Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Palm Desert February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Palm Desert Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Palm-Desert.dx10283)[Hotels in Palm Desert](https://expedia.co.uk/Palm-Desert-Hotels.d10283.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Palm Desert](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Palm-Desert.d10283.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Palm Desert Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Palm-Desert.d10283.Car-Hire-Guide)[Palm Desert Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Palm-Desert.d10283.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Palm Desert, CA ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Palm Desert Types of activities Where to stay [Palm Desert travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Palm-Desert.dx10283) ![Beautiful Golf Courses - The Palms at Dawn 1](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10283/fea23a4f-aa9b-4158-8ac0-37ec2d001248.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful Golf Courses - The Palms at Dawn 1](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10283/fea23a4f-aa9b-4158-8ac0-37ec2d001248.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Traded the white snow for the red desert! Working on some great content for your here! #sunset #palmdesert #palmsprings #california #desert #mountains #color #travel #wanderlust #coachella #valley #cali](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10283/7bff3f14-463b-4d02-ab52-68bd4fe92b14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Four! Don’t get hit by the golf ball...I mean drone! #golf #palmsprings #palmdesert #coachella #california #travel #sunset #mountain #canyon #optoutside](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10283/417e2d56-24da-4e96-a4ce-90d3fa4788fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tonight’s sunset 😍 Hope you had a fantastic day! #desert #life #palmdesert #california #sunset #mountains #golf #optoutside #drone #photography](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10283/f08b3fd1-2544-44f6-ad42-cc688981eb86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Palm Desert Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Palm Desert has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Palm Desert, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Palm Desert with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Palm Desert Palm Desert is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Palm Desert, and make it a breeze to explore Palm Desert and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Palm Desert to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Palm Desert, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Palm Desert. #### Palm Desert attractions Palm Desert has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Palm Desert to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Palm Desert. Looking for things to do in Palm Desert can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Palm Desert or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Palm Desert attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Palm Desert ### Tours & day trips [See all 25 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=10283&location=Palm+Desert&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1385698/a5791060-9ac1-4979-83a7-f33003d61cc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour 5h 9.2/10 13 reviews Free cancellation available £116 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/joshua-tree-back-roads-hummer-h2-tour.a1385698.activity-details?&rid=10283&location=Palm+Desert&swp=off) ![Palm Springs Architecture Tour – Self-Guided Drive](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47146265/3a06a59e-8b3d-4b41-8d13-04291ad42d86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Palm Springs Architecture Tour – Self-Guided Drive 365d 9/10 11 reviews Free cancellation available ~~£13~~£11 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/palm-springs-self-guided-driving-audio-tour.a47146265.activity-details?&rid=10283&location=Palm+Desert&swp=off) ![Explore Palm Springs Celebrity Homes in Style](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51021453/38db5bd5-fdfc-4fb5-87a8-f7b60956cdd8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Explore Palm Springs Celebrity Homes in Style 1h 30m Free cancellation available £91 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/explore-palm-springs-celebrity-homes-in-style.a51021453.activity-details?&rid=10283&location=Palm+Desert&swp=off) ![Palm Springs Bar Crawl](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50769242/3da83520-6fbc-47c4-becc-3049ffce785d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Palm Springs Bar Crawl 1h 30m Free cancellation available £11 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/palm-springs-bar-crawl.a50769242.activity-details?&rid=10283&location=Palm+Desert&swp=off) ![San Andreas Fault Offroad Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1385571/afef70ef-f60c-4151-91e2-fec7e394caf6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Andreas Fault Offroad Tour 4h 10/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available £138 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-andreas-fault-offroad-tour.a1385571.activity-details?&rid=10283&location=Palm+Desert&swp=off) ![Mountain Sunrise Hike and Meditation in Palm Springs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4868760/0024faad-e83c-4073-9c99-3225828694b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mountain Sunrise Hike and Meditation in Palm Springs 2h 30m 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available £79 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-mountain-sunrise-hike-and-meditation-in-palm-springs.a4868760.activity-details?&rid=10283&location=Palm+Desert&swp=off) ![Joshua Tree National Park Driving Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1385521/feb02acc-88d2-43f9-a749-42f6162634b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Joshua Tree National Park Driving Tour 5h 10/10 5 reviews Free cancellation available £161 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/joshua-tree-national-park-driving-tour.a1385521.activity-details?&rid=10283&location=Palm+Desert&swp=off) ![Earthquake Canyon Express Downhill Bicycle Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1386397/49675f71-d959-42ef-9fdb-1718548b91d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Earthquake Canyon Express Downhill Bicycle Adventure 4h 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available £109 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/earthquake-canyon-express-downhill-bicycle-adventure.a1386397.activity-details?&rid=10283&location=Palm+Desert&swp=off) ![Idyllwild Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50886989/00df5db8-61e6-4e85-a6da-2d6b72c6f09f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Idyllwild Day Tour 7h 30m £164 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/idyllwild-day-tour.a50886989.activity-details?&rid=10283&location=Palm+Desert&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=10283&location=Palm+Desert&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![The Legends & Icons Tour of Palm Springs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1218617/a4e1535b-9114-4166-9435-2f1bec4cff60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Legends & Icons Tour of Palm Springs 1h 30m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £102 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-legends-icons-tour-of-palm-springs.a1218617.activity-details?&rid=10283&location=Palm+Desert&swp=off) ![Palm Springs Modernism Architecture & History Bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1860083/fd7f067d-559d-4015-8f3b-f76dbdb5010d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Palm Springs Modernism Architecture & History Bike Tour 3h 10m 10/10 3 reviews Free cancellation available £72 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/modern-more-bike-tours-palm-springs.a1860083.activity-details?&rid=10283&location=Palm+Desert&swp=off) ![Bombay Beach Salton Sea and Salvation Mountain Guided Art Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50868802/e542cbdd-00c9-4fdb-88f9-f9009b5edd0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bombay Beach Salton Sea and Salvation Mountain Guided Art Tour 7h 30m £164 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bombay-beach-salton-sea-and-salvation-mountain-guided-art-tour.a50868802.activity-details?&rid=10283&location=Palm+Desert&swp=off) ![French Bicycle Tour of Palm Springs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48835740/b2515362-87b7-4bd8-9c12-61e06fdd7f3c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### French Bicycle Tour of Palm Springs 3h £111 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/offroad-tour-in-french-of-palm-springs-by-bike.a48835740.activity-details?&rid=10283&location=Palm+Desert&swp=off) ![Mods & Icons Tour of Palm Springs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/700343/77f45cd2-b2b6-462c-a8f6-7afd4d27a2a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mods & Icons Tour of Palm Springs 1h 30m Free cancellation available £102 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mods-icons-tour-of-palm-springs.a700343.activity-details?&rid=10283&location=Palm+Desert&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=10283&location=Palm+Desert&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Palm Springs Puzzling Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45939448/d787e7f2-5c62-4978-9ba9-c6380dc5b62c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Palm Springs Puzzling Adventure 3h Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/palm-springs-puzzling-adventure.a45939448.activity-details?&rid=10283&location=Palm+Desert&swp=off) ![Private Shopping Tour from Palm Springs to Desert Hills Outlets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49856836/a4c1a559-ec8d-4f77-852d-115142be3fb6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Shopping Tour from Palm Springs to Desert Hills Outlets 5h £94 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-shopping-tour-from-palm-springs-to-desert-hills-outlets.a49856836.activity-details?&rid=10283&location=Palm+Desert&swp=off) ![Private Shopping Tour from Palm Springs to Desert Hills Outlets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47307486/ce3bbb6b-3ff9-4867-92d3-1160dceaa3e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Shopping Tour from Palm Springs to Desert Hills Outlets 5h Free cancellation available £103 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-shopping-tour-from-palm-springs-to-desert-hills-outlets.a47307486.activity-details?&rid=10283&location=Palm+Desert&swp=off) ![Private Driving and Hiking Tour in Joshua Tree National Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47179089/df06bb8b-2f19-4527-8d3b-bc1ec73ac913.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Driving and Hiking Tour in Joshua Tree National Park 7h Free cancellation available £511 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-driving-and-hiking-tour-in-joshua-tree-national-park.a47179089.activity-details?&rid=10283&location=Palm+Desert&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=10283&location=Palm+Desert&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Desert Healing Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44958551/614c0564-4396-40e2-b4bb-d4b065611cf3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Desert Healing Experience 1h 30m 10/10 2 reviews £146 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/desert-healing-experience.a44958551.activity-details?&rid=10283&location=Palm+Desert&swp=off) ![Discover Your Celestial Self: A Journey Through Zodiac Wellness](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47206531/a2ed9189-8510-4f17-bc88-3e1c5b98dff0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Discover Your Celestial Self: A Journey Through Zodiac Wellness 1h Free cancellation available £110 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/discovering-your-celestial-self-in-tranquil-palm-springs.a47206531.activity-details?&rid=10283&location=Palm+Desert&swp=off) ![Healing Cacao Ceremony in Palm Springs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50666656/df5ab4c3-203a-484e-bddd-292f4a1c5bf4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Healing Cacao Ceremony in Palm Springs 2h £146 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/healing-cacao-ceremony-in-palm-springs.a50666656.activity-details?&rid=10283&location=Palm+Desert&swp=off) ![Private Abstract Painting Workshops in Palm Springs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47320551/90626e9e-4877-431b-8cbe-0c678757cf43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Abstract Painting Workshops in Palm Springs 2h 30m Free cancellation available £292 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-abstract-painting-workshops-in-palm-springs.a47320551.activity-details?&rid=10283&location=Palm+Desert&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=10283&location=Palm+Desert&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Drag Brunch at the Hyatt Palm Springs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49887138/77a1ebdc-b259-4225-baad-6f1c730c2524.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Drag Brunch at the Hyatt Palm Springs 2h 30m Free cancellation available £54 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/palm-springs-drag-brunch.a49887138.activity-details?&rid=10283&location=Palm+Desert&swp=off) ![Covered Wagon Adventure & BBQ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1812817/db89ba57-911b-403f-973e-2ce5f9be5085.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Covered Wagon Adventure & BBQ 3h 10/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available £102 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/covered-wagon-adventure-bbq.a1812817.activity-details?&rid=10283&location=Palm+Desert&swp=off) ![Joshua Tree National Park and Pioneertown Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50857959/0d332a80-f7ed-43d2-af34-075d439cde04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Joshua Tree National Park and Pioneertown Tour 7h 30m £164 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/joshua-tree-national-park-and-pioneertown-tour.a50857959.activity-details?&rid=10283&location=Palm+Desert&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Palm Desert | Number of things to do | 32 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Palm Springs Architecture Tour – Self-Guided Drive](/things-to-do/palm-springs-self-guided-driving-audio-tour.a47146265.activity-details): £11 | | Top 5 things to do | [Palm Springs Architecture Tour – Self-Guided Drive](/things-to-do/palm-springs-self-guided-driving-audio-tour.a47146265.activity-details)[Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour](/things-to-do/joshua-tree-back-roads-hummer-h2-tour.a1385698.activity-details)[Explore Palm Springs Celebrity Homes in Style](/things-to-do/explore-palm-springs-celebrity-homes-in-style.a51021453.activity-details)[Southern California Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tours Bundle](/things-to-do/southern-california-self-guided-driving-and-walking-audio-tours-bundle.a51405151.activity-details)[Restorative Soundbath in Palm Springs](/things-to-do/restorative-soundbath-in-palm-springs.a49385573.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Explore Palm Springs Celebrity Homes in Style](/things-to-do/explore-palm-springs-celebrity-homes-in-style.a51021453.activity-details)[Restorative Soundbath in Palm Springs](/things-to-do/restorative-soundbath-in-palm-springs.a49385573.activity-details)[I Heart Drag Brunch at the Hyatt Palm Springs](/things-to-do/palm-springs-drag-brunch.a49887138.activity-details)[Palm Springs Bar Crawl](/things-to-do/palm-springs-bar-crawl.a50769242.activity-details)[Indian Canyons Hiking Tour by Jeep from Palm Springs](/things-to-do/indian-canyons-walking-tour-by-jeep-from-palm-springs.a1386115.activity-details) | | With kids | [Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour](/things-to-do/joshua-tree-back-roads-hummer-h2-tour.a1385698.activity-details)[Explore Palm Springs Celebrity Homes in Style](/things-to-do/explore-palm-springs-celebrity-homes-in-style.a51021453.activity-details)[Restorative Soundbath in Palm Springs](/things-to-do/restorative-soundbath-in-palm-springs.a49385573.activity-details)[I Heart Drag Brunch at the Hyatt Palm Springs](/things-to-do/palm-springs-drag-brunch.a49887138.activity-details)[Palm Springs Bar Crawl](/things-to-do/palm-springs-bar-crawl.a50769242.activity-details) | ## What to do in Palm Desert --- ### Popular places to visit ![Scenic Palm Desert resort vista, Southern California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6162057/d75f2abf-47de-4ee6-84ff-c34b0bf71273.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Desert Willow Golf Resort Enjoy a round of golf in Palm Desert at Desert Willow Golf Resort. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Desert-Willow-Golf-Resort-Palm-Desert.d6162057.Attraction) ![0_AA008935](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532641657/1c47f079-8afa-4742-97d1-bfb8aa833b7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Marriotts-Shadow-Ridge-Golf-Club-Palm-Desert.d553248621532641657.Attraction) ![desert golf course green](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063419/37f63760-e286-4290-be21-5726092d5cb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Palm Desert Country Club Enjoy a round of golf in Palm Desert at Palm Desert Country Club. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palm-Desert-Country-Club-Palm-Desert.d6063419.Attraction) ![Try to catch a show at the expansive McCallum Theater when you find yourself in the Palm Springs area. We were lucky enough to see Dame Edna's second final farewell tour and experience first-hand her satirical and brilliant take on things. Another great stop on our #realtime #roadtrip](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10283/c353302d-83bd-4e54-8650-c7b614d30d61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### McCallum Theatre You can make plans for a show at McCallum Theatre on your trip to Palm Desert. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/McCallum-Theatre-Palm-Desert.d6291279.Attraction) ![Beautiful Fountain at the Gardens...](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10283/46d46c76-18ac-4d0a-a89c-b5c1e4b42ea4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Gardens on El Paseo You can enjoy retail therapy at The Gardens on El Paseo during your trip to Palm Desert. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Gardens-On-El-Paseo-Palm-Desert.d6128118.Attraction) ![Family day at the park and I got this shot before we left and it was the only one I was able to get #BvS 129228](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10283/978b6f90-4afc-4f64-b7b7-f6408e316ad5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Civic Center Park Civic Center Park is just one of the places to see in Palm Desert, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the desert landscapes and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Civic-Center-Park-Palm-Desert.d553248634966195030.Attraction) #### El Paseo Shopping District During your trip to Palm Desert, you can enjoy retail therapy at El Paseo Shopping District. Take in the art scene and desert landscape in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Paseo-Shopping-District-Palm-Desert.d6190672.Attraction) #### Palm and Valley Golf Courses at Desert Springs Enjoy a round of golf in Palm Desert at Palm and Valley Golf Courses at Desert Springs. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palm-And-Valley-Golf-Courses-At-Desert-Springs-Palm-Desert.d553248621532641669.Attraction) #### The Lakes Country Club Enjoy a round of golf in Palm Desert at The Lakes Country Club. Take in the great live music and mountain views in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Lakes-Country-Club-Palm-Desert.d6291739.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Palm Desert ![Palm tree oasis in the death valley desert landscape at dusk](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/943470990781083648/0f7cc7a6-f971-4629-afed-0c31675bea64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South Palm Desert If you're spending some time in South Palm Desert, El Paseo Shopping District and The Gardens on El Paseo are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palm-Desert-South-Palm-Desert.dx943470990781083648) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cahuilla Hills While there might not be top attractions in Cahuilla Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Palm Desert Cross and Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. 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