Visit South Palm Desert
Popular places to visit
The Gardens on El Paseo
You can enjoy retail therapy at The Gardens on El Paseo during your trip to Palm Desert. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
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.
Palm Desert Visitor Center
After visiting Palm Desert Visitor Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Palm Desert. Discover the desert landscapes and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Adagio Galleries
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Adagio Galleries in Palm Desert. Attend a sporting event or discover the desert landscapes in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Palm Springs Architecture Tour – Self-Guided Drive
Palm Springs Team Trivia Hunt: New 2024 Mobile Game App!
Palm Springs Celebrity Bike Tour
Private Shopping Tour from Palm Springs to Desert Hills Outlets
Private Shopping Tour from Palm Springs to Desert Hills Outlets
Private Vacation Photography Session with Photographer in Palm Springs
Top hotels in South Palm Desert
Hotel Paseo, Autograph Collection by Marriott
Room was clean and the bed was comfortable
Reviewed on 7 Dec, 2025
Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
Amazing experience all around.
Reviewed on 9 Dec, 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Palm Desert
The facility was really nice and breakfast really good
Reviewed on 8 Dec, 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Palm Springs - Rancho Mirage
Our stay was great. The staff was all so friendly and helpful. The only things that might have made it nicer were bathrobes and complimentary breakfast.
Reviewed on 6 Dec, 2025
The Dunes Hotel
We loved this hotel, location, mainly the staff and service, Jordan, Beatriz, and Im sorry I forgot the other two amazing ladies names. The staff was so accomodating, and made our stay great. Rooms are clean, location to downtown, other surrouding cities (if you have a car) great!!
Reviewed on 9 Dec, 2025
La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton
The staff is amazing, the rooms with pools in the courtyard were every enjoyable, Adobe and Morgan's served wonderful food, overall the best vacation we've had in a while.
Reviewed on 4 Dec, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around South Palm Desert
El Paseo Village
While visiting El Paseo Village, you might make a stop by sights like El Paseo Shopping District and The Gardens on El Paseo.
Silver Spur Ranch
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Silver Spur Ranch and surrounding area, you can visit Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and El Paseo Shopping District.
Summit
Though Summit may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and El Paseo Shopping District.
Park Palms
When in Park Palms, you can plan a visit to Palm Desert Aquatic Center and Desert Willow Golf Resort, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Cahuilla Hills
While there might not be top attractions in Cahuilla Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and El Paseo Shopping District.
Bighorn
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bighorn and surrounding area, you can visit Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and El Paseo Shopping District.