- 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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10.7 Miles
96%
2413 votes
745 N Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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The huge Palm Springs Air Museum has one of the world's largest collections of vintage aircraft restored to flyable condition. Most of the aircraft reside in the museum's main hangar, and others are often outside and appear at regional airshows.
10.9 Miles
75%
68 votes
60-151 Trilogy Parkway, La Quinta, CA 92253
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Tested and tried by an array of professional golf players, the Trilogy Golf Club at La Quinta boasts a natural California desert landscape. In addition to the on site pro shop and restaurant, there is an 18-hole championship course that accommodates players of all skill levels.
11.0 Miles
35%
88 votes
67-700 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92234
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Targeting families with children, Boomers! Palm Springs is available for birthday parties, private events, and general fun. The attraction features go karts, miniature golf, bumper boats, a rock wall, and an extensive game room.
11.2 Miles
Take a ride on the wild side with Adventure Hummer Tours, a Palm Springs touring company that doesn't believe in paved roads and stately museum lectures. Clients get up close and personal with the desert as they explore the wilderness with their seasoned guide.
11.2 Miles
77%
291 votes
1701 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264
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Specializing in desert plants, Moorten Botanical Gardens houses over 3000 varieties of cactus, with plants grouped by geographical region.
11.2 Miles
Visitors who are interested in playing table games or the slots may enjoy what Augustine Casino has to offer. The location also offers dining and entertainment options, including annual Mariachi Concerts.
11.7 Miles
82%
84 votes
277 North Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Various conferences and trade shows are held at the Palm Springs Convention Center year round. Convenient, it is located within minutes of the airport, hotels, shopping and dining locales.
11.9 Miles
Tahquitz Canyon offers a two-mile hiking loop to Tahquitz Falls, a 50-foot waterfall. The hike also passes many Cahuilla sacred sites including a village where artifacts have been unearthed dating back over 1,000 years.
12.0 Miles
91%
47 votes
219 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA
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Situated in downtown Palm Springs, CA, Agua Caliente Cultural Museum houses many historical artefacts belonging to the native Cahuilla tribes of the area and other native cultures. They conduct guided tours, research and education programs for those interested in their history and culture.
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La Mariposa is a unique clothing store in Palm Springs. Their feminine clothing can't be found at any other store or department store.