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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.
- Ways to Play in Joshua Tree National ParkHike, climb, and soak up the magic of this unique desert park
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- Ways to Play in Palm SpringsSee how the desert comes to life from a tramway, within a palm oasis, or at a fabulous resort
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- 5 Relaxing Desert SpasThese idyllic oases provide soothing treatments and dreamy digs
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- Neighborhood Guide: Palm SpringsWhat to see, do, and eat in downtown Palm Springs
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- Things to Do in Joshua Tree National ParkA haven for artists, hipster transplants, and the ascent-obsessed, this national park has an allure all its own
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- The Deserts' Craft BreweriesThe desert will make you thirsty. Beer will help.
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- California’s New Desert MonumentsFind beauty, wildlife, and solitude in three of America’s newest national preserves
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- How to Hack CoachellaTips for experiencing the annual music and arts festival, with or without a pass
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- Desert FlowersDesert Flowers
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- Discovering Death Valley
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- Luxury Resorts in the DesertRelax at spoil-yourself spas under the desert sun
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Places to Visit
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Travel Stories
Things to do
Events in this Region
El Paseo
Visit chic shops and galleries along the desert’s Rodeo DriveLa Quinta Resort & Club
A golf mecca with spas and some surprising findsPalm Springs Aerial Tramway
Soar from the desert floor to surprising alpine beautyThe Deserts' Craft Breweries
The desert will make you thirsty. Beer will help.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 charmsMojave Trails National Monument
Follow the Mother Road to volcanoes, sand dunes, and breathtaking vistasPappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace
Hear great music under the stars at a quirky desert treasureShopping in Palm Springs
Boutiques, bargains, boho-chic, and beautiful art pieces—you’ll find it all in this desert regionLGBTQ+ Travel in the Deserts
Experience a scene that really heats up when the weather starts to cool downParker Palm Springs
Indulge in midcentury swank at one of the desert’s most exclusive lodgings
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La Quinta Resort & Club: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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L'Horizon Hotel and Spa: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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Parker Palm Springs: California Luxury Minute Resorts
Troy Hartman Jetpack: A Flying Dream
California Dreamers
Ricardo Breceda's Metal & Magic
California Dreamers
Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown
Heli-Cool: Henry's Sky-High View of California
California Dreamers
The Rebel Ballerina Who Made a Ghost Town in Death Valley into Her Stage
California’s Death Valley comes to life in a rare Super Bloom
California Dream Eater
Palm Springs’ Most Enchanting Eatery
Bucket Lists, Craft Beer, San Andreas Fault
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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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