Coachella Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
Indian Canyon showing a gorge or canyon

Where to stay in Coachella Valley

Palm Springs Art Museum which includes interior views and art

Downtown Palm Springs

4.5/5(39 area reviews)

Downtown Palm Springs is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and Plaza Theatre, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Palm Springs.

Downtown Palm Springs
 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
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
Watering lawn grass palm trees and plants

Sunrise Park

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

Sunrise Park
Joshua Tree National Park Hiking Trail Landscape Series, hundreds of years old palm trees at sunrise against the blue sky background at Fortynine Palms Oasis Trail in Twentynine Palms, 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 Tahquitz Canyon and Moorten Botanical Garden.

Tahquitz River Estates
The Saguaro Palm Springs is home to the SplashHouse Pool and Music Festival in Palm Springs California.  
Source: http://www.partytrail.com/splash-house-music-festival/

Sonora Sunrise

4/5(1 area review)

Sonora Sunrise might not have many top sights, but Palm Springs Swim Center and Palm Springs Convention Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Sonora Sunrise
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! (3,687 reviews)
It's a basic

Reviewed on 25 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 ฿3,622 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
฿3,622
฿4,166 total
26 Mar - 27 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! (2,202 reviews)
Dated property. Comfortable rooms & beds, and a friendly and helpful staff.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas

Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas

5 out of 5
44600 Indian Wells Lane Indian Wells CA
The price is ฿17,627 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
฿17,627
฿22,040 total
13 Apr - 14 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Indian Wells. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 9 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,110 reviews)
Great service

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas
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 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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,310 reviews)
It was hot when we traveled so the room a/c struggled at times. The paper products where not high quality in the room. However the location and amenities are great and the room was clean and accommodating for my stay

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
The Westin Mission Hills Resort Villas, Palm Springs

The Westin Mission Hills Resort Villas, Palm Springs

4 out of 5
71777 Dinah Shore Drive Rancho Mirage CA
Stay at this business-friendly condo in Rancho Mirage. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 hot tubs and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (797 reviews)
We loved this property and will be back for sure! The villa was spacious, clean and had every little detail you can think of. Registration staff was very efficient, the hotel let us use the property amenities hours before our check-in as well as after checkout. Definitely fans!

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

The Westin Mission Hills Resort Villas, Palm Springs
Marriott's Shadow Ridge II- The Enclaves

Marriott's Shadow Ridge II- The Enclaves

3.5 out of 5
9003 Shadow Ridge Road Palm Desert CA
Stay at this golf condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,624 reviews)
Great time

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Marriott's Shadow Ridge II- The Enclaves
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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