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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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 Mount Rubidoux Park.

Downtown Riverside
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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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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 Palm Springs Swim Center are top sights worth seeing.

Sunrise Park
Palm Springs featuring wild flowers

Baristo

3/5(1 area review)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Baristo and surrounding area, you can visit Agua Caliente Casino and Agua Caliente Cultural Museum.

Baristo
Riviera Resort Palm Springs
Riviera Resort Palm Springs
4 out of 5
1600 N Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA
The price is ₹10,636 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
₹10,636
₹16,380 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Palm Springs. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,156 reviews)
"Very relaxing and amazing and friendly staff. Properties need updating but I believe they are doing that as part of the transfer from Margaritaville to Riviera."

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2024

Riviera Resort Palm Springs
Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
3 out of 5
155 S Belardo Road, Palm Springs, CA
The price is ₹11,129 per night from 24 Dec to 25 Dec
₹11,129
₹15,170 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy a fitness centre, on-site spa services and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,079 reviews)
"Dog, friendly, and local two restaurants and shops"

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2024

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa
Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa
3 out of 5
14500 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA
The price is ₹5,525 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
₹5,525
₹6,353 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Desert Hot Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,684 reviews)
"Super"

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2024

Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa
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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! (2,813 reviews)
"This property is beautiful and the golf course is so green and lovely it was a pleasure to take a walk . The rooms high ceilings made you feel like you were in a huge space. Our villa had 3 balconies and was very comfortable and nicely furnished. The beds were a little soft but I thought mine was ..."

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2024

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! (2,230 reviews)
"Quiet and Comfortable"

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2024

Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis
7 Springs Inn & Suites
7 Springs Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
950 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,604 reviews)
"This was a good hotel. It was very clean, the bed was comfortable, shower pressure was good, everything worked, there was adequate (free) parking, and there was nice outdoor space with two pools and firepits with chairs around them for cool nights. There is also a paid washer and dryer if you want ..."

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2024

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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
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
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 shops or simply enjoy its wineries.

Old Town Temecula Community Theater
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

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Ontario showing night scenes and street scenes

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