The Mesa Travel Guide
Palm Springs
Popular places to visit
Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium, a lovely green space in Palm Springs. Discover the top-notch restaurants and lively festivals in this relaxing area.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is a popular place to visit in Palm Springs and nearby activities include golfing. Discover the mountain views and desert landscapes in this relaxing area.
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 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.
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.
Palm Springs Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Palm Springs Art Museum during your travels in Palm Springs. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
Top hotels in The Mesa
Embassy Suites by Hilton Palm Desert
This family-style hotel is a great value for the money. The grounds are quite lovely, the room is basic, but spacious, and the breakfast is a step above most comparable hotels that offer breakfast. Staff are incredibly helpful (we had both our parking fee waived, as well as as a late checkout granted). ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Indian Wells Resort Hotel
courteous staff
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
Lovely stay
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas
Great resort. Loved it. Great staff and activities.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
The Dunes Hotel
The room was clean and well equipped, but was a bit small. Facilities on site were good with a nice pool, gym and gardens. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great location in downtown within easy walking distance of the main shopping area and a supermarket over the road.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Cathedral City Palm Springs
Clean and comfortable!
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Mesa
Twin Palms
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.
Tahquitz River Estates
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.
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.
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.
Historic Tennis Club
While visiting Historic Tennis Club, you might make a stop by sights like San Jacinto Mountains and Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument.
Warm Sands
When in Warm Sands, you can plan a visit to Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and Plaza Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
