Area Attractions

With year-round sunshine, Desert Oasis is an ideal vacation spot to let the kids splash in the pool while you bask in the sun or enjoy championship golf and tennis at the adjacent Cathedral Canyon Golf and Tennis Club. Players of every skill level can enjoy the well-maintained course with vibrant greens, 16 lakes and jaw-dropping views that make a trip to Cathedral City worthwhile. At our resort, you're close to outdoor activities including shopping, dining, hiking, mountain biking and more.

Inspired Activities & Experiences offers unique activities customized for the Palm Springs area. Please note that activities are seasonal and subject to change. Some activities are subject to additional fees.

Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis

34567 Cathedral Canyon Dr
Cathedral City, California, United States, 92234

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On-Site Activities

Cabana Reservations

Enjoy a relaxing poolside cabana with your family or friends. Our private cabanas include upgraded lounge furniture, privacy curtains, an amenity basket and shade from the desert sun.

Virtual Reality & Underwater Virtual Reality

Experience a session of virtual reality in our INSPIRED™ Lounge. Not to be confused with Underwater Virtual Reality (UVR), which takes place in the pool. With virtual reality, you can explore skydiving, walking on the moon, the deep-water city of Atlantis and spectacular ocean reefs.

Pirates of the Salton Sea

Something where the entire family can get involved and team together. Experience this one-hour escape room-type mystery and solve puzzles, search for clues, accomplish goals as a team, bond, and have fun.

INSPIRED™ Lounge Activities Center

Reserve your activity center session to participate in your choice of activities, including build-a-buddy, canvas painting, spa creations, ceramic painting, slime making, and wine bottle painting.

Cathedral City Dining

The Original Nicolino’s Italian Restaurant

This traditional Italian restaurant is a Cathedral City favorite offering a traditional menu of pizza, pastas, oven-baked classics, and more with the proud distinction of being longest-standing Italian restaurant in Coachella Valley, serving the area since 1969.

Oceans

Prepared in classic Mediterranean style with a California twist, this quaint enduring restaurant serves up fresh seafood daily and features an oyster bar and outdoor dining. Shrimp, scallops, lobster, and bouillabaisse are just some of the mainstay menu items that loyal patrons rave about.

India Oven

Samosas, tandoori, and curry are just some of the traditional Indian fare you’ll find on the menu at this family-run restaurant in the Coachella Valley. Premium wines, Indian beer, and a nice selection of domestic ones too are on hand should some of the dishes skew high on the spice scale.

Tony’s Burgers

The popular café offers hamburgers, hot dogs, breakfast food, and more serving a pile-high burger considered the “best in town.” Their take on the All-American classic includes adding a blend of Mexican and American flavors. This self-proclaimed “burger joint” is in the heart of the city servicing Cathedral City and the Coachella Valley.

Things to Do Around Town

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival

See world-famous pop acts, tour towering art installations, and sample food from more than 100 vendors at the annual festival, which attracts more than 200,000 visitors yearly.

BNP Paribas Tennis Tournament

This event hosts 96 players in the singles and 32 teams for doubles play. The tournament is a family-friendly event and includes live entertainment, shopping, dining, and more. This annual tournament is one of the largest professional ATP and WTA Tour event tournaments in the world.

Modernism Week

Is an annual 11-day festival celebrating midcentury architecture and design, along with encouraging education, preservation and sustainable modern living. It’s a celebration of architecture, art, fashion, and culture while fostering an appreciation for them. With more than 350 events, the fest includes parties, live music, walking and bike tours, and much more.

Palm Springs International Film Festival

Features screenings of new documentaries and films over a 10-day period. The festival starts with the Film Awards Gala offering Filmmaker Retreats at Sunnylands. The fest is one of the largest North American film festivals.

Day Trips

Joshua Tree National Park

Two distinct ecosystems come together to create a unique place where visitors can see the unique Joshua trees. It’s where Colorado and the Mojave Desert meet. The park’s views over the Coachella Valley are legendary—rugged rock formations, diverse plants, and wildlife form a unique preserve. Hiking, biking, bird watching, climbing, and stargazing are all popular activities here.

Cabazon Outlets

Get your retail therapy on and head over to the Cabazon Outlets, a 65,000 square foot shopping center featuring 18 specialty shops and stores. For more than 15 million people annually, this open-air center is a must-see destination.