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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Things to do in California Desert, California Desert: The Best Art Museums
Discover the best top things to do in California Desert, United States including Heather James Fine Art, Palm Springs Art Museum, Sunnylands Center & Gardens, Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert, The Museum of History in Granite, Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden, Noah Purifoy Desert Art Museum.
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1. Heather James Fine Art
2. Palm Springs Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,691 reviews
Located in downtown Palm Springs (with a branch location in Palm Desert, CA), the Palm Springs Art Museum offers compelling art exhibitions from national and international artists. The museum's extensive permanent collection includes significant works by modern and contemporary artists, western, contemporary and glass artists, and features several temporary exhibitions throughout the year. The museum is open free every Thursday night and the second Sunday of every month. It also offers a range of theatrical and musical performances in its Annenberg Theater. Throughout all these programs, the museum is dedicated to creating memorable and inspiring interactions through educational and cultural opportunities.
Reviewed By PSforever - Palm Springs, United States
Right in the middle of downtown Palm Springs..this little museum packs a big punch..An eclectic collection of art, a beautiful sculpture garden with a lovely cafe..It also contains the Annenberg Theater which is a beautiful venue for music. Don't miss it!
3. Sunnylands Center & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 759 reviews
Sunnylands, a 200-acre midcentury modern estate, reopened in March 2012 as The Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands, welcoming national and international leaders for high-level retreats and meetings that address serious issues facing the nation and world. The former winter home of Ambassadors Walter and Leonore Annenberg is available also for limited public tours with purchase of a ticket. Admission to the adjacent Sunnylands Center & Gardens is free (no pets please). It features art exhibitions, films, and educational programs. Visitors may also enjoy the cafe and a nine-acre garden. Sunnylands is open Wednesday through Sunday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm; closed in summer.
Reviewed By BardT3 - Fort Worth, United States
Wow, all I can say it's what one might do if you were a billionaire, and had the vision to know what diplomats and people of high order need to relax and get together in a place to great things. I can not express enough my true admiration for their work and legacy!!!! If you can take the home tour as it really shows the love for this unique place and is loving guided by a very knowledgeable staff!!!
4. Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 278 reviews
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
We went walking to see the statues. A pipe A pot and water Faye Sakorsky Sculpture Garden A pot and a waterfall All in white A waterfall Red Metal Rocks and water We had fun to see this arts. Worthwhile to srr!
5. The Museum of History in Granite
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
French Ambassador Jeam-Marie Daillet recently proposed this Museum as a World Heritage Site "..thus taking its rightful place next to the Statue of Liberty among the 962 sites in 157 countries considered as having universal value."
Reviewed By maxnicetrip - Los Angeles, United States
If you are in the area this is a must go to. I would say minimum 1.5 hours up to 3 to get the full experience. The entry fee is $5 and additional $3 if you want to enter the pyramid with center of the world and get a certificate. After you enter you will watch a short video. If you paid for the pyramid they will guide you through that. Afterwards you can leisurely go through and read the granite tablets. Make sure to give the liberty bell a ring. Opposite the pyramid, on the hill, you will see a church. You can go up there and take some nice pictures. Lastly, you can go through the maze on the side. There is a large gift shop with reasonable prices, a side area to eat or sit and they do have bathroom facilities.
6. Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By 21evelynm - San Diego, United States
The photography exhibit was good but the grounds were wonderful. The plantings, waterfall and statues made for a lively walk through the garden. A truly enjoyable time!
7. Noah Purifoy Desert Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By KathrynBMorgan - San Diego, United States
What an unexpected treat on the way to Joshua Tree! The large scale assemblage pieces were fascinating, especially juxtaposed with the high desert and its light. Definitely worth the visit. Just wish there was more explanation of each piece and what the artist was saying in it.
