The Mesa Travel Guide
Palm Springs
Popular places to visit
Moorten Botanical Garden
This peaceful and family-run garden is one of Palm Springs' best-loved attractions.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Enjoy panoramic views over the Coachella Valley on the largest rotating aerial tramway in the world.
Palm Springs Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Palm Springs Convention Center during your trip to Palm Springs. Discover the area's spas or seek out its golf courses.
Palm Canyon
Palm Canyon is just one of the places to see in Palm Springs, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the lively festivals in this relaxing area or seek out the hiking trails.
Palm Springs Art Museum
With more than 20,000 exhibits, this art museum has something for everyone.
Indian Canyon
Hike along ancient walking trails through palm-dotted canyons at this stunning recreational park.
Top hotels in The Mesa
Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
Highly recommend a stay here. It feels like you have stepped back in time. The decor, the fruit trees and smell of jasmine flowers made it very nostalgic and memorable.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Indian Wells Resort Hotel
Property is on average 3 stars. The hotel is under painting renovation when we were there which they removed all the decorations photo’s of Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz which was the main attraction and our reason of picking to stay on this hotel. The bed and pillow are NOT comfortable to sleep on. ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa
This hotel has seen it's newer days but for the repairs here and there, it has everything you need. The pool was populare with families and hot tubs were nice. We missed having breakfast made for us.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
Lots of potential but needs serious updates. The mold on the bathroom ceiling was painted over, but needed a re-do. With that said, staff was nice as could be and we enjoyed the hot pools at the end of each day.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
The Dunes Hotel
Friendly staff, great location
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
Great location, multiple nice pools, spacious rooms, great gym, fun restaurant.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Mesa
Twin Palms
While Twin Palms isn't home to many top sights, Moorten Botanical Garden and Indian Canyons Golf Resort are some notable places to visit nearby.
Tahquitz River Estates
Though Tahquitz River Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Moorten Botanical Garden and Tahquitz Canyon.
Indian Canyon
While visiting Indian Canyon, you might make a stop by sights like Indian Canyons Golf Resort and Canyon Country Club North Golf Course.
Deepwell Estates
While there might not be top attractions in Deepwell Estates, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Moorten Botanical Garden and Boomers! Palm Springs.
Historic Tennis Club
While visiting Historic Tennis Club, you might make a stop by sights like San Jacinto Mountains and Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument.
Warm Sands
When in Warm Sands, you can plan a visit to Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and Plaza Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
