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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.
- Hours
- 9am-4pm daily
- Admission
- Free
- Address
- 51500 CA-74, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Visitor details open on blm.gov.
Details checked August 31, 2026.
Hotels nearby
Closest stays by actual distance.
Hotel Paseo, Autograph Collection
$$$ · El Paseo
3.0 miCheck Rates
3.9 miCheck Rates
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa
$$$ · Indian Wells
4.1 miCheck Rates
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas
$$$ · Indian Wells
4.2 miCheck Rates
Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa
$$$ · Indian Wells
4.2 miCheck Rates
Restaurants nearby
Clementine Gourmet Marketplace & Cafe
Californian · $$ · El Paseo
2.7 miCuistot
French · $$$$ · El Paseo
2.9 mi
Pacifica Seafood Restaurant
Seafood · $$$ · El Paseo
2.9 miPiero's PizzaVino
Italian · $$ · Palm Desert
3.1 miThe Nest
Continental · $$$ · Indian Wells
4.1 mi
Events nearby
Time your visit around what’s happening close by.
WildLights at The Living Desert
Tue, Nov 24 · The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens · $25 general; $20 ages 3–17; under 3 free (confirm checkout total and ticket rules)
1.9 miFamilyWildLights at The Living Desert — Jingle Pups
Thu, Dec 10 · The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens · $25 general; $20 ages 3–17; under 3 free (confirm checkout total and ticket rules)
1.9 miFamily
College of the Desert Street Fair
Sat, Oct 17 · College of the Desert · Free
4.3 miMarkets
Old Town La Quinta Farmers Market
Sun, Oct 18 · Old Town La Quinta · Free
5.1 miMarkets
La Quinta Art Celebration Encore
Nov 12 – Nov 15 · La Quinta Civic Center Campus · $25 single day; $30 multi-day (listed admission; confirm checkout total)
5.1 miArt
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