California Desert, CA

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California Desert
Costa Mesa showing interior views, art and a skyscraper
Palm Springs which includes wildflowers
Palm Springs showing a house, landscape views and fishing
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway featuring hiking or walking as well as a small group of people

Where to stay in California Desert

Palm Springs Art Museum which includes interior views and art

Downtown Palm Springs

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Palm Springs is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Plaza Theatre and Agua Caliente Casino.

Downtown Palm Springs
Palm Springs which includes wildflowers

Baristo

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

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Valle De Los Caballos

While visiting Valle De Los Caballos, you might make a stop by sights like Avensole Winery and Ponte Winery.

Valle De Los Caballos
Palm Springs which includes wildflowers

Midtown

If you're spending some time in Midtown, Agua Caliente Casino and The Spa at Se-che are top sights worth seeing.

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Downtown Riverside

Travelers to Downtown Riverside praise its stunning river views. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Fox Performing Arts Center and Riverside Metropolitan Museum.

Downtown Riverside
Light and shadows on the east face of Mt San Jacinto. I love the mountain as the sun touches it differently throughout the day. Dancing in and out of the crevices and shadows. Never grows old. #culture. #weekend getaways

Warm Sands

Warm Sands might not have many top sights, but Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and Plaza Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Warm Sands
Palm Mountain Resort and Spa

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa

3 out of 5
155 S Belardo Road Palm Springs CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$5,093 per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
NT$5,093
NT$7,014 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,526 reviews)
Palm Mountain Resort & Spa was in a great location, convenient for walking to downtown and restaurants. We enjoyed the amenities especially the pool and fire pits. The staff was very friendly and gave good recommendations and the room was cute - we loved the Palm Springs vibes. A few notes on the ...

Reviewed on 2026/1/10

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa

Miracle Springs Resort & Spa

3 out of 5
10625 Palm Dr Desert Hot Springs CA
The price is NT$1,876 per night from Jan 13 to Jan 14
NT$1,876
NT$2,491 total
Jan 13 - Jan 14
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! (2,663 reviews)
Good value, hot wTer

Reviewed on 2026/1/8

Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
The Dunes Hotel

The Dunes Hotel

2.5 out of 5
390 S Indian Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA
The price is NT$4,610 per night from Jan 13 to Jan 14
NT$4,610
NT$5,278 total
Jan 13 - Jan 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,207 reviews)
Staff was really nice and attentive

Reviewed on 2026/1/12

The Dunes Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages

Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages

3.5 out of 5
9003 Shadow Ridge Road Palm Desert CA
Book a stay at this golf condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,726 reviews)
Everything was great. Golf, room and amenities.

Reviewed on 2026/1/4

Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

3.5 out of 5
1091 Pinehurst Ln Palm Desert CA
Book a stay at this 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 reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,246 reviews)
Clean, quiet, modern and well maintained rooms and living areas. Amenities and landscaping were well maintained and cared for.

Reviewed on 2025/12/30

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

4 out of 5
75 Willow Ridge Palm Desert CA
Book a stay at this golf condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,268 reviews)
Armando did a great job with check in!! He answered all of my questions and informed me about the property and amenities.

Reviewed on 2026/1/8

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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