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
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 Palm Springs Swim Center are top sights worth seeing.

Sunrise Park
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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
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 2.018.911 ₫ per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
2.018.911 ₫
2.261.181 ₫ total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Temecula. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,538 reviews)
"Was a very nice time. We enjoyed dining and gambling"

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025

Signature Temecula
Palm Mountain Resort and Spa

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa

3 out of 5
155 S Belardo Road, Palm Springs, CA
The price is 2.468.614 ₫ per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
2.468.614 ₫
3.558.298 ₫ total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,336 reviews)
"Great experience"

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites

Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites

3.5 out of 5
1900 W. Frontage Rd, Corona, CA
The price is 2.470.198 ₫ per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
2.470.198 ₫
2.722.034 ₫ total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Corona. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (944 reviews)
"Clean"

Reviewed on 7 Sep 2025

Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites
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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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,135 reviews)
"Very good hotel"

Reviewed on 8 Sep 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! (3,196 reviews)
"the westin was great! from the staff, to the cleaners, and bartender. on scene restaurant with different meal plan for the night ….me and my wife went to downtown Palm Springs and went to the Palm Springs art museum what was three stories super cool The only thing i have to say about the Westin was ..."

Reviewed on 11 Sep 2025

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
7 Springs Inn & Suites

7 Springs Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
950 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,825 reviews)
"I like everything about it everything was clean it was quiet I felt safe and I will definitely be booking with you again I had such a great time in Palm springs I didn't want to come home"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025

7 Springs Inn & Suites
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Popular places to visit

Palm Springs Convention Center

Palm Springs Convention Center

4/5(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 Aerial Tramway

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

5/5(25 reviews)

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

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Palm Canyon

Palm Canyon

4.5/5(12 reviews)

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

4/5(1 review)

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

5/5(7 reviews)

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 casinos in the area.

Galway Downs

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