Desert Hot Springs Travel Guide

Desert Hot Springs, otherwise known as DHS, is a small city in Southern California, United States. The city is best-known for its stunning view of the Coachella Valley and its location above one of the world's best natural hot mineral water aquifers.

Things to Do in Desert Hot Springs

Due to its location above hot springs, relaxing in one of the city’s many spas is a top activity. The city has everything from high-end spas through to hippie retreats, where you can bask in the area’s hot waters. Other things to do include visiting the Big Morongo Canyon Preserve or Mission Creek Preserve, which are both full of wildlife and have plenty of hiking trails.

Best Time to Visit Desert Hot Springs

Desert Hot Springs is best to visit in the months of February to April, when the weather is cooler than in the hot summer months.