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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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- How to See the Cabazon Dinosaurs
How to See the Cabazon Dinosaurs
From movie cameos to holiday costumes, these iconic dinosaurs offer a memorable stop outside Palm Springs - Keep the Play Going: How to Spend 24 Hours in Palm Springs
Keep the Play Going: How to Spend 24 Hours in Palm Springs
Map out your desert destination with this Palm Springs plan - The Beginner’s Guide to Coachella: What to Pack, Where to Stay, How to Set Up Camp, and More
The Beginner’s Guide to Coachella: What to Pack, Where to Stay, How to Set Up Camp, and More
Everything you need to know about Coachella 2026, before you head out to the desert - Ways to Play in Palm Springs
Ways to Play in Palm Springs
See how the desert comes to life from a tramway, within a palm oasis, or at a fabulous resort - Ways to Play in Joshua Tree National Park
Ways to Play in Joshua Tree National Park
Hike, climb, and soak up the magic of this unique desert park - 6 Relaxing Desert Spas
6 Relaxing Desert Spas
These idyllic oases provide soothing treatments and dreamy digs - Neighborhood Guide: Palm Springs
Neighborhood Guide: Palm Springs
What to see, do, and eat in downtown Palm Springs - Things to Do in Joshua Tree National Park
Things to Do in Joshua Tree National Park
A haven for artists, hipster transplants, and the ascent-obsessed, this national park has an allure all its own - The Deserts' Craft Breweries
The Deserts' Craft Breweries
The desert will make you thirsty. Beer will help. - Desert Flowers
Desert Flowers
Desert Flowers - Discovering Death Valley
Discovering Death Valley
- Luxury Resorts in the Desert
Luxury Resorts in the Desert
Relax at spoil-yourself spas under the desert sun
More Resources
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- Visit Greater Palm Springs
Visit Greater Palm Springs
- Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park
- Anza Borrego Slot Canyons
Anza Borrego Slot Canyons
- Death Valley National Park – Plan Your Visit
Death Valley National Park – Plan Your Visit
Places to Visit
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- Desert Hot Springs
Riverside CountyDesert Hot Springs
- Palm Springs
Riverside CountyPalm Springs
- Joshua Tree
San Bernardino CountyJoshua Tree
- Twentynine Palms
San Bernardino CountyTwentynine Palms
- Borrego Springs
San Diego CountyBorrego Springs
- Pioneertown
San Bernardino CountyPioneertown
Things to do
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- California Restaurants: An A to Z Guide
California Restaurants: An A to Z Guide
Explore this alphabetically arranged guide to California’s essential eateries
- Exploring Death Valley National Park
Exploring Death Valley National Park
Frolic among sand dunes, marvel at multi-hued badlands and marble-walled canyons, and stand on the western hemisphere’s lowest spot
- 2026 California Travel Deals You Can Book This Summer
2026 California Travel Deals You Can Book This Summer
Add a little extra sunshine to your vacation with hotel and theme park discounts
- Hotel and Travel Deals in California This Spring
Hotel and Travel Deals in California This Spring
Enjoy serious savings at resorts, wineries, and theme parks
- 10 Best Family Camping Sites in California
10 Best Family Camping Sites in California
Whether you’re looking for high-end amenities or an off-the-grid experience, California has a family-friendly campsite to meet your needs
- Top Food, Beer, and Wine Festivals
Top Food, Beer, and Wine Festivals
Every month offers delicious events for local crops, talented chefs, and great beer and wine
- Ricardo Breceda Sculptures
Ricardo Breceda Sculptures
See fantastical creatures stalking the desert
- 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
- The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens
The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens
See cool desert critters and plants from around the world at The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens
- Keep the Play Going: How to Spend 24 Hours in Palm Springs
Keep the Play Going: How to Spend 24 Hours in Palm Springs
Map out your desert destination with this Palm Springs plan
Events in this Region
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- Palm Springs Modernism Week
Palm Springs Modernism Week
October 15–18, 2026 Marvel at mid-century modern architecture, furniture, art, and more
- Indio International Tamale Festival
Indio International Tamale Festival
December 5–6, 2026 Taste your way through some of the best tamales in California
Places to Eat & Drink
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- 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
- Shopping in Palm Springs
Shopping in Palm Springs
Boutiques, bargains, boho-chic, and beautiful art pieces—you’ll find it all in this desert region
- LGBTQ+ Travel in the Deserts
LGBTQ+ Travel in the Deserts
Experience a scene that really heats up when the weather starts to cool down
- Farm Tours & Drives
Farm Tours & Drives
Go behind the scenes to see agriculture in action and taste California’s bounty at the source
- Don't-Miss City Farmers' Markets
Don't-Miss City Farmers' Markets
Local produce, amazing finds
- 12 Fun Food & Farm Festivals
12 Fun Food & Farm Festivals
California agriculture, fun celebrations
- 8 Tips for Cycling in California
8 Tips for Cycling in California
Want to see the Golden State by bike? Use these tips to make the most of your ride
- The Deserts' Craft Breweries
The Deserts' Craft Breweries
The desert will make you thirsty. Beer will help.
- Parker Palm Springs
Parker Palm Springs
Indulge in midcentury swank at one of the desert’s most exclusive lodgings
- Palm Springs VillageFest
Palm Springs VillageFest
Thursday night has become a relaxed party in the desert city
Videos
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Luxury Minute
La Quinta Resort & Club: California Luxury Minute Resorts
Luxury Minute
L'Horizon Hotel and Spa: California Luxury Minute Resorts
Luxury Minute
Parker Palm Springs: California Luxury Minute Resorts
Troy Hartman Jetpack: A Flying Dream
Heli-Cool: Henry's Sky-High View of California
California’s Death Valley comes to life in a rare Super Bloom
California 101
Death Valley National Park
California 101
Greater Palm Springs Resorts
Gameday California
Gameday California: Greater Palm Springs Desert Smash
Hidden Gems
Stargazing in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Podcasts
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Bucket Lists, Craft Beer, San Andreas Fault
25min
Stargazing, Best Bike Routes, Mid-Century Modernism
33min
Curtis Stone’s Culinary Tour, Lake Tahoe, Death Valley
34min
Culinary Gems, Hidden Beaches, Napa Valley Wine
37min
Rock Climbing, Best Campgrounds, L.A. Shopping
35min
Redwood Coast, Favorite Hotels, Sacramento Dining
38min
California Curiosities, Architecture, East Bay
37min
Culinary Greatest Hits
34min
Fascinating Road Trips
37min
Sunnylands, Oysters, Free Activities
31min
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