- Our list of the best things to do in Desert Hot Springs, California, features the top 171 nearby activities — including 79 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Desert Hot Springs, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sports & Fitness, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 7 things to do within the city of Desert Hot Springs, CA , followed by 163 popular activities in nearby cities, including Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Joshua Tree, Indio, Cathedral City, Idyllwild, La Quinta, Indian Wells, Banning, Huntington Beach and Hemet
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44500 Indian Wells Ln, Indian Wells, CA 92210
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The Indian Wells Golf Resort is located right on the golf course and features the Vue Grill and Bar. Further, the onsite luxury Pavilion can accommodate 700 guests and can be rented for private events.
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The Idyllwild Nature Center offers a variety of hiking trails, a monarch butterfly exhibit and plenty of bird watching opportunities. The area also features picnic spots and occasional learning workshops.
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Artspresso Art Gallery features and showcases the works of a variety of local, regional, and nationally known artists in an array of different artistic media. Art includes photographs, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, and other varieties.
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Mount San Jacinto, otherwise known as San Jacinto Mountain, is located in Palm Springs, California. The imposing mountain has forested shoulders and a bare granite peak. Camping is not allowed on the mountain, but there are several campgrounds nearby.
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The Rustic Theater features a 232-seat venue with a screen, stage and concert sound system. Furthermore, they offer a wide selection of video rentals from classics to the latest new releases.
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25905 Highway 243, Idyllwild, CA
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The Mount San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness offers 13,000-acres of land with 50 miles of trails, campgrounds and nature study opportunities. This park is located 10,834 feet above sea level and is the second highest mountain range in Southern California.
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73 - 450 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211
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Family Golf Center of Palm Desert is one of the few golf courses in the city. While the premises are not the best, the prices are reasonable.
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47-900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert, CA 92260
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An oasis in the desert climate of Palm Springs, the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens protect and preserve diverse species of desert denizens. One of its most popular features is 'Desert After Dark,' which emphasizes the role of nocturnal predators in the desert ecosystem.
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Created by the shifting of the earth's crust along the San Andreas Fault hundreds of years ago, Painted Canyon, is a favorite destination for outdoors enthusiasts. With steep canyon walls containing an array of pastel colors, bring your camera and enjoy the world around you.
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73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA
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A hub of Palm Desert's cultural and artistic life, the McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts hosts a full schedule of thrilling presentations for adults and families. Patrons may view the current schedule online and reserve tickets by phone, in person or through the website.