- The list below includes 101 free or cheap things to do in or near Desert Hot Springs, California, including 81 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Parks, Sports Facilities/Fields and Movie Theaters.
- From Wardman Park to Public Tennis Courts, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Desert Hot Springs and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, Idyllwild and Palm Desert.
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72-567 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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Palm Springs Art Museum can be found in downtown Palm Springs. It is a small museum that gathers important artwork, glass, photography, contemporary art and it also has two outdoor sculpture gardens.
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Fred Waring Dr & San Pablo Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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With 70 acres of land to explore, visitors can see a variety of ducks, geese, and turtles at the ponds of Civic Center Park. The park provides 5 pavilion picnic areas. They also have volleyball, basketball, and tennis courts.
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Humber Park is the starting point that branches off to several moderate to difficult hiking trails, the 'Devil's Slide' being the most popular. It is strongly advised to get a pass at the ranger station prior to hiking.
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Driving around Palm Desert is an exhilarating experience. The most coveted route is the Pines to Palms Scenic Byway, which carries vehicles for 67 miles. The Byway offers unparalleled natural views of the desert.
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The sophisticated El Paseo Shopping District is located in the heart of Palm Desert, California. The District includes designer clothing boutiques, fine jewelry vendors, art galleries, cafes, restaurants and other luxury retailers.
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R.E. Welch Gallery, located in Palm Desert, is a popular fine art gallery in possession of the exclusive rights to showcase the works of many well-known artists of our time, including Jean-Louis Corby among many others. The staff is very attentive, professional and knowledgeable about the artworks.
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At three hours long, Desert Tasty Tours leads visitors to the major culinary destinations of the area to sample food from a range of cuisines. Some of these foods include chocolate, olive oil, pizza, pasta, and other treats.
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Spectacular shades is a privately owned business that provides prescription lenses and designer sunglasses. They are opened 6 days a week from 9.30 to 5.30 and closed on Sundays.
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For live rock music, check out McCormick's Night Club. Cover is 10 dollars per person.
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Built around Mount San Jacinto, which stands at 10,834 ft. in elevation, lies the Mount San Jacinto State Park. The park provides a serene environment for walking, hiking, and camping and is reachable within hours from several major local cities.