California Desert Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

California Desert
Costa Mesa featuring a high-rise building, art and interior views
Palm Springs showing wild flowers
Palm Springs featuring fishing, landscape views and a house
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(17 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
Palm Springs showing wild flowers

Baristo

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 showing wild flowers

Midtown

If you're spending some time in Midtown, Agua Caliente Casino and The Spa at Se-che are top sights worth seeing.

Midtown
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Downtown Riverside

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
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Sunrise Park

If you're spending some time in Sunrise Park, Palm Springs Mall Shopping Center and Palm Springs Swim Center are top sights worth seeing.

Sunrise Park
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Tahquitz River Estates

5/5(4 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
Palm Mountain Resort and Spa

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa

3 out of 5
155 S Belardo Road, Palm Springs, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy a fitness center, onsite spa services, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,370 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites

Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites

3.5 out of 5
1900 W. Frontage Rd, Corona, CA
The price is AU$158 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$158
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Corona. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (971 reviews)
"The staff was amazing and very, very helpful"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites
Hyatt Palm Springs

Hyatt Palm Springs

4 out of 5
285 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
The price is AU$317 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$317
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,071 reviews)
"Staff was friendly had a great time"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Hyatt Palm Springs
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 WiFi, 7 outdoor pools, and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,166 reviews)
"Nice property with options for pools. Some are quieter and less busy than others depending on time of day and year. Beds and lines are great and it’s nice to have a full kitchen in your suite for some meals and snacks. The large balconies on second floor are nice, though some views are much better ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
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 WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,828 reviews)
"customer service, pool AND VERY LARGE spa both open till midnight! fits my hours and a first in my experience with hotel stays. staff took care of any hiccups immediately."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

7 Springs Inn & Suites
The Cole

The Cole

3.5 out of 5
2323 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy parking (surcharge), concierge services, and pillowtop beds. Popular attractions Palm Springs Aerial ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (296 reviews)
"My third time always enjoy"

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025

The Cole
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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