Things to do when it’s 110°
Cool, shady and indoor places for the long desert summer, from splash pads to museums with good AC.
- Do outdoor things before 10 in the morning or after sunset.
- Bring more water than you think, even for short trips.
- Many museums and indoor play spots have summer camps and cheaper weekday hours.
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- Cathedral City LibraryKid-friendlyRiverside County branch library.
- Coachella LibraryKid-friendlyNewer library in downtown Coachella with kids' space.
- Hi-Desert Nature MuseumKid-friendlySmall natural-history museum with live reptiles and a kids' discovery room.
- Indio LibraryKid-friendlyRiverside County branch library.
- La Quinta LibraryKid-friendlyLibrary in the civic center with kids' programs.
- Palm Desert LibraryKid-friendlyLibrary shared with College of the Desert; kids' programs.
- Palm Springs Public LibraryKid-friendlyCity library with children's story times.
- Rancho Mirage Public LibraryKid-friendlyCity library with a children's area and observatory.
- Yucca Valley Branch LibraryKid-friendlySan Bernardino County branch library.
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