- The list below includes 110 free or cheap things to do in or near Palm Springs, California, including 83 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Canyon, Parks and Art Gallery.
- From San Jacinto Mountain to Palm Canyon, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Palm Springs and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Idyllwild, Joshua Tree, Palm Desert and Cathedral City.
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35.6 Miles
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40101 Mill Creek Rd, San Bernardino National Forest, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
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At Aspen Glen Picnic Area, visitors can enjoy a scenic picnic among the pine trees with views of the surrounding mountain. During the winter, the picnic area becomes a prime sledding location for visitors.
35.7 Miles
Big Bear Marina is a public marina that rents out fishing boats and pontoon boats that can accommodate up to 12 people at a time. The company sits next to Big Bear Lake, which stretches 7-miles in length.
36.1 Miles
Located in a 9,000-square-foot barn formerly used for produce sales by the Motte family, Motte Historical Museum houses a 20 car exhibit featuring vehicles from 1910 to 1969. The museum includes photographs and antiques and hosts private events.
36.1 Miles
Adjacent to the Moreno Valley Equestrian Center, Hound Town Dog Park is spread over 3.5 acres, including a smaller fenced-in area that is divided into two sections. Several platforms, tunnels, and hoops are available on site for dogs to play in a constructive way.
36.1 Miles
Founded in 2007, the Motte Historical Museum focuses on showing how the surrounding valley area has grown and changed over the years. It features a 1985 barn made of salvages materials and a classic car collection.
36.4 Miles
One of the newer parks in the area, Boulder Bay Park was only opened in 2010. Attractions at the site include restrooms, a large bandstand, canoe and kayak areas, and a dock for fishing.
36.4 Miles
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603 Landlock Landing Road, Big Bear Lake, CA 92314
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The Pleasure Point Marina is a public marina that rents out pedal boats, wave runners, kayaks and canoes, and fishing charters. The marina also has pontoon boats available for rent.
36.4 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.
36.5 Miles
Located along the northern end of town, the substantially sized Eller Park offers many family-friendly activities and recreation opportunities like a large playground, walking paths, and an illuminated baseball diamond. Facilities also include a parking lot and restrooms.
36.9 Miles
A soccer and softball complex, Big League Dreams features replica fields including Yankee Stadium, Dodger Stadium, Fenway Park and Angel Stadium. The facility offers batting cages, a children's playground, bleacher seating, a restaurant and a concession stand.