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What to do and see in Palm Springs, California (CA): The Best Things to do Adventurous
Looking to relax in the sun? Palm Springs, with 354 days of sunshine per year, might be the place for you. Relax poolside or visit one of the many area spas… or tour some fantastic examples of mid-century modern architecture.
Restaurants in Palm Springs
1. Escape Room Palm Springs
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,809 reviews
Be A Wizard, Rob A Bank, Catch A Killer. Six Escape Room Games To Choose From. You’ll Be Blown Away By Our High-Production Rooms, Story Plots, And Game Twists.
Reviewed By U7755CRtiffanys
We had an amazing time team building and completely the locker room!! Great staff, great puzzle, and great place!
2. Joiride
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
JOIRIDE specialises in providing high quality scenic tours and charter services throughout and beyond the greater Palm Springs area. Our AS350 Squirrels offer superb cabin comfort for up to five adults with a separate baggage area for medium sized luggage. These sleek and fast aircraft are perfect for luxury transfers and charters, and also offer incredible stability and safety for aerial filming/photography work. Whether you’re a first time flyer looking for the thrill of a helicopter ride, or after a scenic tour of the coachella Valley, JOIRIDE has something to suit everyone. From flights where you can get a bird’s eye view of Palm Springs and the stunning Indian Canyons to charter flights taking you all the way to Santa Barbara or San Diego, there is a JOIRIDE flight for everyone.
3. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9,203 reviews
World's largest rotating Tram car. Opened in 1963, the Tram's 80-passenger cars travel along the beautiful cliffs of Chino Canyon from the Valley Station (elevation 2,643 ft.) to the Mountain Station (elevation 8,516 ft.) in approximately 10 minutes. At the top enjoy breathtaking views, Peaks Restaurant, Pines Cafe, a gift shop, nature exhibits, educational documentary theaters, and over 50 miles of hiking trails in the Mt. San Jacinto State Park Wilderness.
Reviewed By robinb42018 - Seattle, United States
No surprise...Palm Springs is hot, hot, hot in August! The bummer is that many things are closed except on the weekends, but The Aerial Tramway and national park is not. It was an amazing experience and one I would highly recommend. Be sure to wear appropriate shoes (uh--not flip flops), and bring water. Even though the temp is up to 30 degrees cooler than down below, it is still plenty hot and dry. The ride up is a bit of a thrill, and if you are afraid of heights, I recommend sitting in the center section. At a minimum, take the Nature or Desert Trail hike at the top. It is only 1.5-2 miles and so beautiful. There are many viewpoints along the way. Tram starts at 10 a.m. and departs about every 10 minutes until 8:30 p.m. It is not cheap, but well worth it. Food, gift shop, and awesome viewpoints at the top!
4. Painted Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 224 reviews
A variety of colors paint the rocks here, giving this unique location its name.
Reviewed By AKKris - Juneau, United States
Long drive in to the parking area on bumpy, dirt road. Took it very slow with the car. No bathrooms available once you get to parking area (there are bathrooms on the road on the way). From parking lot, head in and keep eyes peeled for big arrow pointing to the left. Also if you see a park sign on the left with an arrow, look around on ground in area by it for the arrow made with rocks to the left. It will look like you are going to walk into a big rock wall but once you are by the rocks, you can see a path to start climbing. If you get to the wash area, you missed the arrow and should turn around and go back looking for the arrow. You need to be able to climb ladders that at times are not in the best of shape. It will take you through some beautiful slot canyons. We've done the loop where you turn towards the right once you are on top towards the tower and follow the path down. It takes you through the wash area and is not that much fun to walk through. Or you can get on top and follow the path back along the canyon and it will take you through two ropes to climb down. Our group didn't feel comfortable doing so but have talked with others who have and sounds easier than the first rope looked. We also have hiked through the ladders back to the parking lot and really enjoyed that. Really enjoy this hike.
5. Smoke Tree Stables
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 198 reviews
Horseback trail ride led by a cowboy guide takes visitors through breathtaking scenery, including breakfast, lunch or hoe-down barbecues.
Reviewed By 792samanthaf
Nice place, relaxed ride with some very for-real cowboys. Enjoyed the guide's friendly patter and inside tips about the countryside and local hikes. It was really fun to see the horses doing their thing. What stood out to me was that that these folks definitely made me and my first-time-on-a-horse husband feel safe--we opted for helmets even though it was hot out, which made me much more confident when my horse was gingerly picking his steps out on loose rocks and steep hillsides. Would definitely go here again.
6. Adventure Hummer Tours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 862 reviews
Looking for the highlight of your Palm Springs vacation? Take an adventure aboard our open air Hummers to the San Andreas Fault and Joshua Tree National Park as you follow an old goldmine trail to see and learn about the real desert. Morning and afternoon tours are offered daily year-round. Climb to over 4,000 feet to Summit Point in Joshua Tree where you can see all the way to Mexico!
7. Robolights
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By kimmieinparis - Encinitas, United States
Wow just wow.. pure genius!!! This will blow you away... quirky and thought provoking... this has been an attraction in PS for a long long time and is worth the wait in line. I was skeptical at first but was completely blown away by this light display.. Go and enjoy
8. Offroad Rentals
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 96 reviews
9. Palm Springs Biplanes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
