The Coolest Visitor Center In Southern California Has A Two Restaurants, Spectacular Views, And More
By Natasha Kayes|Updated on May 10, 2024(Originally published August 21, 2023)
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Natasha Kayes
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I was born and raised in sunny Southern California and will never tire of the West Coast, although I spent several years living in Southeast Asia, about as far from California as you can get. Wherever I am in the world, I love straying from the beaten path, experiencing local life, and discovering hidden gems - camera in hand. The beach is my happy place and when I am not there (or writing), you will usually find me baking, watching movies, and cuddling my pugs. I have traveled around the country and around the world, and it never, ever gets old. Being able to combine my passion for travel and my love of writing is nothing short of a dream.
Many visitor centers are little more than a place to grab a brochure, map, or other tourist information. Some have small, interesting exhibits, gift shops, and even museums that add interest and education regarding a particular destination. But there is one visitor center in Palm Springs that is quite a bit more than a source of information and a hub for activity in the area.
Mount San Jacinto State Park is one of Southern California’s premiere hiking destinations and the visitor center at Mountain Station is an unbeatable place to begin and end an epic hiking adventure. Have you explored this beautiful area? If not, what are you waiting for? Make sure you have your hiking essentials and hit the trail!
Find more information about the tramway and visitor center on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway website or you can purchase tram tickets here. We’d love to hear your Palm Springs visitor center reviews, so leave them in the comments.