What to do in California Desert, CA

Activities, attractions and tours
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California Desert Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that California Desert has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

California Desert is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in California Desert to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

California Desert Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of California Desert.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to California Desert attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Palm Springs Art Museum which includes interior views and art

Downtown Palm Springs

4.5/5(255 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Palm Springs is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and Palm Springs Art Museum.

Downtown Palm Springs
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Sunrise Park

While visiting Sunrise Park, you might make a stop by sights like Palm Springs Mall Shopping Center and Heritage Palms Golf Club.

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Downtown Riverside

4/5(5 area reviews)

Travelers to Downtown Riverside praise its stunning river views. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Fox Performing Arts Center and Mount Rubidoux Park.

Downtown Riverside
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Uptown Design District

4/5(66 area reviews)

Uptown Design District is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Las Palmas or San Jacinto Mountains.

Uptown Design District
Always come here every time I’m in SoCal ... fav place for Hamburgers

Anaheim Hills

4/5(6 area reviews)

Anaheim Hills is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Chino Hills State Park and Canyon Plaza Shopping Center while you're in town.

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Baristo

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Baristo might not have many top sights, but Agua Caliente Casino and Agua Caliente Cultural Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Baristo

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