Rancho Mirage, California travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Rancho Mirage is a city of 18,500 (2019) in Riverside County in the Desert region of California.

3 things to do · 1 places to eat · 4 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Rancho Mirage

Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa

Sunnylands

Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert

Interactive museum.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Nov–Apr. Summer highs reach about 109°F; winter lows dip to about 46°F. Very hot (May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jan and Feb. (climate data from nearby Palm Springs)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
PSP Palm Springs International Airport, Palm Springs — 6 mi away (major hub). Directions
SBD San Bernardino International Airport, San Bernardino — 52 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, Sunnylands
Lunch Wally's Desert Turtle
Afternoon Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder