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 Plaza Theatre and Agua Caliente Casino.

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

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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Valle De Los Caballos

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

Valle De Los Caballos
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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
$171 nightly
The price is $200 total per night from Dec 8 to Dec 9
$200 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and 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! (1,470 reviews)
We enjoyed the jacuzzi and fire pits. The room was very nice and modern.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
The Dunes Hotel

The Dunes Hotel

2.5 out of 5
390 S Indian Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA
$130 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$149 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and 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! (1,087 reviews)
Good location. Rooms are nice.

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025

The Dunes Hotel
La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton

La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton

5 out of 5
49499 Eisenhower Drive La Quinta CA
$279 nightly
The price is $319 total per night from Dec 12 to Dec 13
$319 total
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in La Quinta. Enjoy free WiFi, 15 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
The staff is amazing, the rooms with pools in the courtyard were every enjoyable, Adobe and Morgan's served wonderful food, overall the best vacation we've had in a while.

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025

La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton
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.
Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis

Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis

3.5 out of 5
34567 Cathedral Canyon Drive Cathedral City CA
Book a stay at this golf condo in Cathedral City. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a golf course. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,602 reviews)
The suite was clean and staff and service was great. It is an awesome location and amenities greet!

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis
7 Springs Inn & Suites

7 Springs Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
950 N Indian Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,877 reviews)
Room 119 was Perfect!!! Had one of the best stays EVER!! Staff member was so delightful and pleasant to talk to. I wish I could remember his name. We will be back. Thank You for one of the BEST STAYS EVER!!!

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

7 Springs Inn & Suites
Palm Springs Tennis Club

Palm Springs Tennis Club

3.5 out of 5
701 W Baristo Rd Palm Springs CA
Stay at this condo in Palm Springs. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (488 reviews)
Rooms very clean, nice employees. Always love this place..

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025

Palm Springs Tennis Club
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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