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Joshua Tree National Park
No. 13 of Night Attractions in California

Joshua Tree National Park

6.5
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72 reviews
Joshua Tree National Park, established in 1994, is located in the middle of the Colorado Desert and the Mojave Desert. This is a desert. In this desert area with little rain, hot summers and cold nights, few trees grow. , but there is a tree called Joshua that grows here, and the park is named after it. There are three things to see here, Joshua trees, strange rocks and cacti. These three things are very strange, and when you walk into the park, you feel like you have come to an alien world. It will take more than half a day to visit Joshua Tree National Park by car. You can enjoy the bizarre trees and stones on both sides of the main road while driving, and you can stop and take pictures from time to time. In addition to the natural landscape in the park, you can also visit the former pastures, mining areas and the ruins of the Indians. The characteristic Desert Queen Ranch is a historic ranch that preserves its original features. In addition, sightseeing spots include Cactus Park (ChollaCactusGarden), HiddenValley, Chase Viewpoint (KeysView) and numerous trails and rock climbing spots. The bizarre stones in the garden are in different shapes. These rocks have existed on the earth for more than 100 million years and are now a paradise for rock climbers. Rock climbing and hiking in the park are free, there are seven famous rock climbing spots, and there are thousands of climbing routes named with different difficulty levels. In addition, there are 13 trails, you can choose the trail or climbing point that suits you according to your own situation. The most famous of these rocks is a piece called Skull Rock, which is shaped like a skull, with sunken eyes and nose, which is very lifelike. There is also an Arch rock not far from Skull Rock, which is also worth admiring.Riverside County · >100km from downtown
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Palm Desert

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

4.1
4.0/5
3 reviews
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is a zoo and botanical garden located in Palm Desert, California, United States, dedicated to showcasing the flora and fauna of desert ecosystems. The park's exhibits simulate various desert environments, including deserts in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Visitors can see a variety of wildlife, such as camels, rhinos, cheetahs, and jaguars, with all animals living in environments as close to their natural habitats as possible. In addition, the park features multiple botanical display areas showcasing unique plant species from desert regions, where visitors can admire a diverse array of desert plants and learn about their ecological roles and growth characteristics. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens also offers educational programs and interactive experiences, making it suitable for family visitors and school groups. The park's trails are perfect for a leisurely stroll, allowing visitors to enjoy the unique charm of the desert landscape. Whether you are interested in wildlife or want to learn about desert ecosystems, this place offers a rich natural experience for visitors.Palm Desert · 2.5km from downtown
Disneyland Park California
2026 Global 100 - Family-friendly Attractions

Disneyland Park California

10
4.7/5
2.3k reviews
Starting May 16, 2025, Disneyland Resort will launch a year-long 70th anniversary celebration! Centered around the theme "Celebrate Happy," the resort will unveil exclusive global experiences to honor seven decades of magic and joy. The parks will be adorned with 70th anniversary-themed décor, while Mickey Mouse and friends debut special outfits. Interactive surprises await at select attractions. Limited-time ticket offers include 3-day and new 4-day tickets (upgradeable for park-hopper and Lightning Lane Multi Pass). The celebration runs through summer 2026—plan your visit now to experience Disney's "Rainbow of Happiness"! In 1955, Walt, the father of Disney, built California Disneyland in Los Angeles, which is the world's first original Disney theme park. The park is located within the California Disney Resort. There are two main parks: Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. The two parks are adjacent to each other. Visitors can visit both parks at one time and experience the joyful magic of Disney World. Come and enter the land of fairy tales and meet classic characters such as Mickey, Minnie, Disney princesses, Avengers, and Star Wars heroes. △ Step into fairy-tale worlds filled with Character sightings, attractions and more! △ Enjoy a leisurely stroll through small-town America—you'll love the turn-of-the-century charm! △ Explore this out-of-this-world land, where you can live your adventure in a galaxy far, far away!Anaheim · 50.8km from Riverside County
Disneyland Resort California
2026 Global 100 - Best Things to Do

Disneyland Resort California

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4.6/5
38 reviews
Disneyland Resort California is an entertainment resort in Anaheim, California, USA. It is owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company through its experiences division, featuring two theme parks (Disneyland and Disney California Adventure), three hotels, and the Disney Downtown shopping, dining, and entertainment district. Disneyland Park features Sleeping Beauty Castle as its landmark, with scenes from the fairy tale displayed inside. The Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge area recreates the streets of Batuu from the movies, where visitors can board the Millennium Falcon. Classic attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean, Space Mountain, and Haunted Mansion in New Orleans Square have been operating for decades, with daytime parades often winding through the park. At Disney California Adventure Park, Cars Land is modeled after the desert town from the movie, with Radiator Springs Racers remaining a perennial favorite. The Avengers Campus offers thrilling experiences like Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: Breakout! and an interactive shooting adventure with Spider-Man. Over at Pixar Pier, the Incredicoaster races along the bay. At night, Disneyland lights up the sky with castle fireworks, while Disney California Adventure dazzles with a grand water and light show on the lake. Given the resort's size and long queues for popular attractions, two full days are recommended to fully explore both parks—hit the top rides early, then explore at leisure. Keep an eye out for hidden Mickey easter eggs scattered throughout the parks, as spotting them adds to the fun. After the parks close, head to Downtown Disney for dining and shopping to cap off your day. Disneyland was the company's first theme park, and also a theme park built by Walt Disney, which opened on July 17, 1955. Disney California Adventure Park is a theme park based on Disney's interpretation of California, which opened on February 8, 2001.Anaheim · 51.1km from Riverside County
Palm Canyon Drive

Palm Canyon Drive

3.6
Palm Springs · 511m from downtown
Castle Park

Castle Park

3.6
5.0/5
2 reviews
The park features a full amusement park with 27 rides for all ages, four championship mini-golf courses, various carnival midway games, a water playground, retail shops, an arcade, seasonal activities like Duke's Very Merry Village and Castle Dark, plus other seasonal shows and activities throughout the year.Riverside · 8.8km from downtown
Indian Canyons

Indian Canyons

3.4
5.0/5
4 reviews
Indian Canyons, located in Riverside County, United States, features beautiful scenery and a pleasant climate. Filled with lush palm trees and rare wildlife, it is a great destination for adventure seekers.Riverside County · 81.9km from downtown
Disney California Adventure Park
2026 Global 100 - Family-friendly Attractions

Disney California Adventure Park

9.1
4.7/5
624 reviews
This is a Disney adventure park themed around California. Originally conceived as "experiencing all of California in one day," the park's entrance once featured a replica of the Golden Gate Bridge, vividly showcasing the state's captivating culture and rich history—the very essence the "paradise park" aimed to convey. Disney California Adventure Park opened on February 8, 2001. Originally the parking lot for Disneyland, it has since evolved into a vibrant theme park featuring rides, shopping, and dining. From Cars Land and Buena Vista Street to Pixar Pier, Avengers Campus, and San Fransokyo Square, the park has continuously expanded over the years, with even more exciting additions planned for the future.Anaheim · 51km from Riverside County
Keys View

Keys View

3.4
5.0/5
1 reviews
Riverside County · >100km from downtown
Mount San Jacinto State Park

Mount San Jacinto State Park

3.2
5.0/5
2 reviews
Idyllwild · 277m from downtown

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Explore Palm Springs Celebrity Homes in Style
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Palm Springs: Guided Golf Cart Windmill Tour
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Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus
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Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Celebrity Homes Open Air Van Tour
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Featured Food & drink in Riverside County

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Europa Village Winery Tour including 8 Tastings & 3 Food Pairings
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All Inclusive Temecula Wine Tour - Tastings, Lunch, Hotel Pickup
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Duration: 5 hrs
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Temecula Wine Tour - 3 Wineries Guided By Local Experts
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Temecula: 3-Winery Tour with Tastings and Lunch
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Authentic Cable Car Wine Tour
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Europa Village Wine Tour, Food Pairing & Wine Blending
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Duration: 2 hrs
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U.S. Grand Canyon West + Hoover Dam 1-day tour English group [optional lunch, glass bridge]
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4.6/5
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Joshua Tree National Park Small Group Day Tour from Los Angeles
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Duration: 8.3 hrs
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Vampire's Lair Escape Room Game for Private Group
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4.9/5
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Featured Outdoor experiences in Riverside County

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Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway: Entry + Roundtrip Transport
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Palm Springs: San Andreas Fault Open-Air Jeep Tour
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Joshua Tree National Park Paved Road Tour
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4.9/5
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hutian6 January 2026
5.0
The Joshua Tree in Joshua Tree National Park has many unique features. It's not a true tree, but a large succulent belonging to the genus *Yucca* in the family Asparagaceae. It has a distinctive shape, with twisted branches and sharp, dagger-like leaves. It grows slowly, can live for hundreds of years, and is said to be edible.

Joshua Tree National Park

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m34***4926 November 2019
4.0
Las Vegas and Palm Springs are worth a visit!

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

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Anonymous user14 October 2026
5.0
Ticketing is convenient and quick. The world's first Disney park is a bit old, and the castle looks somewhat shabby, but it's the first one! The fun atmosphere remains undiminished, and the food prices inside the park are reasonable, similar to those outside, and the taste is also good. Visiting both parks in one day is perfectly feasible.

Disneyland Park California

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EN−26 February 2026
5.0
It felt a little different from Disney Resort in Japan! It was exciting to ride Cars, a ride that doesn't exist in Japan!

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M515shunyi161811 January 2022
5.0
It is a place full of childish fun with a full range of recreational items.

Castle Park

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赵迪5611 July 2025
5.0
Indian Canyon is a famous scenic spot on the outskirts of Palm Springs, a resort in California, USA. The canyon is full of tall palm trees and clear springs flow in the lower part. The scenic area is an Indian reservation, managed and charged by the local Indian tribe. There are many trails in the scenic area, some long and some short; some are in the lower part of the canyon, and some are in the higher part. It depends on the tourists' own interests, physical strength, and time to choose which trail to walk. The trails in the lower part are flatter, with springs forming streams and dense palm trees, and the remains of the labor of Indian women can be seen; the trails in the higher part require climbing up and down, which consumes physical energy, but the view is wide and the overall scenery of the canyon can be seen. Some tourists are worried about whether there are cobras in the canyon! The warning signs near the visitor center also remind tourists that there are wild animals such as cobras and mountain lions in the valley, so tourists are not allowed to walk on the trails. In fact, most tourists don't care about this problem. The noisy voices and car motors have scared away the wild animals. However, it is right to follow the warning signs and not walk around at will. Before leaving, you can check out the Indian handicrafts in the gift shop at the visitor center.

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Anonymous user20 August 2026
5.0
This place is worth the visit. I will go again but with my daughter dor the second time. My innee child is sooo happy

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M32***233 March 2020
5.0
The preserve is a pleasant stop on the road to Joshua NWR. Good birding if one knows where to wander. Preserve host has several feeders in a shaded area with chairs !! One can relax and get id’s of birds they see. The Wednesday 8 AM birding tour is excellent , led by experienced birders. This is a MUST DO for serious birders.

Keys View

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coo***an29 February 2020
5.0
If you like fishing for rainbow trout or large-mouth bass, this is your spot. The lake has shrunk considerably in the last decades, but it is still picturesque and fun to fish. The friendly ranger at the south entrance gave us a pamplet showing hiking trails and camping sites, most with hook-ups. The Pacific Crest Trail borders the east end of the park and hikers often pitch their tents in the park, A few one-room cabins are also for rent (showers and restrooms are a short walk away). If you rent a cabin, unfortunately you can’t bring your dog. Because the lake has receded, the shore line is a short hike from the camp area. It was hot when we visited in July, but you may need a jacket in the winter because the camp is over 3,000 feet. Bring your binoculars for bird watching!

Mount San Jacinto State Park

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Don't miss these attractions in Riverside County: Joshua Tree National Park, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, and Disneyland Park California. If you like Cultural experiences, try Palm Springs art museum + Palm Springs walk of stars + Marilyn + Elvis honeymoon getaway (admission ticket not included). If you enjoy Food & drink, try Europa Village Winery Tour including 8 Tastings & 3 Food Pairings.

You can give Europa Village Winery Tour including 8 Tastings & 3 Food Pairings and All Inclusive Temecula Wine Tour - Tastings, Lunch, Hotel Pickup a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include U.S. Grand Canyon West + Hoover Dam 1-day tour English group [optional lunch, glass bridge], 1-day private chartered tour to Los Angeles Cabazon dinosaurs + Desert Hills Premium Outlets | Admission ticket not included, and 1-day tour to Joshua Tree National Park in Twentynine Palms, California (admission ticket not included). Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of 19 October 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Riverside County is around BRL 213.04 – BRL 1,110.81. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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