The inventive time-loop romantic comedy – two wedding guests trapped reliving the same day – is set in sunny Palm Springs, but filmed in the high desert of Southern California, north of Los Angeles.
Where was Palm Springs filmed?
Palm Springs was filmed in the Southern California desert near Los Angeles, with a scene in Montana.
Every Palm Springs location, explained
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Palm Springs – the high desert
The desert resort used Palmdale and the high desert north of Los Angeles.
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The cave – Lake Los Angeles
The mysterious cave used Lake Los Angeles in the desert.
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Santa Clarita – the locations
Some scenes used Santa Clarita near Los Angeles.
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Montana – a detour
One scene used a hike in Montana.
Planning a visit
The high desert north of Los Angeles – the film’s real setting – is a striking, accessible landscape.
Palm Springs Fun Facts
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Filmed in the California desert The Palm Springs-set film used the high desert near LA.
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A time loop The lead characters are trapped reliving the same wedding day.
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A fresh spin The film reinvents the time-loop comedy for a new generation.
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Samberg stars Andy Samberg leads alongside Cristin Milioti.
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A festival hit The film was a breakout at the Sundance Film Festival.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Palm Springs filmed?
In the Southern California desert near Los Angeles, with a scene in Montana.
Is it set in Palm Springs?
Yes – at a Palm Springs wedding, filmed in the nearby desert.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the California desert is accessible.
Who stars in it?
Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti.
When was it released?
2020.
