- 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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48.5 Miles
One of the newer parks in the area, Boulder Bay Park was only opened in 2010. Attractions at the site include restrooms, a large bandstand, canoe and kayak areas, and a dock for fishing.
48.6 Miles
80%
5 votes
40550 California Oaks Road, Murrieta, CA 92562
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Consisting of outdoor fields and an aquatics facility, California Oaks Sports Park offers the community a wide range of recreational activities, from baseball to soccer. The aquatics facility has a lap pool with five lanes to choose from.
48.6 Miles
67%
33 votes
40440 California Oaks Road, Murrieta, CA 92562
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Visitors can enjoy a bowling center with 40 lanes and widescreen scoring monitors at Brunswick Cal Oaks Bowl. The bowling alley also has a pro shop, 2 billiard tables, a snack bar, video games, and a lounge.
48.6 Miles
45%
73 votes
17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571
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Lake Perris State Recreation Area is a large park that offers a variety of amenities. Visitors can make use of boat ramps or rent boats for use on the lake. There are also several different kinds of camp sites available.
48.7 Miles
William Heise State Park covers 929 acres and has on its site 103 campsites, two playgrounds, and wilderness cabins, among others. Wildlife and bird watchers have plenty of opportunities of spotting the local fauna.
48.7 Miles
To keep children with allergies comfortable, the Vista Lomas Park has implemented fake grass beneath the children's playground area. Guests can also access an on-site basketball court which is available for general play.
48.7 Miles
Popular among local nature enthusiasts, K Q Ranch is a camping resort filled with numerous amenities and facilities for campers to enjoy. These amenities include a heated swimming pool, clubhouse, amphitheater, fully-stocked fishing lake, and full hook-up RV services.
48.9 Miles
The Mulligan Family Fun Center offers guests the chance to play in an arcade and a play area. The location also provides go karting, laser tagging, and rock wall climbing opportunities.
48.9 Miles
Reading Cinemas is a 17 screen movie theater that features stadium seating and shows classic films on Thursday nights. They also show older films on select Sundays and will solicit requests form the audience for their classic film schedule.
49.1 Miles
Kenner Horse Ranch offers horseback rides for one to two hours, either on the trails of their 200 acre ranch or elsewhere during multi-day riding trips. Deer, bobcats, turkeys, hawks and owls can be spotted on their ranch.