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1. Amboy Crater ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park from Palm Springs ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Julian from Palm Springs

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4. The Coachella Valley from Palm Springs

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5. Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve

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6. Idyllwild from Palm Springs

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7. Indian Canyons from Palm Springs

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8. The Integratron

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9. Joshua Tree National Park

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10. The BMW Performance Center West

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11. Lake Arrowhead Village

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12. Lake Hemet

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13. Los Angeles from Palm Springs

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14. Old Town La Quinta

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15. The Palm to Pines Scenic Byway

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16. Pioneertown

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17. Route 66 from Palm Springs

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18. The Salton Sea

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19. Salvation Mountain

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20. San Diego from Palm Springs

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21. San Juan Capistrano from Palm Springs

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22. Santa Monica from Palm Springs

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

You can use the Palm Spring as a launching-off point for exploring some of the top attractions of the surrounding Coachella Valley. Unique attractions associated with Route 66 line the region's roads. The city is also located within easy day trip distance of some of Southern California's top destination, including Julian, Los Angeles and San Diego.

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