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- Children's Discovery Museum of the DesertKid-friendlyFamily favoriteHands-on museum for young kids: building, art and pretend play; birthday parties.
- Joshua Tree National ParkKid-friendlyFamily favoriteBoulder scrambling, Hidden Valley, Cholla Cactus Garden; Junior Ranger program for kids.
- Palm Springs Aerial TramwayKid-friendlyFamily favoriteWorld's largest rotating tram car up to Mt. San Jacinto; trails and snow play at the top, often 30–40° cooler.
- Palm Springs Air MuseumKid-friendlyFamily favoriteWWII and Cold War aircraft in air-conditioned hangars; flight simulators and cockpit sit-ins for kids.
- Shields Date GardenKid-friendlyFamily favoriteClassic date shakes, a family café and a garden walk.
- The Living Desert Zoo & GardensKid-friendlyFamily favoriteDesert zoo and botanical garden with giraffe feeding, rhinos, carousel and a kids' play area.
- Andis Almasi, DDS – Pediatric DentistryKid-friendlyPediatric dentistry practice; Farsi spoken.
- Arnold Palmer's RestaurantKid-friendlyAmerican comfort food; popular for birthdays and Sunday family dinners.
- Berger Foundation IceplexKid-friendlyPublic skating, skating lessons, camps and youth hockey.
- Big League Dreams Sports ParkKid-friendlyMini replicas of famous ballparks; youth leagues, tournaments and batting cages.
- Big Morongo Canyon PreserveKid-friendlyShaded boardwalk through a desert marsh; famous for birdwatching.
- Boomers! Cathedral CityKid-friendlyGo-karts, mini golf, bumper boats, batting cages and arcade.
- Boys & Girls Club of Coachella ValleyKid-friendlyAfter-school and summer programs at several clubhouses across the valley.
- Campbell Hill BakeryKid-friendlyArtisan bakery known for cinnamon rolls and breads.
- Casa BlancaKid-friendlyFamily-owned and operated Mexican restaurant.
- Cathedral City LibraryKid-friendlyRiverside County branch library.
- Chrissy's Kids & GiftsKid-friendlyKids' and gift boutique; custom stationery and Jellycat plush.
- Chuck E. Cheese Palm DesertKid-friendlyArcade games, pizza and birthday party packages.
- Coachella LibraryKid-friendlyNewer library in downtown Coachella with kids' space.
- Coachella Valley History MuseumKid-friendlyHistoric adobe campus with date-farming history and the Date Museum.
- Coachella Valley Preserve (Thousand Palms Oasis)Kid-friendlyFan-palm oasis with boardwalk trails and a rustic visitor center.
- Coachella Valley Wild Bird CenterKid-friendlyWildlife rehab center with educational visits and bird encounters.
- Crossroads CafeKid-friendlyCasual café on Hwy 62; a pre-park breakfast and lunch stop.
- Desert Ice CastleKid-friendlyIce rink with public skating and lessons.
- Desert Pediatric DentistryKid-friendlyPediatric dental practice (Dr. Gary Okamoto).
- Desert Recreation DistrictKid-friendlyValley-wide parks district running youth camps, gymnastics, dance and martial-arts classes.
- Desert Rocks Indoor Climbing GymKid-friendlyIndoor climbing walls for all ages with classes for young climbers.
- El Mexicali CafeKid-friendlyCasual Mexican restaurant with tacos, quesadillas and burritos for kids.
- El PatioKid-friendlyFamily-run Mexican restaurant built on family recipes; sister to Felipe's.
- Elmer's RestaurantKid-friendlyFamily breakfast restaurant with pancakes and a kids' menu.
- Embassy Suites by Hilton La QuintaKid-friendlyAll-suite hotel with free breakfast, practical for families.
- First Tee – Coachella ValleyKid-friendlyYouth golf and life-skills programs for beginners.
- Frontier CafeKid-friendlyCoffeehouse and sandwich spot in old-town Yucca Valley.
- Get Air Trampoline ParkKid-friendlyWall-to-wall trampolines, ninja course, foam pits and dodgeball.
- Great ShakesKid-friendlyMilkshake shop with creative flavors; a kid favorite.
- Hi-Desert Nature MuseumKid-friendlySmall natural-history museum with live reptiles and a kids' discovery room.
- Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & SpaKid-friendlyResort with multiple pools, waterslides and kids' programs.
- Indian Canyons (Andreas & Palm Canyon)Kid-friendlyPalm oases on Agua Caliente land; Andreas Canyon is an easy ~1.2-mile family loop with a creek.
- Indio LibraryKid-friendlyRiverside County branch library.
- Inland Dental Center (Pediatric)Kid-friendlyPediatric dentistry; Spanish and Mandarin spoken.
- International Banana MuseumKid-friendlyQuirky roadside museum near the Salton Sea with banana shakes; a fun family pit stop.
- Jackalope RanchKid-friendlyRustic Southwestern/BBQ restaurant and event venue.
- James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity CenterKid-friendlyCity community center with youth programs.
- JW Entertainment Zone (JW Marriott Desert Springs)Kid-friendlyRetro arcade, VR games, duckpin bowling and air hockey inside the resort.
- JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & SpaKid-friendlyLakeside resort with boat rides, family pools and the JW Entertainment Zone.
- Kids ClubhouseKid-friendlyIndoor playground with soft-play zones, slides, ball pits and a pretend 'mini town'; party rooms.
- La Quinta Baking CompanyKid-friendlyBreakfast/brunch spot known for pastries and omelets.
- La Quinta LibraryKid-friendlyLibrary in the civic center with kids' programs.
- La Quinta Resort & ClubKid-friendlyHistoric 1926 resort with dozens of pools, tennis and family packages.
- Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional ParkKid-friendlyLake with fishing, camping, a seasonal splash pad and trailheads.
- Las Casuelas The OriginalKid-friendlyPalm Springs' oldest Mexican restaurant, family-owned since 1958.
- Lauren Gutenberg, DDS – Pediatric DentistryKid-friendlyPediatric dentistry practice.
- Loma Linda University Children's Hospital – Indio Outpatient PavilionKid-friendlyPediatric clinic with subspecialists, behavioral health and dental on site.
- Manhattan in the DesertKid-friendlyNew York-style deli and bakery.
- Margaritaville Resort Palm SpringsKid-friendlyResort with a large pool complex and family activities.
- Marriott's Shadow RidgeKid-friendlyVilla-style resort with kitchens; free kids' golf lesson at the academy.
- Moorten Botanical GardenKid-friendlySmall family-run cactus garden with a 'cactarium'; quick, easy outing with kids.
- Natural Sisters CafeKid-friendlyVegetarian café with smoothies, wraps and baked goods.
- Oasis Date GardensKid-friendlyDate shakes, free date samples, baked date treats and a gift shop.
- Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & SpaKid-friendlyResort with Splashtopia water park and lazy river.
- Palm Desert Aquatic CenterKid-friendlyPublic pool with recreation swim, slides and swim lessons.
- Palm Desert Civic Center ParkKid-friendlyLarge park with playgrounds, skate park, aquatic center nearby and community events.
- Palm Desert LibraryKid-friendlyLibrary shared with College of the Desert; kids' programs.
- Palm Springs Public LibraryKid-friendlyCity library with children's story times.
- Palm Springs Swim CenterKid-friendly50-meter public pool at Sunrise Park with swim lessons and open swim.
- Pioneertown Mane StreetKid-friendly1940s Western movie set town with shops; weekend gunfight shows.
- PowerKids CenterKid-friendlyKids-only gym with classes for burning off energy.
- Rancho Mirage Public LibraryKid-friendlyCity library with a children's area and observatory.
- Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & SpaKid-friendlyResort with a sandy-beach pool and family amenities.
- Rita C. Soto, DDS – Pediatric DentistryKid-friendlyPediatric dentistry practice.
- Robin Hood ArcheryKid-friendlyArchery range and lessons for kids and families.
- Sherman's Deli & BakeryKid-friendlyLong-running deli and bakery; also a Palm Desert location.
- The Shops at Palm DesertKid-friendlyIndoor mall with family stores; hosts the YMCA drop-off kids camp.
- The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & SpaKid-friendlyResort with family pool complex and waterslide.
- YMCA of the DesertKid-friendlyDay camps, childcare, youth sports and swim programs; runs a camp at The Shops at Palm Desert.
- Yucca Valley Branch LibraryKid-friendlySan Bernardino County branch library.
- Yucca Valley Community CenterKid-friendlyTown community center hosting family events.
- Zebra World Indoor Kids PlaygroundKid-friendlyIndoor playground with jumbo trampolines, rope ladders and toddler playhouses.