California Desert

Travel Guide

This unique estate now acts more or less as the Western White House in the US.  It's a little tricky to reserve a tour of it due to its popularity, but the gardens are freely open to the public most of the year.
This unique estate now acts more or less as the Western White House in the US.  It's a little tricky to reserve a tour of it due to its popularity, but the gardens are freely open to the public most of the year.
Skull Rock in Joshua Tree National Park, just another cool thing about the Palm Springs area.

See more pictures and ideas about this area in our blog post:
http://rvluckyorwhat.com/2015/05/08/where-would-you-live-if-you-could-work-from-anywhere

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Love this Californian desert! Great park for hiking and camping, trails here are a blast and unique from so many of the other national parks I've been too! Pack plenty of water!!!
Beautiful park with strange rocks formations and piles of them. Great place to hike among the Joshua trees and rocks. #hiking #landscape #outdoors

Where to stay in California Desert

Palm Springs Art Museum which includes interior views and art

Downtown Palm Springs

4.5/5(38 area reviews)

Downtown Palm Springs is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Agua Caliente Casino and Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Palm Springs.

Downtown Palm Springs
Little gem on Air BnB, great area for cycling and vineyards

Valle De Los Caballos

While visiting Valle De Los Caballos, you might make a stop by sights like Ponte Winery and Rancho Palomar Winery.

Valle De Los Caballos
Snapped this shot as I was leaving my hotel in PS. The sky with the building, palm trees, and flowers all caught my eye and blended well together. No filter!

Baristo

3/5(1 area review)

While visiting Baristo, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Theatre and Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center.

Baristo
 View from my hotel in Palm Springs Cali

Midtown

If you're spending some time in Midtown, Agua Caliente Casino and The Spa at Se-che are top sights worth seeing.

Midtown
Watering lawn grass palm trees and plants

Sunrise Park

If you're spending some time in Sunrise Park, Palm Springs Mall Shopping Center and Palm Springs Swim Center are top sights worth seeing.

Sunrise Park
Joshua tree

Warm Sands

When in Warm Sands, you can plan a visit to Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and Agua Caliente Casino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Warm Sands
Palm Mountain Resort and Spa

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa

3 out of 5
155 S Belardo Road Palm Springs CA
Stay at this hotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy a fitness centre, on-site spa services and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,607 reviews)
Everyone was very helpful. Really nice to have bottled water provided in our room. And a very convenient location!

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa

Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa

3 out of 5
14500 Palm Drive Desert Hot Springs CA
The price is RM362 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
RM362
RM416 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Desert Hot Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,155 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa

Miracle Springs Resort & Spa

3 out of 5
10625 Palm Dr Desert Hot Springs CA
The price is RM467 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
RM467
RM579 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Desert Hot Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,726 reviews)
the check in was great our room was ready for an early checkin. the room was a room we were there for the Valentine's Dinner and Bands. let's just say the bands were amazing but the hall and dinner not so much. the hall was not decorated at all half the tables did not have the black and white tablecloths ...

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
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.
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 golf condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,317 reviews)
great location and the room was amazing

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
7 Springs Inn & Suites

7 Springs Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
950 N Indian Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,956 reviews)
Great property, love the views, the pool, easy parking. So convenient to downtown Palm Springs with all the dining and shops. Can stroll down quiet streets of the movie colony checking out homes of movie stars of the past. Really feel part of the ‘old Palm Springs vibe.’

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

7 Springs Inn & Suites
The Cole

The Cole

3.5 out of 5
2323 N Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy parking (surcharge), concierge services and pillowtop beds. Popular attractions Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (337 reviews)
Fabulous place and a great restaurant on premises

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

The Cole
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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