{"id":777953,"date":"2025-11-24T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palmspringslife.com\/?p=777953"},"modified":"2025-11-21T14:11:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T22:11:55","slug":"6-fun-things-to-do-in-palm-springs-with-friends-or-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.palmspringslife.com\/the-guide\/things-to-do\/6-fun-things-to-do-in-palm-springs-with-friends-or-family\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Fun Things to Do in Palm Springs With Friends or Family"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]
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Palm Springs Windmill Tours<\/h3>\n

Learn about turbine technology and snap a selfie with a wind farm backdrop<\/a>. Explore at your own pace with a self-driving tour or join a guided golf cart excursion. The experience won Best Guided Tour in Palm Springs Life\u2019s 2023 Best of the Best competition.<\/p>\n

62950 20th Ave., Palm springs<\/em>
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Moorten Botanical Garden.\u00a0<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”e6b43398-9dc0-46ed-9cc4-b9de69bf0e6a” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

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Moorten Botanical Garden<\/h3>\n

Owner Clark Moorten grew up on this 1-acre property, a public garden<\/a> opened by his parents in 1938. Wander at your own pace and keep an eye out for the resident tortoises and doves. Plants are for sale. Treat yourself to a mini cactus.<\/span><\/p>\n

1701 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
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Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs<\/span><\/h3>\n

Open 24 hours, the downtown casino<\/a> features slots, table games, and high-limit gaming along with a sports bar and a steakhouse. Cascade Lounge gets packed for dance music on Fridays and Saturdays, Latin music on Sundays, and blues on Wednesdays. Stand-up comedians pop up throughout the year, and local entertainers Deven Green and Handsome Ned host a weekly trivia night every Monday.<\/span><\/p>\n

401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs
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Watch surfers ride swells from the hot tub.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”e6b43398-9dc0-46ed-9cc4-b9de69bf0e6a” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

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<\/span>Reserve a cabana or daybed for a relaxing visit.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”e6b43398-9dc0-46ed-9cc4-b9de69bf0e6a” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

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SPONSORED<\/span><\/h6>\n

Palm Springs Surf Club<\/h3>\n

Desert denizens seeking surf previously had to trek 100 miles to get within 50 feet of a wave. Then, the Palm Springs Surf Club<\/a> opened in 2024, offering all the stoke without the trip.<\/span><\/p>\n

Newbie groms and seasoned surfers alike can now pack their boards (or rent one onsite) and dive into a session at the surf pool. Here, you won\u2019t paddle out only to be faced with choppy waves \u2014 the Surf Club\u2019s next-gen tech lets you create your ideal break. Want punchy peaks? Book time on the pool\u2019s Advanced A-Frames. Prefer mellow swell? The Waikiki Wave is for you.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Post-session, you\u2019ll find plenty more to do. Watch other surfers tackle tubes from a poolside cabana or Jacuzzi. Then, at the waterpark (open March through September), get your adrenaline pumping again on waterslides, or wind down with a turn around the lazy river or a dip in the lounge pool, cocktail from the Island Bar in hand. Finally, hit The Restaurant for California bites like ceviche and tacos \u2014 a fitting reward for a solid surf sesh.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Grab something to go at Pines Caf\u00e9, or sit down for a meal at Peaks Restaurant.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”e6b43398-9dc0-46ed-9cc4-b9de69bf0e6a” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

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SPONSORED<\/span><\/h6>\n

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway<\/h3>\n

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway<\/a> \u2014 with the world\u2019s largest rotating tram cars \u2014 travels more than 2\u200a\u00bd miles along the cliffs of Chino Canyon, transporting visitors to the pristine setting of the Mount San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness.<\/span><\/p>\n

The 10-minute ride begins at Valley Station, elevation 2,643 feet, and ends at Mountain Station, elevation 8,516 feet. During this journey, tram cars rotate slowly, offering spectacular sights of the Coachella Valley below and close-up views of the rugged canyon. <\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.palmspringslife.com\/media\/2025\/11\/19193056\/DFOUTS_PSLM_BESTOFBEST_0048-cc.jpg” title_text=”DFOUTS_PSLM_BESTOFBEST_0048 cc” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”891ded8d-bfb6-4883-9783-3a50da9dba2e” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

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The observation deck provides a terrific view.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”e6b43398-9dc0-46ed-9cc4-b9de69bf0e6a” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

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At Mountain Station, breathtaking vistas and delectable food at two restaurants provide a perfect Alpine escape with temperatures up to 40 degrees cooler than the desert floor. Plus, there\u2019s a great gift shop.<\/span><\/p>\n

Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking more than 50 miles of picturesque trails, ranging from beginner to experienced. Guided walks and overnight camping are available with advance reservation. <\/span><\/p>\n

In the winter (snow conditions permitting), enjoy snowshoeing or cross-country skiing in a forest wonderland.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cBunny,\u201d the North American P-51D Mustang.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”e6b43398-9dc0-46ed-9cc4-b9de69bf0e6a” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

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SPONSORED<\/span><\/h6>\n

Palm Springs Air Museum<\/h3>\n

You can\u2019t help but stand in awe when you walk through the 91,000 square feet of climate-controlled <\/span>hangars at Palm Springs <\/a><\/span>Air Museum<\/a>, home to more than 75 aircraft from World War II and the Korean, Vietnam, and Cold wars. The latest additions include a B-29 cockpit nose, Walt Disney\u2019s Grumman 1, and the F-117 Nighthawk Stealth Fighter that flew during Operation Allied Force.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Memorabilia, an expansive library, and interactive displays, including flight simulators, round out the experience. Plus, there\u2019s a children\u2019s area with airplane and helicopter cockpits to explore. <\/span><\/p>\n

Volunteer docents are available to answer any questions. Some share stories from their experiences during museum lecture events, which supplement annual programming such as the Props & Hops Craft Beer Festival and the Memorial Day Air Fair & Flower Drop.<\/span><\/p>\n

Care to experience one of these planes firsthand? Warbird rides start at $195.<\/span><\/p>\n

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