- 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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40.4 Miles
98%
589 votes
200 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is a great place to explore the desert and all the amazing rock formations. The park has many interesting hiking trails and a visitor center with its informative exhibits and helpful staff. Camping is available at the parking with RVs, hook-ups or tents.
40.5 Miles
Granite Mountain area includes a few old gold mines that you can explore. Great paths for 4x vehicles.
40.5 Miles
The Yaqui Well is a scenic desert site that features a well-marked trail and nearby camp grounds. The site is a popular destination for bird watching, and is purportedly home to the legendary Ghost Dancers.
40.5 Miles
March Field Park is an outdoor sports facility that features several baseball diamonds, as well as lighted blacktop outdoor full court basketball courts. The park is run by the city, and is open to the public.
40.6 Miles
Created to promote comedic artists, Aces Comedy Club features a regular open mic night. Well known and famous comedians have performed here, and other events such as karaoke night and musical performances are also held at this venue.
40.6 Miles
93%
40 votes
39729 Avenida Acacias, Murrieta, CA 92563
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An entertainment center, Aerosports Trampoline Parks offers trampoline-related activities including dodgeball, basketball, foam pits, open jumping and fitness classes. The center also provides party rooms, arcade games, a bounce house and a snack bar with food and drinks.
40.6 Miles
60%
5 votes
Corner of Murrieta Hot Springs Rd & Whitewood Road, Murrieta, CA 92562
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Firefighters Park offers a variety of recreational activities including two half basketball courts that are slanted. There is a sand volleyball court, an open field that is often used for pee-wee football and freeze-tag along with a mini-water park.
40.6 Miles
With 24 lanes to choose from, Empire Bowl Inc offers visitors automatic scoring and bowling rentals. On Fridays and Saturday evenings, it hosts a glow-n-bowl event where the alley is lit with black light.
40.7 Miles
52%
109 votes
40750 Winchester Road, Temecula, CA 92591
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A movie theater with an IMAX 3D auditorium, Edwards Temecula Stadium 15 & IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, mobile ticketing and a snack bar with food and drinks.
40.8 Miles
Coyote Canyon has a lot of trails for hikers and off-roaders. It is unique in that it includes some water features, in the middle of the desert.