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hat will you do with the precious time allotted to you in this life? See a waterfall in the desert? Yes! Let your soul breathe beneath the whispers of aspens and the songs of a thousand birds? Sounds perfect. Visit a banana museum? Why not!

Explore is about just that — exploring places from the sublime to the supremely kitschy. So many new experiences are waiting for you just down the road, no matter where you are here in the desert. Art and dance, go-karts and golf, covered wagons and rejuvenation machines, history and soon even hockey … it’s all out there, and

it’s all here in this book too. These pages are absolutely brimming with places to go, but it’s more than that. It’s a breakdown of over 100 chances to change your life in maybe small but important ways. To “stuff your eyes with wonder,” as the author Ray Bradbury wrote. To cast off your troubles and cares and sink into something new and different. To take time for yourself, leave your little nest and make some memories.

It may be the case that you’ve been stuck in a rut, or thinking there’s nothing much more for you to experience out here. Those days are over. Here are your next destinations. Go out and explore!

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Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza

The new Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza features the new Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, The Spa at Séc-he that celebrates the sacred Agua Caliente Hot Mineral Spring, a Gathering Plaza, gardens and an Oasis Trail.

Book one of the spa’s 22 private baths to really appreciate the spring’s ancient healing properties. The 48,000 square foot museum will feature collections in a main gallery, changing gallery and art gallery. The new museum will include an education center and garden. Visit website for opening day and additional information.

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@aguacalienteindians @accmuseum @visionaguacaliente 1-844-77A-CBCI visionaguacaliente.com

Amboy Crater

The Amboy Crater, formed of ash and cinders, was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1973 and is an impressive geological feature visible from Route 66 and Amboy Road. A four-mile roundtrip trail takes hikers straight into the 6,000-year-old volcanic cinder cone, which is 250 feet high and 1,500 feet in diameter. Three different spurs take you to the crater rim, which offers views of the Marble Mountains. Picnic tables, pit toilets and an ADA overlook are next to the parking area. Temperatures can get very hot, so bring plenty of water.

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Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza Corner of N. Indian Canyon Drive and E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs

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Amboy Crater National Natural Landmark Take Route 66 to Amboy Crater. Turn right at the Amboy Crater sign and follow the dirt road to the end. The trailhead is on the west side of the parking lot. @mypubliclands #amboycrater @BLMNational blm.gov/visit/amboy-crater-national-natural-landmark

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The American Express

Greater Palm Springs’ long-standing PGA Tour event, The American Express, returns yearly in January with a top-ranked player field, and a fantastic fan experience that includes a concert performance. Past performers have included Stevie Nicks, Luke Bryan, Maroon 5 and Brad Paisley.

The tournament and its pro-am feature is played across three courses, Stadium and Nicklaus Tournament Courses at PGA West, along with historic La Quinta Country Club. Visit website for dates, schedule, player lineup and tickets.

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The American Express Annual Event: January PGA WEST and La Quinta Country Club @theamexgolf @theamericanexpress theamexgolf.com

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Annenberg Theater

The 433-seat, state-of-the-art theater is uniquely located on the lower level of the Palm Springs Art Museum. With nearly perfect acoustics, the theater is often applauded by the artists who grace the stage. Each season presents internationally known performers and concert artists in music, dance and theater and additional programming of lectures, music, community events and symposiums. The Annenberg Theater is a little bit of traditional and a little bit of the avant-garde, with something for everyone. Visit website to view current programs and events.

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@psartmuseum #artonmainstreetlaquinta @annenbergtheater psmuseum.org 760-325-4490

Art on Main Street

Art on Main Street, held every year on selected Saturdays in November, January, February and March, features over 100 artists each season showing and selling their paintings, jewelry, mixed media, photography, ceramics, glass, woodwork, textiles, sculptures and more. The shows are a local favorite and an Old Town tradition. They are set amidst Main Street’s charming cafes and boutiques. Come for the art and stay for the day! Admission, parking and entertainment are free.

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Annenberg Theater 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs Box Office Hours: Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Art on Main Street at Old Town La Quinta 78100 Main St., La Quinta Saturdays in November, December, January, February, and March from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. @oldtownlaquintater #artonmainstreetlaquinta @artonmainst oldtownlaquinta.com 760-600-0758

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Big Morongo Canyon Preserve

Nestled among the Little San Bernardino Mountains in the Sand to Snow National Monument, the desert oasis at Big Morongo Canyon is one of the 10 largest cottonwood and willow riparian habitats in California. The upstream end of the canyon lies in the Mojave Desert, while its downstream portion opens into the Colorado Desert. There are numerous trails, including a wheelchair-accessible boardwalk through the marsh and riparian habitats.

The preserve is 31,000 acres with elevations ranging from 600 feet to 3000.

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@bigmorongo_canyonpreserve #bigmorongocanyonpreserve @bigmorongocanyonpreserve bigmorongo.org

BMW Performance Center

One of only two BMW Performance Centers in the country, this site for adventure seekers offers driving experiences from several hours to several days. Drivers of all levels who want to test their current skills, learn new skills and challenge their daring nature on BMW’s latest M cars are welcome. Never driven a performance car? Instructors will teach you what you need to know to handle the black lake wet track, multi-configuration course with hairpin turns, high-speed straights and a 300’ polished concrete skidpad.

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Big Morongo Canyon Preserve 11055 East Drive, Morongo Valley Open daily throughout the year–from 7:30 a.m. to sunset–ideal months to visit are in the fall, winter, and spring seasons. Dogs or other pets are not allowed in the preserve.

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BMW Performance Center 86050 Jasper Lane, Thermal @bmwperformancedrivingschools #bmwperformancedrivingschool @bmwperformancecenter bmwperformancecenter.com 1-888-345-4269

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BNP Paribas Open

Nestled in the heart of the Coachella Valley with breathtaking views, the BNP Paribas Open welcomes players and fans from around the world for two weeks in March as the world’s top ATP Tour and WTA Tour players descend on Tennis Paradise in hopes of capturing the prestigious BNP Paribas Open title. While the thrilling tennis action may be what first attracts fans to the tournament, its unique experience includes exciting on court action, live entertainment, shopping, exquisite dining and so much more.

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BNP Paribas Opens Annual Event: March Indian Wells Tennis Garden 78200 Miles Avenue, Indian Wells @bnpparibasopen #bnpparibasopen @bnpparibasopen bnpparibasopen.com 800-999-1585

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Boomers!

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Boomers! Palm Springs 67700 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City

When it comes to fun, Boomers has it all, making it perfect for date nights, birthday parties or family outings. Race to victory on the go-kart tracks or jump aboard a bumper boat. Become a golf legend on any one of the three 18-hole mini-golf courses. Get a high from climbing the rock wall. Feel like an allstar inside the batting cages or play over 100 of the hottest video games in the state-ofthe-art game room. The Boomers cafe offers everything from hot dogs and chicken tenders to ice cream and cotton candy. There’s something for the entire family.

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#boomerspalmsprings @boomerspalmsprings boomerspalmsprings.com 760-770-7522

Cabazon Dinosaurs

Cabazon Dinosaurs 50770 Seminole Drive, Cabazon Open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Cabazon Dinosaurs have been regarded as one of the most iconic roadside attractions since 1975. Featured in cult classic films such as “Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure” and “The Wizard,” the dinosaurs have staked their place in pop culture. Mr. Rex, Dinny and their more than 50 dinosaur friends provide perfect photo ops for you and your loved ones. The dinosaur walk features a slew of dinosaurs, a dino dig and fossil panning that kids will enjoy.

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@cabazondinosaurs #cabazondinosaurs @cabazondinosaurs cabazondinosaurs.com 909-272-8164

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Cabot’s Pueblo Museum

Cabot’s Pueblo Museum 67616 E. Desert View Avenue, Cathedral City Open Tuesday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June thorough September. Tuesday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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Cabot’s Pueblo Museum preserves the rugged frontier spirit of the pioneer days in the Coachella Valley and the history of the life of Cabot Yerxa. The museum is a unique Hopi-inspired pueblo hand-made by Yerxa over 24 years with found materials. Cabot’s houses a collection of Native American pottery, early 20th century photos and artifacts from his Alaskan adventures. Explore the grounds, featuring a picnic area, art gallery, bookstore and a 43-foot-tall monument carved from a 750-year-old Sequoia redwood!

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@cabotspueblomuseum #cabotspueblomuseum @cabots.pueblo.museum cabotsmuseum.org 760-329-7610

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Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert 71701 Gerald Ford Drive, Rancho Mirage

Science, self-expression and creativity come together at the 6.5-acre Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert. Families and their little ones can experience the joy of learning while exploring hands-on activities together, including traveling exhibits.

The museum also offers outdoor play space, family picnic areas and a garden. Children learn and have fun while creating, exploring and experimenting in a safe, caring environment. Please visit the museum website for reopening date and hours.

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@cdmod_rm @discoverCDMOD cdmod.org 760-321-0602

Cinema Diverse

“One In A Thousand” Cinema Diverse Annual Event: September Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs

Each year Cinema Diverse invites filmmakers, writers, directors, producers, actors, film artists, film lovers, distributors and other industry professionals to the LGBTQ+ film festival. There is an excellent selection of shorts, features and documentaries from all over the world to Palm Springs’ Camelot Theatres, all with a shared theme. The shorts are a reliable place to find emerging artists, experimental works and some of the best web content leaping from your computer to the big screen. Visit the website for the annual dates, schedule and tickets.

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Club Skirts The Dinah

Club Skirts The Dinah Annual Event: September All main pool and night parties at Margaritaville, 1600 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs.

Known as the largest lesbian events and music festivals in the world, Club Skirts The Dinah has been rockin’ Palm Springs since 1991. The world class all-girl festival draws thousands of LGBTQ+ women, non-binary and trans attendees, and allies over five days of nonstop musical performances, comedy shows, pool parties, nighttime soirees, contests, DJ battles, fun and games, and so much more. Past performers have included Tegan & Sarah, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Meghan Trainor. Visit website for event dates, schedule and ticket information.

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@thedinahshore #thedinah @thedinah thedinah.com 1-888-923-4624

Coachella Music & Arts Festival

Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Annual Event: Two Weekends in April Empire Polo Club 81800 51st Ave., Indio

For the past 20 years, thousands of music lovers and trendsetters have flocked to the desert to take part in the annual Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. The event unfolds over two consecutive weekends at the Empire Polo Club in Indio and has hosted a wide range of artists, from rock standouts like LCD Soundsystem, Rage Against The Machine, Radiohead and Pixies, to indie bands, to mainstream pop performers like Ariana Grande, Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Doja Cat and Beyoncé.

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Coachella Valley Firebirds

Coachella Valley Firebirds Acrisure Arena 75702 Varner, Thousand Palms

Coachella Valley’s first professional sports team, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, takes its name from a desert legend. The Firebirds are the 32nd American Hockey League team and an affiliate of the Seattle Kraken. The 300,000-square-foot Acrisure Arena features 11,000-plus seats and includes modern suites and premium hospitality clubs that can be enjoyed during concert and sporting events. The grounds also include the training center for the Firebirds. Visit team website for opening day and tickets to root the home team lead by head coach Dan Bylsma.

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Coachella Valley History Museum Coachella Valley History Museum 82616 Miles Ave., Indio Open Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June-July Closed August. Open Friday, Saturday, Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

September-May. Closed major holidays.

From humble beginnings sprung an entire valley of cities, all of which have their own distant personality and history. The Coachella Valley History Museum shares the unique history of the desert and the Cahuilla Indians and pioneers who forged through the difficult environment to create the community it is today. The campus contains a 1926 adobe home, which houses the main exhibits; the historic 1909 schoolhouse; and the only date museum in the world. The grounds contain the Memorial Date and Japanese Garden, and the oldest cork oak tree in the Coachella Valley.

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@cv_history_museum @CVHistoryMuseum cvhm.org 760-342-6651

Coachella Valley Preserve

Coachella Valley Preserve 29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Road, Thousand Palms

The Coachella Valley Preserve is just minutes from Palm Springs and other desert cities in the bluffs and mesas of the Indio Hills. A 17,000+ acre site that is home to the fringe-toed lizard, not found anywhere else in the world! It is also home of the spectacular Thousand Palm Oasis, which is fed by water seeping out of the San Andreas Fault.

The preserve has several hiking trails, picnic location, and a rustic visitor center, the Palm House.

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Covered Wagon Tours

Covered Wagon Tours 29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Road, Thousand Palms

Experience the Colorado Sonoran Desert as the pioneers did on a mule-drawn covered wagon. Your expert, on-board naturalist will entertain and educate you as you explore the rugged desert wilderness. As you return to the ranch you will be greeted with live, western music and the smell of barbecue. The evening continues with a barn dance (lessons provided), games and roasting marshmallows over an open campfire.

This unique tour is the most enjoyable way to see, taste and immerse yourself in the Sonoran Desert.

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@coveredwagontourspalmsprings #coveredwagontours coveredwagontours.com 760-347-2161 reservations@coveredwagontours.com

Desert Adventures Red Jeep Tour

Desert Adventures Jeep Tours 74794 Lennon Place, Ste. B, Palm Desert

Since 1987, Desert Adventures has provided memorable tours for locals and visitors to the desert. Explore the twisted and tormented landscape of the San Andreas Fault.

Travel to a natural palm oasis. Learn about Native American history, plants, animals and geology. Tours include the San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour, San Andreas Fault Sunset Jeep Tour, San Andreas Fault Nightwatch (Stargazing) Jeep Tour, Joshua Tree National Park, Indian Canyons Jeep & Hiking Tour, and Mecca Hills/Painted Canyon Jeep Tour.

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Desert Christ Park

Desert Christ Park 56200 Sunnyslope Drive, Yucca Valley Open daily from sunrise to sunset.

Free admission. Donations welcome.

Built in 1951, Desert Christ Park is the creation of sculptor Antone Martin, who, with Reverend Eddie Garver, wanted to create a site dedicated to peace on earth and goodwill toward men. The park sits on 3.5 acres and houses over 40 religious sculptures, most of which were created on-site. Pick up a map and take the guided tour, or let your inspiration guide you on your own. Check out the mid-century Stone Chapel, featuring tonal stones and an open-air feel.

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Desert Holocaust Memorial

Desert Holocaust Memorial Civic Center Park 43900 San Pablo Avenue, Palm Desert

A place of remembrance, Dee Clements’ Holocaust Memorial honors those whose lives were lost in the Holocaust. Sitting atop the memorial’s uneven, Auschwitz-replicated, cobblestone floor are 11 bas-reliefs with adjacent plaques telling stories. Inside the site’s history pedestal rests an urn that contains the names of 12,000 “righteous gentiles” who assisted those condemned by the Nazis. The memorial allows visitors an educational opportunity while inviting them to walk amongst sculptures that were taken from actual images of the Holocaust.

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Desert Theatreworks

“Little Shop of Horrors” Desert Theatreworks Indio Performing Arts Center 45175 Fargo Street, Indio Box office is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, 12 to 2:30 p.m.

Over the past six seasons, Desert Theatreworks has produced more than 50 plays and musicals, eight children’s musicals and more than 20 special events. The productions have made it a local and visitor favorite theater group and one of Coachella Valley’s leading producers of theater and educational programming for the performing arts. Check the Desert Theatreworks’ website for a current production schedule while on your visit.

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Desert X

Desert X Biennial Event: March-May, 2023 Various locations in the desert

Desert X is a free biennial outdoor art exhibit comprising site-specific installations.

It has become one of the most significant reoccurring events in the desert, welcoming art lovers and culture connoisseurs to discover unique, visual works in unexpected places — in the wide-open desert, next to parks and even on the sides of buildings.

Featured works by established and emerging artists explore ecological, cultural, spiritual and other existential themes. Visit website for event dates and exhibitions list.

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@_desertx #desertx @DesertX desertx.org info@desertx.org

Eldorado Polo Club

Eldorado Polo Club Seasonal Event: January through March Eldorado Polo Club 50950 Madison Street, Indio

With expansive mountain views at the east end of the Coachella Valley, Eldorado Polo Club is a paradise for top polo players from around the world. Since 1957, the club has offered the best conditions to play polo during the winter months and Indio’s perfect daytime temperatures create an idyllic environment to host world-class polo competitions each year from January through March. Check the daily game schedule for events happening while you visit.

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El Paseo Shopping District

El Paseo Shopping District El Paseo, Palm Desert

Over 250 delightful discoveries include shops and boutiques featuring fashion, jewelry, art, home, spas, dining and more.

You’ll find brands like Ann Taylor, Anthropologie, Banana Republic, El Paseo Jewelers, Elizabeth Sass Fine Jewelry, Fig + Nash, Apple, Fine Art & Antiques, Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar, Daily Grill, Mastro’s Steakhouse, MAC Cosmetics, The Body Deli and many others. You will find treasures every step of the way. Make sure to check the website for a list of stores and restaurants.

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@shopelpaseo #shopelpaseo @ShopElPaseoPD elpaseocatalogue.com 760-342-2223

Escape Games at The River

Escape Games at The River 71800 Highway 111, Suite A-210, Rancho Mirage Open Monday - Friday, 1:30 to 9 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday, 11:45 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Escape Games are a fun, interactive entertainment concept located at The River in Rancho Mirage. While it looks like an ordinary room, it’s actually a real-life adventure game designed for small groups of friends, families and co-workers. Find the hidden objects in one of seven adventures, figure out the clues and solve the puzzles to earn your freedom and escape the room. You have 60 minutes, so be quick! Book today to see if you have what it takes to escape!

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Escape Room Palm Springs

Escape Room Palm Springs 2500 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Suite B3, Palm Springs Open Monday - Friday, 1:30 to 9 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday, 11:45 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Escape Room Palm Springs is a live adventure game for friends, family or co-workers.

Choose from six themed rooms, bank heist, vampire’s lair, locker room, Jack the Ripper, Titanic or Merlin’s Magic School. You have 60 minutes to use your wits and work with members of your team to search for clues, solve puzzles and achieve your goal before time runs out. Enjoy the victory of success while working in a stressful but exciting environment. Visit the website to book your adventure.

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Fantasy Balloon Flights

Fantasy Balloon Flights

The thrill of ascent, the peace of floating in the clear blue sky, the breathtaking views — a hot-air balloon ride is a thrill you should definitely treat yourself to. Soar above the Coachella Valley, marveling at the world spread below you. The pilots are Federal Aviation Administration certified and are knowledgable about the area, pointing out celebrity homes and natural landmarks, like the San Andreas Fault. And for a true sight to behold, visit the 2022 Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival and Food Truck Fiesta, Nov. 18-20.

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@fantasyballoonflights #fantasyballoonflights @FantasyBalloonFlights fantasyballoonflight.com 760-568-0997 800-GO-ABOVE info@fantasyballoonflight.com

Fashion Week El Paseo

Fashion Week El Paseo

With all the luxury and eye candy of the fabled fashion weeks, this event weaves in the special creativity and festivity of the valley. Patrons of Fashion Week El Paseo experience fabulous designs from resort ware to couture, plus festive parties with creatives, movers and shakers. And it’s all in the mecca of high-end shopping in the desert: El Paseo.

The 2022 event featured fresh West Coast looks by Trina Turk, glittering evening gowns by Michael Costello, California Afrochic by Aneka Brown, rock-inspired collections by Keanan Duffty and much more.

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Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden

Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden Free admission. Open sunrise to sunset.

72567 Highway 111, Palm Desert

The Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden inside the Eric Johnson Memorial Gardens in Palm Desert features significant sculptures surrounded by four acres of beautifully sculpted, rolling terrain. Found in a landscaped desert oasis with water features, native plants and winding walkways, the sculpture garden houses the art of modern masters, including works by Donald Judd, Betty Gold, Yehiel Shemi, Felipe Castaneda.

Jesús Bautista Moroles, Dan Namingha, Gio Pomodoro and Dave McGary.

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Frey House II

Frey House II

One of the big draws in Palm Springs has to be modernist architecture. Frey House II was a longtime residence of one of the most important modern architects, Albert Frey. The home is designed to have as little impact on the surrounding environment as possible, incorporating a massive boulder into the design — absolutely striking. Only 800 square feet, the house is compact but very functional. Tours of the iconic home can be scheduled during Modernism Week or through The Modern Tour Company.

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@psartmuseum #freyhouseii @PalmSpringsArtMuseum psmuseum.org/visit/frey-house moderntour.com modtix.com/f/mw22/frey-house

The Gardens on El Paseo

The Gardens on El Paseo 73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert

The Gardens on El Paseo is located in the center of El Paseo and presents trendy, upscale, unique-to-market tenants in an outdoor, garden setting. Featured stores include Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Pottery Barn and more. Elegant and engaging, catering from world-class tastes to casual fare, come discover enticing options that keep taste buds tantalized like Wilma & Frieda El Paseo, Mastro’s Steakhouse, Pacifica Seafood Restaurant and others. Visit website for a full list or dining and shopping locations.

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Greater Palm Springs Pride

Greater Palm Springs Pride Annual Event: November 4-6, 2022

Celebrate love, diversity and community at Greater Palm Springs Pride’s events. Marking the 36th anniversary of Palm Springs Pride, events start with a block party on Arenas Road, Palm Springs’ own gayborhood. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. on Palm Canyon Drive. The events are all organized by Greater Palm Springs Pride, a nonprofit community group whose mission is to create a region where LGBTQ people thrive. It sponsors a rainbow of events and programs, with Pride being the most visible. If you’re looking for a fun time among people who will celebrate you for being you, Pride is the place.

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@palmspringspride #palmspringspride @PalmSprings.Pride pspride.org 760-862-1990 info@pspride.org

Gubler Orchids

Gubler Orchids 2200 Belfield Blvd., Landers

The scent alone is heavenly. Tour the Gubler Orchids greenhouses in Landers and you will be surrounded by some of nature’s loveliest creations. The air redolent with the scent of the blooms, each flower more intricate than the last, the greenhouses are a true sensory experience. Your tour guide will lead you through thousands of orchid plants while explaining about this family company’s history, the needs of this particular plant and how to best nurture your own blooms. For the full experience, visit during the Orchid Festival, held the first weekend in October.

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@gublerorchids #gublerorchids @gublerorchids gublers.com 760-364-2282

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Hicksville Trailer Palace

Hicksville Trailer Palace 2517 Foxy Flats Road, Joshua Tree

Dubbed “a lifesized Barbie playland pop-up book” by Afar magazine, this is a place of kitsch and comfort. Lana Del Rey used it for the music video for her “White Dress,” and the unique vibe makes it perfect for your own photoshoots. Patrons can stay in one of the theme-decorated trailers, like the spacey Integra-trailer and the Lux haunted house homage. Check out the pool, rooftop hot tub, archery and BB gun range, pingpong table, mini-golf and more. Visit website to book a trailer.

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Hi-Desert Nature Museum

Hi-Desert Nature Museum 57090 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley Open Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Free visitor parking

If your kids like looking at bugs and lizards or if you want to learn more about this part of the desert, this museum is the place to go. Permanent exhibits showcase the history, geology and animals of the area. New traveling exhibits land frequently, offering displays of art and science. Every summer, the museum showcases an interactive science exhibit that’s kid-friendly. Don’t miss the new touchscreen exhibit allowing you to delve into the giant personalities of Giant Rock. And check the calendar for the unique chamber music concerts the museum hosts.

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Hot Air Balloon Festival and Food Truck Fiesta

Hot Air Balloon Festival and Food Truck Fiesta Annual Event: November 18-20, 2022 Downtown Cathedral City

Bringing you beauty in the skies and savory delights on the ground, this annual festival in Cathedral City was named one of the best balloon festivals in the world by U.S. News and World Report. The nearly 30 beautiful and whimsical balloons soaring above and the gourmet food below were two of the reasons, but the magazine also mentioned the music and family-friendly activities. Don’t miss the balloon glow, when illuminated balloons take to the skies after dark.

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Indian Wells Arts Festival

Indian Wells Arts Festival Annual Event: April 1-3, 2022 Indian Wells Tennis Gardens 78200 Miles Avenue, Indian Wells

Thousands attend this premier, juried fine arts festival where more than 200 awardwinning artists transform the magnificent path-lined plaza into a spectacular artisan village. Works represented include painting, drawing, ceramics, glass, photography, sculpture, jewelry and hand-crafted wares.

You don’t need to be an art aficionado to enjoy the festival. Everyone loves to watch the on-site demonstrations like glass blowing, weaving and more. The festival also includes a gourmet market, wine tasting, entertainment and children’s activities.

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International Tamale Festival

Indio International Tamale Festival Annual Event: December 2022 100 Civic Center Mall, Indio

Tamales are one of the oldest and most delicious culinary traditions in the world.

First made as early as 8,000 BCE, this little pocket of tender masa and savory or sweet filling, wrapped in a soft corn husk, is simply magic. Every first full weekend in December, Indio’s International Tamale Festival features more than 300 vendors selling their variations of perfection, along with live entertainment, carnival rides, a farmers market, wine and beer gardens and more.

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Integratron

Integratron 2477 Belfield Blvd., Landers Grounds and gift shop are open Thursday-Sunday

The Integratron’s signature experience is “kindergarten naptime for grown-ups in a sound sphere.” An unforgettable sound experience for those who seek deep relaxation, rejuvenation and introspection. You will rest comfortably in the deeply resonant, multi-wave sound chamber while a sequence of quartz crystal singing bowls are played, each one keyed to the energy centers or chakras of the body. The results are relaxation of the mind and body. Visitors must make a reservations; gift shop and grounds open to all.

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International Banana Museum

International Banana Museum 98775 Highway 111, Mecca

Come and marvel at The International Banana Museum’s world record collection of over 25,000 banana-related items and pictures. Stop by the banana bar and order a “bunch” of tasty treats like homemade banana ice cream and banana milkshakes.

Dress up in the museum’s array of banana wear as you take pictures of yourself in front of the giant banana statue. Check out the “banana-riffic” merchandise before you head home.

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Joshua Tree Astronomy Arts Theater

Joshua Tree Astronomy Arts Theater 2601 Sunfair Road, Joshua Tree

Recently renovated, this treasure trove of astronomy paired with live music and local art is nestled on the property of the Joshua Tree Lake Campground. The centerpiece of the events held here is the projection of live images from deep space onto giant screens.

It’s an awe-inspiring feeling to stand on a little property in Joshua Tree and see live images of the solar system before you. Run

by Southern California astronomers dedicated to bringing the wonder and science of space to the public, this is a work in progress worth visiting.

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Joshua Tree Distilling Company

Joshua Tree Distilling Company 58945 Business Center Drive, Ste. G, Yucca Valley Open Thursday-Sunday, 12:30 to 8 p.m.

This tasting room and retail store offers tours of a craft distillery where whiskey, vodka and gin are made. Sample or buy bottles of their custom Lost Horse Whiskey; 1% of sales are donated to the Joshua Tree National Park Association. Or dip into the Black Hole Vodka or Dark Sky Gin, both organic and gluten-free. For something nonalcoholic, try the Bubble Tree sparkling waters, also made on site. Everything is crafted on site by hand in small batches.

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Joshua Tree Falconry Adventures

Joshua Tree Falconry Adventures Yucca Mesa Road, Yucca Valley

Most people will never get to interact with a bird of prey, but for Lorrie and Teresa Agnew’s lucky visitors, you can get an upclose and personal interaction with falcons and hawks. The Agnews have paired their passion with purpose, creating a business with the tagline, “Raptor Conservation Through Education.” Guests learn about the animals and their rigorous feeding and health care routines. Then they can meet the birds of prey, each of which has a distinct personality.

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Joshua Tree Music Festival

Joshua Tree Music Festival Annual Event: May and October Joshua Tree Lake Campground 2601 Sunfair Road, Joshua Tree

The Joshua Tree Music Festival is a hub for creative, art-loving free spirits seeking out like-minded people in the heart of the Morongo Basin. Now in its 20th year, the festival is weathering the pandemic and still offering live music by performers from across the world every spring and fall. JTMF also features multidisciplinary workshops on yoga, movement and visual arts. This has always been a family-friendly festival and children will find a special place in KidzVille where creative activities await.

Founder Barnett English suggests that you camp out to get the full experience.

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Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park 74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms Open 24 hours a day and may be visited at any time of the year. Visitor center open everyday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Joshua Tree National Park is where the Mojave and Lower Colorado deserts meet in a 794,000-acre wonderland. Take a drive for an afternoon or spend days exploring. You can hike one of the 12 self-guided trails, rock climb among the rare boulders, camp or tour Keys Ranch with one of the park rangers. Make sure you stop at the Joshua Tree, Cottonwood or Oasis visitors center for more information. Visit the National Park Service website for trip-planning tips and campground details.

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Joshua Tree Retreat Center

Joshua Tree Retreat Center 59700 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree

Offering a peaceful habitat to promote spiritual practice, the Joshua Tree Retreat Center enhances the science of Mentalphysics, providing opportunities in organic architecture and regional culture. The 140-acre desert campus offers serene walking paths and vortex energy locations to explore, an exercise pool and hot tub for relaxation, as well as a spiritual book and gift store to find inspiration. Wellness classes are offered for yoga, crystal meditation, breathwork and Qi Gong, and you can nourish your body at the Food for Thought Café.

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Joshua Basin Water District Demonstration Garden Joshua Basin Water District Demonstration Garden 61750 Chollita Road, Joshua Tree

Teaching the value of using native and low water use plants to landscape at home, the Joshua Basin Water District Demonstration Garden encompasses five actual themed gardens: the Native Plant and Wildlife Garden, the Desert Ranch Garden, the Mediterranean Garden, the Thornless Garden, the Rock Garden, and the Riparian Wash by the Desert Water Shed Mural. The Joshua Tree Water Wise Demonstration Garden is open during business hours with free personal tours available any day of the week, including weekends.

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La Quinta Art Celebration

La Quinta Art Celebration Annual Event: November 10-13, 2022 La Quinta Civic Center 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta

Make La Quinta Art Celebration a priority destination for a fun desert trip. The art show has been ranked the No. 1 Fine Art & Craft Event in the Nation by Greg Lawler’s art fair source book, “Elite 10 Fine-Art Events 2022.” The art celebration features 200 juried world-class artists who exhibit their spectacular creations in styles ranging from classical to whimsical. Enjoy upscale amenities that include dining and premier libations, and live entertainment throughout the event.

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The Lights at Indio Golf Course

The Lights at Indio Golf Course 83040 Avenue 42, Indio Open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The Lights at Indio Golf Course is the only night-lighted golf course in the Coachella Valley. Experience the wide-open and sweeping vistas complimented by amazing mountain views. In addition to the longest par-3 course in the country, ranging from 120 to 240 yards, The Lights also features a full length driving range, short game practice area and fully-stocked golf shop. The course is also home to the American FootGolf League of the Desert. For course rates, tee times, events and more visit the website.

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@thelightsatindiogc #thelightsatindiogc @IndioGolf indiogolf.com 760- 391-4049

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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens 47900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert Open daily from June-September, 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. October-May, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is a unique zoo and botanical garden that specializes in the deserts of the world. Leopards, warthogs, black rhinos and wallabys are a few of the more than 450 incredible animals found in their natural setting that take you from Africa to North America.

Feed a giraffe, explore the immersive botanical gardens, stop by the interactive Discovery Center, admire the largest G-scale model trail display, hike or have lunch at one of the cafes.

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Marvyn’s Magic Theater

Marvyn’s Magic Theater 46630 Washington Street, La Quinta 21 and over

Experience a magical evening in an intimate 130-seat theater that hosts variety and magical entertainment shows for audiences ages 21 and over. Each performance lasts approximately 75 minutes, with world-class entertainers and feature acts from Las Vegas, Broadway, America’s Got Talent and around the world. Arrive early to enjoy pre-show music and magic in the lobby bar. Visit website for current lineup.

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McCallum Theatre

McCallum Theatre 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert October through April

Since its opening in 1988, the 1,127-seat state-of-the-art McCallum Theatre has welcomed to its stage some of the world’s greatest entertainers, including Tony Bennett, Harry Connick Jr., Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Barry Manilow, Willie Nelson, the finest in Broadway touring productions, and best dancers, singers and performers from around the world. Visit McCallum’s website for current schedule and ticket information.

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McCormick’s Palm Springs Collector Car Auction McCormick’s Palm Springs Collector Car Auction Annual Event: February and November held at the Palm Springs Convention Center.

Showroom is located at 244 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs.

McCormick’s Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions has produced two classic car auctions in November and February for the last 35 years! Each auction features over 580 antique, classic, exotic, muscle, sports and special interest autos. The auction lasts three days; Friday is open to the public for free. Admission is required for Saturday and Sunday. Make sure to stop by McCormick’s year-round classic car showroom at 244 N. Indian Canyon Drive in Palm Springs and see the many classics for sale.

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Modernism Week

Modernism Week Annual Event: February and October Fall Preview Various locations in the Coachella Valley

The annual 11-day festival features more than 350 events including the Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale, tours of iconic homes in more than 30 neighborhoods, and the popular Signature Home Tour on both weekends. Modernism Week also offers architectural walking, biking and double-decker bus tours, tours of the historic Annenberg Estate at Sunnylands, a classic car show, garden tours, nightly parties and a special series of compelling and informative talks. All events are open to the public, and many events are free or at a low cost.

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Moorten Botanical Gardens and Cactarium Moorten Botanical Gardens and Cactarium 1701 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs

Moorten Botanical Garden is located in beautiful Palm Springs on Palm Canyon Drive and boasts 3,000 examples of desert cacti and other native plants grouped by geographic regions along a natural trail.

Featuring desert trees and cacti from miniatures to giants, it is a family-friendly place where everyone can wander through the gardens and explore the Moorten’s Mediterranean-style home, called “Cactus Castle,” often described as a haven of tranquility.

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@moortenbotanicalgarden #moortenbotanicalgarden @Moorten-Botanical-Garden moortenbotanicalgarden.com 760-327-6555

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Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum

Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum 62975 Blair Lane, Joshua Tree

Made up of 10 acres of “Dadaist Junk Art,” this outdoor museum was created by artist Noah Purifoy. A founding director of the Watts Towers Art Center in LA, Purifoy was known both for his use of found objects, as well as his dedication to social change through his artwork. Many of his pieces weave in threads of commentary, from subtle approaches to more severe and ominous. Set aside some time to take in the artwork; you probably won’t see everything the first time around, so a repeat visit may be in order.

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Oasis Date Gardens

Oasis Date Gardens 59111 Grapefruit Boulevard, Thermal

A visit to the 175-acre Oasis Date Gardens is not just a buying experience, but a cultural one as well. Taste the superb Medjool date and many other varieties of delicious dates along with date shakes, cookies, breads and pies baked fresh daily, with worldwide shipping available. Stop by, take a tour and bring the family or a group.

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Observatory

Observatory at Rancho Mirage Public Library 71100 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage

Placed on the Rancho Mirage Library’s campus, the Rancho Mirage Observatory broadens the desert’s understanding of our night skies for generations to come. Through the observatory’s main telescope, you can see exquisite details on planets such as Mars and Jupiter. The facility is open for daily tours Tuesday through Saturday. In addition to on-site tours, telescope viewing, group stargazing and virtual programming, the observatory creates limitless possibilities for educational programming and activities for all ages and levels of expertise.

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@rmlibraryobservatory #ranchomirageobservatory @rmlibraryobservatory ranchomiragelibrary.org/observatory 760-341-7323

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Old Town La Quinta

Old Town La Quinta 78100 Main Street, La Quinta

Old Town La Quinta’s picturesque Main Street is lined with restaurants and cafes that offer indoor and al fresco dining. Local chef menus feature everything from fresh fish, salads and creative flatbreads to pizza, pasta and steak. Chic fashion and accessories, resort and athletic wear, aromatherapy oils and candles, boutique skincare products, original art, artisanal olive oils and seasonal gifts are yours to discover. Old Town is alive with outdoor concerts, art shows, seasonal activities and a weekly organic farmers market. Come explore Old Town today!

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Old Town Yucca Valley

Old Town Yucca Valley Western Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms Highway and adjacent streets

Find your next treasure in the eclectic shops that make up Old Town Yucca Valley. A hub for small businesses, Old Town Yucca Valley offers a variety of antique stores including Route 62 Vintage Marketplace, Pioneer Crossing Antiques, Desert Curios and more.

You’ll find local art, remodeled furniture, baskets and jewelry, Western wear including hats, chaps and old spurs, nautical, mining and railroad collectibles and more. Each shop carries unique merchandise inspired by desert iconography of the past, present and future. Happy hunting.

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Palm Canyon

Palm Canyon 78100 Main Street, La Quinta

Fifteen miles long, Palm Canyon is one of the areas of great beauty in the desert. Its indigenous flora and fauna, which the Cahuilla people expertly used, and its abundant California fan palm are breathtaking contrasts to the stark, rocky gorges and barren desert lands beyond. A moderately graded footpath winds down into the canyon for picnicking near the stream, meditation, hiking or horseback riding. Visit the Trading Post for hiking maps, refreshments, Native American art and artifacts, books and conversational cultural lore.

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@tahquitzandindiancanyons #palmcanyon @TahquitzandIndianCanyons indian-canyons.com 760-416-7044

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Palm Canyon Theatre

Palm Canyon Theatre 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs Box office is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Once upon a time … Dr. William “Bill” Layne, his wife, Sylvia, his son, J.W., and other family members visited the Coachella Valley and realized they could bring the joy of live stage productions to the area.

After extensive renovations, Palm Canyon Theatre opened its doors in 1997 with Romberg and Hammerstein’s operetta “The Desert Song.” The award-winning theater offers a wide range of performances from off-Broadway musicals to thought provoking plays and much more. Check website for current schedule.

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@thepalmcanyontheatre #palmcanyontheatre @ThePalmCanyonTheatre palmcanyontheatre.net 760-323-5123

Palm Desert Food and Wine Festival

Palm Desert Food and Wine Festival Annual Event: March The Gardens on El Paseo 73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert

Offering a spectacular culinary experience with offerings from the nation’s top chefs, the Palm Desert Food and Wine Festival will return in March with a three-day experience featuring mouth-watering eats, wines, hands-on cooking demonstrations and more. This annual event is produced by Palm Springs Life magazine and is located in the El Paseo shopping district in Palm Desert. Enjoy some of the most delicious food and wine in the Coachella Valley.

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Palm Desert Cross Hike

Palm Desert Cross Hike 72500 Thrush Road, Palm Desert

A longtime local favorite, the Palm Desert Cross Hike is a family-friendly hike that climbs over 600 feet to a huge lit cross on the outskirts of Palm Desert. At the top, view the Santa Rosa Mountains to the south and the Coachella Valley to the north and east. Bikes, horses and dogs are all allowed and the hike takes about an hour round trip. Don’t forget your camera or cellphone to capture the spectacular view.

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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway—the world’s largest rotating tram car—travels over two-and-one-half miles along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon, transporting riders to the pristine wilderness of the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. During your approximately ten-minute journey, tram cars rotate slowly, offering picturesque and spectacular vistas of the valley floor. Once you reach the Mountain Station—elevation 8,516 feet—enjoy two restaurants, observation decks, natural history museum, two documentary theaters, a gift shop and over 50 miles of hiking trails.

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@palmspringsaerialtramway #palmspringstram @PalmSpringsAerialTramway pstramway.com 760-325-1391 888-515-8726

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Palm Springs Air Museum

Palm Springs Air Museum 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Palm Springs Air Museum is home to one of the world’s largest collections of aircraft from WWII through the War on Terror. Unlike many other museums, the air-conditioned hangars (Pacific, European, B-17, Korea and Vietnam, and F-117A) have no ropes to keep you from interacting with the exhibits. In addition to the aircraft, the exhibits, library and theater allow visitors of all ages to gain a fresh perspective of the history of U.S. military operations over the last 100 years.

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Palm Springs Art Museum

Architecture and Design Center

Architecture and Design Center 300 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs Open Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In the historic Santa Fe Savings & Loan Bank, the Architecture and Design Center, Edwards Harris Pavilion is the creative hub for mid-century architecture and design exploration. The 13,000-square-foot building, designed by renowned mid-century modern architect E. Stewart Williams, features a ground-level glass pavilion space that showcases architecture and design exhibitions, as well as research space, a store and a storage area for the museum’s growing architecture and design collections, and archives.

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Palm Springs Art Museum

Palm Springs Art Museum 101 N. Museum Drive, Palm Springs

Nestled in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, the Palm Springs Art Museum has a wide-reaching and growing permanent collection of over 12,000 objects rooted in modern and contemporary art, architecture and design that has developed from its unique history, culture and place. In addition to the museum’s collection, exhibitions and education programs, it also contains the Annenberg Theater, featuring an array of electrifying performances throughout the year, a lecture hall, a museum store and Persimmon Bistro & Wine Bar.

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@psartmuseum #psartmuseum @PalmSpringsArtMuseum psmuseum.org 760-322-4800

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Palm Springs Chalk Art Festival

Palm Springs Chalk Art Festival Annual Event: March 2401 East Bariso Road, Palm Springs

The Palm Springs Chalk Art Festival takes place annually in downtown Palm Springs.

Professional artists from across Southern California and students from local school districts compete for cash prizes and student honor awards. First, second and third place high school winners are invited to show their chalk art skills at the Palm Springs Art Museum. Money raised from the event is donated to charity. Catch the 11th annual chalk art festival next March.

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Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade

Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade Annual Event: December 3 Ramon Road and Palm Canyon Drive, heads northbound on Palm Canyon Drive to Tamarisk Road in Palm Springs.

The Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade is held annually on the first Saturday in December. This beloved holiday tradition takes place in downtown Palm Springs. The parade has featured a host of marching bands, performing groups and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus! It’s the parade’s signature floats adorned in thousands of colorful holiday lights and huge Macy’s-style balloons that keep the crowds coming back every year.

Come early to get a seat to watch the most festive parade in the Coachella Valley.

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Palm Springs International Film Festival

Palm Springs International Film Festival Annual Event: January

The Palm Springs International Film Festival is one of the largest film festivals in North America, welcoming over 135,000 attendees each year and featuring films from over 60 countries. The lineup includes new and celebrated international features and documentaries. The festival is known for its annual Film Awards Gala, honoring the best achievements of the year in film by a celebrated list of talents. Catch the festival this January.

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Palm Springs Lanes

Palm Springs Lanes 68051 Ramon Road, Cathedral City Open Monday-Friday, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday, 12 to 10 p.m.

Take a trip down to the Palm Springs Lanes, where good times become great, and great parties become legendary. Bowl, drink, eat, hit the pool tables and get ready to celebrate. They even offer cosmic bowling, a glow-in-the-dark party that lights up the bowling lanes. The lanes are located on the edge of Cathedral City, near the Palm Springs International Airport. Contact them now to reserve a lane or schedule an upcoming party.

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Palm Springs Power Baseball

Palm Springs Power Baseball Season: June through July Palm Springs Stadium 1901 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs

The Power is a summer collegiate team of college athletes who display their skills for fans and professional scouts on a nightly basis while offering inexpensive family entertainment to residents and visitors of the Coachella Valley from June through July.

Palm Springs Stadium has the largest misting system in the desert, so you can keep cool in the summer while watching quality baseball. Visit website during season for daily promotions and schedule.

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Palm Springs ShortFest

Palm Springs ShortFest Annual Event: July Camelot Theatres 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs

The Palm Springs International ShortFest & Short Film Market is one of the most acclaimed short film showcases in the world.

The seven-day festival is Academy Award, BAFTA and Goya-qualifying, annually screening hundreds of shorts from across the world. Categories include animation, documentary, and more and winners receive awards and cash prizes, including Academy Award-qualifying awards. Catch the next ShortFest to see acclaimed new shorts or to participate in classes and panels with film industry representatives.

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Palm Springs Uptown District

The Uptown District in Palm Springs is a must-shop destination for guests visiting Greater Palm Springs. Running along North Palm Canyon, the Uptown District houses local boutiques full of vintage finds, trendy restaurants and bars and artsy new treasures for your home. Check out The Frippery for vintage clothing and accessories, Bon Vivant for vintage glass and jewelry, Gypsyland for mid century and vintage fashion, The Shops at Thirteen Forty-Five for a collective of local, chic shops and more.

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Palm Springs Uptown District North Palm Canyon Drive from Vista Chino to Alejo Road Palm Springs tinyurl.com/3cd7pz6k

Palm Springs VillageFest

Palm Springs VillageFest 401 S Pavilion Way, Palm Springs

Join visitors and locals in downtown Palm Springs every Thursday evening, where Palm Canyon Drive transforms into a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Add all that to the great shops, restaurants, clubs,and entertainment venues located along the strip. Don’t forget to bring your dog — VillageFest is pet friendly!

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Palm Springs Vintage Market

Palm Springs Vintage Market Season: October through May Camelot Theater/Palm Springs Cultural Center 2300 E Baristo Road, Palm Springs

Find the greatest collection of vintage furniture, clothing, decor and other collectibles in the Coachella Valley at The Palm Springs Vintage Market. Taking place the first Sunday of the month, October through May, the market features all things retro and vintage. Admission is $10 in the first hour of the market, and then $5 after 8 a.m. Stop in to find antiques from many different vendors or upcycled and reclaimed items. The market is family friendly and on-leash dogs are welcome.

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Pappy + Harriet’s

Pappy + Harriet’s 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown

The legendary Pappy + Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace has been delighting locals and travelers alike since 1982, with its mesquite barbecue, live music, dancing and friendly service. Musicians from Paul McCartney to Lizzo, Lorde, Lucinda Williams, the Arctic Monkeys, Robert Plant, Peaches and many more have graced the stage at Pappy + Harriet’s. This famous music venue/restaurant is also set within Pioneertown — an 1870s frontier town with facades and interiors open to the public founded by Hollywood investors to create a living movie set.

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Pioneertown

Pioneertown Mane Street west of Pioneertown Road (Turn north on Pioneertown Road from Hwy. 62 in Yucca Valley)

Mane Street in Pioneertown still retains its charm and Old West image. It has also been designated as a historic resource. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the sites any day of the week but weekends are when the town comes alive. There are different retail stores and numerous false fronts like a bank, jail and bath house, which make great pictures.

Campsites are available and horses at the Pioneertown Corrals are on a first come, first serve basis.

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Props and Hops Craft Beer Festival

Props and Hops Craft Beer Festival Palm Springs Air Museum 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs

The annual Props and Hops Crafts Beer Festival is held every November at the Palm Springs Air Museum and is a must see for anyone who loves planes and craft beer.

The festival features beer tasting, food vendors, DJs and live music, among awesome vintage military aircraft and modern fighter jets. This will be the tenth annual festival and the event grows in popularity every year, quickly becoming the premier craft beer event in the valley.

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Purple Room Supper Club

Purple Room Supper Club 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs

Originally opened in 1960 inside the Club Trinidad Resort, this still-popular venue is considered to be one of Palm Springs’ original Rat Pack hangouts — where Sinatra and the rest of the Pack would bring friends to eat, drink and play. Complimentary live entertainment is featured on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The main stage welcomes a renowned roster of cabaret performers, musicians, comedy personalities and beyond. The Purple Room is famous for celebrity sightings — you never know who will be there.

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Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival

Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival Annual Event: February 17-26, 2023 Riverside County Fairgrounds 46517 Arabia Street, Indio

The Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival celebrates the date palm harvest in the Coachella Valley. The event is held in February on the Riverside County Fairgrounds and features thousands of exhibits and competitions related to the fruit. It has grown to feature musicians and comedians, a Date Festival Queen and her court, monster trucks, rodeos and more. Along with the events there’s also the classic carnival rides, games and food offering fun for the whole family.

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The Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs

The Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio

Catch some live, outdoor music at The Rock Yard, a concert stage in an amphitheaterstyle area featuring two side-by-side stages holding audiences of passionate music fans.

The Rock Yard lineup includes some of the most popular cover bands in the region.

Shows run from spring to fall on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and the concerts are always live and free. New beer and drink specials are offered weekly and guests must be 18 and older to rock.

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Salton Sea

Salton Sea 100-225 State Park Road, Mecca

The massive inland body of water known as the Salton Sea started as a vacation place for Hollywood stars in the 1950s. Over the years rising salinity and agricultural runoff began to deter visitors and the health of the sea declined. Now it is one of the main bird migration areas in the West and a geographical oddity. View old advertisements and posters of the sea’s heyday at the visitor center. Rangers will point you to the best birdwatching areas and other surrounding locations. Picnic tables, hiking trails, biking and kayaking are permitted.

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Salvation Mountain

Salvation Mountain 603 Beal Road, Niland

Probably one of the most photographed and unique desert art discoveries, Salvation Mountain began as one man’s vision of artistic expression. While religion may have been the catalyst for this creation, the true inspiration, made clear by creator Leonard Knight, was pure love. Visitors can climb parts of the massive sculpture and peek into rooms, or admire the additional found art items, such as painted cars, placed around the base.

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Shields Date Garden

Shields Date Garden 80225 Highway 111, Indio

From the moment you walk through the almost century-old Shields Date Garden you are greeted by every imaginable product incorporating dates. Take a seat at the 1960s original counter and sip on a refreshing date shake. Learn about dates by watching the film “The Romance & Sex Life of the Date.” Sample the many different varieties of dates grown and harvested at Shields.

The grounds also feature a breathtaking 17acre date grove and botanical garden with statues, and a café.

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@shieldsdategarden @thecafeatshields @shieldsdategarden shieldsdategarden.com 760-347-0996 800-414-2555, ext. 1

Shots in the Night

Shots in the Night Season: mid-October to mid-April 44500 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells

Indian Wells Golf Resort’s popular Shots in the Night after dark golf and entertainment features Glow Golf on the practice range, NextLinks Putting Green Games on the seven-green putting course, a food truck dining option, music, clubhouse food and drink specials and more. Shots in the Night is open for public play Thursday through Saturday from sundown until 10 p.m. This late-night golfing party is perfect for families, corporate outings or guests looking to extend their day of fun at Indian Wells Golf Resort’s award-winning facility.

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The Show at Agua Caliente

The Show at Agua Caliente 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage

Catch your favorite musician at The Show, Southern California’s premier concert venue. Located in the Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Palm Springs, The Show has featured headliners such as Steven Tyler, Sting, Duran Duran, Alan Jackson and more.

Tickets may be purchased online or at the box office and guests can purchase seats for the theater, lounge, mezzanine or balcony.

The Show is a non-smoking facility and has wheelchair access, a full-service bar and free parking. Check out who’s playing next!

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Sportman’s Club of Joshua Tree Gem, Mineral and Craft Show Gem, Mineral and Craft Show 6225 Sunburst Street, Joshua Tree

The annual Joshua Tree Gem, Mineral and Craft show features over 60 dealers in an outdoor, indoor setting with wholesale and resale specimens including rough rock, minerals, crystals, precious gemstones and millions of jewelry beads. The free admission show also offers plenty of parking, onsite food vendors, and a pub for cold draft beers. An itinerary item to experience while visiting the Mojave Desert. Visit the website for annual dates.

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Southwest Arts Festival

Southwest Arts Festival Empire Polo Club 82921 Indio Boulevard, Indio

The Southwest Arts Festival features two hundred plus artists showcasing a variety of traditional, contemporary and abstract fine works of art, jewelry and quality crafts. Its home, the Empire Polo Club, is renowned for its natural beauty, featuring natural landscape and sweeping mountain ranges.

This year’s festival will feature live music, with pottery, glass and fine art painting scheduled to be on display. The festival’s reputation for first-class quality and professional integrity make it one of the country’s finest juried art festivals.

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The Street Fair at College of the Desert

The Street Fair at College of the Desert Season: September through June 43-500 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert

Sprawled on the College of the Desert campus, where almost 300 vendors are present each weekend, the Street Fair has become a weekend tradition for visitors as well as locals of Greater Palm Springs. Enjoy the complimentary shuttle to and from all oncampus parking lots. The Street Fair is open every Saturday and Sunday year-round. The fall season is October through May, when hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The summer season is June through September, when hours are 7 a.m. to noon.

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Stagecoach Country Music Festival

Stagecoach: California’s Country Music Festival Annual Event: April Empire Polo Club 81800 51st Avenue, Indio

Dust off your cowboy boots and join thousands of country music fans for the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Greater Palm Springs. Held the weekend after the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, the event features three days of Western fun.

Past headliners have included Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney and Shania Twain.

Apart from the concerts guests can party at the dance halls and check out vintage shopping markets. Stagecoach is family-friendly and features a children’s zone offering games, face painting, dancing and more.

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Splash House

Splash House Annual Event: June and August The Saguaro, 1800 E. Palm Canyon Drive Margaritaville, 1600 N. Indian Canyon Drive Renaissance, 888 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way PS Air Museum, 745 N. Gene Autry Trail All in Palm Springs

Rock out this summer at Splash House, a summer festival series for you and your friends. Featuring house and disco music, the party takes place across three hotel resorts in Palm Springs. Each resort is a full takeover hosting a poolside stage, rooms and balconies that are all part of the fun.

The festival also hosts an after hours party at the Palm Springs Air Museum. Guests must be over 21 to join in on the fun.

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Sunny Dunes Vintage District

Sunny Dunes Vintage District East Sunny Dunes Road and Industrial Place, Palm Springs

This shopping enclave features amazing finds in nearly a dozen diverse shops including the 6,000-square-foot Sunny Dunes Antique Mall, home to over 40 independently owned shops. The district is also home to AAA Palm Stars, Bazaar Delar and The Antiques Galleries of Palm Springs, which has a curated collection from old gas pumps to vintage stereo consoles and clown paintings. The Little Shop of Treasures is filled with vintage clothing, jewelry, furniture and décor.

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Sunny Cycle Palm Springs

Sunny Cycle 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs

First of its kind in Palm Springs, the Sunny Cycle is a pedal-powered 16-passenger vehicle. Stop for refreshments at local partnered bars/restaurants, then mount the bike again and pedal on through the tour. The cycle is engineered on a technology platform that is considered best in class, with a surround stereo sound system, USB port phone chargers, under-carriage lighting, under-canopy lighting and an electric motor assist function. Visit the website to book your individual or VIP private tours.

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Sunnylands Center & Gardens

Sunnylands Center & Gardens 37977 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage

Sunnylands, the 29,000-square foot estate built in 1966 by U.S. Ambassador Walter Annenberg and his wife, Leonore, has hosted presidents, celebrities and even royalty.

Visitors can enjoy the center’s nine-acre art garden, and a variety of free public programs, including guided garden walks, exhibitions, a selection of 20th-century sculptures, films, multimedia kiosks, gift shop and café. The historic estate, designed by A. Quincy Jones, contains thousands of trees, 11 man-made lakes, a tennis court and a nine-hole golf course.

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@Sunnylands #sunnylands @Sunnylands sunnylands.org 760-202-2222

Tahquitz Canyon

Tahquitz Canyon 500 West Mesquite Avenue, Palm Springs

Tahquitz Canyon is one of the most beautiful and culturally sensitive areas of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Reservation. It is home to a spectacular seasonal 60foot waterfall, rock art, ancient irrigation systems, native wildlife and plants. Located at the entrance to the canyon, the Tahquitz Canyon Visitor Center offers educational and cultural exhibits. The center offers a display of artifacts, an observation deck and a theater room for viewing the video “The Legend of Tahquitz.”

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Whitewater Canyon Preserve

Whitewater Canyon Preserve 9160 Whitewater Canyon Road, Whitewater

Part of the Bureau of Land Management’s San Gorgonio Wilderness Area, Whitewater Canyon Preserve is home to 2,800 acres and countless species of endangered birds and protected wildlife. The preserve is fed year-round by the Whitewater River. Hiking trails allow you to explore its wonderful beauty. The trails are easy to moderate in difficulty; dogs are welcomed as long as they are on a leash. Permits for camping, backcountry trip parking and after-hour hiking are available at the ranger station.

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White Party Palm Springs

White Party Palm Springs Annual Event: May Hilton Hotel Palm Springs 400 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs

Bringing in an average of 30,000 attendees every year, White Party Palm Springs is the largest gay dance party in the world. Featuring DJs, live performances, pool parties and more, the party takes place over a weekend in spring. White Party also features internationally renowned DJs and music artists.

Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga and Paula Abdul have performed in recent years. Attendance is limited so get your ticket for the 2023 party now.

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WildLights

WildLights Season: November to December The Living Desert 47900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert,

WildLights dazzles guests by transforming The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens into a sparkling winter wonderland. Guests will encounter a herd of life-size, luminescent animal lanterns, explore newly added pathways and stroll through the popular tunnel of lights flashing to holiday music. In true WildLights tradition, the festive G-scale model trains with more than 3,300 feet of track will be decked out for the holidays.

Delicious food and beverages will also be available for purchase.

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Windmills

Windmills Palm Springs

The Palm Springs windmill farm has been giving the thousands of visitors to the Coachella Valley a welcoming three-blade wave since 1982. They have become a famous backdrop for selfies, photo shoots and movies. Many guests and locals don’t know how they work, why they look like that and why there are so many. For the curious, there are excursions that take people behind the fence and get them up close to a wind turbine.

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World Famous Crochet Museum World Famous Crochet Museum 61855 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree

The World Famous Crochet Museum boasts an unbelievable collection of crocheted items that were commonly and lovingly made by aunts or grandmas in the ’70s. Not only has the museum preserved these artifacts, it has done so in a vintage Fotomat booth. The collection really transcends the definition of a “museum” but is, in fact, an actual installation art piece itself.

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The Babies Located across the street from the Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 N. Museum Drive, Palm Springs. @pspublicart #palmspringsbabies @pspublicarts pspublicarts.com hohmann.art/babies Artist: David Cerny

Isabelle Located at 100 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. @pspublicart #isabellepalmsprings @pspublicarts pspublicarts.com hohmann.art/isabelle Artist: Julian Voss-Andreae

Forever Marilyn Located at the corner of Museum Way and Belardo Road. @ps4evermarilyn #forevermarilyn @palmspringsforevermarilyn ps-resorts.com/forever-marilyn sewardjohnsonatelier.org Artist: Seward Johnson

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Anonymous Farm Worker Located across at 6th Street and Vine Avenue in Coachella. @coachellawalls #coachellawalls @coachellawalls coachella.org/residents/art-in-public-plac cadesertarts.org Artist: El Mac

Etherea Located at Cesar Chavez Street and 6th Street in Coachella. #coachellaetherea

edoardotresoldi.com Artist: Edoardo Tresoldi

The Dreamer Located at Palm Desert Civic Center Park 43900 San Pablo Avenue, Palm Desert #palmdesertpublicart discoverpalmdesert.com/public-art/ phelpssculpture.com Artist: David Phelps

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Repose Located at 73785 El Paseo, Palm Desert @melissamorgansculpturegarden #melissamorgansculpturegarden @melissamorgansculpturegarden melissamorganfineart.com/artist/anthony-james Artist: Anthony James

But First Coffee Located at 750 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs @ cafelajefa #butfirstcoffee @cafelajefa cafelajefa.com

The Flamingos at JW Marriott Located at 74855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert @ desertsprings #jwmarriottdesertsprings @JWMarriottDesertSpringsResortSpa marriott.com

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Working On My Desert Glow Located outside of Sephora 175 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs #workingonmydesertglow pspublicarts.com Artist: Luke Chiao

Lucille Ball Statue Located at 100 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs #lucilleballstatue pspublicarts.com Artist: Emmanuil and Janet Snitkovsky

Sarbalé Ke Located at Dr. Carreon Park 82200 Dr. Carreon Blvd., Indio #sarbaleke Artist: Francis Kéré

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