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
Events In:
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- Palm Springs Modernism Week
Palm Springs Modernism Week
February 12-22, October 15–18, 2026
- BNP Paribas Open
BNP Paribas Open
March 1–15, 2026
- Fashion Week El Paseo
Fashion Week El Paseo
March 13–18, 2026
- Stagecoach
Stagecoach
April 24–26, 2026
Places to Eat & Drink
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- 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
- The Best Hotel, Restaurant, and Theme Park Deals in California This Winter
The Best Hotel, Restaurant, and Theme Park Deals in California This Winter
Make the most of winter’s quiet season using these specials and discounts on hotels and theme parks
- Amazing Valentine’s Day Experiences
Amazing Valentine’s Day Experiences
Celebrate your love in an unexpected way with these romantic, only-in-California ideas
- Incredible Wellness Experiences
Incredible Wellness Experiences
Recharge your body, mind, and spirit at one of these unexpected California getaways
- 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
- January 2026 Events in California
January 2026 Events in California
There are countless ways to celebrate winter in the Golden State, including snow play, wildlife spotting, and excellent dining deals
- 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
- 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
- November 2025 Events in California
November 2025 Events in California
Enjoy one last autumnal hurrah this month, or start your winter fun early
- El Paseo
El Paseo
Visit chic shops and galleries along the desert’s Rodeo Drive
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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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
Curtis Stone’s Culinary Tour, Lake Tahoe, Death Valley
34min
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