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
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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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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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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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Warm Sands

When in Warm Sands, you can plan a visit to Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and Agua Caliente Casino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Warm Sands
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$635 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
AU$635
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
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! (1,252 reviews)
"Overall, great experience. Pool was great. Staff was great. Resort feels a little dated."

Reviewed on 30 Dec. 2024

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$121 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
AU$121
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
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! (1,703 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 31 Dec. 2024

Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
3 out of 5
10625 Palm Dr, Desert Hot Springs, CA
The price is AU$119 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
AU$119
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
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! (2,239 reviews)
"Improve on restaurant choices for customers. Pools are excellent. Keep up the good service."

Reviewed on 31 Dec. 2024

Miracle Springs 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! (3,477 reviews)
"Beautiful view, spacious room, sofa bed is more comfortable than the hotels that we stayed. The only thing I didn’t like is the odor of the room. Not sure if that was from previous guests cooking."

Reviewed on 31 Dec. 2024

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! (2,236 reviews)
"Property is conveniently located and has all you need. Quick repair on our room toilet upon arriving. The only disappointment was the minimal room cleaning. No bedding change in 9 days and no consistent towel change."

Reviewed on 31 Dec. 2024

Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis
Snow Lake Lodge
Snow Lake Lodge
3 out of 5
41579 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Big Bear Lake. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the bathrooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (393 reviews)
"Lugar hermoso"

Reviewed on 29 Dec. 2024

Snow Lake Lodge
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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
Snow Summit

Snow Summit

Hit the slopes at Snow Summit, a top ski area in Big Bear Lake. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Snow Summit
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
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
Joshua Tree National Park North Entrance

Joshua Tree National Park North Entrance

5/5(5 reviews)

Enjoy the desert landscapes and explore Joshua Tree National Park North Entrance, a lovely green space in Twentynine Palms. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Joshua Tree National Park North Entrance

Cities near Inland Empire

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