When the grandparents visit
Easygoing outings and good meals that work for every age, from little ones to great-grandma.
- Gardens, museums and scenic drives suit every pace.
- Look for places with seating, shade and short walks.
- Make lunch the main event: a long, slow family meal is the best part.
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- Joshua Tree National ParkKid-friendlyFamily favoriteBoulder scrambling, Hidden Valley, Cholla Cactus Garden; Junior Ranger program for kids.
- The Living Desert Zoo & GardensKid-friendlyFamily favoriteDesert zoo and botanical garden with giraffe feeding, rhinos, carousel and a kids' play area.
- Bautista's Family Organic DatesFarm in Mecca.
Cabot's Pueblo MuseumHand-built Hopi-style pueblo with guided tours and a hilltop viewpoint.- Coachella Valley History MuseumKid-friendlyHistoric adobe campus with date-farming history and the Date Museum.
- Desert Valley DateFarm in Coachella.
- Flying Disc RanchFarm in Thermal.
- Fresh Dates by AndersonFarm in Thermal.
- Ivey Ranch Equestrian CenterFarm in Thousand Palms.
- Leja DatesFarm in Coachella.
- Mineral Spring Date FarmFarm in Desert Hot Springs.
- Patos Dream Date Gardens CoFarm in Thermal.
- San Marcos Date FarmFarm in Desert Hot Springs.
- Windy Sky RanchFarm in Desert Hot Springs.
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