Deserts
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The thwack of a golf club, the hum of the wind buffeting towering sand dunes, the splash of a dive into a glistening pool—the desert region is a sensory feast. Death Valley National Park holds the record for hottest temperature ever recorded (129°F in 1913), while the deserts of Joshua Tree National Park feature giant boulders and alien-like yucca plants. At Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, discover perfect night skies, slot canyons, and spring wildflowers. The Greater Palm Springs region boasts great golfing, luxurious resorts, world-class shopping, and midcentury modern architecture.
Featured Deserts
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- Amazing Desert Oddities
- Death Valley National Park
Death Valley National Park
- Saguaro Palm Springs
Saguaro Palm Springs
- BMW Performance Driving School
BMW Performance Driving School
- Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
- Desert Flowers
Desert Flowers
- Palm Springs Golf
Palm Springs Golf
- California Welcome Center - Barstow
California Welcome Center - Barstow
- 9 Quirky Desert Lodgings
9 Quirky Desert Lodgings
- California Welcome Center - Yucca Valley
California Welcome Center - Yucca Valley
- The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens
The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens
- California’s New Desert Monuments
California’s New Desert Monuments
More Resources
- Visit Greater Palm Springs
Visit Greater Palm Springs
Events In:
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- Stagecoach
Stagecoach
April 24–26, 2026
Places to Eat & Drink
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- California Questionnaire: Brooke Williamson
California Questionnaire: Brooke Williamson
The 'Top Chef' alum dishes on her favorite Golden State splurge, top song, and go-to shopping spree destination
- March 2026 Events in California
March 2026 Events in California
Start your spring with whale watching and theme park debuts
- 20 Unique California Events
20 Unique California Events
These regional celebrations show a quirky, diverse side of the Golden State
- April 2026 Events in California
April 2026 Events in California
Party in the desert, take a scenic bike ride, and enjoy a unique spring fruit
- Where to Find Celebrity-Owned Restaurants in California
Where to Find Celebrity-Owned Restaurants in California
Check out these celebrity-owned restaurants, coffee shops, and jazz clubs
- Discover 7 of California’s Best-Kept Secrets
Discover 7 of California’s Best-Kept Secrets
These remote and surprising spots fly under the radar for even the most well-versed California travelers
- How to Experience Route 66 in California
How to Experience Route 66 in California
While the historic highway doesn’t appear on most maps these days, you can still trace its path and explore its time-machine charms
- What’s New in California in 2026
What’s New in California in 2026
From new hotels to hotly anticipated restaurants to colorful theme park attractions, here’s a look at the top debuts in California
- February 2026 Events in California
February 2026 Events in California
Love is in the air with a statewide passion for wine, dates, and flowering orchards
- Farm Tours & Drives
Farm Tours & Drives
Go behind the scenes to see agriculture in action and taste California’s bounty at the source
Videos
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Luxury Minute
L'Horizon Hotel and Spa: California Luxury Minute Resorts
Luxury Minute
La Quinta Resort & Club: California Luxury Minute Resorts
Luxury Minute
Parker Palm Springs: California Luxury Minute Resorts
California’s Death Valley comes to life in a rare Super Bloom
California 101
Death Valley National Park
Anza Borrego State Park and Borrego Springs - 360° VR experience
California Dreamers
California Innovation Nation Episode 1: Garage Innovations
Anza Borrego Night Timelapse - Milky Way Camping - 360° VR experience
California 101
Joshua Tree National Park
Heli-Cool: Henry's Sky-High View of California
Podcasts
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Accessible Adventures Across California
40min
Michelin Guide, L.A. to Paso Robles, LGBTQ+ Travel
46min
Road Trip: Searching for Stars
39min
Spas, National Monuments, Mission San Juan Capistrano
32min
Sunnylands, Oysters, Free Activities
31min
Fascinating Road Trips
37min
Culinary Greatest Hits
34min
California Curiosities, Architecture, East Bay
37min
Redwood Coast, Favorite Hotels, Sacramento Dining
38min
Rock Climbing, Best Campgrounds, L.A. Shopping
35min
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