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

Downtown Riverside
Downtown Riverside is beloved for its stunning river views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Fox Performing Arts Center and Fox Entertainment Plaza.

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

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.

Midtown
While Midtown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Agua Caliente Casino and Agua Caliente Cultural Museum.

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

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Signature Temecula
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

The Cole
Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025
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Popular places to visit

Palm Springs Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Palm Springs Convention Center during your trip to Palm Springs. Discover the area's spas or seek out its golf courses.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Climb aboard the world's largest rotating tramcar up the sheer cliffs of Chino Canyon to see Palm Springs from above.

Palm Canyon
Palm Canyon is just one of the places to see in Palm Springs, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the lively festivals in this family-friendly area or seek out the hiking trails.

Old Town Temecula Community Theater
You can make plans for a show at Old Town Temecula Community Theater during your trip to Temecula. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its wineries.

Galway Downs
You can take time to visit Galway Downs during your travels to Temecula. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.

Indian Canyon
Follow historic walking trails wending their way through gorges and along streams, like the many Cahuilla Indians who have trodden here before.
Activities

Palm Springs Architecture Tour – Self-Guided Drive

I Heart Drag Brunch at the Hyatt Palm Springs

Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure

Private Shopping Tour from Palm Springs to Desert Hills Outlets

The Legends & Icons Tour of Palm Springs
- Joshua Tree National Park
- Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
- Agua Caliente Casino
- Indian Wells Tennis Garden
- Empire Polo Club
- Wilson Creek Winery
- California Baptist University
- Sea Mountain Resort Nude Spa
- Indian Canyon
- Outlets at Tejon
- Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
- Palm Springs Air Museum
- PGA West Golf Course
- Desert Willow Golf Resort