The Mesa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium featuring a garden
Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium showing a garden, tropical scenes and landscape views
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Popular places to visit

Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium showing a garden

Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium

4.5/5(4 reviews)

This peaceful and family-run garden is one of Palm Springs' best-loved attractions.

Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium
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
Indian Canyon which includes a gorge or canyon and landscape views

Indian Canyon

4/5(8 reviews)

Hike along ancient walking trails through palm-dotted canyons at this stunning recreational park.

Indian Canyon
Palm Canyon

Palm Canyon

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Palm Canyon and enjoy the hiking trails in Palm Springs. Discover the desert landscapes in this family-friendly area or enjoy its golf courses.

Palm Canyon
Palm Springs Air Museum featuring aircraft

Palm Springs Air Museum

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Imagine life as a WWII pilot at this excellent museum with one of the largest collections of wartime aircraft in the world.

Palm Springs Air Museum

Activities

Aerial tram traveling high above the cliffs of Chino Canyon in California

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

AU$48
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Joshua Tree and Palm Springs Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Palm Springs & Joshua Tree NP Driving Tours Bundle

AU$34
Per adult
Palm Springs & Joshua Tree NP Driving Tours Bundle
Palm Springs Self Guided Driving Audio Tour

Palm Springs Architecture Tour – Self-Guided Drive

AU$23
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Palm Springs Architecture Tour – Self-Guided Drive
Self-Driving Tours

Palm Springs Windmill Tours

AU$91
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Palm Springs Windmill Tours
Self-Guided Audio Tour Joshua Tree

Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour in Joshua Tree National Park

AU$30
Per adult
Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour in Joshua Tree National Park
Palm Springs Celebrity Bike Tour

Palm Springs Celebrity Bike Tour

AU$211
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Palm Springs Celebrity Bike Tour
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Our pick of the best The Mesa Hotel Deals

Best Western Inn at Palm Springs
Best Western Inn at Palm Springs
2.5 out of 5
1633 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
The price is AU$170 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
AU$170
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (994 reviews)
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Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Best Western Inn at Palm Springs
Vagabond Motor Hotel
Vagabond Motor Hotel
2 out of 5
1699 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,108 reviews)
"Best value for the money, hands down. The pool and area is always clean. Sometimes low on towels , just ask. Also ask for the misters if not on."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2024

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Vagabond Motor Hotel
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$417 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$417
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
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! (1,219 reviews)
"We stayed there 3 nights and it was very good experience - property is in good condition, room is comfortable and clean, restaurants and café around a little pricy but still with big variety of plates, pools and hot tubs just amazing!"

Reviewed on 14 Nov. 2024

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
Indian Wells Resort Hotel
Indian Wells Resort Hotel
3.5 out of 5
76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells, CA
The price is AU$125 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
AU$125
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star golf resort in Indian Wells. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,444 reviews)
Never disappoints AT ALL
"Always a great place to stay! Very easy check in! I always check here first for availability"

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Indian Wells Resort Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Palm Desert
Embassy Suites by Hilton Palm Desert
3.5 out of 5
74700 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA
The price is AU$158 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
AU$158
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Palm Desert. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
6.6/10 (1,259 reviews)
"The breakfast was great omelette were so delicious,the evening snacks and free drinks were such a treat"

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Embassy Suites by Hilton Palm Desert
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$341 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$341
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"The front desk staff was good, as was the housekeeping personnel. The restaurant was overpriced and the other food service option was extremely limited and service was horribly slow and at times non existent, not even there to take an order. Because of the resort's location there were no other dining ..."

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around The Mesa

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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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Twin Palms

3/5(1 area review)

While Twin Palms isn't home to many top sights, Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium and Indian Canyons Golf Resort are some notable places to visit nearby.

Twin Palms
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Indian Canyon

While visiting Indian Canyon, you might make a stop by sights like Indian Canyons Golf Resort and Canyon Country Club North Golf Course.

Indian Canyon
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Deepwell Estates

While there might not be top attractions in Deepwell Estates, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium and Boomers! Palm Springs.

Deepwell Estates
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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
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Historic Tennis Club

5/5(1 area review)

While Historic Tennis Club isn't home to many top sights, Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and Palm Springs Art Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Historic Tennis Club

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