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What to do in California Desert
Popular places to visit
Indian Wells Tennis Garden
Catch an event at Indian Wells Tennis Garden and enjoy other activities in Indian Wells such as golfing.Attend a sporting event or discover the desert landscapes in this family-friendly area.
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.
Coachella Music Festival
Coachella Music Festival is just one of the places to see in Indio, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's casinos or seek out its golf courses.
Agua Caliente Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Agua Caliente Casino during your visit to Rancho Mirage? Discover the lively festivals and spas in this family-friendly area.
University of California, Riverside
Explore the campus of University of California, Riverside during your trip to Riverside. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
PGA West Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in La Quinta at PGA West Golf Course. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Between meeting animals from across the world and exploring nature trails through the Sonoran Desert, expect an exotic experience in southern California.
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.
Areas of California Desert
Downtown Palm Springs
Join the many Angelenos that flock to Downtown Palm Springs to quench their vacation thirst in the Sonoran Desert.
Valle De Los Caballos
While visiting Valle De Los Caballos, you might make a stop by sights like Ponte Winery and Rancho Palomar Winery.
Baristo
While visiting Baristo, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Theatre and Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, Palm Springs Convention Center and Agua Caliente Casino are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Tahquitz River Estates
Though Tahquitz River Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tahquitz Canyon and Moorten Botanical Garden.
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