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40 Best and Fun Things To Do In Rancho Mirage, California


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Located in Riverside County, Rancho Mirage is a captivating destination in California with an abundance of enjoyable activities to partake in. Visitors can take in the picturesque views at Michael S Wolfson Park or make the most of Rancho Mirage’s pleasant weather with outdoor pursuits such as hiking, biking, and swimming.

There are also several museums and art galleries to explore, and visitors can attend concerts and other events at the city’s many public venues. Additionally, the city has some great restaurants and shops for visitors to explore.

If you’re traveling with kids, why not stop by the Children’s Discovery Museum? There are many fun, hands-on exhibits for the entire family to enjoy, and it comes highly recommended.

Read on to find more fun things to do in Rancho Mirage, California, in our list below

The 40 Most Popular Things To Do In Rancho Mirage, California

40. Randall Henderson Trail

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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39. Hopalong Cassidy Trail

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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38. Palm Canyon Epic Trail

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: Dunn Road Palm Springs CA

Web Address:   http://mountainbikebill.com/PalmCanyon.htm

37. Wolfson Park

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: Frank Sinatra Dr Rancho Mirage CA

36. Jurassic Wonders- Metal Sculptures by Ricardo Breceda

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: 68651 E Palm Canyon Dr Cathedral City CA

35. El Paseo

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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34. West Fork Falls

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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Location: S Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA

Tel:  760 323 6018

Web Address:   http://indian-canyons.com/

33. Historical Society of Palm Desert

4.8 ★★★★★ (12 reviews)

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Location: Open Oct May Closed June Sept 72861 El Paseo Palm Desert CA

Tel:  760 346 6588

Web Address:   http://hspd.org/

32. Elena Bulatova Studio & Gallery

4.7 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

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Location: 73190 El Paseo Palm Desert CA

Tel:  844 353 6200

Web Address:   http://elenabulatova.com/

31. Miles C. Bates House

4.8 ★★★★★ (16 reviews)

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Location: 73697 73745 Santa Rosa Way Palm Desert CA

Web Address:   http://the-desert-wave.com/

30. Covered Wagon Tours

4.8 ★★★★★ (17 reviews)

Location: Washington Street 2 5 miles North of Dell Webb’s Palm Desert CA

Tel:  760 347 2161

Web Address:   http://coveredwagontours.com/

29. Murray Canyon Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ (23 reviews)

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Location: 2019 E Murray Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA

28. Willis Palm Trailhead

4.2 ★★★★☆ (25 reviews)

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Location: 29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Road Thousand Palms CA

Tel:  760 343 2733

Web Address:   http://coachellavalleypreserve.org/

27. Fountain of life

4.8 ★★★★★ (27 reviews)

Location: Buddy Rogers Ave Cathedral City CA

26. Palm Desert Dog Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (38 reviews)

Location: 43900 San Pablo Ave Palm Desert CA

25. Randall Henderson Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ (41 reviews)

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Location: Randall Henderson Trail Palm Desert CA

Tel:  760 862 9984

24. Patriot Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (43 reviews)

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Location: 33998 Date Palm Dr Cathedral City CA

Tel:  760 770 0340

Web Address:   http://discovercathedralcity.com/

23. Tolerance Education Center

4.6 ★★★★★ (63 reviews)

Location: 35147 Landy Ln Rancho Mirage CA

Tel:  760 328 8252

Web Address:   https://toleranceeducationcenter.org/

22. Art Smith Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ (92 reviews)

Location: Roy Wilson Memorial Hwy Palm Desert CA

Tel:  760 862 9984

Web Address:   https://fs.usda.gov/recarea/sbnf/recreation/hiking/recarea/

21. Museum of Ancient Wonders

4.8 ★★★★★ (114 reviews)

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Location: 69028 B E Palm Canyon Dr Cathedral City CA

Tel:  442 268 5004

Web Address:   http://moaw.org/

20. City of Palm Desert Homme-Adams Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (168 reviews)

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Location: 72500 Thrush Road Palm Desert CA

Tel:  760 776 6450

19. Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory

4.8 ★★★★★ (200 reviews)

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Location: CA 111 Rancho Mirage CA

Tel:  760 341 7323

Web Address:   https://ranchomiragelibrary.org/

18. Palm Desert Cross

4.8 ★★★★★ (206 reviews)

Location: Palm Desert CA

Tel:  760 346 2697

17. Desert Holocaust Memorial

4.8 ★★★★★ (289 reviews)

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Location: entrance on Fred Waring? Palm Desert CA

16. Town Square Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (291 reviews)

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Location: 68700 Ave Lalo Guerrero Cathedral City CA

Tel:  760 770 0340

Web Address:   http://discovercathedralcity.com/

15. Rancho Mirage Community Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (315 reviews)

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Location: 71560 San Jacinto Dr Rancho Mirage CA

Web Address:   https://ranchomirageca.gov/residents/parks-trails/

14. The Bump And Grind

4.8 ★★★★★ (381 reviews)

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Location: Painters Path Palm Desert CA

Tel:  760 862 9984

Web Address:   https://desertmountains.org/

13. Mission Hills Country Club

4.6 ★★★★★ (407 reviews)

Location: 34600 Mission Hills Dr Rancho Mirage CA

Tel:  760 324 9400

Web Address:   https://invitedclubs.com/clubs/mission-hills-country-club

12. Ocotillo Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (420 reviews)

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Location: 33300 Moreno Road Cathedral City CA

Tel:  760 770 0340

Web Address:   http://cathedralcity.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/12/1768

11. Palm Desert Aquatic Center

4.6 ★★★★★ (520 reviews)

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Location: 73751 Magnesia Falls Dr Palm Desert CA

Tel:  760 565 7467

Web Address:   http://pdpool.com/

10. Andreas Canyon Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ (527 reviews)

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Location: S Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA

Tel:  760 323 6018

Web Address:   https://indian-canyons.com/indian_canyons

9. Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City

4.2 ★★★★☆ (1,071 reviews)

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Location: 68960 E Palm Canyon Dr Cathedral City CA

Tel:  888 999 1995

Web Address:   https://aguacalientecasinos.com/cc/

8. Coachella Valley Vista Point

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,133 reviews)

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Location: Pines to Palms Hwy Palm Desert CA

Tel:  909 382 2600

Web Address:   http://fs.usda.gov/recarea/sbnf/null/recarea/

7. Civic Center Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (2,108 reviews)

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Location: 43900 San Pablo Ave Palm Desert CA

Tel:  760 568 9697

Web Address:   http://cityofpalmdesert.org/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/2/940

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6. Greater Palm Springs

4.6 ★★★★★ (26 reviews)

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Location: 70100 CA 111 Rancho Mirage CA

Tel:  760 770 9000

Web Address:   http://visitgreaterpalmsprings.com/

5. Marriott’s Shadow Ridge Golf Club

4.6 ★★★★★ (241 reviews)

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Location: 9002 Shadow Ridge Road Palm Desert CA

Tel:  760 674 2700

Web Address:   http://golfshadowridge.com/

4. Classic Club

4.7 ★★★★★ (242 reviews)

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Location: 75 200 Classic Club Blvd Palm Desert CA

Tel:  760 601 3600

Web Address:   http://classicclubgolf.com/

3. Sunnylands Center & Gardens

4.7 ★★★★★ (510 reviews)

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Location: 37977 Bob Hope Dr Rancho Mirage CA

Tel:  760 202 2222

Web Address:   https://sunnylands.org/

2. Indian Canyons

4.5 ★★★★★ (647 reviews)

Location: 38520 S Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA

Tel:  760 323 6018

Web Address:   http://indian-canyons.com/

1. Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument

4.7 ★★★★★ (2,333 reviews)

Location: CA 74 Palm Desert CA

Tel:  760 862 9984

Web Address:   https://blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/california/santa-rosa-and-san-jacinto-mountains-national-monument

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Rancho Mirage, California! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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