California Desert

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This unique estate now acts more or less as the Western White House in the US.  It's a little tricky to reserve a tour of it due to its popularity, but the gardens are freely open to the public most of the year.
Skull Rock in Joshua Tree National Park, just another cool thing about the Palm Springs area.

See more pictures and ideas about this area in our blog post:
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Love this Californian desert! Great park for hiking and camping, trails here are a blast and unique from so many of the other national parks I've been too! Pack plenty of water!!!
Beautiful park with strange rocks formations and piles of them. Great place to hike among the Joshua trees and rocks. #hiking #landscape #outdoors
Skull rock at Joshua Tree! This awesome spot doesn't even require a hike! He sits roadside :)

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Where to stay in California Desert

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 Plaza Theatre and Agua Caliente Casino.

Downtown Palm Springs
Little gem on Air BnB, great area for cycling and vineyards

Valle De Los Caballos

While visiting Valle De Los Caballos, you might make a stop by sights like Ponte Winery and Rancho Palomar Winery.

Valle De Los Caballos
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

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
 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
Watering lawn grass palm trees and plants

Sunrise Park

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

Sunrise Park
Aerial tramway scenic landscape view at sunset in California.

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 Tahquitz Canyon.

Tahquitz River Estates
Palm Mountain Resort and Spa

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa

3 out of 5
155 S Belardo Road Palm Springs CA
The price is CA $220 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
CA $220
CA $303 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy a fitness center, onsite spa services, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,623 reviews)
Calm environment peaceful beautiful view excellent location to the heart of Palm Springs

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
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 CA $109 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
CA $109
CA $126 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Desert Hot Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,185 reviews)
Clean room but bedding needs replacing. 2 hot tubs and a heated pool.

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa

Miracle Springs Resort & Spa

3 out of 5
10625 Palm Dr Desert Hot Springs CA
The price is CA $124 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
CA $124
CA $158 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Desert Hot Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,764 reviews)
Love the 24 hour pools

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
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.
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

4 out of 5
75 Willow Ridge Palm Desert CA
Book a stay at this golf condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,337 reviews)
Room was dark, dirty and outdated

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages

Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages

3.5 out of 5
9003 Shadow Ridge Road Palm Desert CA
Book a stay at this golf condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,802 reviews)
Bed was saggy and pillows were very uncomfortable

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages
7 Springs Inn & Suites

7 Springs Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
950 N Indian Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,976 reviews)
Everything was clean- slight funky smell coming from the bathroom- maybe a leak

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

7 Springs Inn & Suites
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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