I posted photos from my trip over the holidays to Palm Springs, California on my photography website notmydayjobphotography.com. Palm Springs has great golf courses, but not proficient at the sport, I spent most of my time hiking. The desert area has great hiking in nearby Joshua Tree National Park, Coachella Valley Preserve, and Indian Canyons. The weather is perfect for outdoor activities in December, with daytime temperatures in the 60s.