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In the heart of California’s Coachella Valley, just east of Palm Springs, lies Palm Desert. Home to dozens of golf courses, world-class shopping areas, the Living Desert Zoo and Garden, and located perfectly for outdoor activities, it’s easy to see why Palm Desert is an ideal base camp for exploring everything this area has to offer. From the Salton Sea to Joshua Tree National Park, and the desert’s own version of Rodeo Drive on El Paseo in downtown Palm Desert, get to know this fascinating oasis in the desert and book an RV in Palm Desert.

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Experience the Sites and Scenery

California’s Coachella Valley is surrounded by rugged, craggy mountain ranges on the north and side, and receives less than six inches of annual rain. This desert terrain is stark, yet beautiful, and there are several well-known nature areas that can be explored all year round. Summer temperatures can spike to 100 degrees on most days, so when visiting this area with your Palm Desert rental RV, make sure to carry plenty of water.

Joshua Tree National Park is just east of the city, and an easy destination for the Palm Desert rental motorhome. A vast protected area, this park is most famous for its namesake trees, and for the area’s unique rock formations and stark desert landscape. The park straddles the Colorado and Mojave Deserts. There are hiking trails throughout the park, including through the human-shaped boulders of Hidden Valley.

South of Palm Desert is the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, with peaks rising almost 11,000 feet above the low desert landscape, providing a picturesque backdrop and many outdoor activities. Visitors enjoy snow-capped mountains, a national scenic trail, and can visit the alpine village of Idyllwild. The famous Pacific Crest Trail passes through the western part of the monument, and other recreational activities include hiking, camping and mountain biking.

Another scenic spot to visit with the rental motorhome near Palm Desert is the Thousand Palms Oasis, within Coachella Valley Preserve. This nature preserve is a palm-filled oasis and offers picnic areas and nature hikes in a desert wilderness area. This is a great place to enjoy well-marked trails and views of the entire valley. The famous San Andreas Fault goes right through the area, and the on-site visitor center shows how you can see evidence of the fault. The walkway through the palms is serene, and this preserve is definitely worth a visit.

City Attractions

In addition to world-class shopping, and over 30 golf courses within a 10-mile radius of Palm Desert, there are many places to take the entire family when you rent an RV here. A favorite spot is the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, a desert botanical garden and interpretive zoo housing plants and animals from a variety of worldwide ecosystems.

World-famous McCallum Theatre was introduced to the world by internationally renowned comedian, Bob Hope, with his nationally televised concert in 1988. Since then, artists ranging from Johnny Cash to Ella Fitzgerald, and from Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet to Janet Jackson, have all graced its stage. This jewel in the desert offers an intimate stage, and is one of California’s most popular venues.

Kids of all ages love the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert, a special place where kids and their families can experience the joy of learning about the world around them, as well as their own community and selves. The museum offers interactive and hands-on exhibits, a garden to explore, craft making projects, Young Scientist classes and other activities to inspire creativity and curiosity.

If you’re looking for a nice place to have a picnic, or enjoy a game of tennis or pickleball when traversing the area with a Palm Desert camper rental, Cahuilla Hills Park, with its 27+ acres of multi-use trails and over 26 acres of undeveloped open space, is a great spot to park your Palm Desert rental camper and really soak in the spirit of the desert. There are several dog-friendly hiking trails, and other trails connect with longer hikes, including to the Hopalong Cassidy Trail.

Civic Center Park, with the Palm Desert Aquatic Center within its grounds, could be another good spot to visit, especially on hot, summer days. The aquatic center has several water slides, and the park features pathways perfect for afternoon strolls.

Where to Park It

This part of California is popular with RVers, so you won’t have any problem finding a place to park your Palm Desert RV rental by owner. In addition to the many national park and preserve areas, there are RV parks and resorts, including some on golf courses, where you can plug in and hang out. Depending on how close to the city you are, you can catch breathtaking night skies in several camping areas, and getting around the valley is easy in your Palm Desert travel trailer rental. Stock up on everything you need, or even park overnight, at one of the Walmarts in the area.

The Food

With so many tourists passing through, and a sophisticated population, there are tons of eateries in the Palm Desert area, from fast food and casual to unique and upscale. International flavors include Japanese/Sushi, Italian, Mexican, and seafood. Throughout the area, you won’t have any problem finding options for every taste and preference, including gluten free and vegan/vegetarian offerings. At College of the Desert Street Fair, enjoy fresh produce from the farmers market, grab lunch, listen to local music, or enjoy the outdoor shopping market filled with unique items, artwork, and the latest and greatest gadgets.

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