Visit South Palm Desert
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 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 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.
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.
Adagio Galleries
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Adagio Galleries in Palm Desert. Attend a sporting event or discover the desert landscapes in this family-friendly 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

I Heart Drag Brunch at the Hyatt Palm Springs

Restorative Soundbath in Palm Springs

Private Shopping Tour from Palm Springs to Desert Hills Outlets

Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure
Top hotels in South Palm Desert

Mojave Resort - Adults Only
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Indian Wells Resort Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025
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 Palm Desert Aquatic Center and Desert Willow Golf Resort.

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.