Paggiarino, Taylor Arthur, Angeline Woo
Copy editors: Lisa Horowitz, Doug Norwood, Laura Schinagle, Jason Sanchez, Gillian Glover, Anastasia Johnson, Daryl H. Miller, Alison Dingeldein
Audience engagement: Leslie Cory, Katie Miller
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