The Mesa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium featuring a garden
Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium showing a garden, tropical scenes and landscape views
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Popular places to visit

Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium showing a garden

Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium

4.5/5(4 reviews)

This peaceful and family-run garden is one of Palm Springs' best-loved attractions.

Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium
Palm Springs Convention Center

Palm Springs Convention Center

5/5(2 reviews)

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 Springs Convention Center
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

5/5(11 reviews)

Enjoy panoramic views over the Coachella Valley on the largest rotating aerial tramway in the world.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Palm Canyon

Palm Canyon

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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.

Palm Canyon
Indian Canyon which includes a gorge or canyon and landscape views

Indian Canyon

4/5(8 reviews)

Hike along ancient walking trails through palm-dotted canyons at this stunning recreational park.

Indian Canyon
Palm Springs Art Museum featuring interior views

Palm Springs Art Museum

5/5(2 reviews)

With more than 20,000 exhibits, this art museum has something for everyone.

Palm Springs Art Museum

Activities

Aerial tram traveling high above the cliffs of Chino Canyon in California

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

AU$54
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Palm Springs Self Guided Driving Audio Tour

Palm Springs Architecture Tour – Self-Guided Drive

AU$26
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Palm Springs Architecture Tour – Self-Guided Drive
Joshua Tree and Palm Springs Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Palm Springs & Joshua Tree NP Driving Audio Tours Bundle

AU$38
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Palm Springs & Joshua Tree NP Driving Audio Tours Bundle
Join us for a exciting drag experience leaving you saying, "Yasssss Queeeen"

I Heart Drag Brunch at the Hyatt Palm Springs

AU$64
per adult
I Heart Drag Brunch at the Hyatt Palm Springs
Bank Heist

Bank Heist Escape Room Game for Private Group

AU$65
per adult
Bank Heist Escape Room Game for Private Group
Private Shopping Tour from Palm Springs to Desert Hills Outlets

Private Shopping Tour from Palm Springs to Desert Hills Outlets

AU$213
per adult
Private Shopping Tour from Palm Springs to Desert Hills Outlets
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Our pick of the best The Mesa Hotel Deals

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
41-000 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA
The price is AU$415 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$415
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Rancho Mirage. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,535 reviews)
"The AC worked amazing, kept our room nice and cool. We will return next June."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas
4.5 out of 5
44 - 600 Indian Wells Ln, Indian Wells, CA
The price is AU$555 per night from 18 July to 19 July
AU$555
18 July - 19 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Indian Wells. Enjoy free WiFi, 9 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,020 reviews)
"Clean and modern hotel room, great water park."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas
Indian Wells Resort Hotel
Indian Wells Resort Hotel
3.5 out of 5
76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$88 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$88
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf resort in Indian Wells. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,962 reviews)
"Very beautiful, clean, and peaceful hotel"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Indian Wells Resort Hotel
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
4.5 out of 5
74-855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA
The price is AU$425 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$425
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Palm Desert. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 8 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"Very nice place I like it"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
3 out of 5
155 S Belardo Road, Palm Springs, CA
Stay at this 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 staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,277 reviews)
"Excellent location"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

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Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
3.5 out of 5
1091 Pinehurst Ln, Palm Desert, CA
The price is AU$234 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$234
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,001 reviews)
Quality choice for Palm Desert
"The room was very spacious, comfortable and clean. Multiple pool options that are easily accessible. Only complaint is that the a/c fan was pretty loud."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
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Other neighbourhoods around The Mesa

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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
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Twin Palms

3/5(1 area review)

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.

Twin Palms
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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.

Indian Canyon
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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 Tahquitz Canyon.

Deepwell Estates
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Warm Sands

When in Warm Sands, you can plan a visit to Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and Agua Caliente Casino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Warm Sands
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Historic Tennis Club

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Historic Tennis Club

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