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California Desert

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Golf Courses · Zoos · History Museums
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Places to visit in California Desert

Palm Springs BEST FOR: History Museum, Flea Market, Room Escape Game Palm Desert BEST FOR: Zoo, Golf Course, Flea Market Joshua Tree BEST FOR: National Park, Specialty Museum, Gift & Specialty Shop Indio BEST FOR: Golf Course, Casino, Fun & Games Yermo BEST FOR: Ghost Town, Gift & Specialty Shop, Historic Site
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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 Tours
Palm Desert
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Palm Springs Air Museum
Palm Springs
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Indian Canyons
Palm Springs
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Palm Desert
4.6
Duration: 4 hours

Nature in California Desert

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Tahquitz Canyon
Palm Springs
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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San Jacinto Mountain
Palm Springs
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree
4.7
Duration: 8 hours
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Alabama Hills
Lone Pine
4.9
Duration: 2 hours

Museums in California Desert

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Palm Springs Art Museum
Palm Springs
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
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Sunnylands Center & Gardens
Rancho Mirage
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert
Palm Desert
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
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Integratron
Landers
4.4
Duration: 2 hours

Historic Sites in California Desert

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Calico Ghost Town
Yermo
3.4
Duration: 2 hours
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Old Town La Quinta
La Quinta
4.1
Duration: 2 hours
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The River at Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage
3.4
Duration: 2 hours
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Las Palmas
Palm Springs
4.8
Duration: 2 hours

Hidden gems in California Desert

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Canyoning & Rappelling Tours
Joshua Tree
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
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Indian Canyons Hiking Trails
Palm Springs
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Desert Willow Golf Resort
Palm Desert
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
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Painted Canyon
Palm Springs
4.8
Duration: 2 hours

Golf in California Desert

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Heritage Palms
Indio
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
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Eagle Falls Golf Course
Indio
4.0
Duration: 2 hours
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Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club
Palm Desert
4.2
Duration: 4 hours
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Indian Canyons Golf Resort
Palm Springs
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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