- 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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Riverside County Playground Drive off 243 Highway, Idyllwild, CA
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Featuring forest terrain, Idyllwild County Park is situated on 202 acres and offers visitors access to a nature center as well as hiking and biking trails. The park has picnic areas, an amphitheater and 88 campsites with fire rings.
23.0 Miles
Stretching 55 miles, the Coast to Crest Trail runs between the sea coast at Del Mar and the Volcan Mountain. The multi-use trail is suitable for hiking, biking, and even horseback riding.
25.6 Miles
The J T & S Railroad Club is a non-profit organization that oversees the Joshua Tree and the Southern Railroad Museum. The club owns a 15-inch #6 train and a GE 47 Tonner.
27.4 Miles
Queen Valley Road is a narrow dirt road which passes through some beautiful views of the valley and is great for a scenic drive. With little change in elevation, the road opens into the valley which has a very quiet and peaceful atmosphere.
27.4 Miles
Located within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Alcoholic Pass is a hiking trail commonly visited by nature enthusiasts. The trail spans a length of 1.7 miles out and back and has elevation changes of 675-feet in total.
27.5 Miles
Spanning 835 acres, Reed Valley Ranch has been in operation since 1867. Visitors can take guided group or solo trail rides, take on trail endurance courses, or learn the basics of ranch work.
28.6 Miles
The Joshua Tree Visitor Center is so much more than an information desk. The center offers beautiful photographic, art and book exhibits on the history of the area, it's wildlife and plantlife, as well as nearby attractions.
28.6 Miles
Hi-Desert Cultural Center provides venues, support facilities, funding, promotion, leadership, organization, innovation, education and other resources for programs and productions whose focus is on the aesthetic arts. The Cultural Center also unifies and coordinates community cultural activities.
28.6 Miles
The mission of the Morongo Basin Art Council is to enliven and inspire the community through the arts. The organization is a non-profit group that gives tours of local art studios.
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61607 29 Palms Hwy, Ste B, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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Featuring a new exhibit every month, Joshua Tree Art Gallery showcases paintings and sculptures from regional and nationally recognized artists. Each exhibit has its own reception where visitors can meet the artist.