California Desert Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

California Desert
Costa Mesa showing a skyscraper, art and interior views
Palm Springs featuring wild flowers
Palm Springs which includes a house, landscape views and fishing
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway which includes 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 Agua Caliente Casino and Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Palm Springs.

Downtown Palm Springs
Palm Springs featuring 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 Fox Entertainment Plaza.

Downtown Riverside
Palm Springs featuring 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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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
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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 3-star 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,424 reviews)
Our room was spotless with a view of the pool from our balcony. The staff were friendly and professional. The front desk, that checked us in, was extremely professional, kind and helpful. The bonus of our booking was the location. We were able to walk to the stores and restaurants.

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites

Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites

3.5 out of 5
1900 W. Frontage Rd, Corona, CA
The price is ฿2,881 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿2,881
฿3,175 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Corona. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
Went for breakfast around 8:30am and there was no eggs or sausage left. Our sheets had stains on them. Other wise it was ok.

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025

Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites
Signature Temecula

Signature Temecula

3 out of 5
28980 Old Town Front St., Temecula, CA
The price is ฿2,299 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
฿2,299
฿2,574 total
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Temecula. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,594 reviews)
Room was clean, other than the hair that was left on the shower wall, upon our arrival. Everything functioned properly. Beds were comfortable. Breakfast was all carbs so I wish they would have healthier options.

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Signature Temecula
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 Desert Springs Villas II

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

3.5 out of 5
1091 Pinehurst Ln, Palm Desert, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,204 reviews)
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

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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,852 reviews)
Quaint hotel. Clean, glass cups and ceramic mugs of old. Great pool and hot tub. Great staff.

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025

7 Springs Inn & Suites
The Cole

The Cole

3.5 out of 5
2323 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy parking (surcharge), concierge services and pillowtop beds. Popular attractions Palm Springs Aerial Tramway ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (306 reviews)
Great place to stay for the weekend.

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

The Cole
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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