Attractions around Palm Desert
Explore 45 attractions, restaurants, shops around Palm Desert
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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92260-6156
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is a nonprofit, accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, ensuring the highest standards of all aspects of animal care, education, conservation, public service, and operations. The Zoo is active in conservation research, habitat protection, breeding programs and education initiatives around the world, as well as in its own community. The Zoo has been a top attraction in the Palm Springs area for nearly 50 years. The Living Desert is located at 47900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260. In order to create a streamlined entry process, with minimal wait times, beginning on Sunday, October 1, all non-member tickets to The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens must be pre-purchased online or at the self-service kiosks near the Zoo entrance.
5.0 (2009)
Desert Adventures Red Jeep Tours & Events
Palm Desert, Greater Palm Springs, CA
Desert Adventures is the desert's premier eco-tour and outdoor adventure company, offering unique and memorable excursions to the San Andreas Fault and beyond. We are the only adventure company with access to 800+ acres of pristine, private property filled with interactive displays and exhibits to enhance your experience. We also offer numerous group activities, team-building programs, and events. Life is an adventure...Make it a Desert Adventure!
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Big Wheel Tours
Palm Desert, Greater Palm Springs, CA
We provide customized guided Bicycle, Jeep, and Hiking tours of the greater Palm Springs area. Bicycle rentals also available. Come with us to explore Joshua Tree National Park, the San Andreas Fault, the Indian Canyons or any of the other beautiful natural places in the Coachella Valley. Each tour is personalized to suit your group's needs and interests. Outstanding guides, small groups, and customized service are our trademarks. We also carry a full range of bicycles for rent from Benno Cruiser bicycles to full suspension mountain bikes to battery powered ebikes. With over 400 bicycles in our fleet we are sure to have what you are looking for. Conveniently located on the corner of South Palm Canyon Drive and Avenida Olancha. For over 20 years we have been the Palm Springs Outdoor Adventure Company!
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El Paseo Shopping District
El Paseo, Palm Desert, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92260-4268
A unique nine-block shopping district filled with over 200 delightful discoveries... Shops, restaurants, art and more! Experience this mile of adventures by hopping aboard our fun Yellow Courtesy Cart and go from one end to the other, finding treasures every step of the way. Don't miss all the special events like El Paseo Cruise Night (1st & 3rd Fridays, Nov through April), Holiday events and Santa each December, Jazz Concert Series (Jan-Apr), Fashion Week El Paseo (Mid-March), Pam Desert Food & Wine (mid-March) and so much more! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and online.
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The Street Fair at College of the Desert
43-500 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92260-9305
Located on the College of the Desert campus in Palm Desert CA Over 100 merchants offering a wide variety of unique gifts, gadgets, tools, clothing, food trucks, original art, housewares, décor and much more. Open Saturday and Sunday 8am-2pm October 7th through May 26th.
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Desert Willow Golf Resort
38-995 Desert Willow Dr, Palm Desert, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92260-1674
Desert Willow Golf Resort located in Palm Desert, California, just minutes away from Palm Springs, offers two of the Coachella Valley's best plays. Test your skills against the natural hazards and myriad water features of the challenging Firecliff Course or play a smoother, more relaxing round on the magnificent Mountain View Course. Desert Willow Golf Resort is unlike any other Southern California golf vacation. You will see it in our staff, our two championship golf courses, our spectacular Clubhouse, Palm Desert Golf Academy, Weddings, Meetings and Special Events, Scenic Outdoor Dining and of course our incredible views of the surrounding Santa Rosa Mountains. It's award-winning championship golf in One Legendary Location, on Two Unforgettable Courses.
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Palms to Pines Scenic Byway
Highway 74, Palm Desert, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92260
This scenic driving tour climbs from the desert through the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains, before descending again to the desert. The route passes through a series of areas preserved for animal habitat, ranging from desert oasis to snow-capped mountains, and parts of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument and San Bernardino National Forest. Drivers can pull off the winding and often steep road at a number of pulloffs or lookout points, each with habitat ranging from forested mountainsides with pine, oak and fir, to a reservoir, to arid brush- and cactus-covered stretches -- not to mention sweeping views of mountains and valleys.
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Bump and Grind Trail
Painters Path, Palm Desert, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92260
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McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts
73000 Fred Waring Dr 1/760/340-arts, Palm Desert, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92260-2800
A state-of-the-art performing arts center that presents a stunning variety of entertainment and cultural experiences from Broadway productions and opera to classical and rock music.
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Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club
9002 Shadow Ridge Rd, Palm Desert, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92211-2057
Located in the Coachella Valley, Shadow Ridge Golf Club enjoys over 350 days of sunshine and blue skies every year. This beautiful and peaceful valley is often referred to as the "golf capital of the world" because of its ideal playing conditions and abundance of courses.
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Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center
51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92260-7335
The Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains rise from the desert floor, reaching an elevation of 10,834 feet at the summit of Mount San Jacinto. Providing a picturesque backdrop to local communities, the National Monument contributes to the Coachella Valley's lure as a popular resort and retirement community. It is also a desirable backcountry destination that can be accessed via trails from both the valley floor and the alpine village of Idyllwild. The Monument was created on October 24, 2000 and is a cooperative effort of the Bureau of Land Management, the US Forest Service, and the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, state agencies and local governments. The Visitor Center has exhibits on desert wildlife and cultural history, provides information on the Monument hiking trails and vistas. The Friends of the Desert Mountains volunteers operate a gift shop and bookstore at the Visitor Center and also offer hikes, lectures, and host classroom programs and projects.
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Palm Desert Visitor Center
73510 Fred Waring Dr Palm Desert City Hall, North Wing, Palm Desert, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92260-2524
Conveniently located inside Palm Desert City Hall, make Palm Desert Visitor Services your first stop for whatever you need to enjoy your stay in the desert. Need information? You'll find one of the Valley's most comprehensive selection of maps, hiking and biking guides, magazines, brochures and more available to be picked up--free of charge--from our extensive literature displays. Have questions or need a local's perspective? Our helpful and knowledgeable staff are true experts on the area, and will gladly share their insight with you.
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Classic Club Golf
75200 Classic Club Blvd, Palm Desert, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92211-4124
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Palm and Valley Golf Courses at Desert Springs
74855 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92260-1961
Framed against the stunning backdrop of the Santa Rosa Mountains, these two championship courses were designed by renowned architect Ted Robinson, "King of Waterscapes."
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Desert Tasty Tours
73595 El Paseo, Palm Desert, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92260-4350
Taste your way through Palm Desert's upscale shopping and art district or catch the downtown vibe of Palm Springs while enjoying an entertaining, cultural, educational journey. You'll walk away with a new-found culinary perspective, a satisfied stomach and a local's knowledge of this beautiful destination. This 3 hour walking tour covers 1 mile at a leisurely stroll. Whether you are a visitor or a local, our food tour is a fun, casual way to sample the sights, sounds and flavors of Palm Desert and Palm Springs, CA.