THINGS TO DO
Palm Spring Arial Tramway
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway—the world’s largest rotating tram car—travels over two-and-one-half miles along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon, transporting riders to the pristine wilderness of the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. During your approximately ten-minute journey, tram cars rotate slowly, offering picturesque and spectacular vistas of the valley floor below. Once you reach the Mountain Station—elevation 8,516 feet—enjoy two restaurants, observation decks, natural history museum, two documentary theaters, gift shop and over 50 miles of hiking trails
Andreas Canyon
Get to know this 1.6-km loop trail near Palm Springs, California. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 27 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are October through May.
$12.00 per adult for entry (you can buy a half-year pass ($60) or an annual pass ($90).
Hours:
Oct 1 - July 4: Open daily 8am-5pm
July 5 - Sept 30: Open Fri, Sat, Sun 8am-5pm
Purchase at ticket booth 38520 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA.
The Living Desert
Rated 10 Best Zoos in the US by Condé Nast Traveler. Family-friendly zoo and gardens specializing in the deserts of the world. The Living Desert is home to over 500 animals representing over 150 species and welcomes over 500,000 visitors annually.
47900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260, United States
Tickets range from $28 for adults to $18 for kids
Hours:
Jun 1 - Sept 30: 7am-1:30pm
Oct1 1 - May 31: 8am to 5pm
The Ace Hotel
https://acehotel.com/palm-springs/
This hip, artsy hotel is a 6-minute walk from Moorten Botanical Garden and 2.3 miles from downtown Palm Springs. There are 2 outdoor pools, a spa and an exercise room. The resort fee covers bike rentals and swim club access. Additional perks include weekly bingo night, a dog park, and outdoor fireplaces with lounge areas. There's also a lively bar, a diner-themed restaurant and a coffee shop.
701 East Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92264
Tel: 760-325-9900
Desert Hills Premium Outlet
https://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/desert-hills
Looking to spend all your money? Look no further. This one is close and it's waiting for you. All we have currently is this comment from Ric: "There’s a massive outlets mall about 30 mins towards LA on the 10, great shopping 🛍 cost me a fortune…."
48400 Seminole Dr, Cabazon, CA 92230, United States map
Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve
https://www.cnlm.org/portfolio_page/thousand-palms-oasis-preserve-coachella-valley-preserve/
This delightful haven has no user fees, though donations are greatly appreciated. Enjoy picnicking, hiking and the rustic visitor center, the "Palm House." On the northern side of the Coachella Valley, nestled at the feet of the Indio Hills, the Coachella Valley Preserve is "The Old West" just minutes from Palm Springs, Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indio and other desert cities. Enjoy some of the 20,000+ acres of desert wilderness, wildlife and trails.
29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Road, Thousand Palms, CA 92276
Golf
Mission Hills North
https://www.missionhillsnorth.com/
This 7,062-yard, par 72 course is renowned for its environmentally careful integration with the desert landscape.
70705 Ramon Road Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760.699.0111
Shadow Ridge
Surround yourself with stunning views and a spectacular course design. Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club is set against the beautiful backdrop of the snow-capped Santa Rosa Mountains in Palm Desert, California.
9002 Shadow Ridge Rd Palm Desert, California 92211
760-674-2700
Mission Hills
https://www.invitedclubs.com/clubs/mission-hills-country-club
Welcome to Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, where you'll find 54 holes of championship golf on three extraordinary courses, as well as experiences and friendships to last a lifetime. Our Palm Springs country club is a true home away from home, where friends meet to enjoy the very best life has to offer. Join the fun today!
34-600 Mission Hills Dr Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760-324-9400
Indian Canyons Golf Resort
http://www.indiancanyonsgolf.com/
Indian Canyons Golf Resort has been the jewel of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley since 1961. Once a private club named Canyon Country Club, this 36-hole facility was a favorite haunt of Hollywood celebrities like Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, and Jackie Gleason. Former U.S. Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, Lyndon B. Johnson and Ronald Reagan also walked these fairways. The course is set on 550 acres on the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation.
1097 E. Murray Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264
See website for details
Desert Willow
Desert Willow Golf Resort located in Palm Desert, California, just minutes away from Palm Springs, offers two of the Coachella Valley's best plays. Test your skills against the natural hazards and myriad water features of the challenging Firecliff Course or play a smoother, more relaxing round on the magnificent Mountain View Course.
38-995 Desert Willow Drive | Palm Desert, CA| 92260
(760) 346-0015
Escena Golf
Blending championship golf with a classic Palm Springs setting, a round at Escena Golf Club is as much about the surroundings as it is about unforgettable golf.
The towering San Jacinto Mountains and blue desert skies frame the flight of every tee shot. Abundant palm trees, native desert landscaping and dramatic waterscapes add to the sensory feast as you wind your way through this stunning oasis. A meal or a drink in the stunning mid-century environs of the Escena Grill is a perfect way to round out your day.
1100 Clubhouse View Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262
Golf Shop: (760) 778-2737
Grill: (760) 992-0002