Things to do in California Desert

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Palm Springs: Guided Golf Cart Windmill Tour

Palm Springs: Guided Golf Cart Windmill Tour

￥8,620
per adult
Palm Springs: Guided Golf Cart Windmill Tour
Drag Queen Hosted Palm Springs Sightseeing Bus Tour

Drag Queen Hosted Palm Springs Sightseeing Bus Tour

￥23,353
per adult
Drag Queen Hosted Palm Springs Sightseeing Bus Tour
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San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert

￥27,428
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

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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

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Banning

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Borrego Springs

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Chino

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