El Mirador Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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 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 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 relaxing area or seek out the hiking trails.
Palm Springs Art Museum
Marvel at everything from Mesoamerican artefacts to contemporary glass art at this sizeable, accomplished museum.
Indian Canyon
Follow historic walking trails wending their way through gorges and along streams, like the many Cahuilla Indians who have trodden here before.
Mount San Jacinto State Park
Journey to the highest point of the San Jacinto Mountains, and be rewarded with excellent hiking trails and superlative views.
Activities
Highlights of Palm Springs Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Palm Springs Windmill Tours
Palm Springs Windmill Guided Tour by Golf Cart
Bank Heist Escape Room Game for Private Group
Palm Springs Celebrity Bike Tour
Our pick of the best El Mirador Hotel Deals
Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
We enjoyed our stay here and plan to come back next January and stay for more than two nights. It's a block off the main drag, which means it is quieter, but walking distance to some great restaurants. The pool area is clean and has lots of umbrellas for shade. The room had some nice extras...a fridge ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Indian Wells Resort Hotel
Helpful and friendly staff -clean property -needs updating
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa
Clean safe nice for the area and the price. Properly is worn but still nice.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
The Dunes Hotel
The Dunes was a solid choice for our Palm Springs stay, especially given its excellent location—an easy walk to downtown shops and restaurants. The room was quite small, essentially just a bed, chair, and bathroom, but it was clean, functional, and worked well for a short trip. It’s not a space you’d ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
Pools were great and fed with natural mineral spring water . Palm trees and grounds around th pools was lovely. Bed super comfortable. Room was quiet and clean. It is an older hotel and needs some renovation- hallways are dark, ice machine looked like it was falling apart, and the restaurant was ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas
Too may kids - adult pool over crowded and staff was not helpful
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Mirador
Uptown Design District
Uptown Design District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Las Palmas and San Jacinto Mountains while in the area.
Movie Colony East
When in Movie Colony East, you can plan a visit to Palm Springs Convention Center and Agua Caliente Casino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
The Movie Colony
While The Movie Colony may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Palm Springs Convention Center and Agua Caliente Casino.
Old Las Palmas
While visiting Old Las Palmas, you might make a stop by sights like Las Palmas and San Jacinto Mountains.
Racquet Club Estates
While Racquet Club Estates isn't home to many top sights, Palm Springs Square Shopping Center and Las Palmas are some notable places to visit nearby.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, Palm Springs Convention Center and Agua Caliente Casino are top sights worth seeing.
