Coachella Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Indian Canyon featuring landscape views
Indian Canyon featuring landscape views
Sunnylands Center and Gardens showing a house
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway featuring landscape views and desert views
Sunnylands Center and Gardens featuring a garden as well as a small group of people

Where to stay in Coachella Valley

Palm Springs Art Museum which includes interior views and art

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
Snapped this shot as I was leaving my hotel in PS. The sky with the building, palm trees, and flowers all caught my eye and blended well together. No filter!

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
 View from my hotel in Palm Springs Cali

Midtown

If you're spending some time in Midtown, Palm Springs Convention Center and Agua Caliente Casino are top sights worth seeing.

Midtown
Watering lawn grass palm trees and plants

Sunrise Park

If you're spending some time in Sunrise Park, Palm Springs Mall Shopping Center and Palm Springs Swim Center are top sights worth seeing.

Sunrise Park
Aerial tramway scenic landscape view at sunset in California.

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 Tahquitz Canyon.

Tahquitz River Estates
Joshua tree

Warm Sands

When in Warm Sands, you can plan a visit to Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and Plaza Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Warm Sands
Indian Wells Resort Hotel

Indian Wells Resort Hotel

3.5 out of 5
76-661 Highway 111 Indian Wells CA
Stay at this golf resort in Indian Wells. Enjoy room service, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,646 reviews)
I would try what you can to avoid this tired out property.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Indian Wells Resort Hotel
Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa

Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa

3 out of 5
14500 Palm Drive Desert Hot Springs CA
The price is ฿3,520 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
฿3,520
฿4,048 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Desert Hot Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,174 reviews)
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Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa

Miracle Springs Resort & Spa

3 out of 5
10625 Palm Dr Desert Hot Springs CA
The price is ฿3,235 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
฿3,235
฿4,056 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Desert Hot Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,750 reviews)
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

Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
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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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,337 reviews)
Room was dark, dirty and outdated

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
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! (2,800 reviews)
Bed was saggy and pillows were very uncomfortable

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages
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. ...
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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