Palm Springs Activities
Car Shows
Dance Lessons
Festivals and Fairs
Golf
Hiking
Horse / Trail Riding
Hummer Tours
Sportfishing & Whale Watching
Swimming
Tennis
Wine Tastings


HORSEBACK RIDING & HORSE SHOWS

Coyote Ride StableCOYOTE RIDE STABLE
Coyote Ridge Stable has been in business for over 15 years. Owned and operated by Sue Lund and Sally Ellis, who along with several of the horses volunteer their time with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Mounted Search and Rescue. Our guided trail rides take you through the canyons of Morongo Valley, with beautiful views of the San Gorgonio mountains and Mt. San Jacinto. At 3200 ft. elevation our mountainous terrain offers abundant wildlife and plant species. Experience magnificent golden eagles, red tailed hawks, and kestrels soaring high above, or perhaps see coyote pups at play, and listen to covies of Gambel's quail chirping under the cover of creosote bushes. All of our rides are accompanied by ...more
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The Indio Desert Circuit Horse Show
Held January 26 thru March 12th, the Desert Circuit is largest hunter/jumper event West of the Mississippi.



HUMMER TOURS

Adventure HummerADVENTURE HUMMER - DESERT TOURS
Our bright yellow Hummers are recognizable as soon as you come to our sun-drenched part of the world. We have the only OPEN AIR Hummers in the desert to let you experience the REAL DESERT. Journey with us far from the world of traffic and noise to a place off the beaten track. We offer daily tours into the canyons of the San Andreas Fault as well as into the heart of Joshua Tree National Park. We stop at the 3rd largest Palm Oasis in the world and visit places very few are ever privileged to see. Our guides are experts in the geology and the natural history of the area. Accept no substitute for the Hummer experience. The Hummer is known for its unmatched smooth performance in the open desert and offers more legroom and space for its passengers. Due to the popularity of our tours, early reservations are strongly recommended...more
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WINE TASTINGS

WILD FOR THE VINE
Wild for the Vine is a unique Palm Springs wine store that has a lot to offer. We sell small production boutique wines of all varietals of all around the world. We also do fabulous wine tastings every day we're open! Taste a couple wines at no charge, or taste our full flight of 4 wines and receive a full glass of your favorite for only $10 (see our PalmSprings.com 25% Special Discount). During our wine tasting, we educate our customers about varietals, fermentation processing of each wine and the best way to taste wine ...more
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CAR SHOWS

Palm Springs Exotic Car AuctionsPALM SPRINGS EXOTIC CAR AUCTIONS
By 1981, Keith McCormick had already become a successful entrepreneur in his native United Kingdom, but he longed to realize a dream to move to Palm Springs, California and devote his time entirely to his family...and his cars.
In 1985, Keith hosted his very first Palm Springs exotic car auction. Today, the Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions have become a world famous Palm Springs tradition. Keith McCormick's relentless dedication to excellence and integrity has produced one of the most prestigious, respected, and successful car auctions in America ...more



SPORTFISHING & WHALE WATCHING

NEWPORT LANDING
A short 90 minure drive from Palm Springs, Newport Landing offers world class sportfishing and whale watching off of Newport and Laguna Beach.
Our fishing trips fish Laguna Beach coastline, Catalina Island, and many other destinations. Yellowtail to 40lbs, halibut, white sea bass, red snapper, and many more. Hundreds of fish per trip is not uncommon. Giant Blue Whales, Grey whales, dolphin, several other species of whale, seals, and many other marine creatures can be viewed ...more



DANCE LESSONS

PASEO BALLROOM
There is no one sexier than a good dancer...

Located on beautiful El Paseo in Palm Desert, the Paseo Ballroom Dance Studio teaches a variety of classic and modern dances. Under the tutelage of Dance Master Tanya Phillips-Fordham you can choose the Viennese Waltz, ChaChaCha, Rumba, Samba, Salsa, Bolero, Night Club Two-Step, Swing (East and West), Disco or the Argentine Tango!
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FESTIVALS & FAIRS

The Palm Springs International Film Festival presents more than 200 films from over 60 countries and hosts over 200 film making guests for its program of screenings, seminars, tributes and special events. The annual Black Tie Awards Gala honors such stellar talent as Nicole Kidman, Liam Neeson, Kevin Spacey, Samuel L. Jackson, Naomi Watts, Annette Bening, John Travolta, Scarlett Johansson, Sean Connery and Susan Sarandon. Upcoming festival dates are January 5 - 16, 2006. Information: 760.778.8979.


Held annually around St. Valentine's Day, the Riverside Date Festival began as a celebration of the date harvest. 800-863-8247



HIKING

The Coachella Valley is a hiker's dream of canyons and pathways.

Indian Canyon - Cahuilla Indians 760-345-5673

The Sierra ClubSaturday and Sunday in season
760-321-5778.

Coachella Valley Hiking Club - weekends year-round, plus some week days (Nov.-May)
760-345-6234.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, 54 miles of trails in Mt. San Jacinto Wilderness.

Day permits at Ranger Station in Long Valley. 760-327-0222.

Overnight permits at State Park Headquarters in Idyllwild. 909-659-2607


WATER ACTIVITIES

Palm Springs Swim Center- Located in Sunrise Park on Sunrise Way and Ramon Rd., the Palm Springs Swim Center features a 50-meter Olympic-size public pool, two 1-meter diving boards, one 3-meter board, spacious lawns, sun deck and a separate section for children. The temperature is maintained at 80-84 degrees. Instruction for all ages.
Open April - Sept. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct.-Mar. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Night swimming in summer. Admission $3 adults, $2 children 4-12, 3 and under are free with paid adult. 25 swims for $20 cards available. 760-323-8278.