- 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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3 Ponies Ranch is a family-owned equestrian facility offering a number of amenities for horses and their owners. Horse boarding, riding lessons, and an open riding area are among the amenities and services at the facility.
9.3 Miles
As a 9,000 square foot facility, The Smilow Family Teen Center offers teenagers amenities like a gymnasium, billiards room, lounge, and more. The center also has after school programs for arts and crafts.
9.4 Miles
Palm Springs Biplanes offer a unique open cockpit flying experience. Seated comfortably in the 1940 Stearman Biplane with the pilot behind you, you can enjoy some breath-taking views of the Coachella Valley and Palm Springs. Their prices are reasonable and they charge by the flying time.
9.5 Miles
Demuth park is great for families and individuals alike. Many acres for picnicking, biking, birding, and relaxing.
9.5 Miles
Palm Canyon is fifteen miles in length and provides many different activities for the mountain region. Outdoor attractions include hiking, horseback riding, and picnicking while visitors can also go to the Trading Post for purchasing Native American art.
9.6 Miles
A full service facility, Club Regina-Cimarron Resort is most known for its golf course. However, the resort is equipped with a restaurant and clubhouse where weddings, reunions and other special events are hosted.
9.8 Miles
A small park area with grass fields, George S. Patton Park features courts for tennis and basketball along with a perimeter walking trail. Park facilities include restrooms, shaded areas with picnic tables and children's playground equipment.
9.9 Miles
Family owned and operated for over 65 years, Smoke Tree Stables is located at the base of hundreds of miles of riding trails. The company provides hourly or day rides for both beginners and experienced riders and is available for Western parties and cookouts.
10.0 Miles
Hiking enthusiasts can challenge themselves on South Lykken Trail, a 4.4 mile strenuous climb through the San Jacinto Mountains. Visitors that hike to the top are treated to stunning views of the valley below.
10.0 Miles
Dogs and their owners can enjoy running and playing in the Mulligan Dog Park. The park has a fenced in area where dogs can run off leash and shaded benches for owners to sit and rest on.