Free & Cheap Things to Do in Indio, CA

  • The list below includes 68 free or cheap things to do in or near Indio, California, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Recreation Centers, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Music Venue.
  • From Shield's Date Farm to Mulligan Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Indio and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Cathedral City and La Quinta.
  • The list below includes 68 free or cheap things to do in or near Indio, California, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Recreation Centers, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Music Venue.
  • From Shield's Date Farm to Mulligan Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Indio and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Cathedral City and La Quinta.
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29.0 Miles
60% 5 votes
Camping Site PO Box 518, Idyllwild, CA 92549 MoreLess Info
Situated inside the San Bernardino National Forest, Fern Basin Campground is open throughout the summer and intor fall for camping in a primitive setting. Sites within the campground can be reserved four days in advance from the National Park Service.
29.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Movie Theaters 26364 Saunders Meadow Road, Idyllwild, CA 92549 MoreLess Info
Cafe Cinema is home to the Classic Film Society of Idyllwild. In business for over a decade, the cinema stages classic and art house film showings throughout the community, and hosts regular screenings in-house.
29.1 Miles
88% 77 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 25225 Highway 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549 MoreLess Info
The Idyllwild Nature Center offers a variety of hiking trails, a monarch butterfly exhibit and plenty of bird watching opportunities. The area also features picnic spots and occasional learning workshops.
29.1 Miles
88% 116 votes
Visitor Centers 6554 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 MoreLess Info
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.
29.2 Miles
83% 18 votes
Hiking Trails 54000 Riverside County Playground Rd., Idyllwild, CA 92549 MoreLess Info
With over 200 acres of forests and open space, Idyllwild Park has areas for both day use and camping. The park offers scenic views, hiking on five trails, and rock climbing on enormous granite boulders.
29.2 Miles
100% 6 votes
Art Gallery 61607 29 Palms Hwy, Ste B, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 MoreLess Info
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.
29.2 Miles
91% 53 votes
Art Museum Joshua Tree, CA 63030 MoreLess Info
Providing free admission, Noah Purifoy - Environment of Sculptures features a collection of outdoor sculptures in a desert setting. The sculptures are built from wood, wire, and a variety of objects like bicycles.
29.2 Miles
100% 10 votes
Hiking Trails PO Box 2131, Joshua Tree National Park, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 MoreLess Info
With Joshua Tree Adventures - Day Tours, visitors can explore the desert of Joshua Tree National Park with an experienced guide. During the tour, visitors will stop at desert waterfalls, rock structures, canyons, and other major landmarks.
29.2 Miles
100% 4 votes
Hiking Trails Joshua Tree, CA MoreLess Info
After a 4.5 mile intermediate hike, visitors can view Carey's Castle, a hidden cave cache located in Joshua Tree National Park. The cave itself is filled with artifacts like a bed frame, shelves, and cans.
29.2 Miles
86% 7 votes
Specialty Museums 61855 Hwy 62, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 MoreLess Info
The World Famous Crochet Museum is a crochet-themed museum that offers a puppet show called 'Bunny's Talk Show'. The museum displays various crocheted animals including alligators, bears, and dogs.
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