A sun-filled patch of desert surrounded by mountains, Palm Springs naturally developed as a resort town. Tourism is still the biggest industry, with a variety of hotels, events, and the Palm Springs Convention Center welcoming thousands to the area. Popular events include the Palm Springs International Film Festival and the Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade.

Of course, living in a Palm Springs apartment means you'll have easy access to these festivals and events. But you'll also enjoy everything this spot in the Sonoran Desert offers -- its hot springs, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, the Palm Springs Art Museum, and the beautiful Mount San Jacinto State Park. If you enjoy hiking, you'll love the Cactus to Clouds Trail, which leads to the top of the San Jacinto Peak from Palm Springs -- to an elevation of 10,300 feet.

Palm Springs is roughly an hour southeast of Los Angeles, and has long been a getaway for celebrities and movie stars. After moving to Palm Springs, be sure to stroll along the Palm Springs Walk of Stars, a "walk of fame" that highlights all of the celebrities who've lived in Palm Springs, including Lauren Bacall, Lynda Carter, Chevy Chase, Elvis Presley, Adam West, Victoria Principal, and James Earl Jones.