What to do in California Desert, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

California Desert
Costa Mesa which includes art, a skyscraper and interior views
Palm Springs showing wild flowers
Palm Springs showing landscape views, a house and fishing
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway which includes hiking or walking as well as a small group of people

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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Downtown Palm Springs

4.5/5(255 area reviews)

Join the many Angelenos that flock to Downtown Palm Springs to quench their vacation thirst in the Sonoran Desert.

Downtown Palm Springs
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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 Fox Entertainment Plaza.

Downtown Riverside
Palm Springs showing wild flowers

Baristo

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

While visiting Baristo, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Theatre and Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center.

Baristo
Palm Springs showing wild flowers

Midtown

Though Midtown might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Agua Caliente Casino and Agua Caliente Cultural Museum.

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Murrieta Hot Springs

Murrieta Hot Springs is well-liked for its theme parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Murrieta area, you might plan a trip to Promenade or Old Town Temecula Community Theater.

Murrieta Hot Springs
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Tahquitz River Estates

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

Though Tahquitz River Estates might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium and Tahquitz Canyon.

Tahquitz River Estates

 

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