Things to do in California Desert

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Palm Springs: Guided Golf Cart Windmill Tour

Palm Springs: Guided Golf Cart Windmill Tour

￥8,628
per adult
Palm Springs: Guided Golf Cart Windmill Tour
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Palm Springs - Private Photoshoot with a Top Local Photographer

￥66,674
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
Palm Springs - Private Photoshoot with a Top Local Photographer
Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure

Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure

￥28,082
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure
Drag Queen Hosted Palm Springs Sightseeing Bus Tour

Drag Queen Hosted Palm Springs Sightseeing Bus Tour

￥23,375
per adult
Drag Queen Hosted Palm Springs Sightseeing Bus Tour
San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert

San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert

￥27,454
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert
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Mandir & Buddhist Temple Tour with Indian Lunch & Chinese Tea

Mandir & Buddhist Temple Tour with Indian Lunch & Chinese Tea

Activity duration is 6 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥23,606 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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All Inclusive Temecula Wine Tour - Tastings, Lunch, Hotel Pickup

All Inclusive Temecula Wine Tour - Tastings, Lunch, Hotel Pickup

Activity duration is 5 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 334 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥17,153 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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US West National Parks GPS Audio Tour Bundle (33 Tours)

US West National Parks GPS Audio Tour Bundle (33 Tours)

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥31,472 per traveler*
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Classes & workshops

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Jewelry creations with Palm Springs Flower Petals

Jewelry creations with Palm Springs Flower Petals

Activity duration is 45 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥5,980 per adult
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Attractions

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Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Activity duration is 1 hour
4.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥18,884 per traveler
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What to do in California Desert

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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

9.0/10 (3,337 reviews)
Ride the world's largest rotating aerial tramway from desert floor to alpine wilderness in just 10 minutes. At the summit, enjoy panoramic views across five distinct ecological zones while dining at 8,500 feet.
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Popular day trips from California Desert

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Bakersfield

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Ontario

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Ridgecrest

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Indio

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Blythe

Rolling hills, a distant town, and power lines.

Banning

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Borrego Springs

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Chino

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