The airport closest and most convenient to the venue is the Palm Springs International Airport (PSP). Nearly all major airlines will get you there, with the exception of Southwest. Alternatively, Ontario International Airport (ONT) is about a 90-minute drive. You can fly into LAX, but it's 140 miles away, and you'll have to contend with LA's legendary traffic. In the Palm Springs area, public transportation is minimal but taxis and Uber are available. You may want to rent a car. Most hotels have free parking.
We have blocked a limited number of rooms at the Miramonte Resort & Spa (http://www.miramonteresort.com/) in Indian Wells for May 12 and 13. It's a lovely hotel not too far from The Living Desert. If you want to stay there, you must reserve a room for at least those two nights (additional nights at the reduced rate are also available up to 2 days before or after). Please reserve early! If you try to reserve a room, and you are told that the block has filled, please email Drake or me. We will try to get additional rooms at the reduced rate. The number to call is 800-237-2926.
Here is a list of other hotels that are close to the venue:
Embassy Suites Hotel Palm Desert
Best Western Plus Palm Desert Resort
Holiday Inn Express, Palm Desert
Desert Breezes Resort, Palm Desert
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas I and II, Palm Desert
If you're looking to accommodate a larger group of people, we have found some lovely properties on VRBO. Search the towns of Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, Indio, and Cathedral City.