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What to do and see in Palm Desert, California (CA): The Best Outdoor Activities
Relax and sight-see in this southern Californian oasis. Located in the center of the Coachella Valley, Palm Desert is a vibrant city featuring top notch resorts, world class golfing, shopping, and entertainment that appeals to many types of consumers. Hike, bike or ride horseback through the desert trails. Or, soak in some culture with seasonal festivals, stylish art galleries, and a thriving music and nightlife scene.
Restaurants in Palm Desert
1. Desert Adventures Red Jeep Tours & Events
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,527 reviews
Desert Adventures is the desert's premier eco-tour and outdoor adventure company, offering unique and memorable excursions to the San Andreas Fault and beyond. We are the only adventure company with access to 800+ acres of pristine, private property filled with interactive displays and exhibits to enhance your experience. We also offer numerous group activities, team-building programs, and events. Life is an adventure...Make it a Desert Adventure!
2. Bighorn Golf Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
3. Adventure Hummer Tours and Events
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Take a Hummer tour with our guides to see the San Andreas Fault and Joshua Tree National Park. Complimentary departures from most Palm Desert hotels every morning and afternoon. We offer group tours and corporate outings as well as nature tours anyone can join. Travel into awe-inspiring canyons and visit amazing places off the beaten track to places very few can go.
4. Big Wheel Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 577 reviews
We provide customized guided Bicycle, Jeep, and Hiking tours of the greater Palm Springs area. Bicycle rentals also available. Come with us to explore Joshua Tree National Park, the San Andreas Fault, the Indian Canyons or any of the other beautiful natural places in the Coachella Valley. Each tour is personalized to suit your group's needs and interests. Outstanding guides, small groups, and customized service are our trademarks. We also carry a full range of bicycles for rent from Benno Cruiser bicycles to full suspension mountain bikes to battery powered ebikes. With over 400 bicycles in our fleet we are sure to have what you are looking for. Conveniently located on the corner of South Palm Canyon Drive and Avenida Olancha. For over 20 years we have been the Palm Springs Outdoor Adventure Company!
5. Palm Desert Tennis Camp
6. Tallgrass Hiking and Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Tallgrass Hiking and Tours offers custom hiking tours, mini coach and luxury bus tours throughout the Greater Palm Springs area, accommodating all size groups. We have specialty tours to the agriculture areas, wine country in Temecula, the Salton Sea, select festivals and locales in Riverside, Redlands, San Bernardino and Los Angeles. Tours are conducted by a professional tour guide.
7. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,006 reviews
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is a nonprofit, accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, ensuring the highest standards of all aspects of animal care, education, conservation, public service, and operations. The Zoo is active in conservation research, habitat protection, breeding programs and education initiatives around the world, as well as in its own community. The Zoo has been a top attraction in the Palm Springs area for nearly 50 years. The Living Desert is located at 47900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260.
Reviewed By LaurieStory - Santa Monica, United States
Lovely desert gardens, fabulous model train display (huge), lots of interesting animal chats, free tram around the park, and wide selection of animals in large natural enclosures. I could happily spend several days there. Lots of places to sit in the shade and have a snack, good bathroom facilities (and plenty of them), nice combo of sunny and shady pathways. Not to be missed!
8. Tri-A-Bike
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Rent a 10-speed or mountain bike either on a daily or weekly basis.
Reviewed By 114jimf
We had the pleasure of riding a top of the line mountain ebike, I have been avoiding taking one for a ride as I was afraid I would like it. I was right, the staff at Tri-A-Bike were very helpful with setting up the bike and a short lesson on operation. Very easy to operate and settled right in, we rode up hill for many miles effortlessly and then off road into the desert. It was most Excellent, will do it again!
9. Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 218 reviews
Located in the Coachella Valley, Shadow Ridge Golf Club enjoys over 350 days of sunshine and blue skies every year. This beautiful and peaceful valley is often referred to as the "golf capital of the world" because of its ideal playing conditions and abundance of courses.
Reviewed By LnS2004 - Cypress, United States
We love this beautiful golf course. It’s well-maintained with thick turf and forgiving wide fairways. The masked staff is courteous and helpful. There is covered parking close-by to help shield your car from the baking hot sun. Water hazard is a challenge at several holes, e.g. 5, 9, 13 and 18. The more prominent features are the prevalent sand traps, many quite deep, flanking the greens and along the way. This is a great place to practice getting out of bunker shots, for inevitably you will end up in one (because of COVID, raking after is not necessary). Speaking of bunkers we enjoyed the breakfast wraps served at the aptly-named Bunkers. We will definitely be back.
10. Desert Willow Golf Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 384 reviews
Varied elevations and unique water features have been carefully incorporated into the indigenous desert landscape at this prestigious Coachella Valley course.
Reviewed By patrickkK729UU - Bemidji, United States
A wonderful golf complex in Palm Desert and a great restaurant, bar and pro shop. The staff is very knowledgeable and promptly takes care of our golf needs.
