Things to do in Palm Desert (Recreation)

Palm Desert is a city rich in natural resources. It is situated between the famous Joshua Tree National Monument, located to the north in the high desert, and the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, which borders the southern end of the Coachella Valley.

The temperate climate and extraordinary terrain invite outdoor activities all year long.

If you enjoy hiking, cycling, or horseback riding, the Hopalong Cassidy Trail, named after Palm Desert pioneer and Western movie star William Boyd is the perfect place. Expert naturalists at Big Wheel Tours offer guided hiking, biking, and jeep tours at a dozen scenic locations near Palm Desert.

Tennis enthusiasts can practice their game at a variety of venues nestled against our majestic desert backdrop.

Just want to observe? There is nothing quite like a hot air balloon ride or a red jeep tour with knowledgeable guides providing a glimpse of what life was like for the Cahuilla Indians who first walked this land.

Elite Land Tours offers luxury Hummer tours to Joshua Tree National Park, the San Andreas Fault, and other excursions with convenient door-to-door pickup and drop off.

There is always something happening at the Civic Center Park with its lighted tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, two skate parks, two dog parks, baseball fields, and an amphitheater.

Breathe deep. The great outdoors are all yours.

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