The Mesa Travel Guide
Palm Springs
Popular places to visit
Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium
Learn how one family’s love of desert plants became a Palm Springs horticultural institution.
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 Aerial Tramway
Glide over cliffs, wildlife and several vegetation zones as this glass-enclosed ride carries you up dramatic mountainsides.
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 family-friendly area or seek out the hiking trails.
Indian Canyon
Hike in the footsteps of the Agua Caliente band of Cahuilla Indians on ancient walking trails through cool, palm-dotted canyons and timeless rock formations.
Palm Springs Air Museum
Imagine taking to the skies at one of the largest collections of World War II aircraft in the world.
Things to do
Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour in Joshua Tree National Park
Palm Springs Architecture Tour – Self-Guided Drive
Palm Springs & Joshua Tree NP Driving Audio Tours Bundle
Palm Springs Windmill Guided Tour by Golf Cart
Bank Heist Escape Room Game for Private Group
Top hotels in The Mesa
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
La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Mesa
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 Cactarium and Tahquitz Canyon.
Twin Palms
While Twin Palms isn't home to many top sights, Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium and Indian Canyons Golf Resort are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Cactarium and Boomers! Palm Springs.
Warm Sands
When in Warm Sands, you can plan a visit to Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and Agua Caliente Casino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
