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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 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.
Palm Desert Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Palm Desert at Palm Desert Country Club. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event 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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 great live music 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
Private Shopping Tour from Palm Springs to Desert Hills Outlets
Highlights of Palm Springs Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Private Shopping Tour from Palm Springs to Desert Hills Outlets
Mountain Sunrise Hike and Meditation in Palm Springs
Top hotels in South Palm Desert
Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
Great location however the lack of attention by the Front desk staff did not meet the level of expectations for the cost of the nightly stay. Several requests for towels, coffee and water replenishment went unanswered unless we followed up even though we were advised it would be replenished daily. ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Indian Wells Resort Hotel
Quiet hotel…clean rooms…Polite staff…
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa
Didn’t try it
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
The resort was clean and the staff was attentive like how the pool stays open 24 hours and the rooms were spacious.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
The Dunes Hotel
Perfect location and the room was great for what we needed. The pool was fantastic, a lot bigger than it looks in the photos. The best part was the staff, they were super friendly and helpful. Oh, and extremely dog friendly property.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas
Golf for the adultsand water slides for the kids.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around 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.
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.
Summit
Though Summit may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and El Paseo Shopping District.
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.
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.
