# Day Trip Itineraries

Source: https://coachellalakesrvresort.com/experience/destination/day-trip-itineraries/
Updated: 2026-06-25

## Day‑Trips & Itineraries

Choose a **1‑, 2‑, or 3‑day** plan tailored to your pace—adventure, culture, family fun, or festival recovery. Each itinerary keeps drive time tight and pairs your day out with an easy evening back at the resort.

### 1 Day — Joshua Tree Highlights

#### Morning

Drive to **Joshua Tree NP** (Hidden Valley or Barker Dam loop).

#### Afternoon

Coffee + gallery in the town of Joshua Tree; optional **Keys View** for sunset.

#### Evening

Return for pool soak / hot tub (safety line elsewhere).

### 1 Day — Palm Springs Architecture & Arts

#### Morning

Stroll **Palm Canyon Drive**; visit the **Palm Springs Art Museum**.

#### Afternoon

**Palm Springs Aerial Tramway** to trails and views.

#### Dinner

Patio dining downtown; back to resort.

### 2 Days — Family Fun Loop

#### Day 1

**Living Desert Zoo & Gardens**, then Shields for date shakes; evening lawn games.

#### Day 2

Morning hike at **Indian Canyons**; afternoon pool time; **Dive‑In Movies** if scheduled

### Festival Recovery Day

#### Late start; brunch near La Quinta

easy afternoon at **Acrisure Arena** store or local spa; sunset walk around the resort lakes.

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