The Living Desert Zoo and Botanical Gardens,
Palm Desert, CA
Discover giraffes, mountain lions, Meerkats, leopards, wolves and over 400 desert animals in their natural habitats. Enjoy beautiful gardens, African village, state-of-the-art hospital and shuttle tours. Petting kraal, cafes and small shops and wildlife nursery.
47-900 Portola Ave. Palm Desert
760-346-5694
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Ride the world’s largest rotating aerial tram cars to over 8,500 ft. scenic wonderland in Mt. San Jacinto State Park. Breathtaking views, year-round outdoor activities, great dining!
1 Tramway Dr.
Palm Springs
760-325-1391
Palm Springs Air Museum
Where history flies through the skies. Your tour guides will make the skies come alive from the home of the world’s largest collection of WW11 aircraft.
745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs
760-778-6262
Palm Springs Art Museum
Located downtown in an architecturally significant building designed by E. Stewart Williams, featuring exhibitions of Pre-Columbian, Contemporary, Native American, and Western Art. A sculpture garden, stimulating lectures educational programs and diverse performances in the Annenberg Theater.
101 Museum Dr, Palm Springs
760-325-7186
The Fabulous Follies of
Palm Springs
Don’t miss this world-renown, Broadway-quality tribute to the comedy, music and dance of the 1930s, 40s and 50s.
Plaza Theater
Palm Springs
760-327-0223
Gargan Optics Observatory,
Palm Desert
Experience an evening with the stars. Private stargazing tours. GPS guided robotic telescope.
760-238-4584
ECO Tours
Jeeps or Hummers are available for tours of the desert, scenic Indian Canyons, Joshua Tree National Park and San Andreas Fault.
888-440-5337
Hummer Tours
760-285-0876
Knott's Soak City Water Park
The waves of fun just keep on coming when you enjoy the excitement of this incredible water park. There are wet and wild activities and thrills for all ages.
1500 Gene Autry Trail
Aqua Caliente Cultural Center
and Museum
Preserving the spirit and culture of the Cahuilla Indians of the Coachella Valley.
219 S. Palm Canyon Drive
Hot Air Balloon Tours
Fantasy Balloon Flights
568-0997
Helicopter Tours
Platinum Tours - 145 Gene Autry Dr. 322-6700
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Super Fun FREE Activities In and Around
Palm Springs
Looking for fun "Free Activities" while you are visiting Palm Springs? No matter how deep your pockets, who doesn't love free? Check out these 15 great ideas.
1. Take a Hike.
See Southern California's most breathtaking scenery and tallest mountain ranges. For information on the best trails call The Coachella Valley Hiking Club: 345-6234, or Desert Trails Hiking Club: 760-340-2256.
2. Ride your Bike.
Palm Springs sports miles of well marked and maintained trails for your riding pleasure. See the front desk for additional information on where to go, and if necessary, where to rent a bike for the day.
3. Visit Villagefest.
Every Thursday evening from 7-10 PM, Palm Canyon Drive between Amado and Baristo Roads, becomes an old fashioned street fair with musicians, incredible food, arts and crafts vendors along with a genuine Farmers Market. Open to the general public year round, rain or shine.
4. Have a Picnic.
Various parks around the Palm Springs area offer shady spots to enjoy an afternoon break with a Picnic lunch. See the front desk for locations of the best places. If you let us know in advance we will make arrangements to provide a special picnic basket lunch for your excursion.
5. Village Gallery Walk.
Spend the day gallery hopping along Palm Canyon/ Indian Canyon drives. Enjoy fine art and local artisans. Frequent art fairs are also held in Francis Stevens Park and Sunrise Park.
6. Soak Up the Sun.
Palm Springs has 350 days of sunshine annually. Take advantage of this incredible weather and soak up the endorphins. Not only will you look healthy you will feel great too!
7. Hit the Courts.
You will find free court time at many of the city’s best locations; DeMuth Park, Palm Springs High School, and Ruth Hardy Park to name a few.
8. Explore Native-American culture.
Visit the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and Information Center in the Village Green downtown to get a glimpse into the lives and culture of the Cahuilla Indians. Open 10am to 4pm daily.
9. Explore an Oasis.
The Coachella Valley Preserve covers 13,000 acres filled with natural springs, dunes, mesas, hiking trails and riding trails. Just 10 miles east of Palm Springs; Thousand Palms Oasis has a Visitors Center and outside picnic areas to complete your day of fun. See the front desk for additional information.
10. Listen to Music.
With a continual change of venue, special events with musicians and jam sessions abound at Peabody's Coffee Bar, Las Casuelas Terraza, Blue Coyote Grill and Sammy's at the Vineyard, Melvyn's Restaurant and the Village Pub. Ask at the desk where they might be today!
11. Shop the Windows.
Stroll along the world famous Palm Canyon and Indian Canyon Drives where you will see a variety of unique shops and offerings.
 12. Check out the Library.
Palm Springs Public Library is an award winning facility, which offers free wireless internet access as well as computers to use in the library. Additionally you will find extensive DVD, Audio Books and CD's as well as reference materials and video conferencing services.
13. Stroll the Palm Springs Art Museum.
Enjoy the ever changing exhibits ranging from contemporary art, western art and Cahuilla basketry collections to the beautiful sculpture garden, gift shop and restaurant. Free admission Thursdays after 4pm until 8pm.
14. Spot a vast array of Wildlife.
The Big Morongo Wildlife Reserve and Covington Park is a noted wildlife sanctuary, with picnic grounds and hiking trails. Open year round Weds.-Sun. 7:30 am-sunset.
15. Catch a Concert.
Enjoy an evening under the stars with our Palm Springs Fall Concert Series, along with many free activities throughout the year. Bring a picnic supper, lay back and relax.
Tahquitz Canyon
Walk in the footsteps of our American Ancestors, home to the spectacular 60 ft. waterfall, rock art, ancient irrigation systems, native wildlife and plants.
Self-Guided tours, Artifacts, Maps, and gift shop.
760-416-7044
Smoke Tree Stables
2500 Toledo Ave, Palm Springs
Family owned and operated since the 1940's enjoy over 100 miles of Indian trails where you will delight in seeing year round streams and dramatic palm oasis. More than 100 horses.
760-327-1372
The Best of the Best Tours of Palm Springs
Celebrity Home Tours and more… enjoy sightseeing with your friends in an open-air jeep or in a tour bus on one of these fun and informative tours:
1. Indian Canyon Tour
2. Palm Springs Rich and Famous Tour
3. Windmill Tour
4. Palm Springs Bonanza Tour
5. Trivecta Adventure Tour |
