Palm Springs Family Travel Guide

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Hiking in the Desert, Palm Springs, California
Hiking in the Desert, Palm Springs, California (courtesy, Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism)
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Palm Springs Family Travel Tips

By Meagan Francis
  • Take a scenic ride more than two miles into the air on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.
  • Get a good look at Gila monsters, giant hairy desert scorpions, bighorn sheep and dozens of other desert-dwelling animals at the The Living Desert wildlife and botanical park.
  • Experience the desert the way the pioneers did in a covered wagon tour through the Coachella Valley Preserve.

Family Overview: Palm Springs, California

By Meagan Francis
A little over a hundred miles from the oceanside cities of Los Angeles and San Diego sits a desert getaway with a flavor that's part glamour and part natural beauty—and a great location for sunny family fun. Read More

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Hotels

from: $74

Andreas Hotel & Spa

227 N. Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262 Map

Distance: 0.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
from: $48

7 Springs Inn & Suites

950 N. Indian Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262 Map

Distance: 0.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
from: $105

Holiday Inn PALM SPRINGS

1800 EAST PALM CANYON
Palm Springs, CA 92264 Map

Distance: 2.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
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Attractions

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

expert favorite attraction
off Hwy. 111
Tramway Rd
Palm Springs, California 92262

Distance: 2.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

To gain a bird's-eye perspective on the Coachella Valley, take this 14-minute ascent up... Read More

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Smoke Tree Stables

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2500 Toledo Avenue
Palm Springs, California 92264

Distance: 3.2 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Coachella Valley Preserve

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29200 Thousand Palms Cyn Rd
Thousand Palms, California

Distance: 13.7 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0
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Airports

Major Airports near Palm Springs

Distance (mi.)
Ontario International Airport 63.4 map
Santa Ana John Wayne Airport 76.9 map
San Diego-Lindbergh Field Airport 84.4 map

Other Smaller Airports near Palm Springs

Distance (mi.)
Palm Springs Municipal Airport 2.6 map
El Centro/Imperial Imperial County Airport 89.2 map
Long Beach Municipal Airport 92.3 map

Flight Deals to Palm Springs

Originating From
Seattle (SEA) to Ontario (ONT) $187
Denver (DEN) to Ontario (ONT) $200
Salt Lake City (SLC) to Ontario (ONT) $213
Austin (AUS) to Ontario (ONT) $234
Kansas City (MKC) to Ontario (ONT) $244

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