Free & Cheap Things to Do in Palm Springs, CA

  • The list below includes 110 free or cheap things to do in or near Palm Springs, California, including 83 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Canyon, Parks and Art Gallery.
  • From San Jacinto Mountain to Palm Canyon, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Palm Springs and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Idyllwild, Joshua Tree, Palm Desert and Cathedral City.
  • The list below includes 110 free or cheap things to do in or near Palm Springs, California, including 83 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Canyon, Parks and Art Gallery.
  • From San Jacinto Mountain to Palm Canyon, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Palm Springs and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Idyllwild, Joshua Tree, Palm Desert and Cathedral City.
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46.7 Miles
91% 45 votes
Baseball Fields 280 South E Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410 MoreLess Info
Home to local minor league baseball, the San Manuel Stadium is a fun, outdoor venue for taking in a game or a local concert. The stadium hosts some of the largest tours and biggest names in music.
46.8 Miles
62% 21 votes
Bike Paths San Bernardino, CA MoreLess Info
The Santa Ana River Trail takes visitors from the height of the mountains to the Pacific Ocean shoreline. This scenic, 110-mile trail is favored for biking and horseback riding and features breathtaking views of urban parks, meadows peppered with cottonwood trees, the San Bernardino mountains and the ocean.
46.8 Miles
90% 20 votes
Parks 5201 Chicago Avenue, Riverside, CA 92506 MoreLess Info
Filled with dirt and paved walking paths, Andulka Park offers visitors lighted fields and courts for basketball, tennis, and baseball. The park features a playground area with a separate playground for small children.
46.8 Miles
86% 7 votes
Camping Site San Bernardino, CA MoreLess Info
Crab Flats Campground is open year-round and offers 29 campsites, tables, campfire rings, vault toilets and piped water in the summer. They have many hiking trails that offer scenic views from a 6,200 ft elevation.
46.9 Miles
94% 81 votes
Forests San Bernardino, CA MoreLess Info
Covering over 660,000 acres of the San Bernardino Mountains the San Bernardino National Forest offers extensive sightseeing, hiking and camping opportunities. Taking a drive along either the Rim of the World Scenic Byway or the Palms to Pines Scenic Byway is a great way to see the forest.
46.9 Miles
81% 21 votes
Hot Springs & Geysers San Bernardino, CA 92408 MoreLess Info
Accessible after a short hike, Deep Creek Hot Springs offers visitor scenic pools surrounded by a desert mountain landscape. One of the pools is naturally heated to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
47.0 Miles
94% 65 votes
Movie Theaters 450 N E Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with an RPX auditorium, Regal San Bernardino Stadium 14 & RPX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater provides stadium seating, a game room and a concession area.
47.1 Miles
46% 13 votes
Lake W Lakeshore Dr & Davis Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532 MoreLess Info
At Lake Elsinore, visitors can explore a 3,000 acre lake by jet ski, boat, and kayak. The lake has several public beaches with picnic areas, as well as several trails that circle it.
47.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 290 E O Street, Colton, CA 92324 MoreLess Info
At Veteran's Park, visitors can play baseball, basketball, and handball. Not only that, but children can also take advantage of the site's play equipment or go swimming in the splash pad.
47.5 Miles
65% 132 votes
Specialty Museums 1398 N E St, San Bernardino, CA 92405 MoreLess Info
The Original McDonald's Site and Museum pays tribute to one of America's most popular fast food chains. The museum offers visitors a glimpse from the 40's to today with original signage, menus throughout the years and old play place equipment.
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