Palm Desert
Just east of Palm Springs, Palm Desert sits in the geographic center of the Coachella Valley, right along I-10 to the southwest of Joshua Tree.
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Palm Desert Details
Just east of Palm Springs, Palm Desert sits in the geographic center of the Coachella Valley, right along I-10 to the southwest of Joshua Tree. It's a popular vacation spot in its own right, with golf courses, spas, cafes and boutique hotels. For those who want to keep the natural vibe of Joshua Tree going, there's plenty of mountain biking and hiking within the city, too.
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Nearby Parks Around Palm Desert
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Palm Desert
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1.8 mi away
Coachella Valley
Keys View is a favorite spot for Joshua Tree visitors seeking panoramic views of the Coachella Valley to the southwest.
2.0 mi away
Route 74
This route in Southern California extends for 111-miles from Orange County to the Palm Desert, passing through numerous natural sites along the way.
2.0 mi away
Palms to Pines Scenic Byway
Experience the full array of Californias landscapes when you drive this scenic byway in Southern California.
4.1 mi away
Coachella Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Coachella Valley National Wildlife Refuge holds most of the critical habitat for the Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard within the Indio Hills Palms State Reserve and Coachella Valley Preserve.
4.5 mi away
Rancho Mirage
This resort town is east of Palm Springs along I-10, southwest of Joshua Tree National Park.
