Plan Your Palm Springs Trip
See below for key information related to book your hotel, traveling, and exploring the local area! Register for the Ag Aviation Expo here.
It is important for attendees to stay in the NAAA room block. We get the best hotel room rates for our attendees! If the NAAA hotel block is not filled, we cannot offer these great rates for future years! If you have trouble booking a hotel room, please do not book outside the block and contact us.
Renaissance (connected to the convention center)
SOLD OUT, except for nights of Dec. 3, 6 and 7. We expect a few cancellations in the fall; feel free to check in with the hotel before the block deadline.
Reservations: Book your room online here or call 1-800-468-3571 and identify National Agricultural Aviation Association Convention for the discounted room rate.
Rate: $159/night
Room block deadline: Nov. 9
Hilton (two blocks from convention center)
Reservations: Book your room online here or call 1-800-216-1952 and identify group code: NAA
Rate: $154/night + taxes
Room bock deadline: Nov. 10
Cancellation: Should you need to cancel your reservation, please contact the hotel 3 weeks prior to arrival or by November 10, 2023 to avoid late cancellation penalty equivalent to first night’s room deposit.
Map Locations of Convention Center & NAAA Room Block Hotels
Hyatt (five blocks – half mile – from the convention center)
Transportation will be provided in the morning and late afternoon/evening between this hotel and the convention center.
Reservations: Book your room online here (if you get to a screen where it asks you to select hotel, please select Hyatt Palm Springs) or call 1-877-803-7534 and identify group code: G-NA12
Rate: $149/night + taxes
Room bock deadline: Nov. 10
Cancellation: Should you need to cancel your reservation, please contact the hotel 3 weeks prior to arrival or by November 10, 2023 to avoid late cancellation penalty equivalent to first night’s room deposit.
NOTE: No one from (or on behalf of) any of the hotels or NAAA will contact you to book a hotel room. NAAA recommends that you make your own hotel reservations using the information that we provide to you. Do not book a room with any company that calls you directly.
In addition to attending the NAAA Ag Aviation Expo, Palm Springs is full of great restaurants, bars and fun activities! You can visit the Palm Springs Air Museum, enjoy an off road or BMW driving experience, play golf, visit museums and even gamble at a casino close to the convention center. The area offers many hiking trails and top notch spas.
Check out the Visit Palm Springs website for everything there is to do in the area; below are several ideas.
- Golf – The Palm Springs/Palm Desert area is home to more than 100 golf courses!
- Palm Springs Air Museum – Home to one of the world’s largest collections of static and flyable aircraft from WWII through the War on Terror. Unlike many other museums, air-conditioned hangars have no ropes to keep you from interacting with the exhibits. In addition to the aircraft, exhibits and activities allow visitors of all ages to gain a fresh perspective of the history of U.S. Military operations from the last 100 years.
- Palm Springs Aerial Tramway – The world’s largest rotating tram car travels over two-and-one-half miles along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon, transporting riders to the pristine wilderness of the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. During your approximately ten-minute journey, tram cars rotate slowly, offering picturesque and spectacular vistas of the valley floor below. Once you reach the Mountain Station—elevation 8,516 feet—enjoy two restaurants, observation decks, natural history museum, two documentary theaters, gift shop and over 50 miles of hiking trails.
- Off Road Adventures – There are a few companies that offer off road adventures (on the Activity Type box, select Off Road Adventures)
- BMW Performance Driving School – Enjoy a sampling of the many vehicles at the Performance Center. Take the wheel of a BMW X vehicle as you follow an instructor through a challenging off-road course. Then, head to the track and rotate between various BMW vehicles, driving each through tight corners and fast straightaways. It’s a ride you won’t soon forget.
Weather in December
Average temperatures: 40-75*F / 4.5-24*C
Greater Palm Springs is warm and mild during the day with pleasingly cool evenings. What you can count on is plenty of sun and blue skies, giving the oasis one of the most beautiful winter climates you will find anywhere, but be prepared to pack layers in case of an evening chill.
Restaurant Recommendations
We know you like to eat well! You can search for restaurants here; below are several recommendations.
Flying
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) offers 12 airlines flying nonstop to PSP from 32 destinations, and connecting from more than 500 destinations worldwide.
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for NAAA Ag Aviation Expo Attendees. Please click here to book your flights (Meeting Event Code NY2BZ).
- You may also call Delta Meeting Network® at 1-800-328-1111.
- Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (ET) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY2BZ.
- Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
United Airlines
United Airlines is pleased to offer special discounts for NAAA Ag Aviation Expo Attendees. Please click here to book your flights (if it is not already entered, enter ZNFT757386 in the Promotions/Certificates box to receive your discount).
- You may also call United Meeting Reservation Desk at (800) 426–1122 and refer to ZNFT757386.
- Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET
Booking fees are waived for Meeting reservations. International customers may contact their local United Reservation Desk.
Driving
If you’d like to fly into another airport and drive to Palm Springs, below are driving Times from several airports:
- Los Angeles – 2 hours
- San Diego – 2 hours 15 minutes
- Anaheim – 1 hour 45 minutes
- Phoenix, Arizona – 4 hours
- Las Vegas, Nevada – 4 hours