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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Monument Manor

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Monument Manor and surrounding area, you can visit Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance and Joshua Tree Courthouse.

Monument Manor
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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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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
Palm Springs showing wild flowers

Baristo

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

Baristo
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
41-000 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA
The price is NZ$494 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$494
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Rancho Mirage. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,716 reviews)
"Staff was so friendly and accommodating, room was clean, close to a ton of good food options, beautiful grounds and pool was great."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa

Miracle Springs Resort & Spa

3 out of 5
10625 Palm Dr, Desert Hot Springs, CA
The price is NZ$168 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$168
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,470 reviews)
Paul McCartney concert trip
"Short drive to Acrisure arena. Loved the pool and spas."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Miracle Springs 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$197 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
NZ$197
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rancho Mirage. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,026 reviews)
"It was located in a nice area with great restraunts within walking distance. Also nice local shopping. The hotel was clean however the mattresses were not very comfortable. They may need to upgrade the mattresses to a more luxury type for better sleep."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Palm Springs - Rancho Mirage
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Lagonita Lodge

Lagonita Lodge

3 out of 5
183 Lagonita Ln, Big Bear Lake, CA
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly aparthotel in Big Bear Lake. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,885 reviews)
"Peaceful, liked the closeness of the lake"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 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 3.5-star golf condo in Cathedral City. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a golf course. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,548 reviews)
"The room was very nice with a nicely stocked kitchen (everything you would need to make a meal). Rooms were clean and well kept. The staff were very friendly. Amenities were acceptable. Would recommend and consider staying here again if in the area."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis
DESERT VILLA with Firepit/BBQ/Star Gazing/Fire pit/Games/Spa and Pool

DESERT VILLA with Firepit/BBQ/Star Gazing/Fire pit/Games/Spa and Pool

Joshua Tree
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Joshua Tree. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hi-Desert Cultural ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
"Everything was super clean and amazing."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

DESERT VILLA with Firepit/BBQ/Star Gazing/Fire pit/Games/Spa and Pool
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Popular places to visit

Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park

Few places in the world combine high and low desert flora, fauna and geology like this breathtaking expanse of preserved wilderness.

Joshua Tree National Park
Palm Springs Convention Center

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 Convention Center
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

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 Springs Aerial Tramway
Snow Summit

Snow Summit

Hit the slopes in Big Bear Lake with a visit to Snow Summit. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Snow Summit
Palm Springs Air Museum featuring aircraft

Palm Springs Air Museum

See World War II aeroplanes up close in hangars, or even taking to the skies.

Palm Springs Air Museum
Joshua Tree National Park North Entrance

Joshua Tree National Park North Entrance

Enjoy the desert landscapes and explore Joshua Tree National Park North Entrance, a lovely green space in Twentynine Palms. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Joshua Tree National Park North Entrance

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