Palm Desert, CA

Travel Guide

Desert Holocaust Memorial featuring a memorial
Desert Holocaust Memorial featuring a memorial and a garden
Desert Holocaust Memorial featuring a memorial
Desert Holocaust Memorial which includes a memorial
Palm Desert

Where to stay in Palm Desert

Beautiful Fountain at the Gardens...

El Paseo Village

If you're spending some time in El Paseo Village, El Paseo Shopping District and The Gardens on El Paseo are top sights worth seeing.

El Paseo Village
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Bighorn

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bighorn and surrounding area, you can visit Palm Desert Cross and Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.

Bighorn
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Cahuilla Hills

Cahuilla Hills might not have many top sights, but Palm Desert Cross and Living Desert Zoo and Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Cahuilla Hills
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Silver Spur Ranch

Though Silver Spur Ranch might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and El Paseo Shopping District.

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Park Palms

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Park Palms and surrounding area, you can visit Palm Desert Aquatic Center and Desert Willow Golf Resort.

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Spanish Walk

While Spanish Walk might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Acrisure Arena and Desert Willow Golf Resort.

Spanish Walk
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
4.5 out of 5
74-855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA
The price is SAR 953 per night from May 22 to May 23
SAR 953
SAR 1,260 total
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Palm Desert. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 8 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and well kept. Excellent staff."

Reviewed on 18 April 2025

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
3.5 out of 5
1091 Pinehurst Ln, Palm Desert, CA
The price is SAR 570 per night from May 11 to May 12
SAR 570
SAR 651 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
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! (2,887 reviews)
"This is a very nice property. Very clean with friendly staff and lots of amenities. I would definitely recommend it."

Reviewed on 17 April 2025

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
Palm Desert Suites
Palm Desert Suites
2 out of 5
74380 El Camino, Palm Desert, CA
The price is SAR 339 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
SAR 339
SAR 376 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Palm Desert. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (207 reviews)
"Room is large and spacious. Staff has been very responsive. Will know more in the morning"

Reviewed on 18 April 2025

Palm Desert Suites
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
Marriott's Shadow Ridge
3.5 out of 5
9003 Shadow Ridge Road, Palm Desert, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,520 reviews)
"The place is lovely. Since we arrived during busy season it was full, but our suite was quickly ready. The major issue concerned the pool too many toddler accidents in the pool caused it to close down for hours on the days we were there"

Reviewed on 17 April 2025

Marriott's Shadow Ridge
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! (2,887 reviews)
"This is a very nice property. Very clean with friendly staff and lots of amenities. I would definitely recommend it."

Reviewed on 17 April 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! (2,963 reviews)
"Always a favorite of ours!"

Reviewed on 19 April 2025

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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Reviews of Palm Desert

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
621
5 - Excellent 58%
4 - Good
368
4 - Good 34%
3 - Okay
61
3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
11
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
7
1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Host was very good!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful city!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful modern excellent shopping, restaurants and Pickleball

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

This hotel is not what you expect when booking an Embassy Suites Hotel

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Palm Desert has many available activities, and it is close to my family and friends.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

It’s an amazing place to go, however between Palm Springs and Palm dale I felt very limited on things to do for young people.