Inland Empire Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Inland Empire
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
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway showing a park and hiking or walking

Where to stay in Inland Empire

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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
Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Central

If you're spending some time in Big Bear Central, Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain and Big Bear Marina are top sights worth seeing.

Big Bear Central
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 Heritage Palms Golf Club 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
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
41-000 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA
The price is AU$454 per night from 22 May to 23 May
AU$454
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
Book a stay at this spa resort in Rancho Mirage. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,337 reviews)
"Great family and pet friendly place"

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2025

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
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$118 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$118
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
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! (1,791 reviews)
"Stayed in the soliel suites with the private hot tub, and it was very cool. Tv to watch in the hot tub 😌 👌"

Reviewed on 20 Apr. 2025

Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa
The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa
The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
71333 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA
The price is AU$378 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$378
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Book a stay at this spa resort in Rancho Mirage. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Our family was last here 4 years ago. We were surprised that nothing has been updated for the amount of revenue this hotel brings in. Atmosphere was good and so was the entire staff, with the exception of a housekeeper knocking at our door at 9am for no apparent reason. Beds were very comfortable, ..."

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2025

The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa
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Lagonita Lodge
Lagonita Lodge
3 out of 5
183 Lagonita Ln, Big Bear Lake, CA
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Big Bear Lake. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,621 reviews)
"Great views of the lake and the staff was very nice and professional. We will be back!"

Reviewed on 20 Apr. 2025

Lagonita Lodge
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! (2,413 reviews)
"It was good, hotel is do for some renovations, especially at the price they are charging"

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis
Fox Bear Cottages Big Bear
Fox Bear Cottages Big Bear
3 out of 5
40105 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Big Bear Lake. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions The Village and Snow Summit are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (44 reviews)
"The cottages were cozy and charming. They were close to stores and restaurants. There is also Pineknot trail area close by which is great for hiking and snow play."

Reviewed on 18 Apr. 2025

Fox Bear Cottages Big Bear
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Popular places to visit

Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park

Few places in the world combine high and low desert flora, fauna and geology like this breathtaking expanse of preserved wilderness.

Joshua Tree National Park
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

5/5(11 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

5/5(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
Snow Summit

Snow Summit

Hit the slopes in Big Bear Lake with a visit to Snow Summit. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Snow Summit
Palm Springs Art Museum featuring interior views

Palm Springs Art Museum

5/5(2 reviews)

With more than 20,000 exhibits, this art museum has something for everyone.

Palm Springs Art Museum
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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