Discover fun activities near Downtown Palm Springs

Your getaway to Palm Desert, CA, offers abundant outdoor adventures, cultural events and entertainment. Our year-round temperate climate lets you take full advantage of our breathtaking desert terrain with visits to outdoor sites such as Joshua Tree National Park and Coachella Valley Preserve. Whether by Jeep, Hummer or on-foot, our nature and wildlife delight the whole family. In the morning, tee off at Mountain View Golf Course by our resort. For nights out and rewarding cultural experiences, stop by any number of museums or theaters in downtown Palm Springs.

Desert Willow Golf Courses

As a guest of The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert, you’ll have full access to the adjacent Desert Willow Golf Resort and special golf packages. Here, two award-winning championship golf courses—considered 36 holes of the Coachella Valley’s more challenging plays—converge in one legendary golf resort destination. Plus, the Palm Desert Golf Academy offers a world-class instruction facility just a chip shot away from your resort.

Mountain View Course

Designed to be a transition between the more challenging and tournament quality Firecliff course and the traditional course of fence to fence turf grass, flowers, and flowing water.

Desert Willow Golf Course

Firecliff Course

This course is a true test of skill where golfers must negotiate their way around extensive natural areas and numerous water features.

Desert Willow Golf Course
On-Site Outlets
Desert Willow Golf Course

Desert Willow Golf Resort

Guests at our Palm Desert golf resort have access to two championship courses at the adjacent Desert Willow Golf Resort. Golfers of all levels are welcomed to this legendary destination to play a few rounds or take lessons at the Palm Desert Golf Academy.

Splash and Slide Into Fun
Take a cool dip at any of our three pools for pure entertainment! Enjoy pool activities or feel relaxed in the outdoor whirlpool spas. The kids can have their own water time at the Jimmy Jammer or Sidewinder water slides for hours of fun. Bask in the Palm Desert sun for the ultimate tropical retreat
WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio

WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio

Keep up with your workout routine during your stay. Cardio and strength equipment are available.

Quiet Pool

Swimming

Palo Verde Pool

Mon-Sun: 8:00 AM-10:00 PM

Outdoor

Heated

Ironwood Pool

Mon-Sun: 8:00 AM-10:00 PM

Outdoor

Mirage Pool

Mon-Sun: 8:00 AM-10:00 PM

Outdoor

Towels provided

Heated

Children's Pool

Whirlpool

Towels provided at whirlpool

Onsite Activities
Grilling Area
Grilling Areas

Gather with family and friends at the Grilling Areas for a wholesome dinner enjoying the gorgeous desert landscape.

Fire Pit
Fire Pit

A relaxing evening gathering at the onsite fire pit is the perfect way to end the day.

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