- The list below includes 82 free or cheap things to do in or near Palm Desert, California, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Bars, Art Gallery and Art Museum.
- From Pines to Palms Scenic Byway to Bump & Grind Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Palm Desert and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Palm Springs, Idyllwild, Cathedral City and Indio.
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The Hemet Museum features exhibits about the history of the San Jacinto Valley. The museum is known for the postal, National Guard, and Native American exhibits, as well as the Western Science Center archaeology display.
34.4 Miles
Preserving the life and history of San Jacinto in the late 1800's, Estudillo Mansion is available for tours and city sponsored special events. The stately brick estate features sprawling grounds and a charming wrap around porch.
34.8 Miles
Providing for an array of outdoor activities, Valley Wide Recreation is equipped with a spacious playground along with soccer fields and both basketball and volleyball courts. The facility further offers lighted baseball fields for community competitions.
35.2 Miles
Part of Diamond Valley Lake Community Park, the Diamond Valley Sports Complex features multiple lighted ball fields as well as basketball and tennis courts. The complex also offers three separate soccer fields and adjacent picnic areas.
35.3 Miles
Those who are interested in the role served by fire fighters may enjoy what Fire Memories Museum has to offer. The location features a vast collection of artifacts, including seventeen hand or hand-drawn carts and over 2,200 other items.
35.5 Miles
The Western Science Center showcases an array of Ice Age fossils and Native American artifacts that were unearthed at Diamond Valley Lake. One of their most popular exhibits is 'Max', the largest mastodon found in the Western United States, as well as 'Xena', a Columbian mammoth.
35.8 Miles
The Regal Cinemas in Hemet is a twelve-screen multiplex that screens the latest first-run movies. It features reclining seats, digital video and sound, and a variety of concessions, including hot dogs.
35.9 Miles
A large open green space with multiple pavilions and gazebos, Mary Henley Park offers ample space for sports, picnicking, and relaxation. The park features sports fields, playgrounds, and restroom facilities.
35.9 Miles
Gibbel Park is a 12 acre park featuring several recreational amenities. Attractions include two lighted tennis courts, a baseball field, a playground for children, picnic shelters, and large multipurpose fields.