- The list below includes 82 free or cheap things to do in or near Palm Desert, California, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Bars, Art Gallery and Art Museum.
- From Pines to Palms Scenic Byway to Bump & Grind Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Palm Desert and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Palm Springs, Idyllwild, Cathedral City and Indio.
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38.2 Miles
Beaumont Youth Baseball is a youth baseball league that allows children ages 7 and up to play. The league has an all-star game at the end of every season and plays games at Noble Creek Park.
38.4 Miles
Noble Creek Park features numerous multi-use fields that serve as the host for numerous youth tournaments. The location also offers various treats at the snack bar for those who wish to dine, including sodas and burgers.
38.9 Miles
With actors dressed up in period clothing from America's past, Riley's Farm's Living History offers visitors an interactive experience where they can relive history through participating in old fashioned crafts. It has a river where visitors pan for gold.
39.0 Miles
The Oak Glen School House Museum offers visitors the chance to learn about past education standards through a collection of desks, textbooks, and teaching materials. The schoolhouse itself operated for 38 years.
39.7 Miles
Pilgrim Pines Camp is a camping and conference center located on a 151 acre site with an abundance of cedar, oak, and pine trees. The center hosts a variety of youth, family, and adult camps.
40.2 Miles
68%
19 votes
Oak Tree Village, 38480 Oak Glen Road, Yucaipa, CA 92399
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Oak Tree Village Oak Glen is a collection of old fashioned stores and outdoor activities. Visitors can shop, enjoy fresh baked apple pie, go on train and pony rides and pet and feed animals at a petting park.
40.4 Miles
Ocotillo Wells SVRA is a massive off-road vehicular recreation area. Covering 85,000 acres, this massive desert playground features many natural terrain types suitable for any off-road vehicle, as well as man-made challenge areas to test riders of all levels.
40.8 Miles
Specializing in nature and landscapes, Wildland Images features the work of two local artists. The gallery hosts events such as art shows, receptions, and open houses where visitors can meet the artist and view their work.
42.2 Miles
83%
29 votes
5965 E. US Hwy. 78, Borrego Springs, CA 92006
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Providing rentals for desert vehicles, San Diego Motorsport Guided Tours offers all-terrain and utility terrain vehicles as well as dirtbikes. Through this company, tourists can also arrange for desert excursions which includes meals, beverages and an experienced, knowledgeable guide.
42.6 Miles
100%
23 votes
Farmer Road outside of Julian, Julian, CA 92036
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At the Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve, visitors can access hiking trails and take in scenic views of the highly populated area. The location contains over 45 species of mammals and 150 of birds.