- 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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The 12-acre Fritz Burns Park can hold over 100 people at any given time. Facilities within the area include a swimming pool, tennis courts, play-based water feature, public art, skate park, and dog park.
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La Quinta's Rock N Roll Mini Golf is an indoor miniature golf course that features black light and other lighting and visual effects as well as rock music. The facility also has a video arcade.
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Ramon Road to Thousand Palms Canyon Road, Palm Springs, CA
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A wide range of outdoor activities are available at the Coachella Valley Preserve since the area is considered to be a prominent natural region. Visitors are able to take in the innate beauty and even can enjoy hiking, picnicking, and learn more at the visitor center.
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Colin Fisher Studios is an art gallery that showcases the works of local, regional, and nationally renowned artists. The gallery offers works for sale in a wide variety of styles and media.
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68752 Buddy Rogers Avenue, Cathedral City, CA 92234
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Located next to the Second Street Park, Cathedral City Dog Park is a dog recreation area that uses composed palm fronds for ground cover and repurposed materials. The park features water fountains, benches and a separate area for small dogs.
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Named for classic screen icon Mary Pickford, the Mary Pickford Theater shows first run movies in pure digital video and sound. They have 14 separate auditoriums and stadium seating, and serve a variety of concessions, including ice cream.
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Visitors of the Desert IMAX will be able to watch a variety of first-run movies in both the IMAX and 3D formats. The location also hosts film festivals, Baby's Night Out, and Parent Movie Morning events.
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68510 E Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, CA 92234
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Formerly an IMAX theater, UltraStar's Desert Cinema no longer has IMAX but still retains the gigantic screens. They have a number of mounted speakers to blast their 11.1 surround system and they offer deals on concessions.
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Desert Ice Castle is a public ice-skating facility that offers a skating school, adult and youth hockey leagues, and figure skating lessons. The facility is available for private birthday parties.
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68-703 Perez Rd, Ste A -16, Cathedral City, CA 92234
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Showcasing the work of a regional and international artists, The Leslie Jean Porter Gallery has a collection of art in regularly rotating exhibits. The gallery features contemporary art, such as sculptures, paintings, and more.