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Desert Hot Springs

California, United States · North America

About Desert Hot Springs

Desert Hot Springs is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Garnet, 56km from Joshua Tree National Park.

Desert Hot Springs is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 28,335, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Desert Hot Springs sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Desert Hot Springs to your route.

About Desert Hot Springs

Desert Hot Springs is a city in Riverside County, California, United States. The city is located within the Coachella Valley geographic region. The population was 32,512 as of the 2020 census, up from 25,938 at the 2010 census. The city has experienced rapid growth since the 1970s when there were 2,700 residents. The

Read more city is commonly referred to by its initials, DHS. It is named for its many natural hot springs. It is one of several places in the world with naturally occurring hot and cold mineral springs. More than 20 natural mineral spring lodgings can be found in town. Unlike hot springs with high sulfur content, the mineral springs in town are odorless.

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Where is Desert Hot Springs located?

Desert Hot Springs is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 33.9617 latitude, -116.5035 longitude.

What is the population of Desert Hot Springs?

Desert Hot Springs has a population of approximately 28,335 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
28,335
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
33.9617, -116.5035

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Worth the detour from Desert Hot Springs

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Palm Springs

A desert resort city known for its mid-century modern architecture, hot springs, and the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway ascending Mount San Jacinto.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

The Ace Hotel & Swim Club

A desert hotspot in Palm Springs that regularly hosts car culture events and has become a gathering point for the vintage auto community.

16 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Joshua Tree National Park

Where the Mojave and Colorado deserts meet, featuring twisted Joshua trees and surreal boulder formations.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Desert Hot Springs.

Garnet

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 7,543

Desert Edge

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 3,822

Morongo Valley

🇺🇸 United States

12 km awayPop. 3,552

Palm Springs

🇺🇸 United States

15 km awayPop. 47,371

Sky Valley

🇺🇸 United States

16 km awayPop. 2,406

Yucca Valley

🇺🇸 United States

18 km awayPop. 21,600

Thousand Palms

🇺🇸 United States

19 km awayPop. 7,715

Cathedral City

🇺🇸 United States

21 km awayPop. 53,826

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