There are lots of free things to do in Palm Springs that will break your boredom without busting your budget.
Let’s Start At The Very Beginning
Lounging by the pool is the #1 free thing to do in Palm Springs. It all starts here and helps set that stress-free relaxing stay you won’t want to leave. This is quality time everyone deserves.
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Listen to Live Music
Let’s begin our tour at the Agua Caliente Casino. Every Sunday, the top-notch talent fires up a spicy blend of salsa sounds and banda bravura, so dip in and groove out!
Palm Springs Casino
It’s always ladies night at Dead or Alive, a wine bar with attitude. Sit back and sip heartily on the patio, where you’ll TGI-Free-Friday! Check your calendar and check your inhibitions at the door, because there are always hip happenings at Ace Hotel & Swim Club. From live DJ sets to livelier jazz ensembles, dive into live music.
Palm Springs Ladies Night
Keep the vibes vrooming through VillageFest, the must-experience street fair on Palm Canyon every Thursday night. Artisans unveil innovative wares in the open air as succulent street food sizzles its way to perfection all around you. Enjoy a beverage and a show as various bands entertain passersby for the princely sum of zero dollars!
Palm Springs VillageFest
Art & About
Palm Springs Nighttime VillageFest
Maximize your freedom every Thursday. Not only is VillageFest the talk of the town, the Palm Springs Art Museum also offers free admission from 5pm-7pm. Modern and contemporary exhibits mingle with the vibrant traditions of Native American artifacts. Set your designs on the signature architecture that makes our berg so brilliant and plan your next visit to experience all the museum has is store. This truly is the intersection between tradition and expression.
Backstreet Art District is a great way to visit working artists studios. It is a unique community of artists’ working studios and galleries. The first Wednesday of each month is their Art Walk that begins at 5pm.
Art Wall
Walk This Way
If you prefer to keep your feet on the ground, traverse the terrain of our majestic landscapes, be they urban or mountainous.
Palm Springs Marilyn Statue
Click a picture of you with the 26-foot high Marilyn Monroe statue located just in front of the Palm Springs art museum. Right next to Marilyn is the Downtown Park. Pack a lunch and enjoy a relaxing afternoon with the beauty of the San Jacinto mountains as a backdrop.
Palm Springs Mountain Views
If you’re a shopaholic, check out the storefronts in our Uptown Design District. Cinephiles will swoon at the celebrities lining our esteemed Walk of Stars, peppered with legends of the silver screen.
We’re not done! There are lots of walking trails throughout Palm Springs. Some of the more popular include the North and South Lykken Trails, named after the owner of the first retail store in Palm Springs who loved to hike.
Palm Springs Hiking
Enjoy a Self-Guided Bike Tour
A great way to see Palm Springs is to explore the neighborhoods, and what better way than on a bike. Most hotels and resorts now offer complimentary bikes. When you check in, see about reserving a bike for a morning ride.
Palm Springs Biking
Explore Midcentury Architecture
A great way to learn more about our famous midcentury architecture is to do this is on a self-guided architecture drive tour. Get to know the neighborhoods and learn about the architects and developers that helped make Palm Springs so special.
There really are no limits to the free (or practically free) attractions here in town. So invest in the best, which is you and your time in Palm Springs!
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SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
Vi at La Jolla Village – Senior Living in the Heart of Everything
At Vi at La Jolla Village, residents don't have to choose between security and adventure, connection and independence. They get all of it.
Today’s seniors are more connected than ever, with a renewed focus on retirement as a time of discovery and enriching experiences. The ultimate reward for a retirement well-earned is the wisdom to appreciate it all, and what better place to enjoy that unique perspective than Vi at La Jolla Village, in the heart of San Diego.
All-access pass to good living.
As a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), Vi provides access to a connected and fulfilling community while making it easy to plan for future care, should the need ever arise. With a care plan in place, residents enjoy greater financial predictability and long-term value, freeing them to focus on making the most out of retirement.
Resort-style amenities at the epicenter of a cultural hub like San Diego offer a retirement experience unlike any other. Paired with exceptional dining, spacious accommodations and dedicated staff, the best of maintenance-free living is all around. And with the introduction of Vista 360 Well-Being, Vi’s panoramic approach to wellness, there are more ways than ever for residents to access it all.
The harmony of mind, body and community.
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The key to longevity is striking the right balance in maintaining an active lifestyle with an active mind in a fulfilling community. With newly renovated community spaces and restaurants, Vista brings a variety of opportunities for residents to elevate their well-being through Vi-exclusive “Signature Experiences.”
Vista Enrich takes an evidence-based approach to brain vitality, keeping residents at the forefront of cognitive health through exergaming (exercising + gaming), nutritional plans and informative workshops. It is also home to The Brain Vitality Studio, an innovative facility dedicated to cognitive fitness that has garnered national recognition.
Vista Discover invites residents into stimulating educational experiences, from chef-led cooking demos and guided wine tastings to lectures at local universities and intimate lectures following cultural outings.
While Vista Enrich focuses on brain health and Vista Discover engages residents intellectually, Vista Explore cultivates a sense of adventure through curated travel and local excursions. But broadening one’s horizons doesn’t always require a plane ticket. One recent event brought a taste of the world right to the community: an onsite “jazz cruise” featuring live music and global cuisine served at a series of themed “ports” all within the community’s own ballroom.
“Location, location, location”
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One of the biggest perks of life at Vi at La Jolla Village is its proximity to just about everything. With easy access to transportation and local attractions just steps away, residents can explore and engage with their community at their own pace.
“There are trolley and bus stops within a 5-minute walk that will get you to the beach, UCSD Campus, medical appointments, downtown La Jolla or San Diego, et cetera. We rarely use our car,” said resident Tom Yager.
With the best of San Diego just steps away, residents don’t just live in the city, they live within reach of everything that makes it special.
The best of all worlds.
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At Vi at La Jolla Village, retirement isn’t a chapter to slow down; it’s an invitation to discover more. Tailored community experiences created by Vista, paired with the vibrant pulse of San Diego just outside the door, mean that residents don’t have to choose between security and adventure, connection and independence. They get all of it.
This is what an all-access pass to good living looks like: the comforts of an elevated lifestyle, a community built for growth and a city made for discovery – all in one place.
To learn more about Vi at La Jolla Village or for details on available floor plans, visit ViatLaJollaVillage.com/SDM.
NewBridge School is San Diego’s only school dedicated to the education of students with dyslexia and related learning profiles. For 30 years we have successfully served students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, receptive/expressive language disorders, ADHD, executive functioning and memory deficits. Students transition successfully into academically rigorous high schools and colleges across the country. Why NewBridge? Training, training, training (plus intensive individualization, and comprehensive program design). All teachers are trained and retrained biennially in Orton-Gillingham, the only approach proven to remediate dyslexia based on Science of Reading research, and complete a year-long training program. Every aspect of our program is designed around our students’ learning styles and needs. Every class is taught by a highly-trained expert, and our Speech/Language and Occupational Therapy teams embed throughout the day. Our multisensory, multi-tiered math program has been developed in conjunction with sister schools and experts across the country. Don’t wait—early intervention is magic!
The Children’s School (TCS) is an independent school in La Jolla working with students from toddler through eighth grade. Rooted in the belief that every child has unique strengths and limitless potential, TCS provides a joyful, challenging education that inspires curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. Experienced teachers know each student well and create meaningful opportunities for academic, social, and emotional growth through personalized instruction and hands-on, interdisciplinary learning. A culture of respect, inclusion, and collaboration encourages students to ask questions, take thoughtful risks, and develop a strong sense of responsibility to one another and the world around them. At TCS, learning extends beyond the classroom through meaningful connections with the local community and natural environment. Graduates leave TCS with a strong academic foundation, a sense of purpose, and the character to thrive in high school and beyond as engaged learners, compassionate leaders, and thoughtful citizens.
Enrollment: 240
Grades: Toddler – Grade 8
Tuition: $10,800 – $34,000
Deadline: Priority Application & Tuition Assistance for new students: Feb. 1, 2027
Gender: All-inclusive
Details Progressive, independent school. No religious affiliation
Growing up, Laika Nur, MD, Scripps Clinic sports medicine specialist, loved watching beach volleyball when the Association of Volleyball Professionals tour came to her hometown of Chicago. A talented volleyball player herself, she remembers sitting in the stands all day, and once, even got a couple autographs. Years later, Dr. Nur was attending a professional event focused on women’s sports, and the discussion turned to a new professional women’s volleyball league. The general manager and coaching staff for San Diego’s team, the Mojo, happened to be in attendance, and Dr. Nur took the opportunity to ask them if they needed a team doctor. Flash forward to the Mojo’s inaugural 2024 season, when Dr. Nur officially became the team physician. Click here to read more about Dr. Nur and how she incorporates lessons she learned on the court into her practice.
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Your feet and ankles probably aren’t something you give much thought to—until something goes wrong. Orthopedic surgeons at Scripps Clinic are on the leading edge of foot and ankle reconstruction, treating patients with sports injuries, deformities, traumatic injuries and other conditions. That includes repairing torn Achilles tendons with a minimally invasive procedure that shrinks the incision site to less than a centimeter, and performing advanced ankle replacement on some patients with ankle arthritis. Read more about Scripps’ innovations in foot and ankle care here.
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Mai Vue was just 34 weeks pregnant when she delivered her baby. Her pregnancy had been complicated, and she’d had a recent second trimester pregnancy loss, which led to her receiving specialized care from Sean Daneshmand, MD, a Scripps Clinic perinatologist who oversees high-risk pregnancies. Dr. Daneshmand and his team took care of Mai during her pregnancy, through the birth of her healthy baby girl and beyond. Mai was part of a program Scripps launched to provide support to new moms in the weeks and months after delivery. The postpartum program, known as Scripps Health’s Fourth Trimester Continuum of Care, provides care for women with high-risk pregnancies to optimize their health after childbirth and reduce the risk of complications in future pregnancies. Click here to learn more.
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