Deserts
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- Places to Eat & Drink
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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
- Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau
Places to Eat & Drink
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- 50-Plus Fun Things to Do in California During the 2025 Holidays
50-Plus Fun Things to Do in California During the 2025 Holidays
Put these festive events, experiences, and performances on your bucket list this season
- 20-Plus Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 in California
20-Plus Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 in California
Ring in 2026 from a downtown hotel, a mountain top, a theme park—or even a quiet beach
- Kid-Foodie Guide to California
Kid-Foodie Guide to California
These family-friendly eateries will make the whole clan happy
- 33 Amazing Free Things to Do in California
33 Amazing Free Things to Do in California
The Golden State offers plenty of bucket-list experiences, and you don’t have to spend a lot–or, sometimes, anything–to do many of them
- 9 Amazing California Destinations for Well-Being Getaways
9 Amazing California Destinations for Well-Being Getaways
Disconnect from the world and reconnect with yourself in these wellness-focused locales
- 2025 Family Holidays at California Hotels
2025 Family Holidays at California Hotels
Embrace the season—and actually relax—at one of these hotels with holiday spirit
- 29 Palms Inn
29 Palms Inn
Swing in a hammock on at an art-filled sanctuary near Joshua Tree National Park
- Mojave Trails National Monument
Mojave Trails National Monument
Follow the Mother Road to volcanoes, sand dunes, and breathtaking vistas
- The Ultimate Made-in-California Gift Guide
The Ultimate Made-in-California Gift Guide
Neon cowboy hats, hand-harvested caviar, and heritage sheep throws. Explore our list of unique gifts, all made in the Golden State.
- 2025 Black Friday Travel Deals in California
2025 Black Friday Travel Deals in California
Enjoy big discounts and perks for getaways during the holiday season and well into 2026
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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Route 66 Centennial Road Trip in California
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California Road Trip Adventures
56min
Weird California: Uncovering the Myths, Legends, and Lore in the Golden State
49min
Native American Travel Experiences in California
1hr
3 California Podcasts You Should Know
42min
Michelin Guide, L.A. to Paso Robles, LGBTQ+ Travel
46min
California’s Can’t-Miss Restaurants
53min
Redwood Coast, Favorite Hotels, Sacramento Dining
38min
Set-Jetting in California
41min
California Travel on Any Budget
51min
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