The Mesa
Palm Springs





Popular places to visit

Moorten Botanical Garden
Learn how one family’s love of desert plants became a Palm Springs horticultural institution.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Glide over cliffs, wildlife and several vegetation zones as this glass-enclosed ride carries you up dramatic mountainsides.

Palm Springs Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Palm Springs Convention Center during your trip to Palm Springs. Discover the area's spas or seek out its golf courses.

Palm Canyon
Palm Canyon is just one of the places to see in Palm Springs, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the lively festivals in this relaxing area or seek out the hiking trails.

Palm Springs Art Museum
The story of the West and famous faces from the past all come alive at this Palm Springs institution.

Indian Canyon
Hike in the footsteps of the Agua Caliente band of Cahuilla Indians on ancient walking trails through cool, palm-dotted canyons and timeless rock formations.
Things to do

Highlights of Palm Springs Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Drag Brunch at the Hyatt Palm Springs

Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Palm Springs Windmill Guided Tour by Golf Cart

Merlin's Magic School Escape Room Game for Private Group
Top hotels in The Mesa

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
We enjoyed our stay here and plan to come back next January and stay for more than two nights. It's a block off the main drag, which means it is quieter, but walking distance to some great restaurants. The pool area is clean and has lots of umbrellas for shade. The room had some nice extras...a fridge ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Indian Wells Resort Hotel
Dirty
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa
Staff is very friendly and helpful!
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
The room very dirty and not cleaned elevator and carpet in halls cleaned with a roll a way bed in the hall manager Krystal and the guy at the front desk were exceptionally kind and though
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

The Dunes Hotel
The Dunes was a solid choice for our Palm Springs stay, especially given its excellent location—an easy walk to downtown shops and restaurants. The room was quite small, essentially just a bed, chair, and bathroom, but it was clean, functional, and worked well for a short trip. It’s not a space you’d ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas
Too may kids - adult pool over crowded and staff was not helpful
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Mesa

Twin Palms
While Twin Palms isn't home to many top sights, Indian Canyons Golf Resort and Boomers! Palm Springs are some notable places to visit nearby.

Tahquitz River Estates
Though Tahquitz River Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Moorten Botanical Garden and Tahquitz Canyon.

Indian Canyon
While visiting Indian Canyon, you might make a stop by sights like Indian Canyons Golf Resort and Canyon Country Club North Golf Course.

Deepwell Estates
While there might not be top attractions in Deepwell Estates, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Boomers! Palm Springs and Moorten Botanical Garden.

Historic Tennis Club
While visiting Historic Tennis Club, you might make a stop by sights like San Jacinto Mountains and Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument.

Warm Sands
When in Warm Sands, you can plan a visit to Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and Plaza Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

