Top Instagram-Worthy Spots in Greater Palm Springs: Ultimate Photo Guide
Greater Palm Springs is renowned for its stunning, photogenic landmarks, from iconic sculptures to vibrant murals and lush desert gardens. Our expert-curated list highlights the best spots for capturing shareable Instagram moments, drawing on local knowledge and visitor favorites.
Above: Airstream guest room at Hotel Paseo, 45400 Larkspur Lane, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Experience the retro charm of Hotel Paseo in Palm Desert with its unique 1950s Airstream trailer guest room, poolside and ideal for playful, vintage-style photos.
‘Forever Marilyn’
Find Marilyn standing tall at the corner of Museum Way and Belardo Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Marilyn Monroe cherished Greater Palm Springs, and this 26-foot sculpture overlooking downtown honors her legacy. Pair your photo with the Forever Marilyn Itinerary for nearby dining and shopping.
Desert X Installations: The Wishing Well
The Wishing Well
480 W. Tramview Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Serge Attukwei Clottey’s installation, crafted from yellow plastic jerrycans used to transport water in Ghana, symbolizes global struggles for this vital resource. A poignant reminder of shared humanity. Learn more about his story here.
Sofia Enriquez Mural
Mural by Sofia Enriquez at Taqueria Arandas, 51541 Harrison Street, Coachella, CA 92236
Local artist Sofia Enriquez’s vibrant mural adorns Taqueria Arandas in Coachella, offering bold colors and cultural flair for striking photos.
Moorten Botanical Garden
The Cactarium at Moorten Botanical Garden, 1701 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Established in 1939, Moorten Botanical Garden houses over 3,000 cactus and desert plant species, including a rare-filled “cactarium” greenhouse—a paradise for botanical photography.
Sunnylands Center & Gardens
Sunnylands, 37977 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
The historic estate of Walter and Leonore Annenberg features iconic pink walls from the 1960s, manicured gardens with labyrinths, roses, cacti, and olive groves. Book estate tours in advance; exterior and grounds photography permitted.
Parker Palm Springs
The Parker Palm Springs, 4200 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Jonathan Adler’s design shines with breezeblock walls and vibrant orange doors—a top photo spot, though popular, so expect a short wait.
Palm Greens Cafe
Mural adjacent to Palm Greens Café, 611 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
This cozy spot beside Palm Greens Café boasts colorful murals framed by majestic mountain views.
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
Flamingos at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, 74855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Spot elegant Chilean flamingos on “Flamingo Island” near the resort entrance—a splash of pink perfection.
The Shops at Thirteen Forty Five
The #pspinkwall at The Shops at Thirteen Forty Five, 1345 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
E. Stewart Williams’ midcentury modern building, now featuring a iconic pink façade, houses shops and galleries.
Saguaro Palm Springs
The Saguaro Palm Springs, 1800 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
The Saguaro Hotel bursts with vivid, multicolored accents throughout the property, inviting endless photo opportunities.
Orange Twist
Orange Twist by Delos Van Earl, 1492 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Artist Delos Van Earl’s sculptural “Orange Twist” graces William Krisel’s midcentury building.
Hungry Dog of the Desert
Hungry Dog of the Desert Mural at 1500-1598 4th St, Coachella, CA 92236 (Veterans Memorial Park)
Oaxacan artist Ricardo Angeles Mendoza’s 2017 kaleidoscopic dog, part of the Coachella Walls project, draws from his family’s alebrijes tradition.
Rebirth
Rebirth mural at 82-660 Miles Ave, Indio, CA 92201
Nicole Ponsler’s 2013 mural celebrates the region’s natural beauty with vivid colors.
Salvation Mountain
Salvation Mountain, Beal Road in Niland
For a desert adventure, Leonard Knight’s handmade Salvation Mountain offers whimsical, colorful photo ops.
Mural at The End
Mural at The End vintage store, 55872 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
High desert areas like Yucca Valley and Joshua Tree brim with murals, landscapes, Pioneertown sets, and unique sites like the Integratron.
Palm Springs Windmills
Windmills adjacent to Highway 111 and the I-10 Freeway, just northwest of Palm Springs
Home to over 1,200 turbines, this vast field is perfect for dramatic sunrise, sunset, or scenic shots.
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