Biking and hiking, rock-climbing and rollerhockey, golf, tennis, and swimming — if you love sports and recreation, you’ll love Palm Springs for its wonderful weather and around-the-year fun.
Looking for an adventure? Visit www.palmspringsadventure.org for more information on exciting things to do on your adventure vacation in Palm Springs.
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| Biking |
Palm Springs Bicycle Trails
Well-marked trails in Palm Springs include the Heritage Trail and the Las Palmas, Citywide Downtown, Tahquitz Creek, Deepwell and Canyon Country Club loops.
Map available at Palm Springs Leisure Center, Palm Springs
760-323-8272
www.ci.palm-springs.ca.us
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Adventure Bike Tours
Guided group bike tours. Bikes, helmets, refreshments, full support chase vehicles.
Bicycle rentals
760-328-0282
www.adventurebiketours.info
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Big Wheel Bike Tours
779-1837
www.bwbtours.com
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| Bowling |
Fantasy Lanes Bowling Center
24 lanes with state-of-the-art AMF equipment: neon pins, glowing balls and gutters, laser lights and fog. Wheelchair accessible lanes, pro and gift shop, snack bar, lounge with full bar, large-screen TV's, pool table and video games.
Fantasy Springs Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Drive, Indio CA
760-342-5000 ext. 3181
www.fantasyspringsresort.com/bowling/bowling.html
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Palm Springs Lanes
28 lanes, snack bar, cocktail lounge, video games
68-051 Ramon Road, Cathedral City CA
760-324-8204
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| Fishing |
Lake Cahuilla
A Riverside County park. The Lake is stocked (license required). Non-motorized boats only. Fishing fee $5.00 adult, $4.00 youth.
Take Hwy. 111 east from Palm Springs to Jefferson Street, Indio, CA, turn right about six miles
760-564-4712
http://www.riversidecountyparks.org/park-directory/all-parks/lake-cahuilla/
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| Hiking |
AAA Five-Star Adventures
Naturalist guided hikes along the San Andreas Fault, the Santa Rosa Mountains and in Joshua Tree National Park
760-320-1500
http://www.fivestaradventuresinc.com/PalmSpringsJeeptour.html
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Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
363-7190
www.bigmorongo.org
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Desert Adventures
Hike the mountains and desert with naturalist guides for fun and educations
760-324-JEEP (5337)
www.red-jeep.com
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
54 miles of trails in Mt San Jacinto Wilderness. Day permits at Ranger Station in Long Valley.
Overnight permits at State Park Headquarter in Idyllwild
760-325-1391
www.pstramway.com
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Trail Discovery/Desert Safari
Experience, friendly guides take you hiking on scenic trails in teh Indian Canyons, Joshua Tree National Park, the mountains above tram and beyond.
760-325--HIKE
www.PalmSpringsHiking.com
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| Horseback Riding/Polo Equestrian Centers |
Eldorado Polo Club
International special events, celebrity tournaments, lessons, boarding, corporate entertainments opportunities. Fourteen fields, field side picnicking
50-950 Madison Street, Indio CA
760-342-2223
www.eldoradopolo.com
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Empire Polo Club
A complete facility with lush polo fields, top level polo, rodeos, balloon festivals, concerts and more. Public and private functions. On-site catering and restaurant.
81-800 Avenue 51, Indio CA
760-342-2762
www.empirepoloevents.com
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Los Compadres Stables
Private and semi-private lessons and boarding available.
1849 S. El Cielo Road, Palm Springs CA
760-320-3209
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Smoke Tree Stables
Ride in beautiful Palm Springs at this desert landmark. Explore the Indian Canyons on horseback and see year-rounds streams, and dramatic palm oasis.
2500 Toledo Avenue, Palm Springs CA
www.smoketreestables.com
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| Motorcycle Rentals |
Eaglerider Motorcycle Rentals
Harley Davidson rentals half-day/day/week. Special Custom rates. Open daily 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
3400 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way (Palm Springs International Airport), Palm Springs
760-251-5990
877-736-8243
www.eaglerider.com
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Palm Springs Harley Davidson
The desert's Harley-Davidson Headquarters. Award-winning showroom with the latest motorcycles, clothing and accessories.
Palm Springs
760-251-5990
877-736-8243
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| Off-Road Rentals |
Off Road Rentals
All-terrain vehicles (Quads), exciting instructional video, safety equipment, on-site sand dunes and trails. Beginners, occasional rides and fun for all.
Windy Point, Palm Springs
760-325-0376
www.offroadrentals.com
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| Rock Climbing |
Joshua Tree National Park
For a first-time visitor the desert may appear bleak and drab. Viewed from the road, the desert only hints at its vitality. Closer examination reveals a fascinating variety of plants and animals. A rich cultural history and surreal geologic features add to the attraction of this place.
For the truly adventurous, but experienced climbers only.
Highway 62 to Joshua Tree, CA
760-367-5500
www.nps.gov/jotr
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| Sports Parks |
Big League Dreams Sports Park
18-acre sports and entertainment complex, featuring replicas of Chicago's Wrigley Field, New York Yankee Stadium and Boston's Fenway Park
33-700 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City CA
760-324-5600
www.bigleaguedreams.com
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| Swimming |
Palm Springs Swim Center
Sunrise Park on Sunrise Way and Ramon Road, Palm Springs. The Swim Center is open year-rounds. 50-meter Olympic size pool, spacious lawns, sun deck and children's sections. Temperature maintained at 80-84 degrees. Instructions for all ages.
760-323-8278
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| Tennis |
Desert Isle of Palm Springs Resort
Tennis 2 courts; 2 racquetball courts.
2555 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs CA
760-327-8469
www.desertisleresort.com
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DeMuth Park
Tennis 4 courts
4375 Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs CA
760-323-8272
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Oasis Water Resort Villa & Hotel
Tennis 5 courts
2345 Cherokee Way, Palm Springs CA
760-324-3422
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Palm Springs High School
Tennis 6 courts
2248 E. Ramon Road, Palm Springs CA
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Ruth Hardy Park
Tennis 8 courts
Tamarisk Road and Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA
323-8272
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Plaza Racquet Club
The Plaza Racquet Club features 9 championship tennis courts, and is Palm Springs only full service public tennis facility. Amenities include game arranging, 3 full time professionals, ball machine, and a fully stocked pro-shop. Phone (760) 323-8997 Website is plazaracquetclub.net.
1300 Baristo Road, Palm Springs CA
323-8997
www.plazaracquetclub.net
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