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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- How to Spend a Perfect Day in Palm Springs
How to Spend a Perfect Day in Palm Springs
Explore new heights, plunge into a glittering pool, and wrap yourself in Native American culture in this SoCal city
- California Restaurants: An A to Z Guide
California Restaurants: An A to Z Guide
Explore this alphabetically arranged guide to California’s essential eateries
- May 2026 Events in California
May 2026 Events in California
Kick off your summer with Memorial Day Weekend celebrations, wine tasting, and quirky festivals
- 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
- 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
- So You Think You Know Greater Palm Springs?
So You Think You Know Greater Palm Springs?
The Coachella Valley's string of cities from Indio to Desert Hot Springs offer surprising diversions for locals and seasoned travelers
- 25-Plus Places to Find Great Art Outside in California
25-Plus Places to Find Great Art Outside in California
Murals, sculptures, and even painted fire hydrants expand the Golden State’s cultural scene
- 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
- 20 Unique California Events
20 Unique California Events
These regional celebrations show a quirky, diverse side of the Golden State
- March 2026 Events in California
March 2026 Events in California
Start your spring with whale watching and theme park debuts
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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California Travel on Any Budget
51min
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
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