- 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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8.6 Miles
The Indio Open Air Market is an Arabian style, open air vendor swap meet. Various merchandise from vendors and local farms are featured, along with views of the night sky and the Moroccan style theme of the bazaar.
8.6 Miles
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69388-69398 30th Avenue, Cathedral City, CA 92234
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The Dennis Keat Soccer Park was born from a labor of love in the city of Cathedral City. The volunteer founded park features a lush soccer field, walking and fitness track and workout equipment throughout its seventeen acres.
8.7 Miles
The campus of the Coachella Valley History Museum contains the Smiley-Tyler house, a 1926 adobe home which houses the main exhibits. Other highlights include the submarine house, archives, Japanese garden and date museum.
8.7 Miles
Guests who are interested in bowling may enjoy what Palm Springs Lanes has to offer. The location offers open bowling and late night bowling events, the latter of which features unlimited games.
8.9 Miles
60%
178 votes
1500 S Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92264
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Knotts Soak City is a family water park in Palm Springs. Pricing is somewhat hidden, as food and cabanas are expensive once inside the park.
8.9 Miles
Guests can tour the Shield's Date Farm to learn more about the production of dates. In addition, there is also a garden as well as a cafe that serves up an array of date themed beverages and foods.
9.0 Miles
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43 votes
58075 Jefferson Street, La Quinta, CA 92253
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The Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area is a 710-acre park with 91 group and individual campsites. Visitors will be able to choose from numerous recreational activities, including hiking, swimming, horseback riding and picnicking.
9.0 Miles
From magic shows to improv comedy, Indio Performing Arts Center offers a venue to watch the performing arts with stadium seating. The center offers a variety of classes that teaches dance and acting.
9.1 Miles
Visitors of the Cimarron Golf Club will be able to play on an 18 hole golf course. The location also features a practice driving range, a scoring game school, and a restaurant with daily food and drink specials.
9.1 Miles
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46350 Jackson Street, Indio, CA 92201
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Founded in 1950, the Coachella Valley Recreation & Park Dist is a governmental organization dedicated to providing recreational facilities and programs to the local community. Sports fields, golf courses, and exercise programs are a few of the amenities provided.