Visit South Palm Desert
Popular places to visit
The Gardens on El Paseo
You can enjoy retail therapy at The Gardens on El Paseo during your trip to Palm Desert. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Palm Desert at Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
McCallum Theatre
You can make plans for a show at McCallum Theatre on your trip to Palm Desert. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
El Paseo Shopping District
During your trip to Palm Desert, you can enjoy retail therapy at El Paseo Shopping District. Take in the art scene and desert landscape in the area.
Adagio Galleries
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Adagio Galleries in Palm Desert. Attend a sporting event or discover the desert landscapes in this family-friendly area.
Palm Desert Visitor Center
After visiting Palm Desert Visitor Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Palm Desert. Discover the desert landscapes and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour in Joshua Tree National Park
Palm Springs Architecture Tour – Self-Guided Drive
I Heart Drag Brunch at the Hyatt Palm Springs
Palm Springs Team Trivia Hunt: New 2024 Mobile Game App!
Private Shopping Tour from Palm Springs to Desert Hills Outlets
Private Shopping Tour from Palm Springs to Desert Hills Outlets
Top hotels in South Palm Desert
Hotel Paseo, Autograph Collection by Marriott
Clean and great amenities right in the heart of El Paseo shopping district!
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Indian Wells Resort Hotel
Did not partake in the pool and the hot tube.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
Clean and friendly
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
Staff was helpful, good service in restaurant. The carpet in our room was filthy, toddler who visited our room got filthy feet from the carpet!
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
Rooms were perfect for large groups! Area was beautiful and we loved the market inside the gift shop where we could get coffee. Everything was super convenient :)
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
The pools are amazing. Spa services excellent and spa staff too. Front desk staff is a bit casual and slow. Property needs new carpets for sure. Everything else is awesome. Rooms are comfortable and clean.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Palm Desert
El Paseo Village
While visiting El Paseo Village, you might make a stop by sights like El Paseo Shopping District and The Gardens on El Paseo.
Silver Spur Ranch
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Silver Spur Ranch and surrounding area, you can visit Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and El Paseo Shopping District.
Summit
Though Summit may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and El Paseo Shopping District.
Park Palms
When in Park Palms, you can plan a visit to Palm Desert Aquatic Center and Desert Willow Golf Resort, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Cahuilla Hills
While there might not be top attractions in Cahuilla Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and El Paseo Shopping District.
Bighorn
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bighorn and surrounding area, you can visit Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and El Paseo Shopping District.
