Guidebook for Whitewater
Sightseeing
For aerial views of the Coachella Valley. Not for the person who is afraid of heights, but a must for everyone else.
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayFor aerial views of the Coachella Valley. Not for the person who is afraid of heights, but a must for everyone else.
The desert''s version of the Hollywood Walk of fame. There are restaurants with open air seating, bars, and shopping.
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Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Canyon DriveThe desert''s version of the Hollywood Walk of fame. There are restaurants with open air seating, bars, and shopping.
Old western town created for movie films. Just a lot of fun to explore.
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Pioneertown
53688 Pioneertown RdOld western town created for movie films. Just a lot of fun to explore.
Mountain town only an hour’s drive. We love to go in the summer when we want to escape the extreme heat.
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Idyllwild-Pine Cove
Mountain town only an hour’s drive. We love to go in the summer when we want to escape the extreme heat.
Lake Arrowhead
Popular ski resorts at higher elevation. Lake activities in the summer.
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Big Bear Lake
Popular ski resorts at higher elevation. Lake activities in the summer.
This is the best place to go in the spring for wildflower super bloom viewing. There are also some really cool giant sculptures that you should ask the visitors center about so you can seek them out.
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Anza Borrego State Park;
This is the best place to go in the spring for wildflower super bloom viewing. There are also some really cool giant sculptures that you should ask the visitors center about so you can seek them out.
Arts & Culture
Every 1st Saturday of the month for half the year including winter and spring months there is an outdoor vintage market held at the Camelot Theator in Palm Springs. Vendors bring their coolest finds from all over Southern California.
World renowned music festival happens every year in the spring.
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Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
81800 51st AveWorld renowned music festival happens every year in the spring.
I-Palm Springs Air Museum
lot 745 N Gene Autry TrailI-Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrPalm Canyon Theatre
538 N Palm Canyon DrCabot’s Pueblo Museum. Just do it! It is very cool and informative regarding the discovery of the natural hot springs. You'll get to tour the unique home hand built by Cabot himself for the harsh desert life pre-air conditioning ... in his 70s!... using materials he collected over his lifetime. It is something you must see to appreciate.
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Cabot's Pueblo Museum
67616 Desert View AveCabot’s Pueblo Museum. Just do it! It is very cool and informative regarding the discovery of the natural hot springs. You'll get to tour the unique home hand built by Cabot himself for the harsh desert life pre-air conditioning ... in his 70s!... using materials he collected over his lifetime. It is something you must see to appreciate.
fun Drag show brunches for a uniquely Palm Springs experience
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Oscar's Downtown Palm Springs
125 E Tahquitz Canyon Wayfun Drag show brunches for a uniquely Palm Springs experience
Parks & Nature
Dog friendly hiking trails with water and access to the famous Pacific Crest Trail.
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Whitewater Preserve
9160 Whitewater Canyon RdDog friendly hiking trails with water and access to the famous Pacific Crest Trail.
IJoshua Tree National Park
Oak Glen Preserve
39611 Oak Glen RdApple picking, apple pies, cooler temperatures
For guided tours and easy to moderate hiking which will go through a small amount of shade and a lot of sun to gorgeous valley views, old native camps, and possibly a water fall.
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Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon DriveFor guided tours and easy to moderate hiking which will go through a small amount of shade and a lot of sun to gorgeous valley views, old native camps, and possibly a water fall.
Desert Adventures
74794 Lennon PlFor local tours and excursions.
shade and easy hiking … highly recommended by my parents
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Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
11055 East Driveshade and easy hiking … highly recommended by my parents
Mission Creek Preserve
60550 Mission Creek RdEntertainment & Activities
Relaxation and rejuvination. One of many hot springs resorts that have day passes within 10 miles.
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Desert Hot Springs Spa
10805 Palm DrRelaxation and rejuvination. One of many hot springs resorts that have day passes within 10 miles.
I-Living Desert Zoo nezihlahla
47900 Portola AveThere are lots of movie theaters in the desert, but this one usually has some independent movies for those who are looking for something different than the usual fare. They have a cafe and a restaurant in the theater, so we like to order some food and take it in with us. This is usually where the film festival is held.
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Camelot Theatres
2300 E Baristo RdThere are lots of movie theaters in the desert, but this one usually has some independent movies for those who are looking for something different than the usual fare. They have a cafe and a restaurant in the theater, so we like to order some food and take it in with us. This is usually where the film festival is held.
Shopping
Take a nice stroll on a lovely day and shop for familiar brands like Anthropologie, Banana Republic, Sephora, Lululemon, etc. The Gardens of El Paseo also feature live music on weekend evenings during the winter season.
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El Paseo Dr
Take a nice stroll on a lovely day and shop for familiar brands like Anthropologie, Banana Republic, Sephora, Lululemon, etc. The Gardens of El Paseo also feature live music on weekend evenings during the winter season.
Outdoor market held on Sat and Sun mornings where many vendors sell hand crafted goods and art. It is draws a lot of locals and visitors alike as well as some street performers. Great for people watching.
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The Street Fair at College of the Desert
43-500 Monterey AveOutdoor market held on Sat and Sun mornings where many vendors sell hand crafted goods and art. It is draws a lot of locals and visitors alike as well as some street performers. Great for people watching.
Huge Outlet Mall 16 miles West toward LA.
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Desert Hills Premium Outlets
48400 Seminole DrHuge Outlet Mall 16 miles West toward LA.
Cabazon Outlets
48750 Seminole DrHuge Outlet Mall 16 miles West toward LA.
Essentials
Vons
42170 Big Bear BlvdStater Bros. Markets
13200 Palm Dr7-Eleven
2493 N Palm Canyon DrThis place is great. Friendly service! It’s a small market close by that also serves a nightly dinner special, along with great sandwiches, hot dogs, and tacos. We love the large selection of glass bottled sodas.
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Windmill Market
17080 N Indian Canyon DrThis place is great. Friendly service! It’s a small market close by that also serves a nightly dinner special, along with great sandwiches, hot dogs, and tacos. We love the large selection of glass bottled sodas.
Drinks & Nightlife
Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
401 E Amado RdThis is usually the most populated nightspot on Palm Canyon Drive, but there are more if you want to stroll the main street downtown. There are several different types for different interests such as karaoke, live music, DJ, dives or lounges.
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Village Pub
266 S Palm Canyon DrThis is usually the most populated nightspot on Palm Canyon Drive, but there are more if you want to stroll the main street downtown. There are several different types for different interests such as karaoke, live music, DJ, dives or lounges.
Agua Caliente Spa
32-250 Bob Hope DrVery popular live music and dinner spot in Pioneertown. It is advisable to secure reservations and/or tickets in advance of your trip.
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Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdVery popular live music and dinner spot in Pioneertown. It is advisable to secure reservations and/or tickets in advance of your trip.
Free live music on weekend nights at Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio.
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Rock Yard
84-245 Indio Springs PkwyFree live music on weekend nights at Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio.
Playoffs Sports Bar & Lounge
12105 Palm DrNearby sports bar
Moxie Palm Springs
262 S Palm Canyon DrAnother popular nightspot.
Every Thursday night the downtown areas lights up and the main part of Palm Canyon Drive closes to cars so people can walk the tents to see local artisans, musicians, farmers, and food trucks. Begins at 6 or 7 pm and goes until 10pm
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Villagefest Office Palm Springs
401 S Pavilion WayEvery Thursday night the downtown areas lights up and the main part of Palm Canyon Drive closes to cars so people can walk the tents to see local artisans, musicians, farmers, and food trucks. Begins at 6 or 7 pm and goes until 10pm
PS Air Bar
It’s an airplane themed speakeasy hidden inside Bouschet. Fun!
Just watching the bartender make their amazing signature cocktails is fun, but this a prime spot for people watching which snacking on a scrumptious cheese board.
The Front Porch
Just watching the bartender make their amazing signature cocktails is fun, but this a prime spot for people watching which snacking on a scrumptious cheese board.
Tailor Shop
Come here for the fantastic drinks. They don’t really offer food.