California Desert

Travel Guide

This unique estate now acts more or less as the Western White House in the US. It's a little tricky to reserve a tour of it due to its popularity, but the gardens are freely open to the public most of the year.
This unique estate now acts more or less as the Western White House in the US. It's a little tricky to reserve a tour of it due to its popularity, but the gardens are freely open to the public most of the year.
Skull Rock in Joshua Tree National Park, just another cool thing about the Palm Springs area. See more pictures and ideas about this area in our blog post: http://rvluckyorwhat.com/2015/05/08/where-would-you-live-if-you-could-work-from-anywhere #skull #trail #hiking #joshuatree #nationalpark #rock #California #travel #Ustravel
Love this Californian desert! Great park for hiking and camping, trails here are a blast and unique from so many of the other national parks I've been too! Pack plenty of water!!!
Beautiful park with strange rocks formations and piles of them. Great place to hike among the Joshua trees and rocks. #hiking #landscape #outdoors

Where to stay in California Desert

Palm Springs Art Museum which includes interior views and art

Downtown Palm Springs

4.5/5(38 area reviews)

Downtown Palm Springs is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Plaza Theatre and Agua Caliente Casino, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Palm Springs.

Downtown Palm Springs
Little gem on Air BnB, great area for cycling and vineyards

Valle De Los Caballos

While visiting Valle De Los Caballos, you might make a stop by sights like Ponte Winery and Rancho Palomar Winery.

Valle De Los Caballos
Snapped this shot as I was leaving my hotel in PS. The sky with the building, palm trees, and flowers all caught my eye and blended well together. No filter!

Baristo

3/5(1 area review)

While visiting Baristo, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Theatre and Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center.

Baristo
View from my hotel in Palm Springs Cali

Midtown

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

Midtown
Watering lawn grass palm trees and plants

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
Joshua tree

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.

Warm Sands
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 centre, on-site spa services and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,609 reviews)
Clean friendly I love the bikes at the front door. I would stay here again. It’s a super location. I wish they had a bar out by the pool though lol

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

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Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa

Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa

3 out of 5
14500 Palm Drive Desert Hot Springs CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$758 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
HK$758
HK$872 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Desert Hot Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,163 reviews)
Hotels.com rate was well-below the public "rack rate", and any compable properties in the area. Courteous, professional staff, clean and large room. Comfortable bed.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa

Miracle Springs Resort & Spa

3 out of 5
10625 Palm Dr Desert Hot Springs CA
The price is HK$907 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
HK$907
HK$1,127 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Desert Hot Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,743 reviews)
The room was old and had a musty smell. The hotel is in a not-so-safe area, so we had to bring our electric bikes into the room. The one plus side is that the mineral pool and hot tubs were wonderful.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
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The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

4 out of 5
75 Willow Ridge Palm Desert CA
Stay at this golf condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,323 reviews)
Room was clean, staff was good. It was a pool down close to our suite that was closed for construction and there market place was closed due to construction had I known that before our stay I would have booked somewhere else!

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
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 golf condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 7 outdoor pools and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,296 reviews)
Perfect place to getaway!

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

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 Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,958 reviews)
The room was spacious and clean, though a bit worn. (Chipped paint, holes in curtains...nothing major). Staff, especially the fellow who checked me in, were pleasant and helpful. The grounds are pleasant and well-maintained. My room, accessible only via a spiral staircase, was awkward for someone ...

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

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Popular places to visit

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway showing tranquil scenes, views and landscape views

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Glide over cliffs, wildlife and several vegetation zones as this glass-enclosed ride carries you up dramatic mountainsides.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
About time landscape architects designed some structure for the desert... Note: in German we call these Schwiegermutterstühle - mother in law's chairs.

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 Springs Convention Center
Agua Caliente Palm Springs

Agua Caliente Casino

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Agua Caliente Casino during your visit to Rancho Mirage? Discover the lively festivals and spas in this family-friendly area.

Agua Caliente Casino
Palm Tree Date Farm Harvest in California. Palm Tree Date Farm and Clear skies fill the image in Coachella, California. Two airplanes flying past in the distant background.

Coachella Music Festival

Coachella Music Festival is just one of the places to see in Indio, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's casinos or seek out its golf courses.

Coachella Music Festival
Indian Wells Tennis Garden

Indian Wells Tennis Garden

Catch an event at Indian Wells Tennis Garden and enjoy other activities in Indian Wells such as golfing.Attend a sporting event or discover the desert landscapes in this family-friendly area.

Indian Wells Tennis Garden
View from along the perimeter trail

University of California, Riverside

Explore the campus of University of California, Riverside during your trip to Riverside. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

University of California, Riverside

Things to do

Join us for a exciting drag experience leaving you saying, "Yasssss Queeeen"

Drag Brunch at the Hyatt Palm Springs

HK$383
per adult
Drag Brunch at the Hyatt Palm Springs
Private Shopping Tour from Palm Springs to Desert Hills Outlets

Private Shopping Tour from Palm Springs to Desert Hills Outlets

HK$997
per adult
Private Shopping Tour from Palm Springs to Desert Hills Outlets
Private Shopping Tour from Palm Springs to Desert Hills Outlets

Private Shopping Tour from Palm Springs to Desert Hills Outlets

HK$1,099
per adult
Private Shopping Tour from Palm Springs to Desert Hills Outlets
Offroad tour in French of Palm Springs by Bike

French Bicycle Tour of Palm Springs

HK$1,188
per adult
French Bicycle Tour of Palm Springs
Covered Wagon Adventure & BBQ

Covered Wagon Adventure & BBQ

HK$1,086
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Covered Wagon Adventure & BBQ
The view from Key's View, just one of many stops we'll make inside this 800,000 acre park.

Private Driving and Hiking Tour in Joshua Tree National Park

HK$5,469
per traveller
Private Driving and Hiking Tour in Joshua Tree National Park
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Bakersfield

Bakersfield

Southern California which includes street scenes and night scenes

Ontario

The Colorado River at Blythe, California, looking at the River from the West Bank and People Riding Jet Skis

Blythe

Winter in Oak Glen.

Beaumont

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