Solar Sessions: Hot Girl Summer Hits Peak Vibes in Palm Springs

by Lola Mangia

Okay bestie, if your group chat is low key dry and you're craving one last midsummer slay before reality hits (ugh, school/work/adulting), listen up: the Hot Girl Summer Pool Party: Solar Sessions at the Royal Sun in Palm Springs is giving everything it needs to give. And if you and your girls are ladies who love to leisure, welcome to your new happy place.

It’s Giving: Desert Dreamscape

It’s that magical time of year when the desert heat hits just right, the vibes are high, and every day feels like a music video. Nestled in the retro heart of Palm Springs, the Royal Sun Hotel is a

Tiki/ Bali inspired dream of mid-century modern glam, and its Solar Sessions Pool Party is the spot to live your most unbothered, fabulous, main-character life.

Imagine this: dreamy white cabanas, vintage pool loungers wrapped in striped towels, palm trees swaying like backup dancers, and the San Jacinto mountains serving fierce photo backdrop energy. You’re laid out with your crew, sipping frozen drinks, looking so cute, while the DJ drops an Italo disco beat that makes you feel like you're in a Fellini film but with better SPF.

Pizza Girl Pop-Up?! Shut up and take my money.

Wait—what’s that girl carrying? Is that a Pizza Girl box?! Yep, your TikTok fave, LA's own queen of gourmet pies, Caroline D’Amato, has pulled up with a limited-time-only collab with Royal Sun. Whether you’re a Meat Lover, Margherita purist, or veggie babe, there’s a hot slice of heaven with your name on it. Pro tip: order it poolside and live your Eat, Pray, Float fantasy.

Sip, Slay, Repeat

At the High Moon Pool Bar, the drinks are basically crafted for your Instagram story. Think: icy watermelon slushy margaritas (yes, they're that pink), or the house fave—a retro-chic Piña Colada made with Bacardi rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice, and topped with a dried pineapple flower that looks like a mini work of art and tastes like sunshine.

Also: BYOF (bring your own floaty). The bigger, the better. We saw someone floating on a glitter-filled Pegasus and honestly? Iconic behavior.

Come for the Pool, Stay for the People

Solar Sessions is a whole vibe. It’s like if Coachella had a cooler, more hydrated, less dusty cousin. The crowd is a spicy mix of fashionistas, locals in the know, vintage-loving tourists, and your future summer situationship (👀). Whether you're posting up poolside or taking laps in the saltwater pool like a glamorous dolphin, this party is where stories (and thirst traps) are made.

Details for the Girls Who Plan:

The Royal Sun, Palm Springs Solar Sessions Pool Parties: Every Saturday 12pm-6pm — Free for hotel guests + locals.

Weekday Access: $44 Day Pass (includes towel service, WiFi, pool access) Food + Drinks available for purchase at the High Moon Pool Bar.

So… you coming or what?

Hot girl summer doesn’t last forever, but the memories (and your camera roll) will. Text the group chat, pack your cutest suit, and prepare to vibe out in true leisure legend form.

SQUAD approved. SPF recommended. See you poolside.

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About the Author

Lola Mangia is a passionate foodie with an insatiable love for coffee and fashion. With her keen eye for culinary trends and stylish flair, she explores the vibrant intersection of gourmet delights and chic aesthetics. When she’s not sipping artisanal brews or curating her next outfit, you can find her documenting her delicious adventures on social media, inspiring others to savor life in style. Checkout her blog Notoriouslysinglegirl.