Top Things to do in California Desert
Top Hotels in California Desert
- 1. Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa
- 2. Best Western Plus Las Brisas Hotel
- 3. Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
- 4. Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa
- 5. Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs
- 6. Best Western Plus Frontier Motel
- 7. Palm Springs Rendezvous
- 8. Caliente Tropics Resort
- 9. JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
- 10. La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton
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The 9 Best Canyons in California Desert, California Desert
Discover the best top things to do in California Desert, United States including Little Petroglyph Canyon, Palm Canyon, Agua Caliente Indian Canyons, Lone Pine Creek, Painted Canyon, Indian Canyons, Tahquitz Canyon, Fossil Canyon, Cedar Canyon.
Restaurants in California Desert
1. Little Petroglyph Canyon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 43 reviews
Cosos Mountains canyon containing rock paintings that pre-date Native Americans.
Reviewed By CRG48 - Berkeley, United States
Just came back from our tour into the canyon and cannot praise the tour guides enough. Bob, Libby, and 3 other guides lead our band of 25 or so folks into the canyon for an absolutely breathtaking experience. There are hundreds of incredibly beautiful petroglyphs to be seen along the mile and half canyon. It is definitely a very special experience I highly recommend. The trek is on sandy ground with many rocks under foot in places. The guides managed our group which had varying degrees of agility in a thoughtful and careful manner. Some of us continued the full length of the canyon which means scrambling over two rock "water falls" and with Bob's direction, it was all managed with good humor and safely. Others chose to stay in the first part of the canyon and still saw hundreds of spectacular petroglyphs. Many thanks to you terrific volunteer guides and the museum for allowing us to see the Western Hemisphere's largest collection of prehistoric petroglyphs in such a pristine, quiet and beautiful setting.
2. Palm Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 221 reviews
Reviewed By WireWrapGems2 - Tucson, United States
If you are in a hurry, you can see Palm Canyon from the parking area. There is a little gift shop in the parking lot next to the trail head. Hiking down into the canyon is fun too, but the trail is a little steep, so wear good walking or hiking shoes.
3. Agua Caliente Indian Canyons
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 529 reviews
Considered sacred to the Cahuilla Indians and of historical importance to scientists and nature lovers, these canyons provide a range of outdoor recreational activities for visitors.
Reviewed By craigsearle - Ottawa, Canada
For an incredible desert experience, visit the Agua Caliente Indian Canyons -- especially Murray Canyon, Palm Canyon and Andreas Canyon. Great views and wonderful hiking
4. Lone Pine Creek
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Small, comfortable campground site located past the rock formations in the Alabama Hills.
Reviewed By tlK9742XM - San Diego, United States
If you’re passing through Lone Pine or staying around for a while it’s worth your time to take a drive on Whitney portal drive up to the top of the hill. you’ll see a beautiful waterfall, lovely trails ,and just awesome breathtaking scenery really. it’s not gonna take you a lot of time to make the trip ...linger as long as you want or just take the drive and head back down. really awesome views and beautiful scenery.
5. Painted Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 224 reviews
A variety of colors paint the rocks here, giving this unique location its name.
Reviewed By AKKris - Juneau, United States
Long drive in to the parking area on bumpy, dirt road. Took it very slow with the car. No bathrooms available once you get to parking area (there are bathrooms on the road on the way). From parking lot, head in and keep eyes peeled for big arrow pointing to the left. Also if you see a park sign on the left with an arrow, look around on ground in area by it for the arrow made with rocks to the left. It will look like you are going to walk into a big rock wall but once you are by the rocks, you can see a path to start climbing. If you get to the wash area, you missed the arrow and should turn around and go back looking for the arrow. You need to be able to climb ladders that at times are not in the best of shape. It will take you through some beautiful slot canyons. We've done the loop where you turn towards the right once you are on top towards the tower and follow the path down. It takes you through the wash area and is not that much fun to walk through. Or you can get on top and follow the path back along the canyon and it will take you through two ropes to climb down. Our group didn't feel comfortable doing so but have talked with others who have and sounds easier than the first rope looked. We also have hiked through the ladders back to the parking lot and really enjoyed that. Really enjoy this hike.
6. Indian Canyons
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,567 reviews
Reviewed By X816YFchriss - Cleveland, United States
Well worth it! Great trails! The 1 mile loop San Andreas Trail was maybe the most beautiful hike of my life! The hike to the seven sisters waterfall was amazing, definitely a bit strenuous. Bring good hiking shoes!
7. Tahquitz Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 712 reviews
Reviewed By 434davidj - Finchampstead, United Kingdom
Got there in time for the 10am ranger hike which was really interesting. Good to understand about the history and the nature and done at a good pace with plenty of time to sit and admire the beautiful waterfall and other views. It’s about a 2 mile loop on well defined paths but there is a bit of climbing. If you like to hike combined with history then this is a “must do” while you’re in Palm Springs
