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

4.5/5(1,565 area reviews)

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

Downtown Palm Springs
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Downtown Riverside

4/5(383 area reviews)

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 Fox Entertainment Plaza.

Downtown Riverside
Palm Springs which includes wildflowers

Baristo

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

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

Baristo
Palm Springs which includes wildflowers

Midtown

Though Midtown might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Agua Caliente Casino and Agua Caliente Cultural Museum.

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Murrieta Hot Springs

Murrieta Hot Springs is well-liked for its theme parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Murrieta area, you might plan a trip to Temecula Museum or Old Town Temecula Community Theater.

Murrieta Hot Springs
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Tahquitz River Estates

4/5(183 area reviews)

Though Tahquitz River Estates might 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
Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
3 out of 5
155 S Belardo Road, Palm Springs, CA
The price is ₩147,103 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
₩147,103
₩206,919 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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! (1,275 reviews)
"The covers bedspread had spots on it I assume had to be drink makeup or something else it was white sticky shows me the not clean the bedspreads you're sleeping on somebody else's stuff huge turn off."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
Signature Temecula
Signature Temecula
3 out of 5
28980 Old Town Front St., Temecula, CA
The price is ₩86,806 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
₩86,806
₩97,223 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Temecula. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,479 reviews)
"The bedroom is large. There is no fragrant smell, which is good."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Signature Temecula
Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites
Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites
3.5 out of 5
1900 W. Frontage Rd, Corona, CA
The price is ₩134,755 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
₩134,755
₩148,493 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Corona. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (835 reviews)
"Had a great stay, clean, free beakfast and great location. Would recommend and stay again."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites
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Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
3.5 out of 5
1091 Pinehurst Ln, Palm Desert, CA
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,997 reviews)
Quality choice for Palm Desert
"The room was very spacious, comfortable and clean. Multiple pool options that are easily accessible. Only complaint is that the a/c fan was pretty loud."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

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
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,057 reviews)
"Great food, service and ambience, dinner at Agave was delicious, my only complain during our stay would be that the sofa bed is horrible. My son woke me up at 2 am to help him close the sofa bed so he can sleep on the couch because it was so uncomfortable!!! Still our favorite local hotel, but next ..."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
The Cole
The Cole
3.5 out of 5
2323 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy parking (surcharge), concierge services, and pillowtop beds. Popular attractions Palm Springs Aerial ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (285 reviews)
Good clean hotel
"Good and very clean hotel. Comfortable. Good pool and with lots of chairs and loungers and the music they play is great. The ONLY thing is the AC unit is really loud. But they do provide ear plugs"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

The Cole
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Popular places to visit

The photo was shot at the Palm Springs convention center at dusk. The mountain cat which appears so real was the silhouette of a bronze sculpture. The beautiful backdrop made for a surreal image.

Palm Springs Convention Center

4/5(299 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at 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 showing tranquil scenes, views and landscape views

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

4.5/5(1,006 reviews)

Glide over cliffs, wildlife and several vegetation zones as this glass-enclosed ride carries you up dramatic mountainsides.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Palm Canyon

Palm Canyon

4.5/5(851 reviews)

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
The Old Town Mercantile building has murals of Old Temecula on its outsides. The Mercantile

Old Town Temecula Community Theater

4.5/5(73 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Old Town Temecula Community Theater during your stay in Temecula. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its wineries.

Old Town Temecula Community Theater
First attempt at taking a photograph of a moving Ferris Wheel at night! Had a blast at the Temecula Valley Fair. #nightphotography #ferriswheel #fair

Galway Downs

You can take time to visit Galway Downs during your travels to Temecula. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.

Galway Downs
Indian Canyon featuring a gorge or canyon and landscape views

Indian Canyon

4.5/5(443 reviews)

Hike in the footsteps of the Agua Caliente band of Cahuilla Indians on ancient walking trails through cool, palm-dotted canyons and timeless rock formations.

Indian Canyon

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Ontario which includes street scenes and night scenes

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