Explore the natural beauty of Greater Palm Springs with a nearby hike. Take your pick of over 100 trails with a variety of fitness levels and scenic desert areas to admire. Please keep in mind that from June to October, daytime temperatures can easily reach 100 °F (37.78 °C) and beyond. Hiking in extreme heat can be dangerous and even life-threatening; if there is a heat advisory in effect, do not go hiking.

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway—the world’s largest rotating tram car—travels over two-and-one-half miles along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon, transporting riders to the pristine wilderness of the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. During your approximately ten-minute journey, tram cars rotate slowly, offering picturesque and spectacular vistas of the valley floor below.

Since 1988, Desert Adventures has provided highly regarded outdoor adventures in the Greater Palm Springs area. The tours and events provide an authentic and unique destination experience that captures the true essence of the California desert. Climb aboard one of their signature open-air Big Red Jeeps with removable shade tops for an engaging, entertaining, and educational journey with a highly-trained naturalist tour guide.

Off Road Rentals is a premier ATV rental facility located 5 miles west of Palm Springs, California. Enjoy hands-on instruction and self-guided tours in the desert sands of a large private area. Stop in any day and take an ATV out for a ride in the desert. 

Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds and occasional torrents of rain. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the wonder of this vast wilderness in southern California. Come explore for yourself. 

Pioneertown was founded in 1946 by a group of Hollywood investors, including actors Roy Rogers and Gene Autry. They dreamed of creating an Old West set that was actually a town worth visiting, with 1880s-style false-front façades but interiors that had stuff for visitors to see and do too. Up went (from the outside) frontier stables, saloons, and jails; inside, they housed ice cream parlors, bowling alleys, and motels. The most happening place is Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace. This must-see desert find also serves up awesome ribs, plus classic Santa Maria barbecue, burgers, sandwiches and salads.

Palm Springs Art Museum has a wide-reaching and growing permanent collection of over 12,000 objects rooted in modern and contemporary art, architecture, and design that has developed from Palm Springs history, culture, and place. As the cultural and educational leader in the greater desert community, Palm Springs Art Museum provides extraordinary creative encounters.

Palm Springs Air Museum is home to one of the world's largest collections of flyable WWII aircraft plus Korea and Vietnam era aircraft. The air-conditioned hangars have no ropes to keep you from interacting with the exhibits. The extensive library and crew of trained volunteers can provide details on the aircraft and a sense of the experience of flying them.

'Forever Marilyn' has returned to Greater Palm Springs and can be found at the corner of Museum Way and Belardo Road at Downtown Park in Palm Springs. This 26-foot tall sculpture by artist Seward Johnson, was inspired by the famous photograph taken by Bernard of Hollywood during the filming of, The Seven Year Itch.

Specializing in the deserts of the world, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is like no place else. From the African Savanna to Wild Americas to Australian Adventures, guests will see over 500 animals representing over 150 species. The Zoo is active in conservation research, habitat protection, breeding programs and education initiatives around the world, as well as in its own community.

Held in Indian Wells, CA, March 3-17, the BNP Paribas Open is the largest two-week combined ATP & WTA professional tennis tournament outside of the four Grand Slams. The world's best tennis stars gather underneath our sun-kissed sky for this world-renowned event. The unique Tennis Paradise experience includes exciting on court action, live entertainment, shopping, exquisite dining, and more. 

Desert X, a free biennial outdoor art exhibit comprising site-specific installations, has become one of the biggest reoccurring events in the destination, welcoming art lovers and culture connoisseurs to discover amazing, visual works in unexpected places—in the wide-open desert, next to parks and even on the sides of buildings. Featured works by both established and emerging artists explore topics such as climate change, immigration, and the environment.

Various locations in Palm Springs, February 9 - March 23, 2024

Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs embraces the authentic Palm Springs vibe, where luxury meets laid-back in the heart of downtown. The 24-hour casino features the hottest slots, table games, and high-limit gaming. Whether you’re hitting the casino, savoring a steak, or shaking things up with a handcrafted cocktail, this is where Palm Springs goes to get lucky.

Village Fest takes place in downtown Palm Springs on Palm Canyon Drive every Thursday night. The street is closed to vehicular traffic and is transformed into a festive, pedestrian street fair. The perimeter of the event consists of Indian Canyon Drive to the east and Belardo Road to the west. Vendor booths are set up on both sides of the street, and visitors are able to stroll through the traffic-free event.