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 great live music 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 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 great live music or attend a sporting event 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.
Civic Center Park
Civic Center Park is just one of the places to see in Palm Desert, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the desert landscapes and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Discover Palm Springs: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Private Shopping Tour from Palm Springs to Desert Hills Outlets
Private Shopping Tour from Palm Springs to Desert Hills Outlets
Restorative Soundbath in Palm Springs
Top hotels in South Palm Desert
Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
We arrived around 1pm. Knowing we would be that early, i had reached out to inquire about early check in. They were completely ready for us! It was nice to be in our room early and then go out to get supplies and a bite to eat after our flight. Housekeeping could have been more consistent, they said ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Indian Wells Resort Hotel
This a nice hotel, sliding needs attention
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa
Clean spacious room. The icemaker didn’t work well or often and tbe fablioso they used to clean with makes me sick. Overall, I enjoyed the pools
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
2nd stay at this hidden gem & we will definitely be back! A definite must for anyone wanting to feel the sun & warm water in the winter!
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
Check-in was supposed to be 4pm but room was not ready till 5pm so we had to wait around till cleaners where done
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
The Dunes Hotel
Really nice property and amenities. Stellar staff. AC unit kind of janky Rad/comfortable cabanas
Reviewed on 25 Feb 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.
