Things to Do in Palm Desert, CA

  • Our list of the best things to do in Palm Desert, California, features the top 148 nearby activities — including 65 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Palm Desert, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sports & Fitness, Museums & Galleries, and Food & Drink.
  • The results below include the top 27 things to do within the city of Palm Desert, CA , followed by 121 popular activities in nearby cities, including Palm Springs, Indio, La Quinta, Cathedral City, Idyllwild, Desert Hot Springs, Indian Wells, Huntington Beach, Julian and Coachella
  • Our list of the best things to do in Palm Desert, California, features the top 148 nearby activities — including 65 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Palm Desert, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sports & Fitness, Museums & Galleries, and Food & Drink.
  • The results below include the top 27 things to do within the city of Palm Desert, CA , followed by 121 popular activities in nearby cities, including Palm Springs, Indio, La Quinta, Cathedral City, Idyllwild, Desert Hot Springs, Indian Wells, Huntington Beach, Julian and Coachella
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47.4 Miles
100% 27 votes
Fishing 400 Pine Knot Avenue, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 MoreLess Info
Servicing the Big Bear Lake area, Cantrell Guide Service leads fishing excursions where visitors can catch fish like trout and bass. The trip takes place on a 24' pontoon boat and the guide provides all the necessary gear for fishing.
47.5 Miles
95% 19 votes
Other Tours 28071 Diaz Rd, Temecula, CA 92590 MoreLess Info
Aall In Limo Service provides limo service for private groups in Temecula. Their most popular service is a tour of the local wineries.
47.5 Miles
68% 112 votes
Bowling 40625 Lakeview Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 MoreLess Info
The Bowling Barn is a 16-lane bowling facility that is located, as the name suggests, within a barn. The site also features a sports bar and a video game arcade for guests who are interested in other activities.
47.5 Miles
100% 15 votes
Comedy Clubs 39745 Avenida Acacias, Murrieta, CA 92563 MoreLess Info
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.
47.5 Miles
71% 153 votes
Go Karts 800 Wildrose Ln, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 MoreLess Info
Open in both the warmer and cooler months, Alpine Slide At Magic Mountain provides visitors with a fun and memorable bobsled experience. Guests are chairlifted to the top of the slide and slide down the exciting quarter mile track.
47.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Fishing 40375 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 MoreLess Info
Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy three hours of lake time aboard tournament style bass boats or pontoons (for catching rainbow trout) with licensed, experienced guides through Big Bear Charter Fishing. Drinks, snacks and all fishing gear are provided.
47.6 Miles
100% 9 votes
Breweries 27941 Diaz Rd, Temecula, CA 92590 MoreLess Info
Wiens Brewing company supplies quality craft beers in the German tradition. They are very knowledgeable and proud of their work.
47.6 Miles
85% 26 votes
Boat Rentals 500 Paine Court, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 MoreLess Info
With Big Bear Marina Charter Services, guests will be able to go boating or fishing. Visitors may choose to ride on a variety of sea vehicles, including pontoon boats and 4 stroke motor boats.
47.6 Miles
94% 17 votes
Hiking Trails Mill Creek Road, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 MoreLess Info
Located within the San Bernardino National Forest, Pine Knot Trail features oak and pine trees, wildflowers and views of Big Bear Lake. The trail is nearly six miles long and is suitable for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
47.6 Miles
100% 9 votes
Parks 40101 Mill Creek Rd, San Bernardino National Forest, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 MoreLess Info
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.
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