Things to do in California Desert
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Recommended things to do in California Desert
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Cheapest thing to do | Joshua Tree National Park: Self-Guided Driving Tour |
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Joshua Tree National Park
Few places in the world combine high and low desert flora, fauna and geology like this breathtaking expanse of preserved wilderness.
Honda Center
Catch an event at Honda Center, and enjoy other activities in Anaheim such as taking adventure tours. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a hockey game in this walkable area.
Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base
Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base is just one of the places to see in Oceanside, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Glide over cliffs, wildlife and several vegetation zones as this glass-enclosed ride carries you up dramatic mountainsides.
Dana Point Harbor
Explore the waterfront of Dana Point Harbor and enjoy other activities such as surfing in Dana Point. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Orange County Great Park
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Orange County Great Park, a lovely green space in Irvine. Stroll along the area's lakeside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Joshua Tree National Park North Entrance
Enjoy the desert landscapes and explore Joshua Tree National Park North Entrance, a lovely green space in Twentynine Palms. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Palm Springs Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at Palm Springs Convention Center during your trip to Palm Springs. Discover the area's spas, or seek out its golf courses.
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Once a religious and agricultural community of a thousand, this mission is now an Orange County historic cultural hub.
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Downtown Palm Springs
Join the many Angelenos that flock to Downtown Palm Springs to quench their vacation thirst in the Sonoran Desert.
Sunrise Park
While visiting Sunrise Park, you might make a stop by sights like Palm Springs Mall Shopping Center and Heritage Palms Golf Club.
Uptown Design District
Uptown Design District is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Las Palmas or San Jacinto Mountains.
Downtown Riverside
Travelers to Downtown Riverside praise its stunning river views. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Fox Performing Arts Center and Riverside Metropolitan Museum.
Baristo
Baristo might not have many top sights, but Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and Palm Springs Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Tahquitz River Estates
Though Tahquitz River Estates might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium and Agua Caliente Cultural Museum.
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- University of California
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- Morongo Casino
- Wilson Creek Winery
- Indian Canyon
- Indian Wells Tennis Garden
- Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
- Edwards Air Force Base
- Palm Canyon
- Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club
- Old Town Temecula Community Theater
- Soboba Casino
- Riverside Convention Center
- California State University-Bakersfield
- Sea Mountain Resort Nude Spa
- Acrisure Arena
- Galway Downs
- Desert Hills Premium Outlets
- Spotlight 29 Casino
- California Baptist University
- Fantasy Springs Casino
- Silverlakes Sports Complex
- Outlets at Tejon
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- Kern County Fairgrounds
- Desert Willow Golf Resort
- PGA West Golf Course
- Lake Isabella
- Red Rock Canyon State Park
- Palm Springs Art Museum
- Palm Springs Air Museum
- Lake Perris
- Callaway Vineyard and Winery
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