Discover Palm Desert

13 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights

Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden
80/100

Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden

73-000 Saunders Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92260, United States

A unique sculpture garden featuring contemporary art pieces surrounded by desert landscapes.

ARCHITECTURELANDSCAPE
La Quinta Resort & Spa
75/100

La Quinta Resort & Spa

49499 Eisenhower Dr, La Quinta, CA 92253, United States

A historic resort with lush gardens and a backdrop of the Santa Rosa Mountains, providing opportunities for landscape and architectural photography.

ARCHITECTURELANDSCAPE
Santa Rosa Mountains Trail
75/100

Santa Rosa Mountains Trail

Palm Desert, California, United States

A trail offering scenic views of the Santa Rosa Mountains, ideal for landscape and nature photography.

LANDSCAPENATURE
Civic Center Park - Palm Desert
70/100

Civic Center Park - Palm Desert

43900 San Pablo Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Features ponds, bridges, desert gardens, and mountain backdrops, making it a prime location for natural family portraits.

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort Hotel & Spa
65/100

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort Hotel & Spa

74-855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260, United States

A modern hotel with lakes and flamingos, offering scenic views and unique wildlife photography opportunities.

WATERSCAPEWILDLIFE
Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
60/100

Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

47900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, California 92260, United States

A zoo and botanical garden combination offering a unique blend of wildlife and natural landscapes, providing opportunities for wildlife and nature photography.

WILDLIFENATURE
The Gardens on El Paseo
55/100

The Gardens on El Paseo

73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260, United States

A beautifully landscaped area with lush gardens, ideal for capturing serene nature photography and possibly some street life.

NATURESTREET
Palm Windmill Desert Farm
55/100

Palm Windmill Desert Farm

Palm Desert, California, United States

A unique location with windmills and palm trees, offering a mix of agricultural and desert landscapes for photography.

LANDSCAPENATURE
Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce
50/100

Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce

73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260, United States

Featuring modern architecture, this building is a great spot for capturing contemporary design elements in Palm Desert.

ARCHITECTURE
Palm Desert
45/100

Palm Desert

Palm Desert, California 92211, United States

A resort city with scenic mountain backdrops and lush golf courses, offering serene landscapes and architecture.

LANDSCAPEURBAN
Pink Flamingos (Installation)
45/100

Pink Flamingos (Installation)

Pink Flamingos installation, Coachella Valley, California, United States

A whimsical art installation featuring pink flamingos, ideal for capturing quirky and colorful street photography.

STREETATTRACTIONS
Palm Desert Crossroads
45/100

Palm Desert Crossroads

Palm Desert, California 92260, United States

A vibrant intersection with modern architecture and busy street life, offering opportunities for urban and street photography.

URBANSTREET
Palm Desert Civic Center Park
40/100

Palm Desert Civic Center Park

Palm Desert Civic Center Park, 73505 Civic Center Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260, United States

A community park featuring walking paths and public art, suitable for capturing casual street life and architectural details.

STREETARCHITECTURE