South Palm Desert
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 stay in Palm Desert. Experience the acclaimed theater scene 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 desert landscapes and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
McCallum Theatre
You can enjoy a show at McCallum Theatre during your trip to Palm Desert. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
The Gardens on El Paseo
You can enjoy retail therapy at The Gardens on El Paseo during your stay in Palm Desert. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
El Paseo Shopping District
During your trip to Palm Desert, you can do some window-shopping at El Paseo Shopping District. Take in the art scene and desert landscape in the area.
Palm Desert Visitor Center
After visiting Palm Desert Visitor Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Palm Desert. Discover the desert landscapes and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Palm Springs Architecture Tour – Self-Guided Drive
Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour in Joshua Tree National Park
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Restorative Soundbath in Palm Springs
Top hotels in South Palm Desert
Hotel Paseo, Autograph Collection by Marriott
Beautiful facility. Loved the red Cadillac!
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Indian Wells Resort Hotel
The heated pool was wonderful and amazingly clean after the recent rainstorms. The bed was comfortable and the room was quiet and clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. Would love to stay here again.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas
Nice Room. Incredible staff. Terrific SPA and pools.
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
Hotel was nice. Was very convenient to walk to restaurants and shops. Loved the area. It is an older hotel that has been renovated. We sat around the fire pits in the evening and the grapefruit trees were full and very tasty. Would stay there again.
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
Room was good, pools were fabulous, staff was awesome.
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
The Dunes Hotel
Great location and great service
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around South Palm Desert
El Paseo Village
If you're spending some time in El Paseo Village, El Paseo Shopping District and The Gardens on El Paseo are top sights worth seeing.
Silver Spur Ranch
Though Silver Spur Ranch might 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.
Summit
While Summit might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and El Paseo Shopping District.
Park Palms
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Park Palms and surrounding area, you can visit Desert Willow Golf Resort and Rancho Las Palmas Country Club.
Cahuilla Hills
Cahuilla Hills might not have many top sights, but Palm Desert Cross and Living Desert Zoo and Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
