South Palm Desert Travel Guide
Palm Desert
Visit South Palm Desert
Popular places to visit
The Gardens on El Paseo
You can enjoy retail therapy at The Gardens on El Paseo during your trip to Palm Desert. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Desert Willow Golf Resort
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.
Palm Desert Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Palm Desert at Palm Desert Country Club. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Palm Desert at Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club. Discover the desert landscapes and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
McCallum Theatre
You can make plans for a show at McCallum Theatre on your trip to Palm Desert. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Palm Desert Aquatic Center
Bring your family to Palm Desert Aquatic Center and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Palm Desert. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Drag Brunch at the Hyatt Palm Springs
Restorative Soundbath in Palm Springs
Palm Springs - Private Photoshoot with a Top Local Photographer
The Legends & Icons Tour of Palm Springs
Palm Springs Celebrity Bike Tour
Drag Queen Hosted Mobile Theater Palm Springs Sightseeing Tours
Top hotels in South Palm Desert
Hotel Paseo, Autograph Collection by Marriott
Mod Palm Desert
"Staff is super duper attentive and helpful."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas
"Love it here!"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
"Everything was fine. Only the parking spots were oversold. I couldn’t find a spot to park, the hotel service offered valet parking free of charge."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
"Like any other place, it mainly needs some maintenance throughout the premises but nothing that extreme, just replacing some scratched, scuffed, or repainting of furniture and/or floors. Staff and service is always amazing! Food within the hotel was responsible and tasteful."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
"Very welcoming hotel,Professional and friendly staff,i recommend"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in South Palm Desert
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.
Cahuilla Hills
While there might not be top attractions in Cahuilla Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Palm Desert Cross and Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.
Bighorn
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bighorn and surrounding area, you can visit Palm Desert Cross and Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.
Park Palms
When in Park Palms, you can plan a visit to Palm Desert Aquatic Center and Desert Willow Golf Resort, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
