California Desert Travel Guide
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Downtown Palm Springs
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.
Baristo
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.
Midtown
While Midtown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Agua Caliente Casino and Agua Caliente Cultural Museum.
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.
Tahquitz River Estates
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.
Downtown Riverside
Downtown Riverside is beloved for its stunning river views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Fox Performing Arts Center and Riverside Metropolitan Museum.
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Popular places to visit
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Enjoy panoramic views over the Coachella Valley on the largest rotating aerial tramway in the world.
Palm Springs Convention Center
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 Canyon
Palm Canyon is just one of the places to see in Palm Springs, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the lively festivals in this relaxing area or seek out the hiking trails.
Indian Canyon
Hike along ancient walking trails through palm-dotted canyons at this stunning recreational park.
Old Town Temecula Community Theater
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.
Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Between meeting animals from across the world and exploring nature trails through the Sonoran Desert, expect an exotic experience in southern California.
- Pechanga Resort & Casino
- Joshua Tree National Park
- Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
- Empire Polo Club
- Agua Caliente Casino
- Palm Canyon
- Indian Canyon
- California State University-Bakersfield
- Wilson Creek Winery
- Riverside Convention Center
- Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
- Kern County Fairgrounds
- Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club
- Palm Springs Art Museum
- Edwards Air Force Base
- Spotlight 29 Casino
- PGA West Golf Course
- Sea Mountain Resort Nude Spa