With naturally occurring mineral waters, restorative spa traditions, and inspiring desert landscapes, Greater Palm Springs is one of California’s top destinations for post new year renewal.
Travelers seeking a meaningful reset will find many ways to begin the new year feeling restored, from ancestral healing rituals and sound therapy to scenic hikes, dining, and spa experiences.
A major highlight of the season is the Miracle Hill Spa Tour and Wellness Weekend, a Desert Hot Springs event celebrating the hot mineral springs of Miracle Hill.
Known for pure, odorless waters naturally infused with calcium, magnesium, lithium, and silica, Miracle Hill has attracted wellness seekers for generations.
This rare geological convergence begins high in the snows of Mt. San Gorgonio and travels deep through fault lines before rising again as hot springs.
Miracle Hill Spa Tour: Under the Stars January 29, 2026| 3 PM–7 PM
Guests are invited to explore the boutique spas of Miracle Hill during a twilight VIP Coach Tour or a self-guided drive. Visitors can soak in the atmosphere of these intimate spa sanctuaries, meet wellness practitioners, and discover the therapeutic benefits of the region’s mineral waters. VIP guests also enjoy an exclusive after-party with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
Wellness Weekend: Expanded programming
January 30 – February 1, 2026
The celebration continues through the weekend with a lineup designed to deepen mind-body connection: Wellness seminars led by top health and spa experts: Experiential spa classes including mindfulness work, mineral-water therapy workshops, and beauty demonstrations Discounted spa day passes offer access to soaking pools, saunas, and treatments at participating Miracle Hill spas. https://www.miraclehillspas.com/spa-tour.
Wellness Across the Oasis: Beyond Desert Hot Springs, Greater Palm Springs offers a rich collection of wellness opportunities for luxury, culture, and nature.
The Spa at Séc-he
Drawing from the sacred Agua Caliente hot mineral spring, The Spa at Séc-he offers a restorative experience through Indigenous-inspired therapies, private mineral baths, float sessions, cryotherapy, and quartz-crystal treatment tables. The spa has been named the No. 1 Spa in the U.S. by Spas of America for two years in a row and is the only spa in the world to receive a Good Housekeeping Beauty Award in the Body Care category. It has also earned the Sustainable Spa Award from the Green Spa Network and is recognized among the top hot springs in the nation in USA Today’s 10Best.
Sound Healing and Alternative Modalities
Sound healing remains a signature wellness experience in Greater Palm Springs, with floating sound baths, crystal bowl immersion, breathwork, guided meditation, and other restorative experiences.
Hiking and Outdoor Wellness
Travelers can start the year with outdoor guided meditation hikes, sunrise trail walks, yoga in nature, and movement-focused activities. These includ golf, tennis, and pickleball.
Wellness Dining and Nourishment
Local chefs lean into farm-to-table, nutrient-forward menus inspired by Coachella Valley agriculture, from citrus and date salads to cold-pressed juices made with valley produce and mineral-rich water. Seasonal grain and vegetable bowls highlight the region’s farms.
Resort Wellness Packages
Hotels throughout the nine cities offer spa-and-stay escapes, digital detox retreats, movement weekends and couples renewal journeys. This season, resorts are introducing wellness experiences that focus on both physical renewal and restorative sleep, from detox and sculpting treatments at Grand Hyatt Indian Wells’ Aqua Serena Spa to sleep-centered rituals at Spa Esmeralda at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa designed to promote deeper rest and relaxation in the new year.
