What to do in Palm Desert, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

Desert Holocaust Memorial featuring a memorial
Desert Holocaust Memorial showing a memorial and a park
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Desert Holocaust Memorial which includes a memorial
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Places to Visit in Palm Desert

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What to do in Palm Desert


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South Palm Desert

If you're spending some time in South Palm Desert, El Paseo Shopping District and The Gardens on El Paseo are top sights worth seeing.

South Palm Desert
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Cahuilla Hills

While there might not be top attractions in Cahuilla Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and El Paseo Shopping District.

Cahuilla Hills
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El Paseo Village

While visiting El Paseo Village, you might make a stop by sights like El Paseo Shopping District and The Gardens on El Paseo.

El Paseo Village
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Bighorn

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bighorn and surrounding area, you can visit Palm Desert Cross and Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.

Bighorn
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Spanish Walk

Spanish Walk might not have many top sights, but Acrisure Arena and Desert Willow Golf Resort are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Spanish Walk
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Silver Spur Ranch

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Silver Spur Ranch and surrounding area, you can visit Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and El Paseo Shopping District.

Silver Spur Ranch

 

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