Title: Visit Desert Shores: 2026 Travel Guide for Desert Shores, Thermal | Expedia.com [Hotels in Desert Shores](https://expedia.com/Desert-Shores-Hotels.d553248635975872180.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Desert Shores](https://expedia.com/Desert-Shores-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635975872180.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Desert Shores](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Desert-Shores.d553248635975872180.Car-Rental-Guide)[Desert Shores Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Desert-Shores.d553248635975872180.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Desert Shores, CA ## Travel Guide ![Rad art!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975872180/63da52c1-fcdb-4da5-b195-9c4f9983e151.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Love this graffiti Desert shores,Salton sea ca. # explorelikealocal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975872180/6c124804-2f45-475f-99ae-6ae72a2691a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Desert Shores Things to do - Desert Shores Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Desert Shores ![40-Acre Estate w/ Private Lake, Golf & Courts | Buena Vista by AvantStay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120250000/120249900/120249836/f6214028_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 40-Acre Estate w/ Private Lake, Golf & Courts | Buena Vista by AvantStay Thermal CA Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Thermal. 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Additional terms may apply. ![40-Acre Estate w/ Private Lake, Golf & Courts | Buena Vista by AvantStay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120250000/120249900/120249836/f6214028_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 40-Acre Estate w/ Private Lake, Golf & Courts | Buena Vista by AvantStay Thermal CA Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Thermal. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and tennis courts. Popular attractions PGA West Golf Course and Empire ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Best Weekend Ever Everything about this place made it the best weekend ever. The property manager made the initial process of getting into the place as seamless as possible, allowing me to order ahead groceries to be delivered before we got there. The place is as described - absolute massive grounds with plenty of ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Desert Shores hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975872180&startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21)[Mar 20 - Mar 21](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975872180&startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975872180&startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22)[Mar 21 - Mar 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975872180&startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975872180&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026)[Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975872180&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Desert International Horse Park You can take time to visit Desert International Horse Park during your travels to Thermal. Discover the area's mountain views and casinos. [](https://expedia.com/Desert-International-Horse-Park-Thermal.d553248635998085826.Vacation-Attraction) #### Thermal Club Karting Circuit You can take time to visit Thermal Club Karting Circuit during your travels to Thermal. Discover the area's mountain views and casinos. [](https://expedia.com/Thermal-Club-Karting-Circuit-Thermal.d979108922342383616.Vacation-Attraction) #### Date Gardens Enjoy an outing to Date Gardens during your stay in Thermal. Make time to visit the area's casinos, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Date-Gardens-Thermal.d553248621532639261.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Springs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3614973/5a90b874-b430-4c3d-8fee-1bd01e7b3240.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Springs $175 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/san-andreas-fault-jeep-tour-from-palm-springs.a3614973.activity-details) ![San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3609671/90302438-b598-43cc-8acf-a54f35d7d651.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert $175 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/san-andreas-fault-jeep-tour-from-palm-desert.a3609671.activity-details) ![Private Palm Springs Cooking Class with a Fun Local Chef Stephen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46976361/ff4942ae-d7ce-4e7a-8171-5b27f71b5f52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Palm Springs Cooking Class with a Fun Local Chef Stephen $259 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-palm-springs-cooking-class-with-a-fun-local-chef-stephen.a46976361.activity-details) [See all activities in Desert Shores](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Desert-Shores.d553248635975872180.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Desert Shores ![Drone panorama over Ivanpah solar thermal power plant in California during daytime sunshine](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10091/55301ec1-dc02-454c-8ac0-ede5fd927944.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Thermal - Cities near Desert Shores - Places of interest [Thermal](https://expedia.com/Thermal.dx10091) - [Anza Borrego Desert State Park ](https://expedia.com/Anza-Borrego-Desert-State-Park-California.d6128008.Vacation-Attraction) - [Salton Sea ](https://expedia.com/Salton-Sea-California.d553248635056397986.Vacation-Attraction) - [San Jacinto Mountains ](https://expedia.com/San-Jacinto-Mountains-California.d6177716.Vacation-Attraction) - [Desert International Horse Park ](https://expedia.com/Desert-International-Horse-Park-Thermal.d553248635998085826.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area ](https://expedia.com/Ocotillo-Wells-State-Vehicular-Recreation-Area-Borrego-Springs.d553248635997928310.Vacation-Attraction) - [Trilogy Golf Club at La Quinta ](https://expedia.com/Trilogy-Golf-Club-At-La-Quinta-La-Quinta.d553248621532639263.Vacation-Attraction) - [Fonts Point ](https://expedia.com/Fonts-Point-Borrego-Springs.d553248621533113641.Vacation-Attraction) - [Peg Leg Smith Monument ](https://expedia.com/Peg-Leg-Smith-Monument-Borrego-Springs.d553248621561182384.Vacation-Attraction) - [Date Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Date-Gardens-Thermal.d553248621532639261.Vacation-Attraction) - [Santa Rosa Mountains ](https://expedia.com/Santa-Rosa-Mountains-California.d553248621532639290.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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