Palm Desert Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A desert landscape with tall palm trees and a mountain range under a blue sky with clouds.
An outdoor patio with string lights, tables, chairs, a fireplace, and palm trees.
A golf course with water features and residential areas.
A gazebo with a white fence and a bench in a park.
A sign for 'The Shops on El Paseo' with a prominent 'EP' logo.

Where to stay in Palm Desert

Find the best Palm Desert areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Cahuilla Hills

While there might not be top attractions in Cahuilla Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and The Shops at Palm Desert.

A pool surrounded by palm trees and a building with a sign that reads "Land of Dreams."
Photo by Bob Cummins
Open Photo by Bob Cummins

El Paseo Village

While visiting El Paseo Village, you might make a stop by sights like El Paseo Shopping District and The Gardens on El Paseo.

A desert landscape with palm trees and a mountain range in the background.

South Palm Desert

If you're spending some time in South Palm Desert, El Paseo Shopping District and The Gardens on El Paseo are top sights worth seeing.

A rocky landscape with a small body of water, palm trees, and a few animals.

Bighorn

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bighorn and surrounding area, you can visit Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and El Paseo Shopping District.

A desert landscape with Joshua trees and large rock formations.

Silver Spur Ranch

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Silver Spur Ranch and surrounding area, you can visit Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and The Gardens on El Paseo.

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
74-855 Country Club Drive Palm Desert CA
The price is 6.274.467 ₫ per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
6.274.467 ₫
8.529.862 ₫ total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Palm Desert. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 8 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,150 reviews)
"If you go weekdays a lot of things not open early and no activities only weekends. Pool area no service and close early."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

4 out of 5
75 Willow Ridge Palm Desert CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 4.699.287 ₫ per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
4.699.287 ₫
5.366.376 ₫ total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Palm Desert. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

3.5 out of 5
1091 Pinehurst Ln Palm Desert CA
The price is 4.174.227 ₫ per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
4.174.227 ₫
4.766.757 ₫ total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf aparthotel 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 reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,407 reviews)
"They never came to clean up or gives us towels very bad service other than that it was good!"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
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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 golf aparthotel in Palm Desert. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
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 golf aparthotel 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 reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,407 reviews)
"They never came to clean up or gives us towels very bad service other than that it was good!"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages

Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages

3.5 out of 5
9003 Shadow Ridge Road Palm Desert CA
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Palm Desert. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages
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Stay near popular Palm Desert attractions

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Desert Willow Golf Resort

8.8/10 (424 reviews)
Enjoy a round of golf in Palm Desert at Desert Willow Golf Resort. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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Cities near Palm Desert

A geothermal area with steam vents and a lake surrounded by mountains.

Desert Hot Springs

A coastal town with a mountain range, a beach, and a golf course.

Bermuda Dunes

A mountainous landscape with a river and a bridge.

La Quinta

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Mountain Center