Outdoor Activites - The Desert Star Recommends

Palm Springs has endless outdoor activities. We'll continue to add to the list as we recall our favorites.

Agua Caliente Tahquitz Hiking Trails
The Tahquitz trails are both some of the best in Palm Springs and only a short walk away. Experience a true palm canyon and natural springs and waterfalls. Highly recommended.
http://www.tahquitzcanyon.com/canyon
500 W Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs, CA 92264


Other Near By Hiking
Being close to the mountains The Desert Star is also close to many great hiking destinations. This map will show you 20 within a couple of miles, or even walking distance.
https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS838US840&q=hiking+palm+springs


Tennis
Palm Springs offers a huge selections of paid tennis options. This Yelp search is a good list of free or less expensive tennis near by.
https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=free+tennis+courts&find_loc=Palm+Springs%2C+CA


Golf
There are literally hundreds of golf courses in Palm Springs. Not to be redundant, this is a local search on public 9 hole courses.
https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS838US840&q=9+hole+golf+palm+springs


Bike Rental
If your looking for a casual bike ride for lunch renting a bike can be a fun day activity.
https://www.bikepsrentals.com


Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
The tram is more than just a super cool lift into the mountains. Once arrived you can bike, hike, and even ski! Lot's to do on the top of the mountain.
https://pstramway.com
+1 888-515-8726


Coachella Valley Preserve
CVP is a fantastic place to hike or just get closer to the live desert.
http://coachellavalleypreserve.org


Joshua Tree Land Rover Off Road Tour
https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/129439


BIKE Palm Springs Rentals
https://www.bikepsrentals.com/
194 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
+1 760-832-8912


Tahquitz Canyon
www.tahquitzcanyon.com
500 W Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs, CA 92264
+1 760-416-7044


Joshua Tree
www.nps.gov
6554 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
+1 760-366-1855