Palm Springs Area Local Attractions

Welcome to the Coachella Valley. If you live here or whther you are here on a vaction you will want to see and do some of the most fun things the Caochella Valley has to offer. Whether you are staying in Palm Springs, Cabazon, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, indio or Coachella there are dozens of adventures just a few minutes away. On this page we have provided a list of attractions which can provide you with hours or even a full day of fun. When you get back or even before you go check out our dining section for great places to eat near where you are or are going to be.

Palm Springs Area Local Attractions Click a link or use phone numbers to call for information
Palm Springs	Agua Caliente Cultural Museum 219 S. Palm Canyon Dr. Call 760.778.1079 for information. Elvis Honeymoon Hideway 1350 Ladera Circle. Honeymoon home of Elvis and Priscilla Presly. Call 760.322.1192 for information. Fabulous Palm Springs Follies 128 S Palm Canyon Dr. Fabulous Palm Springs Follies - a world-famous, Broadway-caliber celebration of the music, dance, and comedy of the 40s, 50s, and 60s with a cast old enough to have lived it! Call 760.327.0225 for information. Indian Canyons Ancient home of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Call 760.325.1862 for information. Knott's Soak City Waterpark 1500 Gene Autry Trail. Call 760.327.0499 for information. Moorten Botanical Gardens 1701 South Palm Canyon Dr. Located at the southern end of Palm Canyon Drive, the Moorten Botanical Gardens and Cactarium is a favorite Palm Springs attraction and the enduring legacy of Patricia and Chester "Cactus Slim" Moorten.. For information call 760.327.6555. Palm Springs Air Museum 745 North Gene Autry Trail. The nations largest collection of World War II and Korean flying aircraft. Call 760.778.6262 Ext: 222 for information. Palm Springs Art Museum 101 N Museum Dr. Palm Springs Art Museum is the center of the Palm Springs art community. What began as a museum about the desert has evolved into an oasis for the arts, focusing on international Modern and Contemporary painting and sculpture. Call 760.322.4800 for information. Palm Springs Tram One Tram Way. Take a magnificent scenic ride to the top of Mount San Jacinto and back. Hike, camp, use nature walks or dine at the scenic Peaks Restaurant or Pines Café. Call 760.325.1449 for information. Palm Springs VillageFest Downtown Palm Springs Each block offers great street entertainment in the heart of beautiful downtown Palm Springs. More than 200 booths offering beautiful art, handcrafted items and unique food. Thursday evenings 6:00 pm -10:00 pm October-May, 7:00 pm -10:00 pm June - September. Stroll beautiful Palm Canyon Drive. For information call 760.320.3781. Palm Springs Historical Society 221 South Palm Canyon Drive. The Village Green Heritage Center, stands in a lovely park-like setting amid the hotels, shops and restaurants of legendary Palm Canyon Drive, is comprised of two 19 century pioneer homes. For information call 760.323.8297. Spa Casino Resort 140 North Indian Casino Canyon Drive. For gaming, fun and entertainment go to Spa Casino Resort check their web site or call 760. 323.5865. Smoke Tree Stables 2500 Toledo Ave. Horse back riding and trails. Experience a few quiet hours of "getting away from it all" on over 150 miles of convenient riding trails that provide both solitude and breathtaking beauty. Located in Palm Springs near the Indian Canyons, Smoke Tree Stables offers guided rides by the hour or for the entire day! For information call 760.327.1372.
Desert Hot Springs	Cabots Museum Indian pueblo home and museum of Cabot Yerxa. Call 760.329-7610 for information.
Cathedral City	Boomers! Family Fun Park Family adventure park: Bumper boats, go carts, miniatures golf, game room fun for kids and adults of all ages. Call 760.770.7522 for information. Big League Dreams Sports Park 33700 Date Palm Drive. Play Big League Baseball, kids have a play park for them. Call 760.324.5600 for information. Canyon Adventures 39241 Paradise Way at Terrace Call 760.328.3786 for information. Desert Memorial Park 69-920 Ramon Road. Here is the final resting place where you can come and pay your respects to two of Palm Springs greatest sons - Frank Sinatra and Sonny Bono. Call 760.328.3316 for information. Fountain of Life 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero in front of the Mary Pickford Theater. Reflecting the nature and history of the desert, the fountain features three central stone columns surrounded by sculptures of big horn sheep, lizards, tortoises, fishes, shells, wildflowers, birds and other creatures found in the area both now and in the past. For information call 760.770.0340. Mary Pickford Theatre 36-850 Picfair St. East Palm Canyon Drive and Buddy Rogers. Massive, mosaic stone lizards greet you at the fountain at the entrance. Inside hosts a museum to Mary Pickford and Buddy Rogers. Winding staircases take you up to secret entrances to the larger screens. The lobby itself has immense ceilings, which are usually adorned with impressively huge banners for upcoming pictures. For more information call 760.328.7100.
Palm Desert	COD Alumni Street Fair 43-5000 Monterey Ave. Every Saturday and Sunday, October through May, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and June through September, 7 a.m to Noon. Free Parking, free Admission, free Entertainment. Checkout the food and vendors. Gardens on El Paseo 73545 El Paseo (Larkspur Ln. And San Pablo Ave.) Shop at upscale stores including Banana Republic, Saks 5th Ave. Quicksilver and Tommy Bahama's Emporium. Dine and be entertained at great restaurants and nite spots. Calll 760.862.1990 for information. Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument 51-500 Hwy 74. Experience and enjoy the magnificent vistas, wildlife, land forms, and natural and cultural resources in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains just to the of Palm Springs and the CoachellaValley. For information click here or call 760.862.9984. Sluggers Training Center 73-605 Dinah Shore Dr. Bldg 900. Palm Deserts own indoor baseball-softball, within outstanding facilities, with expert teaching, and at affordable prices. Develop and maintain “life skills.” Come out and just enjoy hitting the ball. For more information call 760.770.5053. The Living Desert 47-900 Portola Avenue. One of the most unusual institutions in the United States. It is a zoo, an endangered species conservation center, botanical gardens, natural history museum, wilderness park, nature preserve and wild life education center. For information call 760.346.5694.
Rancho Mirage	Agua Caliente Casino 32-250 Bob Hope Drive. For gaming, entertainment and food go to Agua Caliente Casino Resort. For more information go to their web site or call 760.321.2000. Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert 71-701 Gerald Ford Drive. A great opportunity to discover the emerging personalities of children. The Museum provides programs and exhibits along with special interest activities that provide children with an opportunity to better understand and discover new ways to encourage their natural curiosity. For information call 760.321.0602.
Thousand Palms	1000 Palms Preserve 29200 Thousand Palms Cyn Rd. The Coachella Valley Preserve system was designed to protect an endemic, threatened animal, the Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard, (Uma inornata). For information and hours check web site above or call 760.343.2733.
Bermuda Dunes	Nostalgic Warbirds & Biplanes Bermuda Dunes Airport. Nostalgic Warbird & Biplane Rides welcomes you to the airplane ride of your life in totally restored vintage aircraft! For more information checkthe web site or call 760.341.7335 or 800-991-2473 anytime.
La Quinta	Old Town La Quinta La Quinta's picturesque Main Street, lined with restaurants, boutiques, cafes and shops. At Old Town, you can pass the day with friends, run a quick errand or relax at a sidewalk café. Old Town is alive with outdoor concerts, art shows, seasonal activities and a weekly organic farmers' market. For imformation call 760.777.1770. Club Achilles Luxury Indoor Golf Indoor golf, health clun, spa and resturant bar.
Indian Wells	Tennis Gardens 78200 Miles Ave. The Indian Wells Tennis Garden, a true desert oasis that is home to the annual BNP Paribas Open, one of the most prestigious men's and women's tennis events in the world. Play tennis and visit the New Fitness Enhancement Center presented by Stu Mittleman, world renowned fitness coach and trainer. For information call 760.200.8400.
Indio	Coachella Valley Museum & Cultural Center 82-616 Miles Ave. Open October through May, Thursday, Friday and Saturday - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. One Free Sunday per Month (See listing above for Free Sunday Schedule) Closed Monday - Thursday. For information call 760.342.6651. Cabazon Cultural Museum 84245 Indio Springs Parkway. Cabazon Bandof Misssion Indians Museum (at Fantasy Springs) the Museum emphases the past 150 years. Open 1-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Call 760.827.2946 for information. Eldorado Polo Club 50-950 Madison St. A unique blend of old and new, traditional and innovative, champagne and long-neck Coronas, Eldorado Polo Club is known for polo, desert style. For information call 760.342.2223. Empire Polo Club 81-800 Ave. 51. Empire Polo Club is known for its beautiful ground, Medjhool Lake, the Rose Garden, Hacienda del Toro, and the Forum a unique clear-span Superstructure, was created to showcase a variety of events and professional productions. It hosts exhibition polo, golf cart polo and is available for weddings and other formal and informal events. For information call 760.342.2762. Fantasy Springs Casino 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway. For bowling, gaming, entertainment and food go to Fantasy Springs Casino Resort. For more information check their web site or call 760.342.5000. GarganOptics 40-251 Gold Hills St. Create a Star Party or just come to watch the stars. See planets and galaxies up close and in detail. Spend a breathless moment when you are in touch with all creation – with beauty that is infinite. For more information call 760.238.4548. Indio Open Air Market Riverside County Fair Grounds, 46-350 Arabia St. This exciting Open Air Markets is found at the Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio. Not far from the glamour of Palm Springs, this night market has tremendous bargains found only while shopping under the stars. It is reminiscent of bazaars’ throughout the world. Every Wednesday and Saturday night 4 p.m.-10 p.m. For information call 1-800-222-SHOP. Riverside County Fair 82-503 Hwy 111. Each February the County of Riverside puts on the Riverside County Fair and Date Festival. Dozens of rides, hundreds of different kinds of foods and lots of fun, games, rides and exhibits. The 64th Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival is scheduled for February 12 – 21, 2010. For more information check out their web site or call 800.811.FAIR. Shields Date Gardens 80-225 U.S. Highway 111. Since 1926 Shields has sold the very best and most delicius dates and date products. For more information check their web site or call 800.414.2555.
Thermal	Oasis Date Garden 59111 Hwy 111. Date trees seventy to eighty feet high bearing fruit. The date tree may produce for well over 100 years, some say as much as 200 years. Call 760.399.5665 for information.
Coachella	Augustine Casino 84-001 Avenue 54 at Van Buren. For gaming, entertainment and food go to Augustine Casino. For more information check their web site or call 888.PLAY2WIN. Brown Date Gardens 69245 Polk Street. The Brown Date Garden has grown Medjool, Deglet Noor, and Barhee/Barhi dates since 1930. See 40- 50 Asian peacocks and peafowl living on Brown Date Garden. Call 760.397.4309for information or check their web site above. Spotlight29 Casino 46-200 Harrison Place. For gaming or evening entertainment go to SpotLight29 Casino. See web site or call 866.377.6829.
Chiriaco Summit	General Patton Museum The General Patton Memorial Museum was established in 1988 to honor all veterans orf all wars. Exhibits,movies and memorabilia, Gift shop. For more information check their web site or call 760.227.3483.
Cabazon	Cabazon Dinosaurs 50770 Seminole Dr. Just off of the I-10. Cabazon Dinosaurs, two giant dinosaurs, on an arid plain surrounded by mountains, is an irresistible magnet. Get up close climb in side and enjoy the past while in the present. For more information check their web site or call 951.922.0076. Desert Hills Premium Outlet 48400 Seminole Drive. One hiundred and thirty stores including Coach, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Elie Tahari, Gap Outlet, Giorgio Armani, and muchmore. For information check their web site or call 951.849.5018. Morongo Casino Resort Spa 49750 Seminole Drive. For gaming, bowling, entertainment and food go to Morongo Casino Resort Spa. For more information check their web site or call 1.888.MORONGO.
Yucca	Hi-Desert Nature Museum 57116 Twentynine Palms Hwy. The Hi-Desert Nature Museum is dedicated to the process of education by exploring the natural, artistic, and cultural heritage of the Morongo Basin and High Desert. For information call 760.369.7212.
Morongo Valley	Big Morongo Canyon Preserve Trails ranging from three-tenths of a mile to an 11-mile round trip hike through Big Morongo Canyon, see marsh and stream habitats, rare and unsual desert plants and wildlife, hiking, permitted. The Preserve is open daily throughout the year--from 7:30 am to sunset--but the ideal months to visit are in the fall, winter, and spring seasons. Call 760.363.7190 or check their web site for more information. Crazy Horse Ranch 50-440 Cheyenne Tr. Picture yourself on a relaxing horseback ride at sunset surrounded by breathtaking mountain views! Crazy Horse Ranch is a family owned ranch located just outside of Palm Springs that offers trail rides, private lessons. For information call 760.831.6450.
Joshua Tree	Joshua Tree Hiking Adventures Joshua Tree Hiking Adventures provide a fun, safe, and unique hiking experience, custom hikes, with difficulty ranging from easy to moderate/strenuous. Half-day hikes are available year-round; full-day hikes are available from October through May. For more information call 760.366.7985
Twentynine Palms	Joshua Tree National Park and Joshua Tree National Monument 74485 National Park Drive. Plan a trip or vacation or a day out at Joshua Tree National Park. Check their web site out for details of what is available.
Pinyon Flats	Little Yellow Rose Ranch Ribbonood Off Hwy 74. Just up the mountain from Palm Springs, Palm Desert, La Quinta, Indio. Where the weather is always right...Join us for western style trail rides with great equestrian services and great fun! For more information call 760.349.3525 or Main Office: 951.541.1221.

Tours of Palm Springs and Coachella Valley Click a link or use phone numbers to call for information
Palm Springs	Celebrity Tours 4751 E Palm Canyon Drive Suite D. Celebrity Tours, Palm Springs for information call 760.770.2700. ClassiCab 100 S Sunrise Way Suite 530. Taxi, shuttle, tours and day trips. Up to 7 people at one low price. For information and reservations call 760.322.3111. Elite Land Tours 540 S Vella Road. Tour Palm Springs magnificent unspoiled, remote locations. Experience a sense of adventure and discovery with an unexpected twist - luxury! For information call 760.318.1200. Off Road Rentals & Tours and Dune Buggy Tours 59511 US Highway 111. Fun self-guided tours in the sands of a large private desert area. Honda All Terrain Vehicles (ATV's) and Quads. Rent and ride. For more information check web site or call 760.325.0376. Platinum Helicopters 145 S. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs Airport. Enjoy natures beautiful San Jacinto Mountains from the best vantage point around. See the beautiful lights at night throughout the valley. For more information call 760.322.6700. Windmill Tour See the windmills up close and personal. A guides tour. Call 760.320.1365
Cathedral City	Canyon Adventures 39241 Paradise Way at Terrace Call 760.328.3786 for information. Eco Jeep Tours 67-555 E Palm Canyon Dr. Experience the REAL Desert on one of Desert Adventures' award-winning jeep or hiking eco-tours! Call 760.340.2345.
Palm Desert	Adventure Hummer Tours Visit the San Andreas fault, take a Joshua Tree Adventure ride in an air-conditioned Hummer. For information call 760.285.0876. Big Wheels Tours Fantastic and an unforgettable bike tours through the desert. An absolute blast. You can feel like you are accomplishing something while having a great time. Call 760.779.1837 for information and reservations. Desert Adventures 74-794 Lennon Place, Suite A. Jeep Tours & San Andreas Fault. For more information call 760.340.2345. Fantasy Balloon Rides 74181 Parosella St. Experience the thrill of lighter-than-air travel, ballooning aloft in the unique panorama of the California desert while FAA-certified pilots guide 2-10 passenger to get the bird's-eye view of country clubs, desert, wildflowers and date palm groves. For information call 760.568.0997 or 800. GO ABOVE. Five Star Adventures 42-335 Washington Street Suite F 369. The original best of Palm Springs tour, the Elvis Presley Estate tour, San Andreas fault and earthquake country, and Joshua Tree National Park tours. For information call 760.320.1500. The Big Red Bus Winter months only. For more information call 760.340.2168.
La Quinta	Polo America 78-365 Highway 111, #106. Balloon rides and tours of the Coachella Valley. For more information call 760.777.8081.
Indio	Balloon Above the Desert 83232 East Avenue 44. Drift in beautiful desert skies in one of the most peaceful experiences of a lifetime. Float effortlessly in our colorful hot air balloons and enjoy breathtaking vistas of some of the most picturesque landscapes in California. Vineyards, polo fields, world famous golf courses, and exotic orchards your flight direction determined by the breeze. For more information click here or call 760.347.0410.

Bicycles, Dunebuggies and Mopeds
Palm Springs	Offroad Rentals 59511 U.S. Highway 111. Fun self-guided tours in the sands of a large private desert areaHonda All Terrain Vehicles (ATV's) / Quads. Check web site or call 760.325.0376.
Palm Desert	Funseekers73-865 Highway 111. Specializing in offering rentals of bikes, mopeds, rollerblades, tandems, electric scooters and bikes, -as well as cribs, rollaway beds, strollers, high chairs, and more. Check their web site or call 760.340.3861