California Desert Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

This unique estate now acts more or less as the Western White House in the US.  It's a little tricky to reserve a tour of it due to its popularity, but the gardens are freely open to the public most of the year.
Skull Rock in Joshua Tree National Park, just another cool thing about the Palm Springs area.

See more pictures and ideas about this area in our blog post:
http://rvluckyorwhat.com/2015/05/08/where-would-you-live-if-you-could-work-from-anywhere

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Love this Californian desert! Great park for hiking and camping, trails here are a blast and unique from so many of the other national parks I've been too! Pack plenty of water!!!
Beautiful park with strange rocks formations and piles of them. Great place to hike among the Joshua trees and rocks. #hiking #landscape #outdoors
Skull rock at Joshua Tree! This awesome spot doesn't even require a hike! He sits roadside :)

Where to stay in California Desert

Palm Springs Art Museum which includes interior views and art

Downtown Palm Springs

4.5/5(38 area reviews)

Downtown Palm Springs is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and Plaza Theatre, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Palm Springs.

Downtown Palm Springs
Little gem on Air BnB, great area for cycling and vineyards

Valle De Los Caballos

While visiting Valle De Los Caballos, you might make a stop by sights like Ponte Winery and Rancho Palomar Winery.

Valle De Los Caballos
Snapped this shot as I was leaving my hotel in PS. The sky with the building, palm trees, and flowers all caught my eye and blended well together. No filter!

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
 View from my hotel in Palm Springs Cali

Midtown

If you're spending some time in Midtown, Palm Springs Convention Center and Agua Caliente Casino are top sights worth seeing.

Midtown
Watering lawn grass palm trees and plants

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
Aerial tramway scenic landscape view at sunset in California.

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 Tahquitz Canyon and Moorten Botanical Garden.

Tahquitz River Estates
Palm Mountain Resort and Spa

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa

3 out of 5
155 S Belardo Road Palm Springs CA
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,618 reviews)
Very clean and stylish plus great location

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Palm Mountain Resort and 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 2.682.106 ₫ per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
2.682.106 ₫
3.084.343 ₫ total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Desert Hot Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,198 reviews)
Very clean room and premises - no bugs, clean pool, well kept. Older property but well maintained. Good fridge. Safe parking. Overall very comfortable atmosphere. Gym is empty except for one walking pad - doesn’t seem open for use. Things to watch out for: WiFi didn’t work most of the time so have ...

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

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 2.690.519 ₫ per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
2.690.519 ₫
3.373.534 ₫ total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Desert Hot Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,775 reviews)
Perfect

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,980 reviews)
The room was okay but somewhat dated. It could use a bit of renovation. The grounds are very nice and the pool and spa are kept clean. The staff was very friendly. My biggest disappointment was the wi-fi. It was weak and kept cutting out.

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

7 Springs Inn & Suites
The Cole

The Cole

3.5 out of 5
2323 N Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy parking (surcharge), concierge services and pillowtop beds. Popular attractions Palm Springs Convention Center ...
The Cole
Palm Springs Tennis Club

Palm Springs Tennis Club

4 out of 5
701 W Baristo Rd Palm Springs CA
Stay at this condo in Palm Springs. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools and 5 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (557 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Palm Springs Tennis Club
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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