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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- Children's Discovery Museum of the DesertKid-friendlyFamily favoriteHands-on museum for young kids: building, art and pretend play; birthday parties.
Palm Springs Air MuseumKid-friendlyFamily favoriteWWII and Cold War aircraft in air-conditioned hangars; flight simulators and cockpit sit-ins for kids.- 1010 Movie ColonyMovie theater in Palm Springs.
- 5 Star Resort VacationsResort in Indio.
- Agua Caliente Cultural MuseumHistory museum in Palm Springs.
- Annenberg RetreatsMuseum in Rancho Mirage.
- Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water SpaResort in Desert Hot Springs.
- Art Samson Community LibraryLibrary in Thousand Palms.
- Autograph CollectionResort in Palm Springs.
- Berger Foundation IceplexKid-friendlyPublic skating, skating lessons, camps and youth hockey.
- Best Western Plus Palm Desert ResortResort in Palm Desert.
- Biggest Loser Resort Palm DesertResort in Palm Desert.
- Boomers! Cathedral CityKid-friendlyGo-karts, mini golf, bumper boats, batting cages and arcade.
- Cabot Old Indian Pueblo MuseumMuseum in Palm Springs.
- CAMBRIA Gallery – Palm DesertMuseum in Palm Desert.
- Camelot TheatresMovie theater in Palm Springs.
- Casa Palma Hotel & Bungalows Palm SpringsResort in Palm Springs.
- Casitas del MonteResort in Palm Springs.
- Cathedral City LibraryKid-friendlyRiverside County branch library.
- Century at The River and XDDrive in theater in Rancho Mirage.
- Chuck E. CheeseKid-friendlyArcade in Palm Desert.
- Chuck E. Cheese Palm DesertKid-friendlyArcade games, pizza and birthday party packages.
- Cinema DiverseMovie theater in Palm Springs.
- Cinemark Century La Quinta and XDMovie theater in La Quinta.
- Cinemark Movies 10Movie theater in Cathedral City.
- Cinemas Palme D'OrMovie theater in Palm Desert.
- Circle Theatre Acting Co.Movie theater in Indio.
- City of Palm Springs Parks & RecreationSwimming pool in Palm Springs.
- Club TrinidadResort in Palm Springs.
- Coachella LibraryKid-friendlyNewer library in downtown Coachella with kids' space.
- Coachella Valley Recreation and ParksSwimming pool in Indio.
- Cornelia White HouseHistory museum in Palm Springs.
- Country Club & Resort RentalsResort in Palm Desert.
- D'Place EntertainmentMovie theater in Cathedral City.
- Dave & Buster'sKid-friendlyArcade in Rancho Mirage.
- Days Inn by Wyndham Palm SpringsResort in Palm Springs.
- Desert Aquaventures Indoor Swim LessonsSwimming instructor in Cathedral City.
- Desert Breezes ResortResort in Palm Desert.
- Desert Hot Springs LibraryLibrary in Desert Hot Springs.
- Desert Hot Springs Public LibraryLibrary in Desert Hot Springs.
- Desert Isle of Palm SpringsResort in Palm Springs.
- Desert Sun ResortResort in Palm Springs.
- Desert Swim AcademySwimming instructor in Palm Desert.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Golf Resort Palm SpringsGolf resort with a large pool; reader-voted favorite.
- Dream Big Children's CenterKid-friendlyKids play and party place in Rancho Mirage.
- Escape Games at The RiverEscape room in Rancho Mirage.
- Escape Room Palm SpringsThemed escape rooms; good for older kids, teens and family outings.
- F-117 Black DevilHistory museum in Palm Springs.
- Festival Theaters Palm SpringsMovie theater in Palm Springs.
- Friends of the Palm Springs LibraryLibrary in Palm Springs.
- Garden Vista HotelResort in Palm Springs.
- Gargan Optics ObservatoryMuseum in Palm Desert.
- General Patton Memorial MuseumMuseum in Coachella.
- Get Air Trampoline ParkKid-friendlyWall-to-wall trampolines, ninja course, foam pits and dodgeball.
- Hilton Palm SpringsDowntown hotel with pool, walkable to Palm Canyon Drive.
- Historical Society of Palm DesertMuseum in Palm Desert.
- HOHMANNMuseum in Palm Springs.
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indio – Coachella ValleyValue hotel near Indio's festival grounds.
- Hope Springs ResortResort in Desert Hot Springs.
- Hyatt Palm SpringsResort in Palm Springs.
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