Area Attractions
The Palm Springs area is a relaxing and recreational oasis in Southern California’s Coachella Valley, surrounded by mountains and manicured golf courses. A favorite scenic destination of the Hollywood “In” crowd since the 1920s, the area has today evolved into eight distinctively charming desert resort cities – Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs, Indian Wells, Indio, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage – each defined by its own brand of character and charm. Year-round sunshine and world-class hotel and resort amenities throughout the Palm Springs area entertain more than 3 million visitors each year, including meeting and convention groups, families, newlyweds, seniors, and singles.
Click here for discounted tour information and order form. Specially negotiated rates have been arranged for DDESB Seminar attendees. Tours include the Palm Springs Air Museum, El Paseo Shopping with the Stars, Palm Springs Valley Tour, and Celebrity Home Tour.
For more information on Palm Springs and area attractions, visit www.palmspringsusa.com.
Please click the links below for information and to purchase tickets for the following attractions:
The Living Desert
The Living Desert is a zoo and botanical garden spread over 200 acres. Giraffes, mountain lions, Mexican wolves and cheetahs are just a few of the incredible animals that take you from Africa to North America. Summer hours are 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Summer rates are $8.75 for adults and $4.75 for children 3 to 12. Visit www.livingdesert.org for more information.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
From top to bottom, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway delivers a scenic and educational journey. The 10 minute, 2.5 mile ride begins at the Valley Station, elevation 2,643 feet, and ends at the Mountain Station, elevation 8,516 feet. Camping, hiking and guided nature walks are free options for the adventurous. Also at the top is Peaks Fine Dining Restaurant or Pines Café, a cafeteria-style restaurant, with spectacular views, a gift shop, a Natural History Museum and two documentary-style movies on the history of the Tramway and the State Park. To make your reservation, visit www.pstramway.com.
Trail Discovery / Desert Safari
Join Trail Discovery / Desert Safari on a fun, guided hike to one of Palm Springs magical wilderness areas. Visit the World's Largest Palm Oasis, the San Andreas Fault, or the cool mountain air in the San Jacinto Forest above the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Trail Discovery is licensed, insured, and permitted to utilize the best desert naturalists in the valley. In addition to walking and hiking tours, they also provide scenic driving tours of the Coachella Valley, Joshua Tree National Park / Pioneer Town, and our Earth, Wind & Water tour. Feel Alive, Outside! Trail Discovery can take you there. To reserve your spot, visit
www.PalmSpringsHiking.com.
Desert Adventures® Jeep Eco-Tours
Desert Adventures is the only outdoor adventure company that can take you to a private 1,000 acre preserve located on the San Andreas Fault. They offer miles of pristine desert, a private natural palm oasis and amazing steep-walled canyons to explore led by naturalist guides. Their award-winning tours feature interactive displays to bring your tour to life. Your off-road adventure may take you to a replica of an ancient Cahuilla village filled with Indian interpretive displays, a replica Old Mining Camp where you can pan for gold, an EPICENTER Earthquake Education Center where you can learn about geology and earthquakes, or visit a homestead and discover how early Coachella Valley pioneers survived in the harsh desert. Desert Adventures also offers jeep adventures to Joshua Tree National Park traveling canyon washes and trails from sea level to over 4,200 feet - a true extreme adventure. For current schedule, rates and discounts visit www.red-jeep.com/jeep_tours.html. For discounted $89 group reservations call 888.440.JEEP(5337) and mention you are with the DDESB Seminar. Life is an adventure... Make it a Desert Adventure!
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