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(17 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
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

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

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
Aerial tramway scenic landscape view at sunset in California.

Tahquitz River Estates

5/5(4 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! (3,690 reviews)
Booked a double double room on Expedia and once again I got an ADA room. Not sure why this keeps happening but in the present case we were given room 101. This room opens onto the lobby area and right in front of the elevator. So you hear everybody coming and going and saying good night all night. ...

Reviewed on 22 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 NZ$169 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
NZ$169
24 Mar - 25 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)
Didn’t try it

Reviewed on 21 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 NZ$845 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
NZ$845
20 Apr - 21 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! (1,115 reviews)
Golf for the adultsand water slides for the kids.

Reviewed on 22 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! (3,309 reviews)
Bathing exceptional for the price

Reviewed on 22 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! (795 reviews)
Newby to Palm Springs and this resort met every expectation. Perfect place to spend a 100F - 110F week in March!

Reviewed on 22 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! (1,623 reviews)
The property is large. I enjoyed dining at the on-site restaurant. Had it not been in the 109 degree weather, my husband I would have spent time at the pool. The check in process was slow, yet the staff was lovely! To call guest services, you had to go through an AI customer service line which asked ...

Reviewed on 21 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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