The Mesa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium
This family-run attraction will introduce you to a world of botany you never knew existed.
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.
Indian Canyon
Follow historic walking trails wending their way through gorges and along streams, like the many Cahuilla Indians who have trodden here before.
Palm Springs Art Museum
Marvel at everything from Mesoamerican artefacts to contemporary glass art at this sizeable, accomplished museum.
Activities
Palm Springs Architecture Tour – Self-Guided Drive
Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour in Joshua Tree National Park
Palm Springs Windmill Tours
Palm Springs Team Trivia Hunt: New 2024 Mobile Game App!
Bank Heist Escape Room Game for Private Group
Our pick of the best The Mesa Hotel Deals
Indian Wells Resort Hotel
Our room was clean , very comfortable stay and everyone was fine. Convenient to places we want to go. We definitely will stay there again. The only negative was , while we were at the pool there were a lot of gnats.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
The property is well-maintained and beautiful. It is in a great location to walk to many restaurants, shops, and bars.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
Great experience All around
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
The room was clean and quiet, the staff hands down were the friendliest people ever!
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas
Pool area was nice. Saturday breakfast was trash.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
The Dunes Hotel
The staff were incredible! So friendly and helpful. Rooms were nice and clean and the pool area is really relaxing. Will definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Mesa
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Mesa Travel Guide
- Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium
- Joshua Tree National Park
- Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
- Indian Wells Tennis Garden
- Agua Caliente Casino
- Anza Borrego Desert State Park
- Indian Canyon
- Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
- Desert Willow Golf Resort
- Palm Springs Air Museum
- Sea Mountain Resort Nude Spa
- Mount San Jacinto State Park
- Cabazon Outlets
- Big League Dreams Sports Park
