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Family-friendly places and local businesses in Palm Springs, in the Coachella Valley.
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53 places
- 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.
- Barking Beauties Dog GroomingDog grooming salon.
- Berrett Pest ManagementPest control service.
- Blair Heating & AirResidential HVAC serving Palm Springs and the valley for 10+ years.
- Cheeky'sPopular farm-to-table breakfast and lunch spot.
- Clearly the Best Pool ServicePool and spa repair and remodels since 2009.
- Cold Nose Warm HeartLocally owned pet boutique for 24 years.
- Desert Hand Car Wash100% hand car wash since 1947; vintage-car specialists.
- Desert Regional Medical CenterRegional hospital and trauma center.
- Elmer's RestaurantKid-friendlyFamily breakfast restaurant with pancakes and a kids' menu.
- Equity Union Real EstateValley residential brokerage.
- Escape Room Palm SpringsThemed escape rooms; good for older kids, teens and family outings.
- Gattuso Pool CorpPool construction, renovation and equipment maintenance.
- Gorilla Pest ControlPest control and junk removal.
- Great ShakesKid-friendlyMilkshake shop with creative flavors; a kid favorite.
- Handel's Pool ServiceOwner-run pool maintenance and renovation.
- Hilton Palm SpringsDowntown hotel with pool, walkable to Palm Canyon Drive.
- 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.
- James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity CenterKid-friendlyCity community center with youth programs.
- Jewish Family Service of the DesertCounseling, food and support services.
- Just FabulousPool floats, mid-mod décor and coffee-table books; hosts book signings.
- Kilter Termite and Pest ControlPest control with quarterly plans.
- L.A The Barber (24k Beauty Bar)Barber inside 24k Beauty Bar.
- Las Casuelas The OriginalKid-friendlyPalm Springs' oldest Mexican restaurant, family-owned since 1958.
- Lauren Gutenberg, DDS – Pediatric DentistryKid-friendlyPediatric dentistry practice.
- Lloyd Pest Control – Palm SpringsFamily-focused, eco-friendly pest and termite protection.
- Manhattan in the DesertKid-friendlyNew York-style deli and bakery.
- Margaritaville Resort Palm SpringsKid-friendlyResort with a large pool complex and family activities.
- Mizell CenterSenior center; runs Meals on Wheels.
- Moorten Botanical GardenKid-friendlySmall family-run cactus garden with a 'cactarium'; quick, easy outing with kids.
- Oranj Palm Vacation HomesVacation-rental company: mid-century homes, condos and villas.
- Palm Springs Animal HospitalVeterinary hospital; reader-voted favorite vet.
- Palm Springs Art MuseumLargest cultural institution in the valley; contemporary, Western and Native American art.
- Palm Springs Certified Farmers MarketSaturday-morning farmers market (Oct–June).
- Palm Springs Dog ParkFenced off-leash dog park behind City Hall.
- Palm Springs Family & Cosmetic DentistryFamily and cosmetic dentistry.
- 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.
- Palm Springs Unified School DistrictPublic district for Palm Springs, Cathedral City, DHS, Rancho Mirage, Thousand Palms.
- Salon 119 Beauty & Nail SpaHair and nail salon; reader-voted favorite.
- Sherman's Deli & BakeryKid-friendlyLong-running deli and bakery; also a Palm Desert location.
- Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney (SBEMP LLP)Full-service law firm with a Palm Springs office.
- Suppress Termite & Pest ControlSame-day residential pest service.
- The Barking LotSelf-service dog wash and grooming salon.
- The Saguaro Palm SpringsColorful hotel with pool; reader-voted favorite.
- The Shag StoreArt, books, apparel and gifts by artist Josh Agle (Shag).
- Thick as ThievesExpanded boutique south of downtown Palm Springs.
- Treebark Termite and Pest ControlPest control and bee removal/relocation.
- Trina TurkBright, Palm Springs-style fashion boutique.
- VCA Desert Animal HospitalVeterinary hospital (VCA network).
- Well in the DesertMeals, clothing, showers and a cooling center.
- Western Exterminator – Palm SpringsResidential and commercial pest control branch.