Outdoors
Scenic viewpoints near Palm Desert
15 named scenic viewpoints within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Scenic viewpoints within 37 mi
15
Closest
5.2 mi
Coachella Valley Vista
Within 10 miles
2
Highest
8,822 ft
Desert View
Map
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All scenic viewpoints, nearest first
- 5.2miCoachella Valley Vista
- 9.9miCahuilla Tewanet Scenic Overlook
- 11.1miSimonetta Kennett viewpoint
- 14.9miCaramba Overlook
- 16.2miDesert View8,822 ft
- 16.4miGrubb's Point
- 17.7miKeys View
- 21.1miNot Mediocre View
- 23.7miIndian Vista Overlook
- 24.1miHigh View
- 32.3miInspiration Point1,211 ft
- 33.4miBadlands Viewpoint
- 33.5miVista del Malpais
- 34.5miLookout Point
- 35.1miEagle rock
Straight-line distance from the center of Palm Desert; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Views are clearest and warmest in the hour after sunrise and before sunset; haze builds through the afternoon.
Cliff edges crumble, especially after rain. Keep kids and dogs back from unfenced drop-offs.
Some overlooks sit on park roads that close at dusk or in winter.
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Questions
What is the closest scenic viewpoint to Palm Desert?
Coachella Valley Vista, about 5.2 miles from the center of Palm Desert.
How many scenic viewpoints are near Palm Desert?
15 named scenic viewpoints are within 37 miles, 2 of them within 10 miles.
What is the highest viewpoint near Palm Desert?
Desert View, at about 8,822 feet, 16.2 miles away.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.