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Palm Desert vacation rentals

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Find the perfect place for your stay in Palm Desert by choosing from 956 houses, 230 apartments, and other vacation rentals. Whether you’re traveling with friends, family, or even pets, vacation rentals have the best amenities for spending time at your vacation home, which might include a pool and a washer and dryer. No matter what you're looking for, you'll find a rental to meet everyone's needs, including accessible or non-smoking choices.

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Delight in the desert landscape of Palm Desert

Enjoy the area's live music, theater scene and festivals and make a vacation rental your home during your stay in Palm Desert. Travelers to this relaxing city praise the golfing, zoo and seafood restaurants. Many rental homes come with outdoor spaces, separate dining areas and full kitchens, perfect if you want to enjoy some home-cooked meals.

Sightseeing in and around Palm Desert

Are you hoping to find attractions to visit during your stay? Venture out of your cozy vacation rental and experience everything that Palm Desert has to offer. Here are some of the most popular attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

  • Living Desert Zoo and Gardens (1.6 mi / 2.5 km)
  • Rancho Las Palmas Country Club (1.7 mi / 2.7 km)
  • Desert Willow Golf Resort (3 mi / 4.8 km)
  • Indian Wells Golf Course (3 mi / 4.9 km)
  • Indian Wells Golf Resort (3 mi / 4.9 km)
  • Westin Mission Hills Resort - Gary Player Course (7 mi / 11.3 km)

Exploring the desert landscape and other natural features in Palm Desert

Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to appreciate the scenery, Palm Desert is a great place to spend some time outside. These are a few of the area's most eye-catching natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

  • Joshua Tree National Park (29.6 mi / 47.6 km)
  • Palm Canyon (9 mi / 14.5 km)
  • Indian Canyon (9.2 mi / 14.9 km)
  • San Jacinto Mountains (10.6 mi / 17 km)
  • Coachella Valley Preserve - Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve (10.7 mi / 17.2 km)
  • Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium (10.9 mi / 17.5 km)

How to get to and around Palm Desert

The nearest airport is in Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD), located 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you can also fly into Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP), which is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) away.

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