The 15 best things to do in Palm Springs (2026)

The ranked list

1. 

   1. Palm Springs Modernism Architecture & History Bike Tour

   Outty Ranking91

   This is a small group 3-hour bike tour of 3 architecturally & historically significant neighborhoods in south Palm Springs. Quiet streets, no hills, constant sunshine, & very little traffic make for a great ride for novi. 90+ Club at 91/100, 5.0/5 from 398 traveler reviews, 2.9h from $115, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

   See prices and availability
2. 

   2. Bank Heist Escape Room Game for Private Group

   Outty Ranking90

   You and your crack team have been assembled to pull off this caper which will involve sneaking past the bank’s high-tech security, hacking your way into a computer, and working out and deciding how you’ll break into the. Exceptional at 90/100, 5.0/5 from 542 traveler reviews, 1h from $42, free cancellation.

   See prices and availability
3. 

   3. Vampire's Lair Escape Room Game for Private Group

   Outty Ranking89

   In Salem, Massachusetts in the late 1690s, a man & a woman fall in love. But shortly before the wedding, the man finds a magic spell in his fiancée’s handwriting - the spell was to make him fall in love with her by unnat. Exceptional at 89/100, 5.0/5 from 335 traveler reviews, 1h from $42, free cancellation.

   See prices and availability
4. 

   4. San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert

   Outty Ranking89

   Only Red Jeep Tours can take you to Metate Ranch, located in the heart of the San Andreas Fault Zone. On this awe-inspiring OPEN-AIR Jeep Tour, you will travel deep into the heart of California’s world-famous San Andre. Exceptional at 89/100, 4.9/5 from 794 traveler reviews, 3h from $175, free cancellation.

   See prices and availability
5. 

   5. Joshua Tree National Park Offroad Tour

   Outty Ranking87

   This offroad tour takes you to one of the nation's most outstanding wilderness treasures, Joshua Tree National Park. We enter the park through one of the main paved entrances, visit a few highlights through the Park, and. Exceptional at 87/100, 4.9/5 from 470 traveler reviews, 5h from $249, free cancellation.

   See prices and availability
6. 

   6. Merlin's Magic School Escape Room Game for Private Group

   Outty Ranking87

   Merlin's Magic School is in trouble. The entire school was accidentally cursed during a talent show, and only you and your team are able to save everyone by finding Merlin's hidden spell book. In this game you'll have to. Exceptional at 87/100, 5.0/5 from 279 traveler reviews, 1h from $42, free cancellation.

   See prices and availability
7. 

   7. Jack the Ripper Escape Room Game for Private Group

   Outty Ranking86

   Transport yourself to the slums of Victorian London where you’ll help Scotland Yard solve the Jack the Ripper murders, hopefully without ending up as the next victim. You and your team will uncover evidence that will hel. Exceptional at 86/100, 5.0/5 from 263 traveler reviews, 1h from $42, free cancellation.

   See prices and availability
8. 

   8. Titanic Escape Room Game for Private Group

   Outty Ranking86

   The “unsinkable” Titanic is going down. Fortunately, you overheard the captain speak of a hidden life boat. This may be construed as mutiny but you decide to gather your crew and work your way through Captain Smith’s cab. Exceptional at 86/100, 4.9/5 from 478 traveler reviews, 1h from $42, free cancellation.

   See prices and availability
9. 

   9. Joshua Tree National Park Sightseeing Adventure Tour

   Outty Ranking85

   See the best areas of Joshua Tree National Park in this unforgettable 4 hour sightseeing adventure. Experience the mesmerizing rocks and boulders as you will be surrounded by a surreal desert landscape everywhere you loo. Exceptional at 85/100, 4.9/5 from 173 traveler reviews, 4h from $99, free cancellation.

   See prices and availability
10. 

    10. Joshua Tree National Park Paved Road Tour

    Outty Ranking85

    Just north of Palm Springs lies one of nature's majestic creations, Joshua Tree National Park. In the comfort of an enclosed, climate-controlled vehicle your guide will take you on an extensive all paved road tour throug. Exceptional at 85/100, 4.9/5 from 302 traveler reviews, 5h from $249, free cancellation.

    See prices and availability
11. 

    11. Earthquake Canyon Express Downhill Bicycle Adventure

    Outty Ranking84

    A paved road, downhill bicycle tour through a Federally protected Wilderness zone along the San Andreas Fault. Riders will be treated to magnificent vistas of the wide open Colorado Desert, enter a tortured badlands cany. Exceptional at 84/100, 4.9/5 from 271 traveler reviews, 4h from $169, free cancellation.

    See prices and availability
12. 

    12. Palm Springs Indian Canyons EBike and Hike

    Outty Ranking84

    A guided bicycle tour to the culturally significant and majestically scenic Indian Canyons in South Palm Springs. Age limit is 12 years old. This activity has a 2 person requirement for the tour to run. If you are a sing. Exceptional at 84/100, 5.0/5 from 226 traveler reviews, 3.5h from $169, free cancellation.

    See prices and availability
13. 

    13. Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour

    Outty Ranking83

    Head out on this a small group tour into Joshua Tree National Park conducted on a comfortable touring Van. Gawk at the amazing contortions of rock that create an amazing landscape of vibrant colors against the bluest sky. Exceptional at 83/100, 4.7/5 from 585 traveler reviews, 3h from $127, free cancellation.

    See prices and availability
14. 

    14. San Andreas Fault Offroad Tour

    Outty Ranking83

    Small group Jeep/SUV tours of the San Andreas Fault zone. Colorful canyons and tortured landscape make this tour a memorable once in a lifetime adventure. Also enjoy the area's agriculture, views of the Salton Sea. This. Exceptional at 83/100, 4.9/5 from 334 traveler reviews, 4h from $209, free cancellation.

    See prices and availability
15. 

    15. Covered Wagon Adventure & BBQ

    Outty Ranking83

    We are a true Eco Tour company in the state of California using wagons and mules to tour an ancient wilderness. You will have to go to Colorado or Montana in the summer to do something like this. A truly unique western e. Exceptional at 83/100, 4.9/5 from 206 traveler reviews, 3h from $139, free cancellation.

    See prices and availability

Traveler ratings are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor. The Outty Ranking is our own independent evaluation. How the ranking works.

Frequently asked questions