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.
Palm Desert Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Palm Desert at Palm Desert Country Club. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event 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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Palm Desert Aquatic Center
Bring your family to Palm Desert Aquatic Center and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Palm Desert. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in South Palm Desert
Mod Palm Desert
Stayed in the 3 bed villa which had a wonderfully spacious shared space and full kitchen. Area was clean and the location was central and a walk to the nearby restaurants. Some of the beds could use an upgrade. However, for the price, this place was unbeatable.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
The staff were not that helpful. I asked
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Indian Wells Resort Hotel
Hotel under new ownership. Security door broken and anyone could come into hotel without key card. Beds were made with sheets that didnt cover entire mattress. Amentities from previoua year were canceled (shuttle and breakfast
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas
It was excellent. Definitely worth the stay.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
Perfect
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
Pools were fun for the kids. Water quality by the end of the day was atrocious. Food was mediocre at the onsite restaurants
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
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 Palm Desert Aquatic Center and Desert Willow Golf Resort, 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 Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and El Paseo Shopping District.
Bighorn
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bighorn and surrounding area, you can visit Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and El Paseo Shopping District.
