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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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
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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
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
4 out of 5
888 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA
The price is Rp1.946.056 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
Rp1.946.056
Rp2.270.949 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the bar ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,176 reviews)
"My wife and I enjoyed a little getaway weekend and gave Renaissance a try for some quality pool and fun time! The best part of our stay was the service, most notably by Charlie at the bar/pool bar. Incredibly kind and attentive. Jeremy was also a solid bartender/mixologist and made an amazing Pineapple ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
3 out of 5
155 S Belardo Road, Palm Springs, CA
The price is Rp1.756.119 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
Rp1.756.119
Rp2.470.208 total
2 Jul - 3 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! (1,247 reviews)
"When they say check in is at 4, they mean 4:20 Waited and waited and kept checking back with the front desk and finally at 4:20 it was ready. Parking was also an issue, other than that her than it is a nice place to stay. Clean and convenient to shopping."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton
La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton
5 out of 5
49499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta, CA
The price is Rp2.944.573 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
Rp2.944.573
Rp4.110.258 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in La Quinta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 15 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Our stay at La Quinta Resort & Club was the perfect mix of relaxation and elegance. The adult pool was a quiet oasis with stunning mountain views—ideal for unwinding in peace. The restaurants on-site were excellent, with great food and warm, attentive service. The concierge team made everything easy, ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton
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.
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! (2,950 reviews)
"Love staying here BUT it has changed. They no longer clean the rooms everyday, they also charge for requesting towels after the first request, parking is 25.00 per car. Glad the worker received a pay increase but don’t cheat the consumers."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
Marriott's Shadow Ridge
Marriott's Shadow Ridge
3.5 out of 5
9003 Shadow Ridge Road, Palm Desert, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,570 reviews)
"So comfy and everything we need for a great family vacay"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Marriott's Shadow Ridge
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! (3,794 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

7 Springs Inn & Suites
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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