Quick Navigation Subscriptions Free Travel Info. This 600,000-acre park, the largest in the United States, enjoys virtually the same climate as the Coachella Valley. The park surrounds the quiet community of Borrego Springs, itself becoming a haven for celebrities and artists.
Visitors can explore by foot, vehicle or bicycle.
Guided Jeep tours also available. A one-hour drive south of Palm Desert via Hwy. 67-700 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Cathedral City. Children s Discovery Museum of the Desert A hands-on museum where children learn and have fun while creating, exploring and experimenting in a safe, caring setting. More than 50 exciting and challenging exhibits for the whole family.