California Desert Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
Palm Springs showing wild flowers

Baristo

While visiting Baristo, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Theatre and Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center.

Baristo
Palm Springs showing wild flowers

Midtown

If you're spending some time in Midtown, Agua Caliente Casino and The Spa at Se-che are top sights worth seeing.

Midtown
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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 Tahquitz Canyon.

Tahquitz River Estates
Palm Mountain Resort and Spa

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa

3 out of 5
155 S Belardo Road, Palm Springs, CA
The price is AU$292 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
AU$292
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy a fitness center, onsite spa services, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,376 reviews)
"Check-In was easy, and staff was very friendly. I needed a clothes iron immediately after getting to my room, and the front desk had one delivered within less than ten minutes. Located close to restaurants, shopping ,and the Palm Springs Convention center: which are all within walking distance."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
Signature Temecula

Signature Temecula

3 out of 5
28980 Old Town Front St., Temecula, CA
The price is AU$129 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$129
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Temecula. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,577 reviews)
"It looks very clean and quite."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Signature Temecula
The Dunes Hotel

The Dunes Hotel

2.5 out of 5
390 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
The price is AU$206 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$206
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (884 reviews)
"Very clean and convenient."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

The Dunes Hotel
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 golf condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free WiFi, 7 outdoor pools, and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,173 reviews)
"Thoroughly enjoyed staying here. Loved the units and pools, and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Wish we could stay longer!"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

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 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,836 reviews)
"Staff is super friendly and make sure you are taken care of. Kitchenette is great and the beds are comfy."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

7 Springs Inn & Suites
The Cole

The Cole

3.5 out of 5
2323 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy parking (surcharge), concierge services, and pillowtop beds. Popular attractions Palm Springs Aerial ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (298 reviews)
"My third time always enjoy"

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025

The Cole
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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