• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • RECIPES
  • TRAVEL
  • SAN DIEGO
  • LIFESTYLE
  • ABOUT
    • SHOP

BriGeeski

menu icon
go to homepage
  • RECIPES
  • TRAVEL
  • SAN DIEGO
  • LIFESTYLE
  • ABOUT
    • SHOP
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • RECIPES
    • TRAVEL
    • SAN DIEGO
    • LIFESTYLE
    • ABOUT
      • SHOP
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home

    Modified: Mar 11, 2025 Published: Aug 9, 2017 · by BriGeeski 7 Comments

    Things to do in Palm Springs With Kids

    There are so many fun things to do in Palm Springs with kids! It is always nice to have that one-on-one time with the kids outside of our daily lives to reconnect.

    Palm Springs has always been a fun weekend destination, since it's only a two hour drive from San Diego. We visit Palm Springs at least once a year and have been for the past 20+ years! We love Palm Springs for its eclectic, cool and playful vibe.

    Why visit Palm Springs?

    Palm Springs is always a good option for a weekend or mid-week stay. We stayed at the stylish, Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs for one of our stays and loved its laid back vibe.

    It's walking distance from Rick's, a classic diner with a Cuban flair. Palm Springs is always hot in September, when we typically visit. Summer's are also very hot, perfect for lots of pool time!

    The Resorts and Pools

    We typically stay at Palm Mountain Resort & Spa. It's right in the middle of town, so you can walk to most places. Their pool is smaller but the accommodations are nice and have poolside rooms.

    The Renaissance is a really large hotel with restaurants on site and a nice size pool. Margaritaville has a nice open pool with DJs and music during certain times.

    One of our favorite resorts is the Westin Rancho Mirage which has very nice rooms, awesome pools and even waterslides!

    Wet n Wild

    Wet & Wild Waterpark

    While, you could easily stay at the resort pools all day, sometimes the kids want a little more excitement! Be sure to check out Wet & Wild if you're looking for an ultimate day of water fun!

    Watching our family enjoy the slides was so fun. We took the kids when they were little and had a blast. I can't wait to see their excitement the next time we visit.

    Pho 533

    The Restaurants in Palm Springs

    We've tried a lot of restaurants in Palm Springs and have found our favorites over the years. We always eat at Maracas Cantina for the best Mexican food.

    Check out Lulu's for a California bistro. Pinocchio's is fun for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Farm has outstanding food with limited hours.

    El Patron has really good tacos and margaritas. As mentioned, we love going to Rick's for breakfast. Pho 533 Viet Fusion is super fresh with lots of flavors and speciality dishes. Grand Central is also a great spot! Sherman's is another classic with a huge bakery.

    Museum in Palm Springs

    Museums and Art

    The Palm Springs Art Museum always has something new going on. They've had exhibitions outside that alternate year after year.

    We always take a walk out in front of the museum to see what's new. There are also sculptures and murals all over Palm Springs to view.

    Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

    Ride The Tram in Palm Springs

    The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is the world's largest tramcar that goes up the cliffs of Chino Canyon. The 10-minute trip starts at Valley Station and ends at Mountain Station at over 8,000 feet. Once you're at the top there are 50+ miles of hiking trails.

    It took us about 1.5-2 hours to do this adventure from start to finish. There are restaurants at the top as well. The views are amazing!

    The Riviera Palm Springs

    We always have a great time in Palm Springs. check out our video of Margaritaville on YouTube!

    Have you been to Palm Springs lately? What's your favorite activity with the kids?

    If you enjoyed this post, check out our Travel page or explore San Diego for more ideas!

    Follow along on Instagram for the latest updates!

    SaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSave

    SaveSaveSaveSave

    More TRAVEL DESTINATIONS

    • Mineshaft Coaster
      Things To Do in Big Bear
    • newport-dunes-bay
      Newport Dunes RV Park
    • enjoying the river days
      A Weekend in Parker, Arizona
    • tiki cruise in San Diego
      Tiki Boat! Tiki Time Bay Tours in San Diego

    Share or Save!

    22 shares
    • Facebook
    • Email

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jenna says

      August 11, 2017 at 2:01 pm

      Sounds like an amazing trip! Would love to visit someday. How awesome that you live so close! The aerial tramway (or something similar) is a dream of mine!!

      Reply
      • BriGeeski says

        August 11, 2017 at 2:08 pm

        It really was! The Aerial Tramway was super cool!

        Reply
    2. Lori says

      August 11, 2017 at 2:55 pm

      We went to Palm Springs with our four kids for the first time last December! We loved the tramway! I love your post, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • BriGeeski says

        August 13, 2017 at 8:30 pm

        Tramway was so fun! You're welcome!

        Reply
    3. Kourtney says

      August 11, 2017 at 6:48 pm

      This place looks absolutely incredible! We are wanting to plan a trip to CA next year, so I am definitely going to pin this for when we start planning. 🙂

      Reply
      • BriGeeski says

        August 13, 2017 at 8:29 pm

        Awesome! Palm Springs is a great spot to visit. Let me know if you have any questions when you go to plan your trip!

        Reply
    4. Angela Quisumbing says

      August 15, 2017 at 12:42 pm

      Amazing photos as always. I've been wanting to visit. Will be using your post as a reference for sure.

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Bri!

    Welcome to BriGeeski.com, a food and lifestyle blog featuring everyday recipes, travel ideas, things to do in San Diego and life as a mompreneur. I'm Bri, a wife, artist, mom of 2 kiddos (ages 13 & 9) and a creative director. Get your dose of inspiration here and enjoy!
    Order Our Cookbook, Cooking With Kids!
    xo

    More about me →

    Popular Posts

    • bake this banana bread
      Bake This Banana Bread Recipe for Kids
    • Easy Swedish Meatballs and Rice Recipe
      Easy Swedish Meatballs and Rice
    • vodka paloma
      Peach Vodka Paloma Cocktails
    • Easy Cottage Cheese Eggs For Breakfast
    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • TikTok
    • Pinterest
    • X
    • YouTube

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About BriGeeski
    • Published Work
    • Paint Parties
    • Design Portfolio
    • Logo Designs

    Newsletter

    • Join Email

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Services
    • Privacy Policy

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2025 BriGeeski