4 days in Palm Desert Itinerary

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. Explore Palm Desert's surroundings by going to Joshua Tree National Park (Cholla Cactus Garden & Ryan Mountain) and Temecula (Leoness Cellars & Wilson Creek Winery). There's much more to do: get interesting insight from Tours, browse the eclectic array of goods at The Street Fair at College of the Desert, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and test your team's savvy at Escape Games at The River.

For maps, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Palm Desert online road trip planner.

In October, daily temperatures in Palm Desert can reach 92°F, while at night they dip to 66°F.