Desert Hot Springs
is a small town located at the foot of the Little San Bernardino Mountain Range, north of Palm Springs. This interesting little city is known for their hot springs mineral water spas and resorts. People come from all over the world to soak in their rejuvenating waters, and many claim they have healing powers and bolster nutrition. Aside from the luxurious resorts located in Desert Hot Spring, most of the town’s hotels offer their own thermal baths, as well. Nearby Joshua Tree State Park and the Coachella Valley provide hiking, biking, horseback riding, ballooning and more for the outdoor enthusiasts. Desert Hot Springs is also home to a beautiful 18-hole golf course located at the northwest edge of town. Other attractions include Cabot’s Old Indian Pueblo, and Hot Springs Park, which is an educational park open to the public. For cultural events, there are the concerts, museums and theaters available in neighboring Palm Springs and the surrounding area. Desert Hot Springs has a relaxing, small town atmosphere and has been known to attract celebrities and others who are looking for a place to unwind and escape the pressures of daily life. In fact, Desert Hot Springs is home to what is considered California’s most exclusive resort hideaway. Whether you’re coming to enjoy the spas, or to bask and play in the nearly 300 days of sunshine per year, Desert Hot Springs will become a favorite destination.
Surrounding areas: Palm Springs, California (9.6 mi), Cathedral City, California (10.9 mi), Rancho Mirage, California (14.2 mi), Joshua Tree, California (15.8 mi), Palm Desert, California (18.1 mi), Indian Wells, California (19.5 mi), Bermuda Dunes, California (19.7 mi)
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Desert Hot Springs Vacation Rentals
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Desert Hot Springs Weather & Climate
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The vast desert region of southern California east of Los Angeles has a typical desert climate. This area, which includes Palm Springs, Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage receives only 15-20 days of rainfall per year for a total of 4.77 inches. The days are mostly sunny and warm and nights are cool from fall through late spring. Summers turn hot to very hot, with occasional high clouds, and warm, balmy evenings May through October. The humidity levels are very low, so even when the mercury climbs to 100 degrees, it feels comfortable in the shade. Keep in mind that temperatures are 30-40 degrees lower at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and in the Alpine community of Idyllwild.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
70°F |
44°F |
1.27 in. |
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| February |
74°F |
47°F |
1.15 in. |
- |
| March |
79°F |
50°F |
0.63 in. |
- |
| April |
87°F |
56°F |
0.08 in. |
- |
| May |
94°F |
62°F |
0.06 in. |
- |
| June |
104°F |
69°F |
0.05 in. |
- |
| July |
108°F |
76°F |
0.19 in. |
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| August |
106°F |
76°F |
0.40 in. |
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| September |
101°F |
70°F |
0.39 in. |
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| October |
90°F |
61°F |
0.11 in. |
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| November |
78°F |
49°F |
0.29 in. |
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| December |
70°F |
43°F |
0.61 in. |
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Desert Hot Springs Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Palm Springs International airport (PSP) located about 9 miles south of Desert Hot Springs in Palm Springs, California, the Big Bear City airport (L35) located approximately 28 miles northwest of Desert Hot Springs in Big Bear, California, the Jacqueline Cochran Regional airport (TRM) located roughly 30 miles southeast of Desert Hot Springs in Palm Springs, California, the Twentynine Palms airport (TNP) located around 34 miles east of Desert Hot Springs in Twentynine Palms, California, and finally the San Bernardino International airport (SBD) located about 42 miles west of Desert Hot Springs in San Bernardino, California.
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Desert Hot Springs Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Pharaohs Lost Kingdom | Redlands | CA | 39.2 mi. | | | Castle Amusement Park | Riverside | CA | 50.9 mi. | | | Scandia Amusement Park | Ontario | CA | 65.9 mi. | | | Boomers Family Fun Center | Upland | CA | 66.0 mi. | | | Legoland California | Carlsbad | CA | 73.7 mi. | | | Adventure City | Anaheim | CA | 81.2 mi. | | | Disney's California Adventure | Anaheim | CA | 81.2 mi. | | | Disneyland | Anaheim | CA | 81.2 mi. | | | Frasier's Frontier | El Cajon | CA | 84.8 mi. | | | Knott's Berry Farm | Buena Park | CA | 85.7 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Oasis Waterpark | Palm Springs | CA | 9.3 mi. | | | Pharaoh's Waterpark | Redlands | CA | 39.2 mi. | | | The Haunted Galleon and Volcano Island | Lake Elsinore | CA | 51.2 mi. | | | Raging Waters | San Dimas | CA | 75.1 mi. | | | Soak City U.S.A. | Buena Park | CA | 85.7 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Desert Crest Country Club | Desert Hot Springs | CA | | | | Desert Dunes Golf Course | Desert Hot Springs | CA | | | | Mission Lakes Country Club | Desert Hot Springs | CA | | | | Sands RV Resort | Desert Hot Springs | CA | | | | Canyon South Golf Course | Palm Springs | CA | 9.6 mi. | | | Palm Springs Country Club | Palm Springs | CA | 9.6 mi. | | | Tommy Jacobs Bel Air Greens | Palm Springs | CA | 9.6 mi. | | | Cimarron Golf Club | Cathedral City | CA | 10.9 mi. | | | Date Palm Springs Country Club | Cathedral City | CA | 10.9 mi. | | | Blue Skies Country Club | Yucca Valley | CA | 11.4 mi. | | | Ivey Ranch Country Club | Thousand Palms | CA | 14.5 mi. | | | Rancho Mirage Country Club | Rancho Mirage | CA | 14.6 mi. | | | Suncrest Country Club | Palm Desert | CA | 15.5 mi. | | | Desert Falls Country Club | Palm Desert | CA | 16.4 mi. | | | Desert Willow Golf Resort | Palm Desert | CA | 18.1 mi. | | | Golf Center at Palm Desert | Palm Desert | CA | 18.1 mi. | | | Palm Desert Resort Country Club | Palm Desert | CA | 18.1 mi. | | | Sun City Palm Desert Golf Course | Palm Desert | CA | 18.1 mi. | | | Oasis Country Club | Palm Desert | CA | 18.6 mi. | | | Palm Desert Country Club | Palm Desert | CA | 19.1 mi. | | | Palm Royale Country Club | La Quinta | CA | 20.1 mi. | | | Sun Lakes Country Club | Banning | CA | 21.0 mi. | | | Sun Lakes Country Club Executive Course | Banning | CA | 21.0 mi. | | | Heritage Palms Golf Club | Indio | CA | 23.0 mi. | | | Indio Golf Club | Indio | CA | 23.0 mi. | | | Landmark Golf Club | Indio | CA | 23.0 mi. | | | Indian Springs Golf & Country Club | La Quinta | CA | 23.2 mi. | | | PGA WEST | La Quinta | CA | 23.2 mi. | | | Trilogy Golf Club at La Quinta | La Quinta | CA | 23.2 mi. | | | PGA of Southern California at Oak Valley | Beaumont | CA | 26.7 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Snow Valley | Running Springs | CA | 38.4 mi. | | | Ski Sunrise | Wrightwood | CA | 70.1 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Mount San Jacinto State Park | | CA | 14.0 mi. | | | Heart Bar State Park | | CA | 19.0 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Agua Caliente Cultural Museum | Palm Springs | CA | 9.3 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Palm Springs Air Museum | Palm Springs | CA | 9.3 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | San Bernardino County Museum | Redlands | CA | 39.2 mi. | (History) | | Riverside Municipal Museum | Riverside | CA | 50.9 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| The Living Desert | Palm Desert | CA | 18.2 mi. | | | Birch Aquarium | La Jolla | CA | 78.8 mi. | | | Santa Ana Zoo | Santa Ana | CA | 79.5 mi. | | | San Diego Wild Animal Park | San Diego | CA | 94.0 mi. | | | San Diego Zoo | San Diego | CA | 94.0 mi. | | | Sea World of San Diego | San Diego | CA | 94.0 mi. | | | Los Angeles Zoo | Los Angeles | CA | 99.7 mi. | |
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