South Palm Desert Travel Guide
Palm Desert
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Popular places to visit
The Gardens on El Paseo
You can enjoy retail therapy at The Gardens on El Paseo during your trip to Palm Desert. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Desert Willow Golf Resort
Enjoy a round of golf in Palm Desert at Desert Willow Golf Resort. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Palm Desert at Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
McCallum Theatre
You can make plans for a show at McCallum Theatre on your trip to Palm Desert. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Palm Desert Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Palm Desert at Palm Desert Country Club. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Civic Center Park
Civic Center Park is just one of the places to see in Palm Desert, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the desert landscapes and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in South Palm Desert
Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
Nice property, close to downtown, but the shower was way too small
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Indian Wells Resort Hotel
everything was
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa
Room was clean. Staff were friendly and nice. Night time came…bed sheets, cheap and rough. AC/Heater was noisy, it keeps on waking me up. We stayed on the first floor, you can hear all the walking upstairs. Walls are thin, you can hear neighbors snoring. We stayed 1 night…i did not get a good sleep ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
Resort staff were awesome everyone was friendly and the hot spring pools were magnificent and clean food was delicious and the entertainment was a great experience would love to visit again.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
Friendly staff, clean room, spacious.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
The Dunes Hotel
Everything was great except...there was no dresser to store clothes and for a two week stay that was a downer. We had to live out of our suitcases...one on the rack and the other on the floor. That was a big drawback that would probably preclude us from staying again.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around South Palm Desert
El Paseo Village
While visiting El Paseo Village, you might make a stop by sights like El Paseo Shopping District and The Gardens on El Paseo.
Silver Spur Ranch
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Silver Spur Ranch and surrounding area, you can visit Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and The Gardens on El Paseo.
Summit
Though Summit may 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.
Park Palms
When in Park Palms, you can plan a visit to Desert Willow Golf Resort and Rancho Las Palmas Country Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Cahuilla Hills
While there might not be top attractions in Cahuilla Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Palm Desert Cross and Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.
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.
