The Mesa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium featuring a garden
Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium showing a garden, tropical scenes and landscape views
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Popular places to visit

Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium showing a garden

Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium

This family-run attraction will introduce you to a world of botany you never knew existed.

Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium
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
Palm Canyon

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.

Palm Canyon
Indian Canyon which includes a gorge or canyon and landscape views

Indian Canyon

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

Indian Canyon
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

Activities

Palm Springs Self Guided Driving Audio Tour

Palm Springs Architecture Tour – Self-Guided Drive

NZ$29
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Palm Springs Architecture Tour – Self-Guided Drive
Joshua Tree and Palm Springs Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Palm Springs & Joshua Tree NP Driving Audio Tours Bundle

NZ$42
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Palm Springs & Joshua Tree NP Driving Audio Tours Bundle
Join us for a exciting drag experience leaving you saying, "Yasssss Queeeen"

I Heart Drag Brunch at the Hyatt Palm Springs

NZ$71
per adult
I Heart Drag Brunch at the Hyatt Palm Springs
Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure

Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure

NZ$303
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure
Private Shopping Tour from Palm Springs to Desert Hills Outlets

Private Shopping Tour from Palm Springs to Desert Hills Outlets

NZ$236
per adult
Private Shopping Tour from Palm Springs to Desert Hills Outlets
Self Guided Joshua Tree National Park Driving Tour

Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

NZ$27
per traveller
Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Our pick of the best The Mesa Hotel Deals

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$517 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$517
13 Oct - 14 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! (1,710 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
Indian Wells Resort Hotel

Indian Wells Resort Hotel

3.5 out of 5
76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells, CA
The price is NZ$103 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
NZ$103
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf resort in Indian Wells. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,163 reviews)
"Pool / Restaurant area was nice and the view of the golf course was a plus."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Indian Wells Resort Hotel
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas

Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas

4.5 out of 5
44600 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells, CA
The price is NZ$687 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
NZ$687
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Indian Wells. Enjoy free WiFi, 9 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,078 reviews)
"My family and eyes really enjoyed it wish we could’ve stayed longer. Will be back soon excellent place to relax and have a great time with family."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

3.5 out of 5
1091 Pinehurst Ln, Palm Desert, CA
The price is NZ$323 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
NZ$323
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free WiFi, 7 outdoor pools, and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,151 reviews)
"This is my go to place when I need a break from the city life in LA. Always enjoy my stay here"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
74-855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA
The price is NZ$653 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
NZ$653
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Palm Desert. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 8 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
"Spa experience did not use . Beautiful view for walk . The boat tour should be free !!"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
Palm Mountain Resort and Spa

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa

3 out of 5
155 S Belardo Road, Palm Springs, CA
The price is NZ$252 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
NZ$252
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy a fitness center, onsite spa services, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,346 reviews)
"Staff services are excellent"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around The Mesa

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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.

Tahquitz River Estates
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Twin Palms

While Twin Palms isn't home to many top sights, Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium and Indian Canyons Golf Resort are some notable places to visit nearby.

Twin Palms
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Indian Canyon

While visiting Indian Canyon, you might make a stop by sights like Indian Canyons Golf Resort and Canyon Country Club North Golf Course.

Indian Canyon
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Deepwell Estates

While there might not be top attractions in Deepwell Estates, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium and Boomers! Palm Springs.

Deepwell Estates
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Warm Sands

When in Warm Sands, you can plan a visit to Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and Agua Caliente Casino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Warm Sands
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Historic Tennis Club

While visiting Historic Tennis Club, you might make a stop by sights like San Jacinto Mountains and Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument.

Historic Tennis Club

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