Amazing Southern California Desert Day Trip Ideas https://www.daytrippen.com/category/california-desert-day-trips/ Your Trip Starts Here Thu, 05 Jun 2025 21:43:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://www.daytrippen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-logo-trip-32x32.jpg Amazing Southern California Desert Day Trip Ideas https://www.daytrippen.com/category/california-desert-day-trips/ 32 32 208753596 Sunnylands Rancho Mirage Day Trip: Free and Guided Tours https://www.daytrippen.com/sunnylands-rancho-mirage-day-trip/ Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:54:23 +0000 https://www.daytrippen.com/southern-cal/?p=371 What do Ronald Reagan, Queen Elizabeth II, Frank Sinatra, Clark Gable, and Richard Nixon all have in common? They have all stayed behind the pink security walls of Sunnylands, the former winter residence of billionaires Walter and Leonore Annenberg in Rancho Mirage, California. Once only accessible to the rich and powerful, this oasis in the […]

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]]> 371 Saline Valley Hot Springs, Death Valley: How To Get There https://www.daytrippen.com/saline-valley-hot-springs-death-valley/ https://www.daytrippen.com/saline-valley-hot-springs-death-valley/#comments Sat, 03 May 2025 15:43:28 +0000 https://www.daytrippen.com/?p=12307 Saline Valley Hot Springs may be off the beaten path, but it is well worth the effort for those who love to dip in hot mineral water pools. Saline Valley Hot Springs is “managed” by volunteers who have constructed and maintained the hot springs for many years. In 1994, Saline Valley and the hot spring […]

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]]> https://www.daytrippen.com/saline-valley-hot-springs-death-valley/feed/ 1 12307 Plan a day trip to Palm Springs Tramway: Discount Tickets & Info https://www.daytrippen.com/palm-springs-tram/ Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:40:02 +0000 https://www.daytrippen.com/southern-cal/?p=1578 Experience the Palm Springs Tramway and take in the breathtaking views of the San Jacinto Mountains and the stunning Coachella Valley. This thrilling journey transports you from the hot desert floor to a spectacular mountain peak in one of the world’s largest rotating tramcars. The ride lasts approximately 15 minutes and ascends from 2,643 feet […]

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]]> 1578 Experience Downtown Palm Springs Along Palm Canyon Drive https://www.daytrippen.com/palm-canyon-drive-downtown-palm-springs-day-trip/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 18:53:09 +0000 https://www.daytrippen.com/southern-cal/?p=1570 Palm Canyon Drive is the heart of downtown Palm Springs, celebrated for its vibrant blend of shopping, dining, and cultural attractions. This pedestrian-friendly area encourages visitors to park their cars and explore. The Drive is beautifully lined with palm trees and often showcases colorful benches painted by local artists. You’ll also notice mid-century modern architecture, […]

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]]> 1570 Discover the Quirky Charm of the Glass Outhouse Art Gallery https://www.daytrippen.com/glass-outhouse-art-gallery-29-palms-california/ https://www.daytrippen.com/glass-outhouse-art-gallery-29-palms-california/#comments Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:47:54 +0000 https://www.daytrippen.com/southern-cal/?p=250 The Glass Outhouse Art Gallery in Twentynine Palms, California, is an offbeat destination featuring rotating exhibitions showcasing various art forms, including paintings and sculptures. The Gallery is unique for several reasons, starting with its location: a remote spot in the desert, just a few miles from the nearest town, Twentynine Palms. One of the most […]

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]]> https://www.daytrippen.com/glass-outhouse-art-gallery-29-palms-california/feed/ 1 250 Explore Historic Shoshone California Gateway To Death Valley https://www.daytrippen.com/historic-shoshone-california/ https://www.daytrippen.com/historic-shoshone-california/#comments Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:27:27 +0000 https://www.daytrippen.com/?p=15030 Shoshone, California, is a small desert town located near the southern entrance of Death Valley National Park. Situated along Highway 178, Shoshone was originally named Metberry Spring. In 1909, the city was renamed Shoshone and became a station stop on the Tonopah & Tidewater Railroad. Today, for many travelers, Shoshone serves as a pit stop […]

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]]> https://www.daytrippen.com/historic-shoshone-california/feed/ 1 15030 Antelope Valley Day Trip: A Blend of Nature and Technology https://www.daytrippen.com/antelope-valley-california-day-trip-things-to-do/ https://www.daytrippen.com/antelope-valley-california-day-trip-things-to-do/#comments Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:40:31 +0000 https://www.daytrippen.com/southern-cal/?p=3335 Aptly named after the Pronghorn antelopes that are said to have roamed the desert floor until being eliminated by hunters in the 1880s, Antelope Valley is a unique blend of remote desert landscapes and cutting-edge technology. Known as the world’s aerospace capital, the area’s principal cities are Palmdale and Lancaster in northern Los Angeles County […]

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]]> https://www.daytrippen.com/antelope-valley-california-day-trip-things-to-do/feed/ 2 3335 Day Trip: Exploring the Beauty of Big Morongo Canyon Preserve https://www.daytrippen.com/big-morongo-canyon-preserve/ https://www.daytrippen.com/big-morongo-canyon-preserve/#comments Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:52:53 +0000 https://www.daytrippen.com/?p=9011 Sometimes bigger is better. This is undoubtedly the case at the Big Morongo Canyon Preserve. The park spreads over 31,000 acres of the Little San Bernardino Mountain Range. The differing elevations mean that an incredibly diverse number of plants and animals have evolved. Once home to several powerful clans of the Serrano First Nation, the […]

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