California Desert

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California Desert
Costa Mesa featuring interior views, a skyscraper and art
Palm Springs showing wild flowers
Palm Springs showing fishing, a house and landscape views
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway showing 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(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
Palm Springs showing wild flowers

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
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Downtown Riverside

3/5(2 area reviews)

Downtown Riverside is beloved for its stunning river views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Fox Performing Arts Center and Riverside Metropolitan Museum.

Downtown Riverside
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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
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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Tahquitz River Estates

4.5/5(5 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 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,518 reviews)
They text you to see if you need anything. Charmaine answered my request for more lotion and body wash in my shower very quickly. Located within steps of 3 eateries that all have exceptional food and service.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
The Dunes Hotel

The Dunes Hotel

2.5 out of 5
390 S Indian Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA
The price is HK$1,024 per night from 14 Jan to 15 Jan
HK$1,024
HK$1,172 total
14 Jan - 15 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,195 reviews)
The room was clean and well equipped, but was a bit small. Facilities on site were good with a nice pool, gym and gardens. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great location in downtown within easy walking distance of the main shopping area and a supermarket over the road.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

The Dunes Hotel
Riviera Resort Palm Springs

Riviera Resort Palm Springs

4 out of 5
1600 N Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs CA
The price is HK$854 per night from 14 Jan to 15 Jan
HK$854
HK$1,316 total
14 Jan - 15 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Palm Springs. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (336 reviews)
Beautiful setting...pool area and hot tub were very nice. Nice lobby. Check in was a little backed up and some of the landscaping around the room patios could be fixed up.

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Riviera Resort 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 Shadow Ridge I-The Villages

Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages

3.5 out of 5
9003 Shadow Ridge Road Palm Desert CA
Stay at this golf condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,726 reviews)
Everything was great. Golf, room and amenities.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,268 reviews)
Armando did a great job with check in!! He answered all of my questions and informed me about the property and amenities.

Reviewed on 8 Jan 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! (3,242 reviews)
Clean, quiet, modern and well maintained rooms and living areas. Amenities and landscaping were well maintained and cared for.

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
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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