California Desert Travel Guide

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California Desert
Costa Mesa featuring a high-rise building, art and interior views
Palm Springs showing wild flowers
Palm Springs featuring fishing, landscape views and a house
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(17 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(7 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

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

5/5(4 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

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
The price is AU$110 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
AU$110
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Desert Hot Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,667 reviews)
"I really liked this hotel everyone was friendly the courtyard area was cute as was the pool area. While the property was a tad bit run down it was clear that the maintenance team was on it, the room was well decorated and the balcony was a nice touch and even though the bed was hard as a rock I had ..."

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa
Signature Temecula
Signature Temecula
3 out of 5
28980 Old Town Front St., Temecula, CA
The price is AU$124 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
AU$124
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Temecula. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,365 reviews)
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Reviewed on 21 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 AU$115 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$115
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Desert Hot Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,192 reviews)
"Lot of Jacuzzis and a big pool. Very relaxing."

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 WiFi, 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 WiFi, free parking, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,578 reviews)
"The staff was helpful and friendly. They let me check in early and upgraded my room for free."

Reviewed on 20 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,207 reviews)
"Generally I lime this room with full kitchen and laundry, but the room service is so poor , no tea bag and coffee bag refill , nobody clean the bed ."

Reviewed on 22 Nov. 2024

Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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