California Desert Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
California Desert
Costa Mesa showing a skyscraper, art and interior views
Palm Springs featuring wild flowers
Palm Springs which includes a house, landscape views and fishing
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway which includes hiking or walking as well as a small group of people

Where to stay in California Desert

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Downtown Palm Springs

4.5/5(38 area reviews)

Downtown Palm Springs is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Agua Caliente Casino and Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Palm Springs.

Downtown Palm Springs
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Uptown Design District

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

Uptown Design District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Las Palmas and San Jacinto Mountains while in the area.

Uptown Design District
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Downtown Riverside

3/5(2 area reviews)

Downtown Riverside is beloved for its stunning river views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Fox Performing Arts Center and Fox Entertainment Plaza.

Downtown Riverside
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Tahquitz River Estates

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Though Tahquitz River Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium and Agua Caliente Cultural Museum.

Tahquitz River Estates
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Sunrise Park

If you're spending some time in Sunrise Park, Palm Springs Mall Shopping Center and Heritage Palms Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Sunrise Park
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Warm Sands

When in Warm Sands, you can plan a visit to Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and Agua Caliente Casino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Warm Sands
Riviera Resort Palm Springs
Riviera Resort Palm Springs
4 out of 5
1600 N Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA
The price is ₹11,172 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
₹11,172
₹17,078 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Palm Springs. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,187 reviews)
Relaxing weekend
"Friendly, clean, comfortable, a lot of amenities"

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2025

Riviera Resort Palm Springs
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
3 out of 5
10625 Palm Dr, Desert Hot Springs, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹5,932 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
₹5,932
₹7,737 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
Stay at this spa hotel in Desert Hot Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,272 reviews)
Hot tub resort.
"The hot pools were great. People were friendly."

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2025

Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
Hotel Zoso
Hotel Zoso
4 out of 5
150 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
The price is ₹12,435 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
₹12,435
₹18,152 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,021 reviews)
"Great location in Palm Springs! One block of Main Street with so many walkable options for dining. Large, clean rooms and friendly staff. Only slight negatives are relatively thin walls and valet only parking. No charge for valet but for those who prefer to self park it is not an option."

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2025

Hotel Zoso
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Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
3.5 out of 5
1091 Pinehurst Ln, Palm Desert, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 7 outdoor pools and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,836 reviews)
"Great accommodations and very friendly staff. Very pleased."

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2025

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis
Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis
3.5 out of 5
34567 Cathedral Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star golf condo in Cathedral City. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a golf course. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,256 reviews)
"I had a great time at the resort . It was lovely"

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
4 out of 5
75 Willow Ridge, Palm Desert, CA
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,903 reviews)
"Felt like i had the whole place to myself"

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2025

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
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Popular places to visit

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

5/5(25 reviews)

Enjoy panoramic views over the Coachella Valley on the largest rotating aerial tramway in the world.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Palm Springs Convention Center

Palm Springs Convention Center

4/5(2 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Palm Springs Convention Center during your trip to Palm Springs. Discover the area's spas or seek out its golf courses.

Palm Springs Convention Center
Old Town Temecula Community Theater

Old Town Temecula Community Theater

4/5(1 review)

You can make plans for a show at Old Town Temecula Community Theater during your trip to Temecula. Make time to visit the area's casinos or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Old Town Temecula Community Theater
Indian Canyon featuring landscape views and a gorge or canyon

Indian Canyon

5/5(7 reviews)

Hike along ancient walking trails through palm-dotted canyons at this stunning recreational park.

Indian Canyon
Palm Canyon

Palm Canyon

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Palm Canyon and enjoy the hiking trails in Palm Springs. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area or enjoy its golf courses.

Palm Canyon
Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

5/5(6 reviews)

Between meeting animals from across the world and exploring nature trails through the Sonoran Desert, expect an exotic experience in southern California.

Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Cities near California Desert

Bakersfield

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Ontario showing night scenes and street scenes

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Ridgecrest

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