Palm Springs is great for singles and couples, but it’s also fantastic for family fun. From water parks to nature hikes, children’s theater and much more, check out the family side of Palm Springs.
Visit www.palmspringsfamilyfun.com to find out more about exciting things to do with your family in Palm Springs!
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Boomers Family Entertainment
Three 18 hole miniature golf courses, batting cages, go-karts, bumper boats, laser tag, games pavilion, and more. Food. Open daily year-round.
Family Fun packs available
67-700 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Cathedral City CA
760-321-9893
www.boomersparks.com/park/palmsprings/index.html
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Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert
A hands-on museum in a safe, caring setting and lots of fun. Open Tuesday-Sunday.
71-701 Gerald Ford Dr. Rancho Mirage
760-321-0602
www.cdmod.org
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Desert Adventures Jeep Eco Tours
Desert Adventures invite you to hop on our Big Red Jeep and explore the infamous San Andreas Fault, a natural wonder of the world! Steep canyons dwarf you as we wind through the torturous terrain created by the awesome power of the San Andreas Fault.This adventure is perfect for kids 6 to 106!
74-794 Lennon Place, Suite A, Palm Desert CA 92260
760- 340-2345
888-440-JEEP(5337) Toll Free
www.red-jeep.com
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Indian Canyons
Located on Agua Caliente tribal land, the canyons are a must-see. Undisturbed natural beauty is combined with remarkably easy access - the canyons are located just minutes from downtown Palm Springs.
S. Palm Canyon Dr., five miles from the center of Palm Springs
760-325-3400
www.indian-canyons.com
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Joshua Tree National Park
Mojave and Lower Colorado desert join to form the park. Other worldly landscape, flora and wildlife, campgrounds, horse and hiking trails.
Located in Joshua Tree, CA about an hour from Palm Springs
760-367-5500
www.nps.gov/jotr/
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Knotts Soak City
Deluxe, family-oriented water playground with 18 major water slides and attractions including the 800,000-gallon Rip Tide Reef wave pool. Open daily mid March thru Labor Day, weekends through October.
1500 S. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs
760-327-0499
www.soakcityusa.com
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Palm Springs Art Museum
Nationally accredited art with a vibrant theater, that would be at home in any major city, featuring fine permanent collections and top touring exhibitions, galleries, sculpture gardens, Annenberg Theater. Toor Gallery Cafe. Open Tuesday-Sunday year round except major holidays.
101 Museum Dr. Palm Springs
760-322-4800
Recorded info 760-325-0189
www.psmuseum.org
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Palm Springs Power & Chill Basball Games
Palm Springs POWER Baseball will be back in action this summer! Home games are played at 7:05pm at the historic Palm Springs Stadium during June and July with nightly beer specials, a full concession stand, and lots of giveaways nightly. A POWER Baseball game is the perfect place for the entire family.
Check out the Palm Springs Chill Baseball team in February! They will be playing games at on Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 1:05pm starting January 31st. www.ChillBaseball.com
1901 E Baristo Rd
(760) 778-4487
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Fax: (760) 325-7206
www.pspbb.com
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Palm Springs VillageFest
Featuring a variety of vendors displaying quality arts & crafts, food, live entertainment and a Certified Farmers Market
Every Thursday evening except holidays 6 - 10 pm October through May, 7-10 pm June through September.
North Palm Canyon Dr. From Baristo Road to Amado Rd.
760-320-3781
www.palmspringsvillagefest.com
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Aboard the world's largest rotating tramcar, you will experience a breathtaking journey up the sheer cliffs of Chino Canyon. Begin your 10-minutes ride at the 2,643 ft. Valley Station and rise to the Mountain Station at 8,516 ft. in winter, you can cross-country ski, and snowshoe. In summer, camping and guided tours are available. "Enjoy spectacular views of the desert below from Peaks Restaurant or Pines Caferteria-Style restaurant where lunch and dinner are served daily."
Open year-round 10 a.m weekdays, 8 a.m weekends and holidays. Cars depart at least every half hour. Last car down 9:45 p.m.
Tramway Road, Palm Springs
760-325-1449
Recorded information: 760-325-1391
www.pstramway.com
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Palm Springs Air Museum
Come for the History . . . . Stay for the Fun!
The Palm Springs Air Museum is a non-profit educational institution and home to one of the world’s largest collections of flyable WWII Airplanes. In addition to flying aircraft, related artifacts, artwork and library sources are used to perpetuate American history.
The significance of WWII is unparalleled in all of the history of the world in that it was the greatest, most costly conflict ever fought, taking the lives of more than 70 million people. It was Air Power that altered the outcome of that war and forever changed the lives of every person alive today.
During your visit to the Air Museum you can enjoy:
• 27 Flyable Warbirds
• Vintage car collection
• Tour through a flyable B-17 bomber
• Watch a movie in the Buddy Rogers Theater
• Test your skill on flight simulators
• Visit the unique gift shop
• “Pilot Shop” Now Open
• “Kool Kids” Activity Center
• WWII Educational Resource Library
• Java Joe’s and Our Freedom Fighter Cafe
Open daily year-round. Group Tours.
745 North Gene Autry Trail,Palm Springs
760-778-6262
www.palmspringsairmuseum.org
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Palm Springs Windmill Tours
Learn how 3,500-plus windmills generate one and a half percent of California's electricity. Bring your cameras and hang on to your hats! Guided tours daily. Reservations required.
1581 La Vida Dr., Palm Springs CA
760-251-1997
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Tahquitz Canyon
One of our true treasures. Open for guided tours and located near the heart of down-town Palm Springs. Visitor center, gift shop, maps.
500 W. Mesquite, Palm Springs
760-416-7044
www.tahquitzcanyon.com
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The Best of the Best Tours
Offering nine different tours of the Greater Palm Springs area - Jeep Tours. Tramway/Celebrity Home Tour, Hiking Tours, Shopping and Museum Tours.
760-320-1365
www.bestofthebesttours.com
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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
1,200 acre wildlife and botanical park, featuring rare and endangered desert animals and African wildlife, hiking trails, picnic areas, cafe and gift shop. Shaded and misted areas throughout the park. Open daily year round, except December 25.
47-900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert/Indian Wells
760-346-5694
www.livingdesert.org
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