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21 things to do in Palm Springs, CA
Palm Springs International Film Festival
Meet some A-list stars and attend exciting presentations and special events followed by glamourous night parties
Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival
From monster trucks to camel races and stunning music performances to remarkable food, there's so much more to do at the fairground
Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival
This three-day event can be the most romantic escape filled with the taste of good wine, spectacular flights, and pleasant time
BNP Paribas Open
If you are a tennis fan, this is your chance to see favorite players up close
Salton Sea
Visit the largest lake in California located in the desert. The Salton Sea was created due to extreme natural forces and has been changing from year to year, and may disappear in the nearest future
Perseid Meteor Shower
Stars begin to fall in the middle of summer—get ready to make some wishes
Hummingbirds
This wee zippy bird moves so fast that you'll have to try hard to take a nice picture
Chino Hills State Park Wildflowers
Photographers spend days here trying to capture all of that fragrant tenderness with their cameras
Skiing and Snowboarding
It is possible to go skiing and surfing in Los Angeles on the same day
Joshua Tree Rock Climbing
This favourite place for rock climber training offers over 8,000 routes
Cactus Blooming
Having visited Joshua Tree National Park, you will understand how beautiful and colourful the desert can be
Coachella
One of the biggest and most popular music festivals is a chance to meet all stars in one place
Super Bloom in Anza-Borrego Desert
This unusual phenomenon proves that even dry and harsh places like deserts are actually alive!
Pacific Crest Trail
From Mexico to Canada or reverse, a crest of mountains follows along the western states of the USA, washed by the Pacific waters—it's one of the world's most scenic natural corridors
Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade
A signature holiday event of Palm Springs and Coachella Valley
Christmas Lights and Events in Palm Springs
Winter holidays in the desert can be fun!
New Year's Eve in Palm Springs
Every other hotel, restaurant, and resort within the Palm Springs area has its special NYE offer
Paradise Falls
One of a few waterfalls thriving in the hot and dry climate of the Thousand Oaks area
Stargazing
Visit the best sky-watching spots in southern California