Join the Friends of the Desert Mountains at their monthly Desert Mountains Art Fair! Mediums may include photography, paintings, ceramics, hand painted silks, and more.
Join members of the Astronomical Society of the Desert for fun “sky tours” and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and binoculars.
Join members of the Astronomical Society of the Desert for fun “sky tours” and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and binoculars.
Join members of the Astronomical Society of the Desert for fun “sky tours” and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and binoculars.
Join members of the Astronomical Society of the Desert for fun “sky tours” and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and binoculars.
The Carrizo Canyon Ecological Preserve opens for the season on October 1st. This docent led hike takes you into a canyon that provides a chance to see the endangered Peninsular Bighorn Sheep and other desert critters, learn about the geology of the area and a great outdoor experience close to downtown Palm Desert.
Discover how the desert comes alive after dark! Do you know which animals change colors when you use a blacklight? Using blacklights, participants will take a short walk along the Art Smith Trail basin looking for the many nocturnal creatures that inhabit our desert.
Discover how the desert comes alive after dark! Do you know which animals change colors when you use a blacklight? Using blacklights, participants will take a short walk along the Art Smith Trail basin looking for the many nocturnal creatures that inhabit our desert.
You're invited to a Start Party! The Astronomical Society of the Desert will conduct “sky tours” and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and giant binoculars at the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center.
Palm Desert Visitor Services
Planning a trip, or just arrived? The Palm Desert Visitor Services staff is ready to help you find your happy place. We're open inside Palm Desert City Hall’s North Wing where you can browse our brochures, guides and maps, and ask for assistance and advice.
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is also available by phone, email or the chat function in the lower right hand of this screen to answer any questions you may have.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed weekends and major holidays
Contact Us
73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
vcenter@palmdesert.gov
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