- Our list of the best things to do in Palm Desert, California, features the top 148 nearby activities — including 65 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Palm Desert, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sports & Fitness, Museums & Galleries, and Food & Drink.
- The results below include the top 27 things to do within the city of Palm Desert, CA , followed by 121 popular activities in nearby cities, including Palm Springs, Indio, La Quinta, Cathedral City, Idyllwild, Desert Hot Springs, Indian Wells, Huntington Beach, Julian and Coachella
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Queen Valley Road is a narrow dirt road which passes through some beautiful views of the valley and is great for a scenic drive. With little change in elevation, the road opens into the valley which has a very quiet and peaceful atmosphere.
27.4 Miles
Located within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Alcoholic Pass is a hiking trail commonly visited by nature enthusiasts. The trail spans a length of 1.7 miles out and back and has elevation changes of 675-feet in total.
27.5 Miles
Spanning 835 acres, Reed Valley Ranch has been in operation since 1867. Visitors can take guided group or solo trail rides, take on trail endurance courses, or learn the basics of ranch work.
28.6 Miles
The Joshua Tree Visitor Center is so much more than an information desk. The center offers beautiful photographic, art and book exhibits on the history of the area, it's wildlife and plantlife, as well as nearby attractions.
28.6 Miles
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61231 HWY 62, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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The Blak Box Theatre in the Palmer Performance Hall is a 100 seat venue surrounded with black curtains, sophisticated lighting and sound equipment. It hosts professional theatre and concert performances. There is also a mirrored dance floor and 'star ceiling'.
28.6 Miles
Hi-Desert Cultural Center provides venues, support facilities, funding, promotion, leadership, organization, innovation, education and other resources for programs and productions whose focus is on the aesthetic arts. The Cultural Center also unifies and coordinates community cultural activities.
28.6 Miles
The mission of the Morongo Basin Art Council is to enliven and inspire the community through the arts. The organization is a non-profit group that gives tours of local art studios.
28.7 Miles
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61707 Palms Highway, P.O. Box 334, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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Cliffhanger Guides is a rock climbing service that offers adventure for people of all skill levels. The experienced and knowledgeable guides provide participants with all of the equipment and tips that they need to complete the excursion safely.
28.7 Miles
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61607 29 Palms Hwy, Ste B, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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Featuring a new exhibit every month, Joshua Tree Art Gallery showcases paintings and sculptures from regional and nationally recognized artists. Each exhibit has its own reception where visitors can meet the artist.
28.7 Miles
Specializing in top rope training, Flux Adventures takes visitors to real rock structures in Joshua Tree National Park. With the company, visitors can chose from 1/2 day to full day excursions.