The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert is conveniently located near some of the best attractions that the area has to offer. Start your day with a coffee from the on-site market & cafe; it serves Starbucks. When it comes to underwater fun, The Westin Desert Willow Villas does not disappoint. There are a total of three outdoor pools at the resort. Go for a swim in the main pool or relax in the hot tub. The family pool has a one-hundred-fifty-nine-foot-long slide that will be a hit with kids and grownups alike. Get in touch with your inner athlete in the sport pool; it has a basketball hoop and volleyball net. Lounge in a poolside cabana with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar. When the kids get hungry, have a family cookout at the bbq grills, or dine at the on-site bar & grill. Let the kids hang out in the game room or the children’s club and visit the tennis courts located on-site. Or check out the 24-hour fitness center to get in your daily workout.

Air-conditioned one-bedroom villas sleep four guests and feature kitchenettes allowing you to prepare basic meals or reheat leftovers. Upgrade to a one-bedroom premium villa for a full kitchen. There’s a Ralph’s Grocery Store less than ten minutes from the resort, bring the kids along to make sure that nobody’s favorites are forgotten. Save space in your suitcase for souvenirs thanks to the in-suite washer/dryer. While the laundry is going, flip through the channels on the HDTV until you can find a show everyone can agree on. Or take advantage of the DVD player and watch a movie. At the end of the night, you should have no problem falling asleep thanks to the Westin Heavenly Beds.

Guests of the resort receive access to select amenities at The Westin Desert Willow Golf Resort. The golfers in your party will appreciate the two award-winning eighteen-hole courses. You’ll also have access to the Palo Verde Park and Pool which features an outdoor heated pool, a hot tub, and a children’s pool as well as a poolside snack shop. Nature lovers will want to visit Joshua Tree National Park; it has almost eight-hundred-thousand acres of protected land perfect for backpacking, hiking, mountain climbing, bird watching, or biking. Take a family field trip to The Living Desert Zoo where you can see several mammals, amphibians, birds, and reptiles. Get started filling that extra space in your suitcase at the Westfield Palm Desert Mall. For apparel, there’s American Eagle, Express, and New York & Company. Department store lovers will enjoy Macy’s and JCPenney. Grab a new swimsuit at PINK or PacSun. Need a new pair of shoes? There’s Journeys and Champs Sports. Pick up your next read at Barnes & Noble. Grab an Iced Blended at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and ask the barista about coffee-free options for the kids.