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 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
Palm Springs featuring wild flowers

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.

Midtown
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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
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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 Mount Rubidoux Park.

Downtown Riverside
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 AU$135 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$135
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,736 reviews)
Best hot springs hotel!
"From the moment upon arrival, receptionist take the time to really make customers feel at ease and welcomed. Rooms are cozy and comfortable. Pool area nice and clean with a peaceful environment. 10/10 2nd time staying here, highly recommend"

Reviewed on 27 Feb. 2025

Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa
V Palm Springs
V Palm Springs
4 out of 5
333 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA
The price is AU$316 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
AU$316
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy parking (surcharge), an in-room coffeemaker, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,115 reviews)
"Front desk was fantastic nico at the bar was awesome.Everything was clean and perfect."

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2025

V Palm Springs
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
3 out of 5
10625 Palm Dr, Desert Hot Springs, CA
The price is AU$202 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
AU$202
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
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! (2,261 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. The room was modern and clean with a Mountain View. The natural mineral waters were amazing. Rates were reasonable for families."

Reviewed on 25 Feb. 2025

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.
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! (2,317 reviews)
"Centralized location made it easy to go to Palm Springs, La Quinta, and Palm Desert."

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis
Marriott's Shadow Ridge
Marriott's Shadow Ridge
3.5 out of 5
9003 Shadow Ridge Road, Palm Desert, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,488 reviews)
Miscommunication
"There was a miscommunication about getting our room number and key. Waited over an hour in our car."

Reviewed on 21 Feb. 2025

Marriott's Shadow Ridge
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! (3,678 reviews)
"Nice quiet property with friendly, helpful staff. A bit removed from the downtown scene, but close enough to be walkable. Wish for more storage and counter space in the room."

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2025

7 Springs Inn & Suites
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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