What to do in Palm Springs?
Just about anything you can imagine, and more:
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exciting things to do on your vacation in Palm Springs.
Biking
Palm Springs Bicycle Trails
Well-marked trails in Palm Springs include the Heritage Trail and the Las Palmas, Citywide Downtown, Tahquitz Creek, Deepwell and Canyon Country Club loops. Map available at Palm Springs Leisure Center, Palm Springs
760-323-8272
www.ci.palm-springs.ca.us
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Adventure Bike Tours
Guided group bike tours. Bikes, helmets, refreshments, full support chase vehicles. Bicycle rentals
760-328-0282
www.adventurebiketours.info
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Big Wheel Bike Tours
779-1837
www.bwbtours.com
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Bowling
Fantasy Lanes Bowling Center
24 lanes with state-of-the-art AMF equipment: neon pins, glowing balls and gutters, laser lights and fog. Wheelchair accessible lanes, pro and gift shop, snack bar, lounge with full bar, large-screen TV's, pool table and video games.
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Fantasy Springs Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Drive, Indio CA
760-342-5000 ext. 3181
www.fantasyspringsresort.com/bowling/bowling.html
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Palm Springs Lanes
28 lanes, snack bar, cocktail lounge, video games
68-051 Ramon Road, Cathedral City CA
760-324-8204
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Golf Palm Springs
Bel Air Greens
Golf 9 holes, Driving range
1001 S. El Cielo Road, Palm Springs CA
760-322-6062
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Indian Canyons Golf Resort
Indian Canyons Golf Resort in Palm Springs offers a timeless classic in golf course design once played by Walt Disney and other Hollywood greats! Both North and South courses offer sweeping views of the surrounding canyons, lush greens, virtually wind-free play, plus fine dining and cocktails at the clubhouse, 7 days a week! To book a tee time: 760-327-6550
1097 East Murray Canyon Drive, Palm Springs CA
760-327-6550
www.IndianCanyonsGolf.com
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Mesquite Golf and Country Club
Golf 18 holes
2700 E. Mesquite Avenue, Palm Springs CA
760-323-9377
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Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort
Golf 36 holes
1885 Golf Club Drive, Palm Springs CA
760-328-1005
www.tahquitzgolfresort.com/
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Cathedral Canyon Country Club
34-567 Cathedral Canyon Dr., Cathedral City
770-3907
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Cimarron Golf Resort
67-703 30th Ave., Cathedral City 36 holes
770-6060
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Seven Lakes Country Club
1 Desert Lakes Dr., Palm Springs
328-3381
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Tahquitz Creek Golf Academy, Palm Springs
Full-and half-day schools, clinics and private and group lessons. Free junior and adult clinics daily January-May. Complete practice center. Customized programs
Palm Springs CA
760-328-1005
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Palm Springs Golf Vacations
Customized golf packages, corporate, group or individual golf outings, tee-time specialists. Japanese-speaking guides.
760-346-3331
800-774-6531
www.psgolfvacations.com
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Stand By Golf
Discounted tee times up to 50% off at over 40 courses. Play today, tomorrow and up to 30 days in advance
760-321-2665
www.standbygolf.com
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Miniature Golf Boomers Family Entertainment Center
Three 18 hole miniature golf courses, batting cage, go-karts, bumper boats, laster tag, games pavilion, and more. Food. Open all year - Sunday-Thursday - 11:00 am- 11:00 pm; Friday-Saturday 11:00 am - 12:00 midnight;
67-700 E. Palm Canyon Drive
760-770-4537
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Hiking
AAA Five-Star Adventures
Naturalist guided hikes along the San Andreas Fault, the Santa Rosa Mountains and in Joshua Tree National Park
760-320-1500
http://www.fivestaradventuresinc.com/PalmSpringsJeeptour.html
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Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
363-7190
www.bigmorongo.org
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Desert Adventures
Hike the mountains and desert with naturalist guides for fun and educations
760-324-JEEP (5337)
www.red-jeep.com
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
54 miles of trails in Mt San Jacinto Wilderness. Day permits at Ranger Station in Long Valley. Overnight permits at State Park Headquarter in Idyllwild
760-325-1391
www.pstramway.com
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Trail Discovery/Desert Safari
Experience, friendly guides take you hiking on scenic trails in teh Indian Canyons, Joshua Tree National Park, the mountains above tram and beyond.
760-325--HIKE
www.PalmSpringsHiking.com
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Horseback Riding
Los Compadres Stables
These stables are less than 5 minutes from our house and offer riding lessons and a variety of guided rides for the entire family.
1849 S. El Cielo Road, Palm Springs CA
760-320-3209
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Smoke Tree Stables
Ride in beautiful Palm Springs at this desert landmark. Explore the Indian Canyons on horseback and see year-rounds streams, and dramatic palm oasis.
2500 Toledo Avenue, Palm Springs CA
www.smoketreestables.com
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Motorcycle Rentals
Eaglerider Motorcycle Rentals
Harley Davidson rentals half-day/day/week. Special Custom rates. Open daily 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
3400 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way (Palm Springs International Airport), Palm Springs
760-251-5990, 877-736-8243
www.eaglerider.com
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Palm Springs Harley Davidson
The desert's Harley-Davidson Headquarters. Award-winning showroom with the latest motorcycles, clothing and accessories.
Palm Springs 760-251-5990, 877-736-8243
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Off-Road Rentals
All-terrain vehicles (Quads), exciting instructional video, safety equipment, on-site sand dunes and trails. Beginners, occasional rides and fun for all. Windy Point, Palm Springs
760-325-0376
www.offroadrentals.com
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Rock Climbing
Joshua Tree National Park
For a first-time visitor the desert may appear bleak and drab. Viewed from the road, the desert only hints at its vitality. Closer examination reveals a fascinating variety of plants and animals. A rich cultural history and surreal geologic features add to the attraction of this place. For the truly adventurous, but experienced climbers only.
Highway 62 to Joshua Tree, CA
760-367-5500
www.nps.gov/jotr
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Sports Parks
Big League Dreams Sports Park
18-acre sports and entertainment complex, featuring replicas of Chicago's Wrigley Field, New York Yankee Stadium and Boston's Fenway Park
33-700 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City CA, 760-324-5600
www.bigleaguedreams.com
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Swimming
Palm Springs Swim Center
Sunrise Park on Sunrise Way and Ramon Road, Palm Springs. The Swim Center is open year-rounds. 50-meter Olympic size pool, spacious lawns, sun deck and children's sections. Temperature maintained at 80-84 degrees. Instructions for all ages.
760-323-8278
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Tennis
Desert Isle of Palm Springs Resort
Tennis 2 courts; 2 racquetball courts.
2555 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs CA
760-327-8469
www.desertisleresort.com
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DeMuth Park [Walking distance from our home]
DeMuth Park is walking distance from our house – two blocks to the South. Find 4 FREE tennis courts, soccer, softball and picnic grounds. Adjacent is the YMCA.
4375 Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs CA
760-323-8272
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Oasis Water Resort Villa & Hotel
Tennis 5 courts
2345 Cherokee Way, Palm Springs CA
760-324-3422
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Palm Springs High School
Tennis 6 courts
2248 E. Ramon Road, Palm Springs CA
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Ruth Hardy Park
Tennis 8 courts
Tamarisk Road and Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA
760-323-8272
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Plaza Racquet Club
The Plaza Racquet Club features 9 championship tennis courts, and is Palm Springs only full service public tennis facility. Amenities include game arranging, 3 full time professionals, ball machine, and a fully stocked pro-shop. Phone (760) 323-8997 Website is plazaracquetclub.net.
1300 Baristo Road, Palm Springs CA 760-323-8997
www.plazaracquetclub.net
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