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Things to Do in California Desert


Flights: Cheap airfare to California Desert (arriving in Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles International Airport)

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Elite Land Tours, Palm Springs
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 97 attractions in Palm Springs

Travelers will enjoy Elite’s large selection of luxury Hummer adventures that take you into the remote depths of the California deserts and mountains. All the tours including the two most popular...

Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 97 attractions in Palm Springs

The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies features the music and dance of the 40s, 50s and 60s with a cast old enough to have lived it. Celebrated guest stars and international vaudeville acts join the Follies’ world-renowned line of Long-Legged Lovelies and Follies Gentlemen, who range in age from 55 to 85.Season runs late-October through mid-May with matinee and evening performances.

Attraction type: Performance
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 36 attractions in Palm Desert

The botanical gardens of this park offer great opportunities to see desert vegetation.

Attraction type: Park; Wildlife park; Desert; Natural history museum; Garden; Nature reserve; Zoo; Nature center
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 97 attractions in Palm Springs

In March, there was still some snow at the top, even though Palm Springs was about 85 degrees.  The new tram cars spin 360 degrees around on the way up/back down, so you get a good view no matter...

Attraction type: Tram; Scenic railroad; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 36 attractions in Palm Desert

Varied elevations and unique water features have been carefully incorporated into the indigenous desert landscape at this prestigious Coachella Valley course.

Attraction type: Golf course
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 97 attractions in Palm Springs

Providing field trips, exhibitions and programs in archaeology, this museum's mission is to promote a better understanding of art, natural science and performing arts.

Attraction type: Natural history museum; Art museum; Specialty museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 19 attractions in Borrego Springs
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 19 attractions in Borrego Springs

The largest state park in California is home to amazing flowers and plants which bloom in the early spring.

Attraction type: Desert; State park; Scenic drive
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 97 attractions in Palm Springs

Considered sacred to the Cahuilla Indians and of historical importance to scientists and nature lovers, these canyons provide a range of outdoor recreational activities for visitors.

Attraction type: Canyon; Desert; Park; Hiking trail; Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 97 attractions in Palm Springs

Giving visitors an up-close look at the legendary fighters and bombers of WWII, this museum contains one of the world's largest collection of fighters, bombers and trainer aircraft.

Attraction type: History museum; Transportation museum; Educational site
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Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 97 attractions in Palm Springs
Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza; Hiking trail; Canyon; Desert
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 97 attractions in Palm Springs

This museum traces the history of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.

Attraction type: History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 9 attractions in Indio
Attraction type: Golf course
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Kelso Dunes, Essex
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 5 attractions in Essex

One of the areas in California where one can view the unique aspects of sand dunes.

Attraction type: Geological formation
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 36 attractions in Palm Desert

Designed by Nick Faldo, this 18-hole desert golf course features a sharply contoured design with elevation changes.

Attraction type: Golf course
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Baker
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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Streetbar, Palm Springs
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 97 attractions in Palm Springs

Popular gay/lesbian bar.

Attraction type: Gay bar
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Tahquitz Canyon, Palm Springs
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 97 attractions in Palm Springs
Attraction type: Canyon
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 5 attractions in Essex

The only limestone caverns in the state park system.

Attraction type: Cavern/cave; State park; Geological formation
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 97 attractions in Palm Springs
Attraction type: Tour
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