SPLASH HOUSE WEEK ONE: SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR THE HOTTEST WEEKEND IN PALM SPRINGS
- Lola Mangia
- Aug 7
- 3 min read
Updated: Aug 19
By Lola Mangia | August 2025
Babes, it’s Splash House Week One. You already know what that means: tiny bikinis, pool floaties, bangers ‘til 2am, and enough sweat to fill the lazy river.
If you're lucky enough to have snagged tickets to this sold-out extravaganza (flex), congrats — you're about to step into a three-day vortex of music, sun, and semi-responsible hedonism. Hosted across three iconic Palm Springs hotels — The Saguaro, The Renaissance, and The Riviera — Splash House is the main character energy your summer needed.
But before you throw on that crochet cover-up and dive headfirst into the shallow end, here’s your official Gen Z-approved, sunscreen-smeared survival guide to making it through Splash House Week One with your edges intact.
1. SPF = Your BFF
Let’s get one thing straight: the sun in Palm Springs doesn’t play. It’s not cute. It’s not gentle. It will cook you like a carne asada taco if you don’t come prepared.
Lather that SPF 50+ like it’s glitter. Reapply every two hours. Don’t forget your ears, the tops of your feet, and your part line. We’ve seen sunburns that look like they need holy water.
Bonus tip: spray sunscreen is for amateurs. You need the thick, greasy stuff. The kind that makes you look like a rotisserie chicken in a thong.
2. Hydrate or Die-drate
We’re not kidding. The combo of heat, alcohol, and dancing to house beats at 3pm can absolutely sneak up on you. You do not want to be the girl passed out on the pool deck next to someone’s vape pen.
Every drink = a water. That’s the law. Electrolyte packets? Hero behavior. Coconut water? Even better. And yes, Liquid IV is basically currency at Splash.
3. Watch Your Drink, Boo
We hate that we even have to say this, but never leave your drink unattended. Not for a selfie. Not for a guy in mesh shorts who looks like he DJs on SoundCloud. Not even for a Lizzo remix.
Hold it. Cover it. Get a drink cover if you’re fancy. If it tastes weird or looks off? Toss it. The vibes aren’t worth the risk.
Also, don’t take random sips from strangers’ Stanley Cups — even if they're hot and offering “just a little sip of something fun.” Be smarter than that.
4. Stranger Danger Still Applies
Everyone’s hot, tan, and vibing. But remember: Not all that glitters is safe to follow back to the hotel room. Vet your new friends. Use your intuition. Stay with your squad. Send your location. And for the love of TikTok — don’t lose your phone.
(Hot tip: if someone says they “work in crypto,” run.)
5. Make It Cute, But Make It Comfortable
Platforms? Iconic, but they better be danceable. Mesh tops? Fierce, but bring backups. Sunglasses? Required. Hat? God-tier. Don't suffer in silence for the 'fit. You’re here to party and survive.
Final Thoughts from Your Internet BFF:
Splash House isn’t just a festival — it’s a fever dream in the desert. It’s where you lock eyes with a stranger in the pool and fall in love for three hours. It’s where your makeup melts off but your spirit rises. It’s giving “coachella’s cooler little sister who went to art school and discovered disco.”
Just be smart, stay hydrated, don’t trust a man with a gold chain and no ID, and have the time of your life.
See you poolside, hotties.
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.
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