The year-round sun and warmth of Southern California makes it an ideal destination any time of year, and especially as you say goodbye to the heat and fun of summer back home. Pack your bags, gather your loved ones, and set your sights on the Palm Springs area for plenty of fun to celebrate the unofficial end of summer. There are a number of things to do and see, including some Labor Day weekend Palm Springs activities to mark the holiday that will make you forget there’s no snow on the ground.
Desert Adventure Red Jeep Tours
Shake up your Palm Springs Labor Day adventure with a tour of one of the area’s most famous places and let someone else do the driving. Start at Metate Ranch, located in the heart of the San Andreas Fault Zone, and head out for the adventure of a lifetime. The open-air guided Jeep tour takes you deep into the world-famous fault.
There are multiple stops for activities like short nature walks, including a short hike through a “slot canyon,” and a natural palm oasis where water bubbles up from the ground all year long. You’ll even learn about the Cahuilla Indians of the area and their early life here. The three-hour tour includes fees like land use fees, snacks, bottled water, and admission to the San Andreas Fault.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Go up, up, and away this Labor Day. Palm Springs is home to the world’s largest rotating aerial tram car. The 80-passenger cars make their way along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon from the Valley Station to the Mountain Station – providing an elevation change of nearly 6,000 feet in a matter of just ten minutes!
At the top you can get out and take in more breathtaking views, grab a bite to eat at a restaurant and cafe, find a souvenir in the gift shop, or learn about the area through nature exhibits, educational documentary theaters, and over 50 miles of hiking trails in the Mt. San Jacinto State Park Wilderness area.
Hiking
Lace up your hiking boots this Labor Day and head out on an adventure. There are miles of trails that cut their way through state and national parks. Hike through canyons and visit landmarks like Cactus to Clouds and more.
Pack your hiking essentials, including plenty of water, sun protection, and trail snacks, as well as your camera to capture the view at the top of the mountain. Many trails are also good for biking and horseback tours, so be prepared to share the experience with them.
Escape Room Palm Springs
Escape rooms continue to grow in popularity as the years go by – popping up near small towns and big cities alike, and Palm Springs is no exception. In fact, Palm Springs has the largest escape room games in Southern California. Choose from six rooms with varying degrees of difficulty and number of players needed to solve the puzzles. Solve the clues and break out of the room within 60 minutes to win. Themes vary throughout the year, and past themes include Bank Heist, Vampire’s Lair, Merlin’s Magic School, and others.
Golf
The year-round good weather of the area makes Palm Springs a golfer’s paradise, during the Labor Day holiday or any other time of year. When you visit the “Golf Capital of the World” this Labor Day, make sure your clubs make the packing list.
Book tee times online for some of the best courses in the area. Don’t worry if your clubs couldn’t make the trip, many courses offer rental gear. Ask when making your tee time and the course will have them ready for your use when you arrive.
Palm Springs Walk of Stars
A Southern California must-see on many travelers’ bucket lists is the Hollywood Walk of Fame. For visitors staying in Palm Springs and the surrounding area, you can save the two-hour trip and admire some stars right in Palm Springs.
The walk spans the sidewalks of Palm Canyon Drive, Tahquitz Canyon Way, and Museum Drive in downtown Palm Springs. See the stars of well-known celebrities like Clark Gable, Bob Hope, Shirley Temple, and Elizabeth Taylor. Marvel at stars for presidents like Ronald Reagan and Gerald Ford, too. The first stars were installed in 1992. Ron Nyswaner, known for the 1993 movie Philadelphia and many other projects, was the most recent honoree in 2024.
Labor Day Accommodations You Don’t Have to Labor to Afford
When planning your Labor Day vacation to Palm Springs and the surrounding area, make sure to book an affordable vacation rental home that’s close to everything you want to see and do provided by Ryson Vacations.
We offer condos or homes as large as five bedrooms, so you can share the fun and Labor Day holiday activities with all your loved ones. Gather around the entertainment center for your favorite movie or TV show.
Prepare a delicious home-cooked meal, including ingredients for a Labor Day cookout, in the fully equipped kitchen. Lounge indoors in beautiful living spaces, enjoy the view from a balcony or patio, or spend some time relaxing near the pool at select Palm Springs rentals.
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