- 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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Known as the first California museum to be founded by Native Americans, Malki Museum Inc. provides learning opportunities for those who wish to know more about Southern California Indian cultures. The location's collection includes art and historical artifacts.
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130 N San Gorgonio Avenue, Banning, CA 92220
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The Banning Center For The Arts is a fine arts center and gallery that features rotating exhibits of art from its permanent collection as well as visiting exhibits. The center also hosts a variety of classes.
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590 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
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A cultural center for the Borrego area, the Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center hosts theatrical performances, concerts, lectures, and other events. The center also has meeting spaces, and hosts weekly dance classes.
32.2 Miles
Coyote Canyon has a lot of trails for hikers and off-roaders. It is unique in that it includes some water features, in the middle of the desert.
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Granite Mountain area includes a few old gold mines that you can explore. Great paths for 4x vehicles.
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158 votes
1233 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
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Dedicated to making desert adventures more convenient for the public, California Overland have achieved their mission and still continues to do so. They offer safe and fun desert camping and desert tours aside from wine tasting tours too.
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As the former homestead of Marshal South, Ghost Mountain is a scenic hilltop in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. After a short hike, visitors can explore the remains of the building.
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The Yaqui Well is a scenic desert site that features a well-marked trail and nearby camp grounds. The site is a popular destination for bird watching, and is purportedly home to the legendary Ghost Dancers.
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Slot Canyon
Borrego Mountain Wash, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
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Beginning with a narrow opening that might be a bit snug for larger visitors, Slot Canyon offers scenic hikes and remarkable views. The canyon is suitable for trail biking and rock climbing.
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1020 Soboba Rd, San Jacinto, CA 92583
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Soboba Springs Royal Vista Golf Course is one of Southern California's premier public golf courses. The courses setting is lush and vibrant, while the course play itself tends to challenge even the most seasoned player.