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Visit the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Ride up Mount San Jacinto for sweeping views over Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley.
1 Tram Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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11 Fun Things to Do in Palm Springs, California
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Attraction hours, tickets, access and closures can change. Check the official website before heading out.
02
Explore Joshua Tree National Park
A classic Southern California day trip for desert scenery, hiking, climbing, stargazing and unusual rock formations.
74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277-3597
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03
Visit the Palm Springs Art Museum
A downtown museum with modern and contemporary art, architecture, design and rotating exhibitions.
101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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04
Shop at the Palm Springs Outlets
Browse Desert Hills Premium Outlets and Cabazon Outlets for fashion, sportswear and designer brands.
Cabazon, CA
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05
Hike in the Coachella Valley Preserve
Explore desert trails, palm oases and wide-open scenery at the Coachella Valley Preserve.
29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Rd, Thousand Palms, CA 92276
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06
Play a Round of Golf
Palm Springs and the surrounding desert cities have many public and resort golf courses for a relaxed outdoor day.
Palm Springs / Palm Desert area
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07
Spend Time at The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens
A family-friendly zoo and botanical garden focused on desert wildlife and habitats.
47900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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08
Go Horseback Riding Through the Desert
See the desert from a different perspective with a guided trail ride near Palm Springs.
Palm Springs / Morongo Valley area
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09
See a Show at the McCallum Theatre
Check the current calendar for concerts, theatre, comedy and other live performances.
73000 Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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10
See Frank Sinatra’s Twin Palms
Twin Palms is one of Palm Springs’ best-known midcentury celebrity homes and a stop for architecture fans.
1145 E Vía Colusa, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Go Shopping at El Paseo
Stroll the palm-lined El Paseo shopping district for boutiques, galleries, restaurants and luxury brands.
73472 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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Things to Pack for Palm Springs
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Amazon pick
JOTO Waterproof Phone Pouch
Useful around pools, desert rain and outdoor activities.
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Anker 325 Power Bank
Backup power for navigation, tickets and travel photos.
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EPICKA Universal Travel Adapter
Useful if Palm Springs is part of a larger international trip.
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MZOO Sleep Eye Mask
Useful for flights, road trips and bright hotel rooms.
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UROPHYLLA Inflatable Travel Pillow
Packable neck support for long drives and flights.
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