About The Area

Joshua Tree National Park
74485 National Park Drive
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Visitor Information   760-367-5500

If you love the adventure of discovering something very different, you’ll be awed by Joshua Tree National Park, located in Southern California just a 30 minute drive east from Palm Springs. It contains over 1200 square miles of high altitude desert with bizarre geological features and a unique ecological system. It was named for the strange looking Joshua Tree that flourishes in the area.  You won’t find a better place to climb rocks than at Joshua Tree National Park, but you won’t run into many sightseers

Indian Canyons
38520 S Palm Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92264

If you enjoy hiking and interesting scenery, the Indian Canyons in the Palm Springs area offer hours of enjoyment . . . naturally. People have been discovering unique landscapes in this desert area since 1890. Especially interesting are Tahquitz Canyon and three southern canyons, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Palm and Andreas Canyons have the most and second most California Fan palm trees in the world, with Murray Canyon listed as fourth.

Aerial Tramway
One Tramway Rd.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
888-515-TRAM

On a hot summer day, nothing is more welcome than a trip on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway; you'll experience a 30-degree difference between the valley floor and the mountaintop. You’ll probably need a sweater even in July!

As you climb aboard this rotating tramcar, the beauty of the mountain aerial views will amaze you.  It’s a real adventure to ascend two and a half miles to a lovely wilderness area at Mount San Jacinto State Park.  And once you’re at the top, the fun really begins with the many activities you can choose from.

Desert Museum
101 Museum Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-322-4800

The Palm Springs Desert Museum's permanent exhibits include a 20th century art gallery, Mesoamerican art, Western and Native American art, a George Montgomery collection including his wonderful sculptures, a William Holden collection, a miniature collection and a gallery of 19th century landscapes. It also includes a natural sciences gallery, a graphic arts gallery and a gallery for special exhibits.

Hollywood Celebrity Homes
Various Locations
Palm Spings and Palm Desert

Using a map you can buy in town, you can view some of the more than 100 "celebrity homes” on you own. Stroll up Palm Canyon Drive where the Hollywood-style "Walk of Stars" features sidewalk plaques honoring Hollywood's famous.

Casinos
Various Locations

If you love the excitement of non-stop action, head to one of our area Casinos, where the entertainment is 24/7. For more information on our local casinos, Click Here.

Palm Springs Follies
125 E Tahquitz Way # 209
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760- 778-7654

If you love toe-tapping music, and grand old-fashioned entertainment, don’t miss The Follies. You’ll catch a glimpse of early Palm Springs while enjoying world-class entertainment.