Looking for something to do while you're in town! You're in luck. We've got everything you could ever want to do here on our site. Palm Springs has a rich collection of fun and interesting things to do. Each section has detailed information and contact information to make it easy for you to make a reservation, get more information, give them a call, or just browse their web site. We've broken them down into indoor and outdoor activities, so if it's a bit too warm for you outside you can still have a great time here!
Things To Do Outdoors
Explore the Desert's Outdoor Activities: The desert is an outdoor playground for many types of outdoor activities. Improve your golf game on some of the world's most famous and historic palm springs golf courses. Choose from over 200 courses here in Palm Springs and the surrounding areas. Hike in the local Indian Canyons - choose from Palm Canyon, Andreas Canyon, or Murray Canyon. Take guided horseback riding tours at Coyote Ridge Stable, where trail rides take you up 3,200 feet through the canyons of Morongo Valley, with beautiful views of the San Gorgonio mountains and Mt. San Jacinto.
Experience the desert up close with our jeep and hummer tours. Take the Palm Springs Tram up to the top of San Jacinto, where you can hike, camp, go horseback riding, or just enjoy the breathtaking views of the entire valley. Sip champagne at sunset hundreds of feet above the valley in a hot air balloon. Visit our section on outdoor activities for more information.
Visit one of our Amusement Parks or Tourist Attractions: Palm Springs is a playground that caters to our tourists. The city and its surrounding areas are rich with parks and local attractions. Here are just a few of the exciting amusement parks and attractions:
Take the kids to Boomers!, where they can play Miniature Golf, Race Cars, Bumper Boats, climb a Rock-Climbing Wall, or play video games. If you're looking to cool off on a hot day, try Knotts Soak City, an amusement park with dozens of water slides and other types of water fun, a wave pool, and tons of wet n' wild fun.
If you and your family enjoy going to the zoo, you'll love The Living Desert Zoo and Museum - it's a zoo, an endangered species conservation center, a botanical gardens, a natural history museum, a wilderness park, a nature preserve and an education center, all in one!
Take Guided Tours of the City and Surrounding Desert Areas: If you're looking to see the sights and learn about the city, Palm Springs has a variety of guided tours. A Taste of Palm Springs is a well rounded sampling of the Palm Springs experience, including a trip up the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, an upscale dinner at the top of the mountain, a celebrity home and city tour, and a courtesy stop at the Palm Springs Street Festival (on Thursday nights) Celebrity Tours is a great way to see the sights and learn about the city, here's a great way to do it. This company presents an in depth history of the area, interesting facts and insider information on Events and Notable Person Activities!
Enjoy More Palm Springs Outdoor Activities
If you're an active person, the desert within and around the city offer a wide variety of recreational options: swim, go horseback riding, or even play tennis and one of the many tennis courts. The Palm Springs vacation experience offers many active forms of entertainment.
Play Golf on one of the Historic Palm Springs Golf Courses
The city is famous for its fantastic golf courses, many of them quite well known among golfers and golf enthusiasts. There are over 200 golf courses throughout the Coachella Valley, including The Classic Club, La Quinta or Westin Mission Hills Resort.
Things To Do Indoors
Palm Springs Shopping
The Coachella Valley has developed exceptional shopping venues. Shoppers looking for bargains can enjoy the Cabazon Outlets Mall, a quick 20 minutes west of town, off of the I10 freeway. While you're in the city of Palm Springs, enjoy quaint local shops on Palm Canyon in the downtown. El Paseo in Palm Desert, also 20 minutes away from town, offers upscale shopping the likes of Rodeo Drive on Beverly Hills.
Enjoy Eating Out At One Of Our Palm Springs Restaurants
If you're hungry, you're in luck! Dining out is one of our city's favorite pastimes! Our city provides locals and travelers with some of the most eclectic, unique and delicious restaurants and eateries. Choose from Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Mexican, Cuban, Indian, Continental, Fusion themed, as well as some great local favorites such as Rick's Restaurant and Grill-A-Burger. If you're planning on eating out while you're in town, you'll have no problem finding what you want.
Visit one of our Museums and Cultural Centers : the Coachella Valley has a rich history, which is captured in many different ways in the various museums we have in our area. The Desert Art Museum has many exhibits that allow visitors to learn about the Indians and early settlers. The Coachella Valley Museum and Cultural Center offers a rich learning experience to its visitors - you can see historical objects, photos, and learn about the culture of the entire valley. The Palm Springs Air Museum shows you in detail about the fighting planes of World War II. Cabot's Pueblo Museum is a 35 room actual Pueblo made of found materials, housing a perfect sampling of desert art of all types. You can even watch the artists at work! For kids, there is the Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert, where kids learn as they move through the exhibits.
See Local Artists in Palm Springs Art Galleries: If you love art, this town offers so much for you to see and visit. The downtown is rich with art galleries and antique stores. The Palm Springs Art Gallery, Adagio and Heusso Gallery are located all within a short walk from each other and offer a great selection of local and other artists. Palm Desert boasts some exceptional galleries, many of which are on El Paseo, near other shops and boutiques. Zantman, Coda and Imago are only a few that will peak your interest in local artistry.
Visit one of the Palm Springs Casinos
If you're looking for something to do, there are a number of "Vegas Style" casinos in the area. Gambling has become a very popular pastime for visitors to the Coachella Valley. Choose from a wide variety of casinos and resorts that host all kinds of slot machines, blackjack, poker, and more. Many of the casinos, offer a complete entertainment experience, with popular musical acts and singers, comedians, shows and fine dining. Visit the Spa Resort and Casino, Casino Morongo, and the Agua Caliente Casino, named after the tribe itself.
More Help for Tourists
Do Some Local Palm Springs Shopping
If you're a tourist, and you're looking to shop, we've got what you need. The Coachella Valley has a number of shopping areas, from bargains to Beverly Hills quality! Find it here.
Palm Springs Restaurants
If you're new to the desert, or it's your first time here, you might want some help finding some great local Palm Springs restaurants! We have a wide variety of restaurants, including Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Mexican, Cuban, Indian, Continental, Fusion themed, as well as some great local favorites such as Rick's Restaurant and Grill-A-Burger. Find them here.
Get Local Palm Springs Weather
If you're coming to town, it's helpful to know what the weather is like. Check out the link above to get local Palm Springs weather conditions.
