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California Desert

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Golf Courses · Zoos · History Museums
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    Top California Desert tours

    BOOK WITH VIATOR Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Admission Ticket
    4.4
    Duration: 1h - 2h
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    BOOK WITH VIATOR San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert
    4.9
    Duration: 3h
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    BOOK WITH VIATOR Joshua Tree National Park Offroad Tour
    4.9
    Duration: 5h
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    BOOK WITH VIATOR Joshua Tree National Park Driving Tour
    4.9
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    BOOK WITH VIATOR Earthquake Canyon Express Downhill Bicycle Adventure
    4.9
    Duration: 4h
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    Likely to sell out BOOK WITH VIATOR Modern & More Bike Tours Palm Springs
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30min - 3h
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    BOOK WITH VIATOR Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure
    4.7
    Duration: 5h
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    BOOK WITH VIATOR Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour
    4.7
    Duration: 5h
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    BOOK WITH VIATOR Desert Nature Walk + Soundbath & Meditation in a Boulder Cave
    5.0
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    Places to visit in California Desert

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    Regions of California Desert

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    Popular things to do in California Desert

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    Off-Road Tour
    Off-Road Tours
    Palm Desert
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens ©
    Zoo
    The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
    Palm Desert
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Palm Springs Air Museum ©
    History Museum
    Palm Springs Air Museum
    Palm Springs
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Palm Springs Art Museum ©
    Art Museum
    Palm Springs Art Museum
    Palm Springs
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Nature in California Desert

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    Joshua Tree National Park ©
    National Park
    Joshua Tree National Park
    Joshua Tree
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours
    San Jacinto Mountain ©
    Mountain
    San Jacinto Mountain
    Palm Springs
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Tahquitz Canyon ©
    Canyon
    Tahquitz Canyon
    Palm Springs
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Alabama Hills ©
    Mountain
    Alabama Hills
    Lone Pine
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in California Desert

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    Canyoning / Rapelling Tour
    Canyoning & Rappelling Tours
    Joshua Tree
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
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    Climbing Tour
    Climbing Tours
    Joshua Tree
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    Pines to Palms Hwy
    Scenic Drive
    Pines to Palms Hwy
    Palm Desert
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Indian Canyons Hiking Trails ©
    Hiking Trail
    Indian Canyons Hiking Trails
    Palm Springs
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Shopping in California Desert

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    VillageFest ©
    Flea Market
    VillageFest
    Palm Springs
    4.2
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Brandini Toffee ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Brandini Toffee
    Palm Springs
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    The Street Fair at College of the Desert ©
    Flea Market
    The Street Fair at College of the Desert
    Palm Desert
    4.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Gubler Orchids ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Gubler Orchids
    Landers
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Museums in California Desert

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    Museum of Western Film History ©
    Specialty Museum
    Museum of Western Film History
    Lone Pine
    4.7
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Cabot's Pueblo Museum ©
    History Museum
    Cabot's Pueblo Museum
    Desert Hot Springs
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert ©
    Art Museum
    Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert
    Palm Desert
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Maturango Museum ©
    History Museum
    Maturango Museum
    Ridgecrest
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Golf in California Desert

    Heritage Palms
    Golf Course
    Heritage Palms
    Indio
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Desert Willow Golf Resort ©
    Golf Course
    Desert Willow Golf Resort
    Palm Desert
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club ©
    Golf Course
    Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club
    Palm Desert
    4.4
    Duration: 4 hours
    Indian Wells Golf Club
    Golf Course
    Indian Wells Golf Club
    Indian Wells
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Where to stay in California Desert

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