A Diner’s Information to Escaping D.C. Winter by way of a Palm Springs Direct Flight

From its legendary days as a hideaway for Hollywood legends like Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe, Palm Springs continues to be a sought-after retreat for these in search of solar, fashion, and serenity. Now, it’s simpler than ever for Washingtonians to expertise the midcentury-chic magic of this California desert group, because of a new nonstop service from Washington Dulles Worldwide Airport (IAD) to Palm Springs Worldwide Airport (PSP) by way of United Airways.

This uncommon, limited-time direct flight from IAD operates now by way of April 30. The seasonal route that takes a little bit over 5 hours within the air is completely timed to flee the winter chilly and participate in a few of Palm Springs’ hottest annual occasions. Whether or not you’re planning to expertise the retro appeal of Modernism Week (February 13-23), or discover the gorgeous artwork of Desert X (March 8-Could 11), there’s a lot to sit up for. Style lovers can mark their calendar for Style Week El Paseo (March 14-19), whereas foodies will love the Palm Desert Meals & Wine Pageant (March 20-23). And April’s iconic Coachella and Stagecoach festivals are the last word draw for music lovers; respective 2025 headliners embrace Girl Gaga and Jelly Roll.

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Listed here are the flight particulars that can assist you plan your journey:

• IAD to PSP: Departs at 9 a.m. and arrives at 11:40 a.m., aboard a Boeing MAX8.
• PSP to IAD: Departs at 1 p.m. and lands at 8:45 p.m., additionally on a MAX8.

When you land by midday and are able to discover, take into account this three-part meal plan that doesn’t contain straying too removed from the airport on day one.

For a full scope of scrumptious eating and consuming recs in the course of the period of your Palm Springs getaway, resort to Eater LA’s up to date guides to the finest eating places, cocktails, and brunch spots.

Cheeky’s short-order cooks ought to obtain a medal for his or her capability to provide 4 brunch plates for a desk throughout a persistently busy shift. The brunch menu’s chilaquiles, waffles, gluten-free pancakes, and birria hash with poached eggs are great, filling, and finest consumed with a bloody mary. At all times order the rotating bacon flight, which at present options flavors like Thai purple curry, thyme sugar, and cranberry jalapeño. 622 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, California

Cheeky’s

Sherman’s Deli & Bakery is a traditional kosher deli serving Palm Springs because the Fifties. The restaurant makes a speciality of old-school eats like chopped liver, egg salad, blintzes, and latkes, all served in a sun-filled room. The latke sandwich with corned beef or pastrami is notable. Seize a couple of cookies or a slice of cheesecake to go. 401 E. Tahquitz Canyon Means, Palm Springs, California

Perched on the second-floor rooftop of the Thompson Palm Springs is Lola Rose. It’s turn into fairly the recent spot since opening in November 2024, with a Levantine-influenced menu that includes grilled octopus, spicy lamb kebab, garlicky toum, and a bone-in braised lamb neck with za’atar. Brunch is at all times splendid with the shakshuka in entrance of the pool. 414 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, California

Mona Holmes/Lola Rose

—Tierney Plumb contributed to this report