What to do in California Desert, CA

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Places to Visit in California Desert

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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 Cultural Museum and Palm Springs Art Museum, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Palm Springs.

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Sunrise Park

If you're spending some time in Sunrise Park, Palm Springs Mall Shopping Center and Heritage Palms Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

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Downtown Riverside

Downtown Riverside is beloved for its stunning river views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Fox Performing Arts Center and Mount Rubidoux Park.

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Uptown Design District

4/5(7 area reviews)

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.

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Anaheim Hills

5/5(1 area review)

Travellers come to Anaheim Hills for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Chino Hills State Park and Canyon Plaza Shopping Center while you're in town.

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Baristo

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Baristo and surrounding area, you can visit Agua Caliente Casino and Agua Caliente Cultural Museum.

Baristo

Day trip destinations from California Desert