The Mesa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Moorten Botanical Garden
This peaceful and family-run garden is one of Palm Springs' best-loved attractions.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Enjoy panoramic views over the Coachella Valley on the largest rotating aerial tramway in the world.
Palm Springs Convention Center
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 Canyon
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 relaxing area or seek out the hiking trails.
Palm Springs Art Museum
With more than 20,000 exhibits, this art museum has something for everyone.
Indian Canyon
Hike along ancient walking trails through palm-dotted canyons at this stunning recreational park.
Activities
Highlights of Palm Springs Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Palm Springs Windmill Tours
Palm Springs Windmill Guided Tour by Golf Cart
Bank Heist Escape Room Game for Private Group
Our pick of the best The Mesa Hotel Deals
Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
The pool area was nice. Age appropriate music played in the background (Sinatra, Dean Martin, Ray Charles). I would stay there again because of the location The bed was too soft for me, however. Housekeeping was responsive and provided towels when requested. The rooms were clean. Front desk was able ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Indian Wells Resort Hotel
My personal opinion, too much smoking around other none smoking areas. My room was very squeaky everywhere you walked. The staff was great, the pool area was good.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa
Pool was beautiful. I didn't use the hot tub or spa pool
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
spa with grass trimmings. temp fine. good staff at check in and restaurant. a little warm in room towards evening. some dirt near side entrance.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
I was led to believe this was a hotel. Instead, it was a timeshare with very little amenities. Make sure and check the Westin hotels. There are three in Palm Springs Palm Desert and make sure and go to the resort if you want that hotel feeling. These are the villas which are more of a timeshare ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Dunes Hotel
The location is the only good thing about this place. The room door get stuck and you can't get into your room. The front desk did nothing about it. The towels are old and crappy and they have 1 ply toilet tissue. The ice bucket is a one quart bucket. You have to get Ice 5 times per day. This place ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Mesa
Twin Palms
While Twin Palms isn't home to many top sights, Moorten Botanical Garden and Indian Canyons Golf Resort are some notable places to visit nearby.
Tahquitz River Estates
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 Tahquitz Canyon.
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.
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 Boomers! Palm Springs.
Historic Tennis Club
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.
Warm Sands
When in Warm Sands, you can plan a visit to Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and Plaza Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
