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.
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 great live music 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
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
very pet friendly. grounds were immacculate. staff were friendly room was clean.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa
They need to find a pressure washer and clean the sidewalks and walkways. Filthy. I don't think the elevator has ever been cleaned. Nasty and it is the first thing you see if you aren't on the first floor. The rooms seemed clean, a bit outdated but ok. The pool and spa's were wonderful. The STAFF ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Indian Wells Resort Hotel
This was our 3rd or 4th year staying here for the tennis tournament. This year however was pretty different. In the past inwould give it a 5/5, easy. This year, they changed a few things. For one, there is no breakfast included anymore. They also now charge $25 per night. They also didnt have live ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
I enjoyed our stay but the facility was outdated . Restaurant was running out of stuff but staff was awesome.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
The Dunes Hotel
The room was great for our short stay needs. Front desk staff excellent and the texting option made everything super easy, responsive and peace of mind.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
The Saguaro Palm Springs
Toilet wouldn't fully flush on its own, I needed to help it out by using the trash can filled with water to dump it while it’s flushing for water to go down. Automatic lights in entry and bathroom kept turning on and off all night. This was a terrible idea folks. We thankfully only stayed one night ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
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.
