California Desert Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

California Desert
Costa Mesa showing a skyscraper, art and interior views
Palm Springs featuring wild flowers
Palm Springs which includes a house, landscape views and fishing
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(38 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
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Downtown Riverside

3/5(2 area reviews)

Downtown Riverside is beloved for its stunning river views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Fox Performing Arts Center and Fox Entertainment Plaza.

Downtown Riverside
Palm Springs featuring wild flowers

Baristo

3/5(1 area review)

While visiting Baristo, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Theatre and Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center.

Baristo
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Murrieta Hot Springs

Murrieta Hot Springs is well liked for its theme parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Murrieta area, you might plan a trip to Promenade or Old Town Temecula Community Theater.

Murrieta Hot Springs
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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Tahquitz River Estates

4.5/5(5 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
Palm Mountain Resort and Spa

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa

3 out of 5
155 S Belardo Road, Palm Springs, CA
The price is 2.799.594 ₫ per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
2.799.594 ₫
3.937.999 ₫ total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy a fitness centre, on-site spa services and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,290 reviews)
"Always a quiet place to stay, beds are comfy, clean and close to everything"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
Signature Temecula

Signature Temecula

3 out of 5
28980 Old Town Front St., Temecula, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 1.999.710 ₫ per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
1.999.710 ₫
2.239.675 ₫ total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Temecula. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,495 reviews)
"Very kind staff quiet and safe"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Signature Temecula
Riviera Resort Palm Springs

Riviera Resort Palm Springs

4 out of 5
1600 N Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA
The price is 2.564.334 ₫ per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
2.564.334 ₫
3.606.739 ₫ total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,389 reviews)
"It was my first time at Riviera resort and me and my daughter we loved it. It was a little dirty but besides that it was an amazing experience."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Riviera Resort Palm Springs
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Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

3.5 out of 5
1091 Pinehurst Ln, Palm Desert, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star golf condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 7 outdoor pools and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,038 reviews)
"Loved the studio room. Spacious and clean"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

4 out of 5
75 Willow Ridge, Palm Desert, CA
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,093 reviews)
"It was a great stay for me and my family nice place to come enjoy and relax it was great will recommend to friends and family keep up the good work in keeping the place nice, clean and updated."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
The Cole

The Cole

3.5 out of 5
2323 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy parking (surcharge), concierge services and pillowtop beds. Popular attractions Palm Springs Aerial Tramway ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (289 reviews)
"We understand we stayed during the shoulder season, but we were surprised to find no ice available in the ice machine; and never could find staff at the bar to assist. That said, the staff communicated well via text, which we appreciated. The room was clean, but there was a faint smell of cigarette ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

The Cole
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Popular places to visit

Palm Springs Convention Center

Palm Springs Convention Center

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 Aerial Tramway

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Enjoy a trip to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and popular activities such as golfing in Palm Springs. Discover the desert landscapes and mountain views in this relaxing area.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Palm Canyon

Palm Canyon

Palm Canyon is just one of the places to see in Palm Springs, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the lively festivals in this family-friendly area or seek out the hiking trails.

Palm Canyon
Old Town Temecula Community Theater

Old Town Temecula Community Theater

You can make plans for a show at Old Town Temecula Community Theater during your trip to Temecula. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its wineries.

Old Town Temecula Community Theater
Indian Canyon featuring landscape views and a gorge or canyon

Indian Canyon

Explore the lovely green spaces of Indian Canyon and enjoy the hiking trails in Palm Springs. Discover the lively festivals in this family-friendly area or seek out the golf courses.

Indian Canyon
Galway Downs

Galway Downs

You can take time to visit Galway Downs during your travels to Temecula. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.

Galway Downs

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