14 days in Seattle & Palm Desert Itinerary

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Seattle: Tacoma (5 Mile Drive & Trails, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, &more) and Highline SeaTac Botanical Gardens (in SeaTac). There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, take a stroll through Pike Place Market, admire the natural beauty at Bellevue Botanical Garden, and enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Seattle itinerary site.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Seattle. In December in Seattle, expect temperatures between 47°F during the day and 37°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can travel to Palm Desert.

Palm Desert is a city in Riverside County, California, United States, in the Coachella Valley, approximately 14 miles (23 km) east of Palm Springs and 122 miles (196 km) east of Los Angeles. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Palm Desert: Joshua Tree National Park (Cottonwood Spring Oasis, Lost Palms Oasis Trail, &more), Borrego Springs (Slot Canyon & California Overland Desert Excursions) and The Bird Watcher (in Julian). Next up on the itinerary: see Off-Road Tours, don't miss a visit to Love Signs, appreciate the history behind Desert Holocaust Memorial, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.

Before you visit Palm Desert, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Fly from Seattle to Palm Desert in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Seattle in December, plan for much warmer days and a bit warmer nights in Palm Desert: temperatures range from 70°F by day to 48°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.