Inland Empire Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Inland Empire
Palm Springs showing wild flowers
Palm Springs featuring fishing, landscape views and a house
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway which includes hiking or walking as well as a small group of people
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway showing a park and hiking or walking

Where to stay in Inland Empire

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Downtown Palm Springs

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

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 Palm Springs
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Moonridge

Skiing and mountain views are notable features of Moonridge. You might consider stopping by Big Bear Mountain Resort while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Moonridge
Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Central

If you're spending some time in Big Bear Central, Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain and Big Bear Marina are top sights worth seeing.

Big Bear Central
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Panorama Heights

While Panorama Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance and Joshua Tree Community Center.

Panorama Heights
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Baristo

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

Baristo
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Midtown

If you're spending some time in Midtown, Agua Caliente Casino and The Spa at Se-che are top sights worth seeing.

Midtown
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
41-000 Bob Hope Dr. Rancho Mirage CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$513 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
NZ$513
15 Dec - 16 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Rancho Mirage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,756 reviews)
The resort has a lovely pool area that is well kept up, but we were disappointed with the limited meal options after 5pm. The only restaurant open switched to a very upscale menu and we were looking for a casual dinner. The rooms were nice and spacious, but the walls were quite thin and we were disturbed ...

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa

The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
71333 Dinah Shore Drive Rancho Mirage CA
The price is NZ$357 per night from 12 Dec to 13 Dec
NZ$357
12 Dec - 13 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Rancho Mirage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,061 reviews)
From check in with Jay to the servers by the pool and the valet guys at the front, every one was awesome!

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa
Hilton Garden Inn Palm Springs - Rancho Mirage

Hilton Garden Inn Palm Springs - Rancho Mirage

3 out of 5
71700 Highway 111 Rancho Mirage CA
The price is NZ$117 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$117
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rancho Mirage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
The hot tb was not hot, the water was cold, also you need more lighting in the pool area at night. The tub water built up while showering, the drain needs to be cleaned out. Finally, I thought the breakfast was included with the stay, I’ll have to read hotel descriptions more closely in the future. ...

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Palm Springs - Rancho Mirage
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.
Lagonita Lodge

Lagonita Lodge

3 out of 5
183 Lagonita Ln Big Bear Lake CA
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Big Bear Lake. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,946 reviews)
Location and amenities

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Lagonita Lodge
Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis

Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis

3.5 out of 5
34567 Cathedral Canyon Drive Cathedral City CA
Stay at this golf condo in Cathedral City. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a golf course. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,585 reviews)
This trip included 2 days of golfing, we appreciated being right next door to a course.

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis
Snow Lake Lodge

Snow Lake Lodge

3 out of 5
41579 Big Bear Blvd Big Bear Lake CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Big Bear Lake. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (499 reviews)
The room is very spacious and clean, but a little outdated. Excellent location and accommodating staff.

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025

Snow Lake Lodge
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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