Location: Palm Springs
Top Things to do in Palm Springs
Top 10 Free Things to do in Palm Springs, California (CA)
Looking to relax in the sun? Palm Springs, with 354 days of sunshine per year, might be the place for you. Relax poolside or visit one of the many area spas… or tour some fantastic examples of mid-century modern architecture.
Restaurants in Palm Springs
1. Antique Galleries of Palm Springs
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By jackiea833 - Fremont, United States
Amazing assortment of all things mid century modern including bar ware, small accessories, hard to find lamps with fiberglass lamp shades! A must stop if your visiting Palm Springs! Great prices something for everyone
2. Brandini Toffee
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 322 reviews
What began in 2006 as a way to earn money for a student trip to Italy has grown into a thriving business. Brandini Toffee is more than the creator of the world's most delicious almond toffee. We're a family-owned company, handcrafting simple ingredients into sweet indulgences that make people say Mmm... Our Palm Springs store was ranked as the #1 Candy Store store in California by Business Insider, Top 50 Ice Cream stores in the country.
Reviewed By PSforever - Palm Springs, United States
First of all, there is usually someone outside the store giving samples of the toffee and toffee popcorn...Once you taste it you can't keep walking, you must go in and buy some...it is so delicious and it makes a wonderful gift!!
3. Tennis Club District
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
4. Palm Canyon Drive
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 685 reviews
Reviewed By janinnew - San Francisco, United States
Great shopping and wonderful restaurants, 250 stars to watch out for as you stroll along the main drag.
5. Las Palmas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Famed celebrity neighborhood in Palm Springs (Elvis' honeymoon digs are located here).
Reviewed By couplessPS - Seattle, United States
This is a beautiful neighborhood, Some higher hills to give you views and vantage points and some houses that are really beautiful. Many of the estates however, " old Hollywood:" have huge barriers to vision - so that could be boring if all you could see were hedges- but happily thats not true for everywhere you walk. You are near the mountains and foothills but in very tidy neighborhoods that seem to be growing fancier by the moment. Fun to dream here.
6. South Lykken Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
The creosote bush is one of the interesting desert plants to find as you explore this part of the California desert.
Reviewed By dellesol - Cumberland, Canada
A few days ago we hiked up this trail for the first part, which is an area with stunning views of the Indian Canyon valley! It was far too hot (82+) and we were not prepared (running shoes, no poles and not enough water. Today we managed to go well past that to the area that connects to desert riders park. Keep right to have this shortened version of a spectacular hike! This version will have to walk about a mile through the neighborhood just FYI. This is a moderate to difficult hike. Bring your poles, lots of water and some snacks, and good hiking boots that support your ankles. There are many rocks during parts of the trail so hi top hiking boots are worth bringing (plus good socks of course). For the view you make also run into some iguana like animals, geckos and hares. Amazing. Depending on your physical ability, it can take 90 minutes to 2 hours. Amazing views and worth the drive. Bring your phone or camera as the pictures are stunning.
7. Painted Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 224 reviews
A variety of colors paint the rocks here, giving this unique location its name.
Reviewed By AKKris - Juneau, United States
Long drive in to the parking area on bumpy, dirt road. Took it very slow with the car. No bathrooms available once you get to parking area (there are bathrooms on the road on the way). From parking lot, head in and keep eyes peeled for big arrow pointing to the left. Also if you see a park sign on the left with an arrow, look around on ground in area by it for the arrow made with rocks to the left. It will look like you are going to walk into a big rock wall but once you are by the rocks, you can see a path to start climbing. If you get to the wash area, you missed the arrow and should turn around and go back looking for the arrow. You need to be able to climb ladders that at times are not in the best of shape. It will take you through some beautiful slot canyons. We've done the loop where you turn towards the right once you are on top towards the tower and follow the path down. It takes you through the wash area and is not that much fun to walk through. Or you can get on top and follow the path back along the canyon and it will take you through two ropes to climb down. Our group didn't feel comfortable doing so but have talked with others who have and sounds easier than the first rope looked. We also have hiked through the ladders back to the parking lot and really enjoyed that. Really enjoy this hike.
8. Coachella Valley Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 727 reviews
Formed by a system of sand dunes, this 20,000-acre sanctuary is home to several species of rare wildlife and a number of palm oases.
Reviewed By JudyP1614
Come see how Palm Springs was named! My husband and I took an easy, leisurely walk with some friends through this preserve and were treated to sun, desert, gorgeous flowers following a recent rain, palm trees surrounding an oasis! A docent welcomed us to the trails and explained this particular area had more ecological diversity than most any other in the area! Another docent further up the trail explained the amazing array of flowers often not present. We extended our 2 mile loop an additional stretch to catch more wild flowers. It was well worth it. Although I have lived in the Inland Empire area for ten years this was my first time to savor the beauty of the springs. Wow! Nature gave us a spectacular morning! The whole experience was picturesque, pristine (not one piece of trash anywhere to be seen) with sand, water, palm trees and snow capped mountains in the distance. The beauty of this spot cannot be fully captured without feet in the sand and eyes to the sky. Thanks for an unforgettable preserve!
9. Demuth Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Tennis anyone? This city park offers four tennis courts for public use.
Reviewed By FellowTraveler823079 - Heber City, United States
Very nice pickleball courts with plenty of friendly locals and travelers to play with. Great playground for the kids as well.
10. Ruth Hardy Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
City park that offers public tennis courts and free classes to visitors.
Reviewed By boxercoats - Green Bay, United States
We walk by or through this park a few times a week. The tennis courts are always busy the people there are friendly and most important the bathroom are open. This is a large park which takes up the entire block.
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