With naturally occurring mineral waters, restorative spa traditions, spacious desert landscapes, and a growing collection of immersive wellness experiences, Greater Palm Springs enters 2026 as one of California’s most inspiring destinations for renewal. Travellers seeking a meaningful reset will find many ways to begin the new year restored, from ancestral healing rituals and sound therapy to scenic hikes, wellness-forward dining, and elevated spa journeys throughout the desert oasis.
A major highlight of the season is the Miracle Hill Spa Tour and Wellness Weekend, a beloved Desert Hot Springs event celebrating one of the region’s most extraordinary natural resources: the hot mineral springs of Miracle Hill. Known for exceptionally pure, silky, odorless waters naturally infused with minerals such as 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 healing hot springs, creating one of the most distinctive spa cultures in California.
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 relaxed self-guided drive. Visitors can soak in the atmosphere of these intimate spa sanctuaries, meet wellness practitioners, and discover the powerful therapeutic benefits of the region’s world-famous mineral waters. VIP guests also enjoy an exclusive after-party with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, along with a premium spa robe.
Wellness Weekend: Expanded Wellness 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 offering access to soaking pools, saunas, and treatments at participating Miracle Hill spas
The expanded programming creates a full weekend immersion that highlights the region’s natural healing traditions. More information is available at https://www.miraclehillspas.com/spa-tour.
Wellness Across the Oasis
Beyond Desert Hot Springs, Greater Palm Springs offers a rich collection of wellness opportunities that blend 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 deeply 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 the destination, with floating sound baths, crystal bowl immersion, breathwork, guided meditation, and other restorative modalities that encourage deep relaxation and inner balance.
Hiking and Outdoor Wellness
Travelers can start the year with outdoor wellness experiences such as guided meditation hikes, sunrise trail walks, yoga in nature, and movement-focused activities including golf, tennis, and pickleball. These experiences pair fresh air and natural beauty with quiet intention and active renewal.
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, along with seasonal grain and vegetable bowls that 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 that encourage travelers to reset and recharge. 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.
A Destination for Renewal in 2026
Greater Palm Springs enters the new year as a place where wellness is woven into every part of the experience. The region’s natural landscape, Indigenous traditions and modern spa culture create an environment that encourages slowing down, reconnecting and returning to what matters.
Whether travelers come seeking restorative treatments, mindful movement, nourishing cuisine or simply the quiet of the desert, the oasis offers countless ways to begin 2026 feeling refreshed and inspired.
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