- Our list of the best things to do in Palm Springs, California, features the top 187 nearby activities — including 83 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Palm 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 40 things to do within the city of Palm Springs, CA , followed by 148 popular activities in nearby cities, including Palm Desert, Indio, Joshua Tree, Cathedral City, La Quinta, Idyllwild, Hemet, San Jacinto, Desert Hot Springs, Indian Wells, Banning, Huntington Beach and Coachella
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Hosted by James “Gypsy” Haake, this variety show emulates the entertainment of an earlier era with comedy, singing, and live jazz piano
11.2 Miles
Built around Mount San Jacinto, which stands at 10,834 ft. in elevation, lies the Mount San Jacinto State Park. The park provides a serene environment for walking, hiking, and camping and is reachable within hours from several major local cities.
11.2 Miles
83%
6 votes
25905 Highway 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549
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Part of the California State Parks system, the San Jacinto State Park Campground features a well-maintained and staffed camping area with many sites. The campground features fully working bathrooms with power and running water.
11.2 Miles
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.
11.3 Miles
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.
11.3 Miles
100%
121 votes
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.
11.4 Miles
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.
11.6 Miles
92%
93 votes
730751 Magnesia Falls Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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At the 8-acre Palm Desert Aquatic Center, people find a variety of activities including swimming lessons, swimming team competitions, water polo games, lap swims, and water aerobics. The facility also has programs for special needs populations.
11.7 Miles
Driving around Palm Desert is an exhilarating experience. The most coveted route is the Pines to Palms Scenic Byway, which carries vehicles for 67 miles. The Byway offers unparalleled natural views of the desert.
11.7 Miles
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18 votes
Fred Waring Dr & San Pablo Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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With 70 acres of land to explore, visitors can see a variety of ducks, geese, and turtles at the ponds of Civic Center Park. The park provides 5 pavilion picnic areas. They also have volleyball, basketball, and tennis courts.
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50%
8 votes
26375 State Hwy 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549
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Situated on 50 acres of wilderness, Idyllwild Pines Camp & Conference Center hosts a Christian camp for kids of all ages. Campers get to sleep in a cabin and go through activities in the recreation area.