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Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains Visitor Center
Trailhead and interpretive centre at the base of Highway 74, with easy desert loops and bighorn sheep exhibits.
Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains Visitor Center is in South Palm Desert, Palm Desert. It suits short desert hikes.
There is no admission charge. Hours: 9am-4pm daily.
This is an outdoor activity. From May through September, go at or before sunrise, carry more water than you think you need, and treat midday heat as a hard stop. It works with kids in tow.
- Hours
- 9am-4pm daily
- Admission
- Free
- Address
- 51500 CA-74, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Details checked August 31, 2026.
Hotels nearby
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Miramonte Indian Wells Resort & Spa
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Restaurants nearby
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Pacifica Seafood Restaurant
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2.9 miPiero's PizzaVino
Italian · $$ · Palm Desert
3.1 miThe Nest Indian Wells
Continental · $$$ · Indian Wells
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Events nearby
Time your visit around what’s happening close by.
Twilight Golf & Fire Pit Social at Indian Wells Golf Resort
Fri, Sep 4 · Indian Wells Golf Resort · Twilight green fees from about $65; patio free
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College of the Desert Street Fair
Sat, Sep 5 · College of the Desert · Free
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Sat, Sep 12 · Indian Wells Golf Resort · About $25 with a tasting glass
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Star Party at Rancho Mirage Observatory
Fri, Sep 4 · Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory · Free
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Sat, Sep 5 · Indian Wells Tennis Garden · Court fees from about $30 per hour
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