Things to Do in California Desert in 2026

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Highlights of Palm Springs Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

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Food, drink & nightlife

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Temecula Valley Wine Tour with Tastings & Lunch Included

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Palm Springs & Joshua Tree NP Driving Audio Tours Bundle

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Desert Healing Experience

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Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

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What to do in California Desert

Discover the most popular places to visit in California Desert

Palm Tree Date Farm Harvest in California. Palm Tree Date Farm and Clear skies fill the image in Coachella, California. Two airplanes flying past in the distant background.

Coachella Music Festival

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Coachella Music Festival is just one of the places to see in Indio, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's casinos, or seek out its golf courses.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

4.5/5(1,033 reviews)

Glide over cliffs, wildlife and several vegetation zones as this glass-enclosed ride carries you up dramatic mountainsides.

University of California, Riverside

4/5(235 reviews)

Explore the campus of University of California, Riverside, during your travels in Riverside. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

Palm Springs Convention Center

4/5(302 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Palm Springs Convention Center during your trip to Palm Springs. Discover the area's spas, or seek out its golf courses.

Agua Caliente Casino

4/5(758 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Agua Caliente Casino during your travels in Rancho Mirage? Discover the lively festivals and spas in this family-friendly area.

Palm Canyon

4.5/5(868 reviews)

Palm Canyon is just one of the places to see in Palm Springs, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the lively festivals in this relaxing area, or seek out the hiking trails.

Galway Downs

You can take time to visit Galway Downs during your travels to Temecula. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.

Indian Canyon

4.5/5(449 reviews)

Hike in the footsteps of the Agua Caliente band of Cahuilla Indians on ancient walking trails through cool, palm-dotted canyons and timeless rock formations.

Old Town Temecula Community Theater

4.5/5(74 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Old Town Temecula Community Theater during your stay in Temecula. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its wineries.

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in California Desert

Downtown Palm Springs

4.5/5(1,582 area reviews)

Join the many Angelenos that flock to Downtown Palm Springs to quench their vacation thirst in the Sonoran Desert.

Valle De Los Caballos

While visiting Valle De Los Caballos, you might make a stop by sights like Ponte Winery and Rancho Palomar Winery.

Downtown Riverside

4/5(389 area reviews)

Travelers to Downtown Riverside praise its stunning river views. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Fox Performing Arts Center and Fox Entertainment Plaza.