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Covered Wagons Tours

Covered Wagon Tours is an experience of Adventure, Entertainment, and Delicious BBQ. The Good Old Days are still here!

Hop aboard for a one-of-a-kind western adventure and Sonoran Desert Eco Tour. Ride into scenic canyons that are part of a 32,000-acre oasis wilderness preserve. This is all from the comfort of our open-air, Covered Wagons! Your naturalist guide and wagon driver will entertain and expound on the plant life, wildlife, Native American and Pioneer History and the geology of this “San Andreas Fault” created wilderness. A guided nature walk is also included and optional!

Entertainment

Return to camp with the smell of dinner cooking and to live-western music. Enjoy the sounds of classic American Cowboy Country, desert- folklore originals and sweet campfire songs. Continue the fun, with a line dance and or our old-fashioned partner dance, known as, “The Barn Dance”! This is a favorite amongst our guests! If you suffer with two left feet, and dance is not for You, then try your luck at a game of horseshoes, cornhole or cowboy style roping.

Experience the glow of the desert sun sinking behind the San Jacinto Mountains while enjoying a catered chuckwagon- style BBQ dinner. Indulge in Smoked Brisket or Tri-Tip, BBQ Chicken, served with all the classic trimmings. Guests are welcome to sit inside our desert-style barn or outside, along the desert’s edge of our scenic, Sonoran patio. After dinner, enjoy seasonal pie with whipped cream. Round off the evening, roasting marshmallows beside a glowing campfire, under a stary sky.

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Our family had an absolutely fantastic time on the covered wagon adventure and BBQ. The covered wagon ride was so much fun and allowed for some amazing views of the surrounding desert and Oasis. The live music and dancing were SO MUCH fun!! The cowboy style meal was delicious. This was a truly unique and entertaining experience that I would highly recommend.

Today was so much fun!

Today was so much fun! Loved so many things. The Lemonade, Hot Chocolate , brisket and PIE! A brand new experience seeing the "story" that is the desert. Overarching all of this is the quality Owners and Staff. Personable, welcoming, helpful and generous.

The food was really good

The food was really good, the history about the Wild West and cowboys was great. John Hemp the singer had a gray selection of songs. Annie's Wild West show with whips and ropes and guns was fabulous. Lots of fun and there is desert!!

Great family experience

We’ve been coming to the desert for a long time and always looking for something different to entertain the whole family. We FOUND it. What a great experience. We were greeted and welcomed as soon as we got out of the car.

Awesome experience!

Awesome experience! The wagon ride was interesting & fun, the activities were were great, & the food was superb! Add to that a fun & friendly staff & you get an experience to fondly remember. I highly recommend this.

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Desert Adventures Red Jeep Tours provides a highly regarded outdoor adventures in the Palm Springs area. The tours and events provide an authentic and unique destination experience that captures the true essence of the California desert.

Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey as you hop aboard one of their iconic red Jeeps and set off for an exploration like no other. Red Jeep Tours specializes in providing exhilarating off-road tours that take you deep into the heart of the stunning Coachella Valley.

As you traverse the rugged terrain, you’ll be treated to awe-inspiring panoramic views of the desert landscape. The knowledgeable and friendly guides will regale you with captivating stories about the area’s rich history, geology, and wildlife, making the entire experience both educational and entertaining.

Joshua Tree National Park Tour

This tour takes you on an exciting off-road adventure through the majestic Joshua Tree National Park. Explore the unique flora and fauna, marvel at the iconic Joshua Trees, and witness stunning rock formations as your knowledgeable guide shares interesting information about the park’s geology and history.

Indian Canyons Tour

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Indian Canyons as you embark on a scenic tour through breathtaking landscapes. Discover a desert oasis featuring palm-filled canyons, ancient Native American artifacts, and cascading waterfalls. Learn about the indigenous tribes that called this area home and gain insights into their rich cultural heritage.

San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour

Experience the power and beauty of tectonic forces as you venture along the notorious San Andreas Fault. Traverse rugged terrains, explore hidden canyons, and witness striking rock formations created by the shifting of tectonic plates. Your guide will provide fascinating insights into the geology and seismic activity of the region.

Private Customized Tours

Red Jeep Tours also offers private customized tours tailored to your specific preferences. Whether you want to focus on photography, birdwatching, or any other interest, their team can create a personalized tour itinerary that fulfills your desires.

Group Tours

Red Jeep Tours can accommodate groups of various sizes, making it an ideal choice for corporate outings, family reunions, or any group looking to explore the desert together. With their spacious red Jeeps, they can comfortably accommodate groups while providing an intimate and immersive experience.

Team-Building Activities

Red Jeep Tours understands the importance of team building and offers specialized programs designed to enhance teamwork and communication within your group. These activities can include problem-solving challenges, collaborative tasks, and interactive games set against the backdrop of the stunning desert landscape. Engaging in these activities fosters trust, boosts morale, and promotes a sense of camaraderie among team me

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Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, a nature enthusiast, or simply someone who wants to immerse themselves in the tranquility of the desert, Red Jeep Tours is the perfect choice for your Palm Springs adventure. So, hop aboard, buckle up, and get ready for an unforgettable journey through the stunning landscapes of this desert paradise.

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Take an exclusive step back in time and see over 50 movie star homes of the past and present. Tour "Little Hollywood, " the glamorous "Movie Colony," and hear the history and stories...

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This fun and exciting Modernism Tour of Palm Springs takes you places where a double decker bus can't possibly go. Take an in-depth look into the architects visual expression that made Palm Springs world famous.

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This Original "IT'S ALL ABOUT PALM SPRINGS TOUR" is the icing on the cake of all tours in Palm Springs. This fun tour will provide the most comprehensive and accurate narrated tour...

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 This tour will provide the most comprehensive narrated tour, one that only the AWARD WINNING GUIDES of Five Star Adventures Tours can offer. Discover the two historically famous worlds of Palm Springs when you see many of  the movie star Mid- Century homes & stunning architectural designs .

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Tour "Little Hollywood, Old "Las Palmas" "Little Tuscany " and the Glamorous "Movie Colony."  Discover Palm Spring' mid-century architecture. See over 30 movie MOVIE STAR homes, including those of Marilyn Monroe, Bob Hope and Frank Sinatra. We will point out many of the different registered, historic neighborhoods surrounding the downtown Palm Springs area.

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Our tour guide was Annette was very knowledgable about the history of the area and provided a very entertaining tour. Highly recommended.

  John wrote  My wife and I did this tour last year, but brought other family members along this time. Annette was the tour guide this time and did a great job. She knew her stuff- the town, the history, the architecture, as well as who lived where. I am not a “celebrity impressed” guy, but this tour was well worth the time and money, and she did well.

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Our family (ranging in age from 17 to 86) had a short time to take in all that Palm Springs has to offer. We chose to take the Legends & Icons Tour...and we’re so fortunate to get Annette as our guide. She was terrific! Very knowledgeable about the history of the area and full of information on the fascinating lives of the celebrities that called it home. Annette went above and beyond, making stops along the way...and made the whole experience entertaining and interesting for all of the age groups we had on board! She also made wonderful suggestions for the rest of our stay. We highly recommend this tour...and Annette!

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Great tour Review of:  The Legends & Icons Tour of Palm Springs My wife and I did this tour last year, but brought other family members along this time. Annette was the tour guide this time and did a great job. She knew her stuff- the town, the history, the architecture, as well as who lived where. I am not a “celebrity impressed” guy, but this tour was well worth the time and money, and she did well.

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From shopping to dining to celebrity sightings there are plenty of ways to enjoy Palm Desert, Palm Springs and the surrounding cities. Check out a few of these exciting trips and unique tours for your next Palm Desert vacation.

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Celebrity Tours

See where celebrities from the past and present live and play. Visit famous celebrity stomping grounds and neighborhoods including the Old Movie Colony, Las Palmas and Elvis’s Honeymoon Hideaway. Enjoy cocktails at the Rat Pack Hideaway or take a stroll along the Walk of Stars. For more information please contact the following tour providers:

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Visit residential homes and historical landmarks designed by renowned architects including Albert Frey, Donald Wexler, William Cody, E. Stewart William and many more. For more information please contact the following tour providers:

Shopping Tours

Ready to shop till you drop? Enjoy a private shuttle to the Desert Hills Premium Outlets and bargain hunt your way through more than 175 stores. For more information, click on the link below:

Staying in Palm Desert for a while? Maximize your fun with a day trip to some of Southern California’s most notable hot spots. Explore historical museums, shop LA’s fashion district, place a bet on the Santa Anita Horse Races or experience the one-of-a-kind annual Tournament of Roses Parade. For more day trip options please contact the following providers:

Culinary Tours

Enjoy a three-hour, guided culinary and cultural stroll along Palm Desert’s El Paseo. Enjoy a combination of enticing food tastings with historical, architectural and cultural insights from a knowledgeable local guide. For more information on this flavorful tour please click on the link below:

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Guided 90-minute tour | $55 per person | 7 guests per tour

Explore the Annenbergs’ historic winter home—a 25,000 square-foot midcentury modern masterpiece. Walk through the spaces where history took place, including extravagant New Year’s Eve parties, nationally and globally important meetings, and intimate moments spent with the Annenbergs’ family and close friends.

Guests ride an electric shuttle to the house; walk and stand for a sustained period inside the home.

Guided 45-minute shuttle tour | $28 per person | 7 guests per tour

Take a guided shuttle ride throughout the 200-acre estate. Learn about the Sunnylands landscape, outdoor sculpture, nine-hole golf course, and sustainability efforts. This tour brings guests to the doorstep of the historic house but inside access is not permitted.

Walking is not required on this tour; passengers must be able to board a shuttle.

Guided 90-minute shuttle tour | $39 per person | 7 guests per tour

Join an experienced local birder for this birding tour on the estate. Discover the variety of birds that prompted the Annenbergs to dedicate 25 acres of the estate as a sanctuary for resident and migratory birds.

This tour does not include access to the historic house.

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Guided 60-minute walking tour | $26 per person | 12 guests per tour

Meet a knowledgeable guide and take a leisurely walk onto the estate. This one-mile walk focuses on the history of Sunnylands, the Annenbergs and their guests, midcentury modern architecture, and design.

This tour includes close-up outdoor views of the historic house. It does not include access to the house interior.

Virtual Tour: The Room of Memories

Virtual tour: the game room, yellow room, and pink room, the historic house.

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A modernist estate

In the mid-1960s, Walter and Leonore Annenberg hired interior designer William Haines and Los Angeles-based architect A. Quincy Jones (1913-1979) to create a midcentury modern residence in Rancho Mirage.

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As with most midcentury modern buildings, the house’s architectural structure is exposed rather than hidden. Trellises, steel beams, and coffered ceilings are all evident. Mexican lava stone walls on which were hung the Annenbergs’ collection of art create a bold style. And that statement roof? An iconic pink pyramid. The color was chosen in accordance with Leonore Annenberg’s wish to match the pink glow seen at sunrise and sunset on nearby mountains.

Many key figures of the 20th century enjoyed Sunnylands as guests of the Annenbergs. The list includes seven U.S. presidents, the British royal family, and Hollywood icons like Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Stewart, Ginger Rogers, and many others.

The Annenberg tradition of being gracious hosts and extraordinary philanthropists extended to their final gift of Sunnylands to the public.

An Historic Course, Famous Golfers

Dick Wilson, a highly regarded golf course designer in the 1950s and ’60s, designed the Sunnylands course in 1964 in a parkland style. Golf course designers Tim Jackson and David Kahn, responsible for the course’s 2011 restoration, used painstaking research into Wilson’s original concept and created greens that average 8,000 to 9,000 square feet, allowing for a double-looping, 9-hole, par 72 course. Moreover, the course’s irrigation system was upgraded for efficiency and environmental sustainability and roughly 60 acres of turf grass was removed then to reduce water use.

The Sunnylands course is unique for its distinctive landmarks. A magnolia tree sits on the seventh hole, given to the Annenbergs in 1972 by President Richard Nixon, who kept a set of clubs on the property. The gift was cut from a magnolia tree planted on the White House grounds nearly 200 years ago by President Andrew Jackson. On the fifth fairway is a 30-foot Kwakiutl totem pole. A visiting Canadian official suggested the piece in 1976, and the Annenbergs then commissioned it from Canadian First Nations artist Henry Hunt. 

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Desert Tasty Tours

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El Paseo Food Tour (Temporarily Closed)

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Private Desert Tasty Tours are perfect for groups looking for a unique gathering experience.

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What Is Desert Tasty Tours?

Desert Tasty Tours offers three-hour, guided culinary and cultural strolls along Palm Desert’s El Paseo and Palm Springs’ Palm Canyon Drive. We combine enticing food tastings with historical, architectural and cultural insights from passionate local guides.

These 1-mile tours are suitable for all fitness levels and most appropriate for ages 13 and up.

Whether you are a visitor or a lifetime local, our food tours are a fun, casual way to sample the sights, sounds, and flavors of Palm Desert and Palm Springs.

A Wonderful Culinary Experience!

"There were 9 of us on this tour on a Saturday. Fun people, great host, good pace and plenty to eat and drink. Everything was delicious and good variety of foods. Our 1st and 3rd stops we had wine and a margarita so our personalities were all enhanced. 3 hour tour not a lot of walking but lots of interesting trivia about early Palm Springs. We love doing foods tour on our vacations and this one didn’t disappoint."

"Just had a wonderful 3 hour tour of downtown Palm Springs restaurants with our charming guide Arnie, an actor and very energetic octogenarian. So much food, even though there were only small tastes. I felt the tour was well-paced and high quality, noting real forks and cloth napkins everywhere. We got goodie bags and welcoming smiles everywhere. A great value. Do it!"

"Ginny was a great tour host- we had a small group and never felt rushed, the pace was perfect for us- the food was indeed tasty and the background info gave us a good insight into the history of Palm Springs- we loved the olive oil shop ad of course how can you go wrong with candy? Plus the date shakes were lovely!"

"We took the tour on Dec. 5, 2019, and enjoyed it a lot. 7 stops along the tour, and our guide, Ginny, gave us some local history along the way. Very good guide, who took the time to learn our names! Come hungry, as the portions are good sized. Nicely spaced out too - 2 places to eat, then checked out the olive oil shop, so you could digest that last food. The last place for the chocolate cake - yummy!"

Why Desert Tasty Tours?

Deliciously insightful.

Whether you’re a foodie, first and foremost, or your appetite includes a taste for history, architecture, art, and culture, you’ll experience it all on our tours.

Culinary Journey

Delight in local cuisine, enjoy a smorgasbord of samples, and meet fellow foodies, local merchants, and knowledgeable culinary artisans.

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See for yourself why we are rated one of the top tour companies in the area by our guests, as seen on TripAdvisor.

Enjoy a casual stroll. Savor diverse, delicious food and drinks. Smile with our knowledgeable and engaging tour leaders.

15 Best Things to Do in Palm Desert, CA

Written by Freddy Sherman Updated Mar 24, 2023

Palm Springs' eastern neighbor in the Coachella Valley is a thriving city set in a desert mountain landscape filled with art, culture, great shopping, and plenty of things to do outdoors. Located in the foothills of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains , Palm Desert's scenery is strikingly beautiful and fun to explore on foot, mountain bike, or jeep.

Get out into that desert environment and hike Palm Desert's popular Bump and Grind Trail, a moderate loop trail taking you into the foothills with great city views. Try a 20-mile downhill mountain bike experience or visit the San Andreas Fault on a jeep tour.

Don't miss the chance to feed a giraffe at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and, of course, dive deep into some retail therapy at the luxurious retailers along El Paseo.

Discover the top places to visit with our list of the best things to do in Palm Desert.

1. Feed a Giraffe at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

2. explore the desert in a red jeep, 3. take a guided hike or mountain bike tour, 4. shop and dine on el paseo, 5. hike with a view on the bump and grind trail, 6. catch a show at the mccallum theatre, 7. shop at the college of the desert street fair, 8. drive the palms to pines scenic byway, 9. take in the sweeping views from the coachella valley vista point, 10. play golf, 11. escape the heat at the santa rosa and san jacinto mountains national monument, 12. visit the palm desert visitor center, 13. go for a swim at the palm desert aquatic center, 14. remember history at the desert holocaust memorial, 15. have a spa day with flamingos at the jw marriott desert springs resort & spa, map of things to do in palm desert, ca, palm desert, ca - climate chart.

What started as a section of raw desert preserved from development, has evolved over 50 years into a fully-fledged zoo, world-renowned animal hospital, and desert wildlife preserve.

While you might not normally associate giraffes with the California desert, the highlight of a visit to the Living Desert Zoo is the opportunity to get up close and personal with these huge, yet gentle, creatures. Giraffe feedings are done throughout the day (in summer, mornings only) and the cost is only $8 (plus zoo admission).

The zoo has lots of different animals. Highlights are the Rhino Savanna, home to two African black rhinos; and the Australian Adventures area, with kangaroos and other native Aussie species. Throughout the zoo, you can also see leopards, cheetahs, camels, zebras, hyenas, and warthogs, with a population of over 50 different species.

The zoo is also home to a nature preserve with three trail loops, including one to Eisenhower Peak. The hiking trails are open from October through May.

Address: 47900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, California

Official site: https://www.livingdesert.org/

Red Jeep Tours by Desert Adventures, in covered, air-conditioned, specially-outfitted red Jeeps, give Palm Desert visitors a chance to get out into the desert to experience it firsthand. The company has unique and exclusive access to an 800-acre private area, where they have signage and displays, making it like a giant geology theme park.

The three-hour San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert takes passengers to the famed San Andreas Fault, where two of Earth's tectonic plates come together. On the tour, aside from a visit to the fault itself, you'll see a palm oasis fed by a hidden, underground spring, and visit a Native American site, where petroglyph and stonework evidence shows people were living here thousands of years ago.

San Andreas Fault tours are led by an experienced naturalist and include bottled water and pickup/drop-off in Palm Desert.

Official site: https://www.red-jeep.com/

If you've heard about the area's great hiking and multiple trail options, why not take a hike led by a local professional? It's easier and safer than doing it on your own, and you'll also learn a lot about the local geology, zoology, and history along the way.

Big Wheel Tours leads guided tours of Palm Desert and the surrounding mountain areas on foot, by bike, and by Jeep.

Some of the local Palm Desert mountain trails can be explored on a mountain bike, and Big Wheel Tours' Earthquake Canyon Express Downhill Bicycle Adventure is a fun and easy way to see a lot of the Coachella Valley. They take you up into the mountains, and then it's a gentle 20-mile ride downhill, passing some great viewpoints along the way.

Official site: https://bwbtours.com/

El Paseo is a Palm Desert shopping street and district considered the Rodeo Drive and Beverly Hills of the Coachella Valley.

When you take a stroll down El Paseo, you'll find a mix of locally owned boutiques, art galleries, and businesses, along with stores from all the major luxe brands, including Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Tiffany. There's also an Apple Store, as well as a delectable mix of places to eat, from quick bites to gourmet meals.

It's a great place to visit to shop for artwork, with 15 art galleries in the district. Be sure to check out all the public art – sculptures line the median and are placed along El Paseo.

Visit El Paseo on Friday nights during the "season" (September through May), and you'll find yourself surrounded by cool and classic cars, whose owners gather to cruise.

The main El Paseo shopping area is along a street named El Paseo, between SR 111 and Monterey Avenue. Street parking is free, and there are several free parking garages located behind the Gardens on El Paseo and the El Paseo Village shopping areas.

The Palm Desert and Palm Springs areas are very popular hiking destinations for both serious trekkers and casual walkers.

One of the top hiking trails in the Palm Desert area , the famous Bump and Grind Trail is a four-mile loop trail that rises behind a shopping center on SR 111. The trail is considered moderate, with an 1,100 foot rise in elevation over its course. You'll share the trail with mountain bikers but no dogs, as they aren't allowed.

The trail goes up a small mountain, loops around it, and comes back down. You get some nice views of the valley and the mountains as you traverse it.

Palm Desert gets very hot in the summer months, and the Bump and Grind hike should only be done before 8am or after 7pm to avoid life-threatening heat issues. There is no shade or water anywhere on the trail.

This live event venue, located on the campus of the College of the Desert, presents a wide, truly eclectic range of programming.

From spoken word performers and comedians like Lewis Black to music stars like Paul Anka and Barry Manilow, the McCallum is also home to Broadway productions, film screenings, lectures, and all kinds of performing arts. One night you might have a National Geographic presentation from a naturalist or explorer and the next a performance of the Book of Mormon Broadway show.

The 1,127-seat theater was designed in the tradition of classic European opera houses and is small enough to have some intimacy between the performer and the audience, yet big enough to attract internationally recognized artists.

Parking is free, and tickets can easily be purchased online for individual shows, some of which include options for artist meet and greets.

The McCallum is one of the largest theaters in the Coachella Valley not located at a casino.

Address: 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California

Official site: https://www.mccallumtheatre.com/

For almost 40 years, the College of the Desert Street Fair has been a great weekend destination for the area's foodies, collectors, and bargain hunters. The street fair/art fair/farmers market has a lot of things to see, buy, do, and eat.

The event is on Saturdays and Sundays in the parking lot of the College of the Desert. It runs most of the year, shutting down for July and August.

The organizers focus on vendors who sell antiques and collectibles, along with artisans selling hand-made items. No selling of new items is permitted.

The food at the COD Street Fair is excellent, there's a well-curated group of local food vendors who present delicious homemade selections.

Classic car buffs will love the old car section, which is like a car show.

Address: 43500 Monterey Ave., Palm Desert, California

Official site: https://codaastreetfair.com/

A section of SR 74, leading up from the desert of Palm Desert to the pine trees of the Idyllwild area, is called the Palms to Pines Scenic Byway. It's 50 miles of epic driving road, rising about 6,000 feet in elevation over those 50 miles.

The treacherous road is mostly a two-lane highway with no room for error; you have a cliff on one side and a rock wall on the other. Driven carefully, it's one of the country's great driving roads whether in a car or on a motorcycle.

The byway leads to the quaint mountain community of Idyllwild, a great day-trip destination from Palm Desert. The small village is filled with locally owned places to eat, along with cool shops and art galleries.

The route starts in Palm Desert about five miles south of SR 111. Just head south on Monterey Avenue, which becomes SR 74. You can go from the triple-digit desert temperatures of Palm Desert to the cooler pine-tree-scented mountain air of Idyllwild in about 45 minutes.

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A stop on the Palms to Pines Scenic Byway (SR 74), this viewpoint offers some sweeping views of the Coachella Valley, including Palm Desert, Indian Wells, and La Quinta. The elevated perspective, from about 4,000 feet above sea level in the Santa Rosa Mountains, is only five miles south from SR 111.

As you look out, you can see the San Gorgonio and San Jacinto mountain ranges. If it's a clear day, look for the tip of the Salton Sea, located about 40 miles away. As you look directly north across the Coachella Valley at the ridge of mountains on the far side, think about the Joshua Tree National Monument (another great day-trip from Palm Desert), which is just on the other side.

The vista point area is open from dawn to dusk, and there is a fairly large parking area.

Palm Desert and the greater Coachella Valley are home to more than 100 golf courses , making it one of the most played areas in the world.

The Desert Willow Golf Resort was created by the city of Palm Desert to showcase what can be offered as a public golf course. The world-class golf resort includes two championship courses. It's home to the Palm Desert Golf Academy , which offers a wide range of instruction for all levels of golfers.

As a city-owned course, there was a focus on the fragile natural resources, mainly water, required to maintain a course. Plant choices and the overall course design are sensitive to the environment while highlighting the beautiful desert and mountains. The golf resort, which does not offer accommodations, does have a very nice restaurant called the Terrace, which serves breakfast and lunch.

Desert Willow is also the home course of the American FootGolf League , a sport that combines golf and soccer. Rounds are played like golf, except with a soccer ball and 21-inch-diameter holes. You can book a round just like booking a round of golf.

Address: 38995 Desert Willow Drive, Palm Desert

Official site: https://desertwillow.com/

The Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument is a vast 280,000-acre mountain and desert area. The visitor center is in Palm Desert, a few miles north of SR 111, just before SR 74 starts to snake up into the mountains on the Pines to Palms Scenic Byway.

Inside the visitor center, you'll find a well-presented history and story of the two mountain ranges which make up the national monument area. Geologic history in the area goes back millions of years, and human history goes back 30,000 years.

There are two trails on-site at the visitor center: the first is the easy, 0.2-mile Ed Hastey Garden Trail , and it's a great introduction to the desert wildlife. Leashed dogs are allowed on this trail.

The Randall Henderson Trail is a 2.5-mile loop trail that includes informational signage about the plants and animals found in the area.

Address: 51500 CA 74, Palm Desert, California

Located inside Palm Desert City Hall, the Palm Desert Visitor Center is an excellent resource for people from out of town, people thinking of moving to Palm Desert, and even locals.

It's staffed Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. The friendly volunteers can help plan your adventures and advise on what's open, things to do, tourist attractions, and the best places to visit. There is also an extensive selection of maps, brochures from attractions, and guide books.

Aside from the visitor services, there are a few displays with information about the city's history and rapid growth, from raw desert to a thriving cosmopolitan desert destination in less than 100 years.

Address: 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California

Palm Desert's climate means it's possible to swim year-round. In the summer, a cool pool is the best place to beat the heat, which constantly exceeds 100 degrees during midday. If your accommodation lacks a pool, or if you want a place to swim laps and keep up your fitness regimen, or to let the kids splash around, the Palm Desert Aquatic Center is the perfect place.

More than a public pool, it's like a mini water park, with three swimming pools, play features, diving boards, and multiple waterslides.

The pool is part of the Palm Desert Civic Center Park. Admission is $6 for adults and $4.50 for kids, with discounts for local residents. Hours vary for each part of the aquatic center, but it's open during the week in the morning and late afternoon until 7pm, closing from noon to 3pm. On weekends, you can swim from 10am to 3:45pm.

Address: 73751 Magnesia Falls Drive, Palm Desert, California

Official site: https://pdpool.com/

A moving place of remembrance, the Desert Holocaust Memorial honors the millions of innocent men, women, and children who lost their lives in the Holocaust. The memorial consists of 11 bas-relief plaques telling personal stories of real events.

On the inside of the memorial area there are seven life-sized sculptures of Holocaust victims, representations taken from actual photographs of real people.

Created by artist Dee Clements, the memorial both educates visitors, as well as allowing them to quite literally walk among the victims, by standing with and walking around the human-scale sculptures.

The Desert Holocaust Memorial is in Palm Desert's Civic Center Park, near city hall.

This large resort, spread over 450 acres of beautiful scenery and with 884 guest rooms, is home to its own flamboyance (yes, that's the right word for a group of pink flamingos). The resort is covered with 18 acres of lakes and waterways, even utilizing electric boats to ferry guests around the vast property. The flamingos hang out in the large pond directly in front of the resort's main entrance.

The JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa is also home to The Spa and Salon at Desert Springs . It's a great place to visit for a day of pampering, as they offer a wide array of skin, beauty, and body treatments. The large facility has 48 treatment rooms along with a salon, bistro, a full fitness center, and its own saltwater lap pool.

Many of the spa treatments make use of local, ancient healing methods, and the spa locally sources ingredients like citrus and Coachella Valley dates.

Address: 74855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert

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Weezer announces Palm Springs-area show with Flaming Lips, Dinosaur Jr.

When Acrisure Arena  dropped a Sunday social media post  that seemed to tease an announcement of an upcoming tour stop by Weezer, local fans were surely hoping they could soon "say it was so" for a change.

Well, they got their wish Monday as the band announced it is adding a Saturday, Oct. 12, date at the Palm Desert arena to its upcoming “Voyage to the Blue Planet” tour. As with the rest of the tour, fellow throwback rock bands The Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr. will be opening for the 1990s-era rock band.

The tour, which kicks off in September in Minnesota, is being billed as a celebration of the 30 th  anniversary of Weezer’s self-titled first album, which is known to fans as “The Blue Album,” because of its cover art showing the band standing with a bright blue background behind them. The 1994 album, which is being played in full as part of the tour, contains three of what remain Weezer’s biggest and most enduring hits: “Say It Ain’t So,” “Buddy Holly,” and “Undone (The Sweater Song).” The band says the tour will also consist of a mix of "other fan favorites and rarities."

How to get tickets

Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. this Friday, June 28, at weezer.com . However, there will first be a series of presales that will begin with one for Citi credit card holders at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26 and be followed by another for members of Weezer’s mailing list at noon the same day.

Paul Albani-Burgio covers growth, development and business in the Coachella Valley. Follow him on Twitter at @albaniburgiop and email him at [email protected] .

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JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK TOUR WITH LUNCH

Journey through two deserts and the transition zone between two eco-systems on this half-day excursion to nearby Joshua Tree National Park, home of Jumbo boulders and the Park’s iconic and endemic Dr. Seuss-esque plant: the Joshua Tree. Along the way, learn about the wind turbines that line the San Gorgonio Pass, visit several highlights including Keys View Overlook (weather permitting), and enjoy a picnic lunch in the Park.

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This tour is conducted in an ENCLOSED VEHICLE (3-passenger SUV or 5-passenger van).

Explore Joshua Tree National Park with a Desert Naturalist:

Join a professional naturalist guide for a journey through two deserts and the transition zone between two ecosystems on a fascinating excursion to one of the newest parks in the National Park system as your guide teaches you about the plants and animals of the high desert and rich history of the area. Guests departing from the Greater Palm Springs area will enjoy a narrated tour of the Coachella Valley and learn about the wind and solar energy generated from the San Gorgonio Pass wind and solar farms. Guests may also join the tour in the high desert communities of Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, or Joshua Tree. Guests will spend a full three hours exploring the Park. Take in the spectacular view at the Key’s View Overlook, which offers a stunning viewpoint from 5,185 ft. in elevation where you can see all the way to Mexico on a clear day. Your tour will include several additional stops for photo ops and short nature walks and/or hikes based on guest wants, needs and capabilities. A delicious picnic lunch in the Park is included.

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• Climate Controlled (Enclosed) van or SUV. We also offer tours for larger groups in mini coaches or buses. Please  contact us  for more information and pricing.

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• Naturalist guided tour in a climate controlled (enclosed) van or SUV
• Guided nature walk or easy hike – geared to the abilities and interests of the guests
• Joshua Tree National Park Admission
• Bottled water and granola snacks
• Picnic lunch in the Park.
• Sandwich choices: ham, turkey, roast beef, or salad choices.
• Bread choices: white, wheat, sourdough, or rye.
• Cheese choices: Swiss, cheddar, provolone, American, pepper jack, or none.
• Gluten Free Options: Chef Salad, Cobb Salad, or Garden Salad.

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• Please wear good walking shoes. Open-toe shoes or sandals are not recommended.
• Please let us know when booking if you have any mobility issues that limit your ability to walk so that we can adjust the tour to meet your needs.
• This tour includes stops at several points of interest for photo ops or short walks/hikes. However, due to the shear size of the park, we cannot include everything. Therefore, if there is anything in particular you would like to see, please let know when booking and we will do our best to accommodate you.

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• This tour is recommended for children aged 8 and up. The minimum age for children is 3 years. Children under the age of 8 or 4’9″ tall must ride in a booster seat (supplied by the guest).

Joshua Tree National Park Tour With Lunch

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'American Idol' winner Abi Carter announces full concert at Acrisure Arena on July 27

F or the second time in less than a month, Coachella Valley Firebirds fans were treated to a performance by Abi Carter, the Indio native and most recent "American Idol" champion.

On May 31, she sang a stirring national anthem before the Firebirds played the Milwaukee Admirals, but Thursday night's performance during Game 4 of the Calder Cup Finals against the Hershey Bears was something different.

During the first intermission, Carter, wearing a Firebirds jersey with her name and the No. 1 on it over a white dress, had a special performance and a special announcement. Positioned in the concourse underneath the big scoreboard, she sang a beautiful rendition of her new single "This Isn't Over." She even through a "Firebirds Here We Go" in the middle of it.

She then let the crowd know that she would be playing her own full concert at Acrisure Arena on July 27. The crowd roared their approval and she thanked them all. Tickets for that show go on sale Tuesday, but you sign up for her presale at abicartermusic.com before 5 p.m. Monday. The show is called "No Amount of Dark."

She told the crowd that since winning American Idol she's been on a whirlwind tour, from New York to Nashville to the desert, back to Nashville with Minneapolis next week and Dallas after that.

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Carter's big moment was the second notable singing performance of the night. Pat Monahan, the lead singer of the band Train, and his son Rock sang the national anthem prior to the game. Both were wearing Firebirds jerseys. Pat started and Rock sang the second half. Both belted it out to an adoring crowd who gave a solid roar when they finished.

Monahan, the renowned fan of Seattle pro sports including the Kraken, visited the desert to perform for their AHL affiliate Firebirds. Monahan said this was the second time he had seen the Firebirds in action at Acrisure Arena.

When Carter first appeared at Acrisure Arena to perform the anthem on May 31, the Firebirds scored less than a second into the game. The players and coaches revealed after the game that her presence there and her pitch-perfect anthem did motivate them.

"It's not very often you get an 'American Idol' winner in the building to sing the national anthem, so, yeah, and she sounded unbelievable and definitely got us going," Firebirds forward Kole Lind said after the May 31 game, a 3-1 Firebirds win. "I know the boys were fired up on the bench. We were yelling at each other and excited to go. That was obviously a pretty special moment to have her in the building. Glad she came out."

This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: 'American Idol' winner Abi Carter announces full concert at Acrisure Arena on July 27