South Palm Desert Travel Guide
Palm Desert
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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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Desert Willow Golf Resort
Enjoy a round of golf in Palm Desert at Desert Willow Golf Resort. Experience the lively festivals 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 desert landscapes and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Palm Desert Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Palm Desert at Palm Desert Country Club. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event 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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Palm Desert Aquatic Center
Bring your family to Palm Desert Aquatic Center and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Palm Desert. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Highlights of Palm Springs Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Drag Brunch at the Hyatt Palm Springs
Private Shopping Tour from Palm Springs to Desert Hills Outlets
Restorative Soundbath in Palm Springs
Private Shopping Tour from Palm Springs to Desert Hills Outlets
Top hotels in South Palm Desert
Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
Nice location - walking distance to the heart of Palm Springs - Jean at the front desk is awesome
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa
Yes
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Indian Wells Resort Hotel
I would try what you can to avoid this tired out property.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
Where do I even begin? This hotel managed to fail on every single level. Let’s start with the ice machine, or rather, the science experiment masquerading as one. Not only was it broken, but the inside and outside were covered in stains. Unfriendly front desk doesn’t quite cover it. Unhelpful doesn’t ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
The Dunes Hotel
What makes this hotel great: - Very friendly and helpful staff :) - Walkable to everything in Palm Springs What I wish was a little better: - I don’t feel that the photos accurately represented the quality of the building and rooms (we got a double queen).
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
Room was dark, dirty and outdated
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
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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 The Gardens on El Paseo.
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 Desert Willow Golf Resort and Rancho Las Palmas Country Club, 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 Palm Desert Cross and Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.
Bighorn
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bighorn and surrounding area, you can visit Palm Desert Cross and Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.
