FLYING: If you are flying into Palm Springs , you will likely fly directly into The Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) as it is no less expensive flying into one of the bigger cities. In 1939 PSP was constructed to facilitate the Army Air Corp during times of war and in 1964 PSP began scheduling flights from commercial airlines. Most major airlines fly into Palm Springs now. You can learn more about the airport and its servicing airlines here at http://www.palmspringsairport.com/

DRIVING IN FROM NORTHERN CALIFORNIA : The Antelope Valley Poppies make the drive from Northern California to Palm Springs a delight. People from all over the world come to see the California Poppies but, unless you are a flower enthusiast you may not even know of them. It’s a do not miss detour, which really only takes you off the beaten path but does not prolong your drive to Palm Springs what so ever and March is the best time of year to see the poppies. They are like nothing you have ever seen before. The hills are alive with vibrant shades of oranges, yellows and blues for miles. Driving through the Valley gives you the illusion that you are taking a detour through Land of Oz. It truly is spectacular. Also keep in mind that it is illegal to pick the poppies!

To get there from I-5 South, at Gorman take the CA-138 TOWARD LANCASTER/PALMDALE and follow signs to the California Poppy Reserves. It is a detour which will end in Lancaster , exactly where you are heading… to the I-15 (San Bernadino) to I-10 (Redlands/Indio) taking you directly into Palm Springs CA-111.