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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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
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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
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
Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa
Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa
3 out of 5
14500 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹5,377 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
₹5,377
₹6,183 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
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! (1,664 reviews)
"This hotel gave an excellent experience overall, especially considering the price. Check in was seamless, the front desk staff practical and courteous. The room was simple but clean and just enough for what we needed. The pool and hot tubs were a highlight. Kids loved exploring the fire pit area ..."

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2024

Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa
Signature Temecula
Signature Temecula
3 out of 5
28980 Old Town Front St., Temecula, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹6,078 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
₹6,078
₹6,807 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Temecula. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,372 reviews)
"Rooms have mini refrigerator and microwave."

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2024

Signature Temecula
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
3 out of 5
10625 Palm Dr, Desert Hot Springs, CA
The price is ₹5,202 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
₹5,202
₹6,873 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
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! (2,195 reviews)
"Lot of Jacuzzis and a big pool. Very relaxing."

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2024

Miracle Springs Resort & 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, free parking and 7 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,800 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2024

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
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! (3,625 reviews)
"Very cute property"

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2024

7 Springs Inn & Suites
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! (2,200 reviews)
"We’ve stayed at this property a number of time and it remains a good choice. Nice rooms in two storey blocks good pool, in room kitchen and laundry facilities. A bar would be nice as with no restaurant in site someone I always driving"

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2024

Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis
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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 desert landscapes in this family-friendly 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 casinos or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Old Town Temecula Community Theater
Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club

Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Palm Desert at Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club. Discover the desert landscapes and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club

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Ontario showing night scenes and street scenes

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