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 mountain views in this relaxing area or enjoy its golf courses.

Palm Canyon
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

Activities

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

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

AU$51
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$36
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Palm Springs & Joshua Tree NP Driving Tours Bundle
Palm Springs Self Guided Driving Audio Tour

Palm Springs Architecture Tour – Self-Guided Drive

AU$25
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Palm Springs Architecture Tour – Self-Guided Drive
Self-Driving Tours

Palm Springs Windmill Tours

AU$97
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Palm Springs Windmill Tours
Private Shopping Tour from Palm Springs to Desert Hills Outlets

Private Shopping Tour from Palm Springs to Desert Hills Outlets

AU$197
per adult
Private Shopping Tour from Palm Springs to Desert Hills Outlets
Palm Springs Celebrity Bike Tour

Palm Springs Celebrity Bike Tour

AU$240
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Palm Springs Celebrity Bike Tour
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Our pick of the best The Mesa Hotel Deals

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, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,056 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
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$196 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
AU$196
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Have stayed here in the past so decided to come back."

Reviewed on 8 Jan. 2025

Best Western Inn at Palm Springs
Indian Wells Resort Hotel
Indian Wells Resort Hotel
3.5 out of 5
76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells, CA
The price is AU$147 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
AU$147
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
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! (2,524 reviews)
"Clean, and quite"

Reviewed on 15 Jan. 2025

Indian Wells Resort 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$709 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
AU$709
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! (1,280 reviews)
"This hotel was perfect for our family and the other families we were with. They accommodated us and put our rooms all next to each other. The pool was amazing and my kids could not get enough of the lazy river. I loved how there were multiple lifeguards stationed along the lazy river. I really felt ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jan. 2025

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
Riviera Resort Palm Springs
Riviera Resort Palm Springs
4 out of 5
1600 N Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA
The price is AU$318 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
AU$318
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Palm Springs. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,181 reviews)
Relaxing weekend
"Friendly, clean, comfortable, a lot of amenities"

Reviewed on 17 Jan. 2025

Riviera Resort 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$127 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
AU$127
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! (2,265 reviews)
"It's the only place in the world where there is a natural hot and cold spring. Soaking in the spa is relaxing. A great place to relax."

Reviewed on 15 Jan. 2025

Miracle Springs 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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