California Desert Travel Guide
Where to stay in California Desert
Downtown Palm Springs
Downtown Palm Springs is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and Palm Springs Art Museum, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Palm Springs.
Sunrise Park
If you're spending some time in Sunrise Park, Palm Springs Mall Shopping Center and Heritage Palms Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Riverside
Downtown Riverside is beloved for its stunning river views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Fox Performing Arts Center and Mount Rubidoux Park.
Uptown Design District
Uptown Design District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Las Palmas and San Jacinto Mountains while in the area.
Anaheim Hills
Travellers come to Anaheim Hills for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Chino Hills State Park and Canyon Plaza Shopping Center while you're in town.
Baristo
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Baristo and surrounding area, you can visit Agua Caliente Casino and Agua Caliente Cultural Museum.
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Popular places to visit
Joshua Tree National Park
Few places in the world combine high and low desert flora, fauna and geology like this breathtaking expanse of preserved wilderness.
Honda Center
Catch an event at Honda Center and enjoy other activities in Anaheim such as taking adventure tours.Experience the entertainment choices or attend a hockey game in this walkable area.
Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base
Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base is just one of the places to see in Oceanside, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Enjoy panoramic views over the Coachella Valley on the largest rotating aerial tramway in the world.
Dana Point Harbor
Explore the waterfront of Dana Point Harbor and enjoy other activities such as surfing in Dana Point. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Orange County Great Park
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Orange County Great Park, a lovely green space in Irvine. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
- Pechanga Resort & Casino
- Joshua Tree National Park
- Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
- Empire Polo Club
- Wilson Creek Winery
- Indian Canyon
- Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club
- Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
- Edwards Air Force Base
- Palm Canyon
- Riverside Convention Center
- Sea Mountain Resort Nude Spa
- California State University-Bakersfield
- Desert Hills Premium Outlets
- Lake Perris