Why go
- City in California, United States.
History
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 city is commonly referred to by its initials, DHS.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 10 airlines, 17 direct destinations
- United Airlines UA (CRJ-700, EM2, A319, CRJ) · 5 routes: Denver, Houston*, Las Vegas*, Los Angeles*, San Francisco*
- Alaska Airlines AS (734, 737-700, Dash 8-400, 737-800, 73J) · 4 routes: Portland, Sacramento*, San Francisco, Seattle
- American Airlines AA (M83, 737, MD-80, CRJ, CRJ-900) · 4 routes: Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix*, San Francisco*
- Delta Air Lines DL (A320, 734, CRJ) · 3 routes: Minneapolis, Salt Lake City*, San Francisco*
- US Airways US (M83, MD-80, CRJ, CRJ-900) · 3 routes: Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix*
- WestJet WS (737-700, 737-800) · 3 routes: Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 1 route: Bellingham
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319) · 1 route: Denver
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (737) · 1 route: San Francisco*
- Sun Country Airlines SY (737-700) · 1 route: Minneapolis
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Desert Hot Springs, California — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Desert Hot Springs, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.