15 Best Team-Building Activities To Do in Palm Springs for 2024
Gather your team and prepare to dive into the essence of Palm Springs on your next corporate getaway! If you think this is just an ordinary city in California, we can’t wait to prove you wrong!
Famed for its mid-century modern architecture and dubbed the Golf Capital of the World, Palm Springs is where luxury meets relaxation. What else could your team wish for?
At TeamOut, we're passionate about crafting experiences that showcase Palm Springs' charm. From ascending the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway to dancing non-stop at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, we're here to unveil the hidden treasures that make this desert oasis special.
Join us as we design a customized retreat that celebrates Palm Springs! Together we can make your corporate getaway an absolute standout in this desert paradise!
Take a jeep trip to the ancestral homeland of Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians with your team! Prepare to see rock formations, the California fan palms and more than 150 species of plants! Red Jeep Tours’ guide will share stories about the culture and beliefs of the Cahuilla Indians, the local Native American Tribe. The best part? You’ll also enjoy a 1-mile hike on a trail along the banks of Andreas Creek!
Location: 74-794 Lennon Place, Suite B, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Schedule: Everyday from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Duration: 3 hours
Prices: $200/pp or $1,000/7-passenger Jeep
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Contact the company
Transport from the City Center: Departure from Downtown Palm Springs
Rating: 4.9⭐
Recommended for: Teams of outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers with an interest in history.
Gather your team for a fun day out on a jeep + walking tour to the Indian Canyons!
Get ready for one epic Palm Desert adventure with your crew! Instead of an ordinary city scavenger hunt, you’ll have the opportunity to solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks in this desert oasis! This scavenger hunt is a fantastic way to explore Palm Desert over 1.10 miles with 8 stops.
Location: Palm Desert, Riverside County, CA
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: 2 hours
Prices: $12/pp - $45/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Contact the company
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.3⭐
Recommended for: Teams that love outdoor adventures, solving puzzles, and exploring historic landmarks.
Prepare to explore Palm Desert like never before on this Desert Dash Scavenger Hunt!
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is the world’s largest rotating tram car! Traveling two-and-one-half miles along the cliffs of Chino Canyon, it transports riders to the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. Take in the stunning views of the valley on this 10-minute journey. When you reach the Mountain Station, with an elevation of 8,516 feet, enjoy the observation decks, restaurants, natural history museum and over 50 miles of hiking trails with your crew!
Location: 1 Tram Way Palm Springs, CA 92262
Schedule: Monday – Friday: First Tram up at 10:00 am; Last Tram up at 8:00 pm; Last Tram down at 9:30 pm | Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: First Tram up at 8:00 am; Last Tram up at 8:00 pm; Last Tram down at 9:30 pm
Duration: 10-minute journey
Prices: $30.95/pp or $41/pp (round trip Tram fare + dining in Pines Café)
Food on-site: Yes, you can find restaurants once you reach the Mountain Station
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.7⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy breathtaking views and unique outdoor experiences.
Embark on a stunning tram ride and indulge in delicious food, hiking trails, and observation decks once you reach the top!
Tour Palm Springs’ mid century modern architecture on this Trip Advisor’s top-rated tour by PS Architecture Tours. Gather your crew and join Trevor O'Donnell and his team of tour professionals and explore the city's iconic collection of modernist homes and buildings. Aboard a 22-person mini coach, learn about a famous group of architects, builders and celebrity clients! The best part? On this personalized tour, you'll also listen to the stories that add life and humor to Palm Springs' architecture legacy.
Location: Check-in location at Palm Springs Visitors Center, 2901 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Featuring the largest escape room games in Southern California, Escape Room Palm Springs offers seven rooms to play! With a privileged location just minutes from Downtown Palm Springs, there are no excuses not to stop by for an incredible team adventure! Choose from games like Mission to Mars, A Traitor Among Us, Bank Heist, Vampire’s Lair, Jack the Ripper, Titanic, and Merlin’s Magic School. Challenges and fun are absolutely guaranteed!
Location: 2500 N Palm Canyon Dr B3, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: 1 hour
Prices: $39/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: Located just minutes from Downtown Palm Springs
Rating: 4.9⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy solving puzzles and overcoming challenges together.
Put your detective hat on and overcome challenges with your team! Escape the room and walk out victorious!
Boomers Palm Springs is the perfect spot for team activities! Choose from Go Karts, Batting Cages, and Mini Golf, and prepare for a day of entertainment! Want to practice your swing and your hit? Step inside the batting cages and improve your skills! If you’re a mini golf lover, Boomers is home to three miniature golf courses. If you’re looking for adrenaline-pumping fun, head over to the top-rated outdoor Go Kart racing track!
Location: 67-700 E Palm Canyon Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234
Lace-up your hiking boots and hike through the large, granite boulder fields around the Jumbo Rocks area. Hike towards the first highlight - the Skull Rock - only about 70 feet from the road. Featuring cavities that resemble the eye and nose sockets of a skull, it’s hard to miss! Keep in mind that the Skull Rock Trail contains various terrain types, such as sand, hard pack dirt, and rocky surfaces.
Location: Starting point at the Skull Rock Parking Area along Park Boulevard or in Jumbo Rocks Campground
Schedule: Day, dawn, dusk
Duration: 1-2 hours
Prices: Free
Food on-site: You are encouraged to pack your own snacks and drinks
Accessibility: No
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.8⭐
Recommended for: Teams looking for a thrilling outdoor experience.
Prepare to discover epic landmarks like the Skull Rock as you hike one of the most famous trails at Joshua Tree National Park!
Tour Joshua Tree Distilling Company’s facilities for free and learn about the process of fermenting alcohol from carbohydrates, distilling alcohol, and the bottling and finishing process. You can add the tasting option to your tour, where you can savor neat spirit samples and craft cocktails made with in-house recipes and mixers. Award-winning spirits include Lost Horse Whiskey, Black Hole Vodka, and Giant Rock Gin.
Location: 58945 Bus Center Dr, Yucca Valley, CA 92284, EUA
Head to Pioneertown and visit Pappy & Harriet's, a rustic saloon in the Mojave Desert. This restaurant and bar has been transformed into a music venue featuring world-class acts. This is the ideal spot for music lovers and it’s known for star-sightings, pop up shows and genius line up of musical acts. Join your team and enjoy a music show at one of the indoor or outdoor stages or some good old fashioned BBQ.
Location: 53688 Pioneertown Rd., Pioneertown, CA 92268
Schedule: Opening hours - Thursday & Friday: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm | Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 am - 11:00 pm | Monday: 4:00 am - 11:00 pm
Duration: It’s up to you!
Prices: Free entrance
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.8⭐
Recommended for: Music lovers in general and teams that appreciate live music and enjoy vibrant atmospheres.
Big names from the music industry - like One Republic - have performed at Pappy & Harriet's!
Experience the excitement of this lighter-than-air trip in the Greater Palm Springs Area with Fantasy Balloon Flights. FAA-certified pilots guide 2-10 passenger, multicolored hot-air balloons to get a birds-eye view of the low desert’s winter wildflowers, date and citrus groves. Prepare to see the area from a brand new perspective! The best part? Champagne balloon adventures are available in the Coachella Valley.
Location: 74895 CA-111, Indian Wells, CA 92210, EUA
Schedule: Monday: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm | Tuesday - Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Duration: 1-1.5 hours
Prices: $250.00/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Contact the company
Transport from the City Center: Hotel/accommodation pick-up included
Rating: 4.8⭐
Recommended for: Teams seeking a breathtaking and memorable adventure with panoramic views.
Get ready for the experience of a lifetime with Fantasy Balloon Flights!
Established in Palm Springs in 1938, Moorten Botanical Garden is a privately-owned arboretum with a mission to share the variety of desert plants. The desert trees, plants, and cacti come from around the world! The garden is a living museum of desert lore and it features glistening crystals, colorful rocks, ancient fossils, and gold mining relics. In addition to housing some of the world’s rarest plants, Moorten Botanical Garden boasts over 3000 plant varieties.
Location: 1701 S Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Schedule: Daily: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm; Closed on Wednesdays
Duration: It’s up to you!
Prices: $5/pp
Food on-site:
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.5⭐
Recommended for: Teams interested in exploring diverse plant species and natural settings.
You can’t miss this arboretum with over 3000 plant varieties!
Desert Tasty Tours offers guided culinary and cultural strolls along Palm Desert’s El Paseo and Palm Springs’ Palm Canyon Drive. Combining food tastings with historical and cultural insights from local guides is what makes these food tours unique. Choose from El Paseo Food Tour, which takes place at Palm Springs’ upscale shopping and art district, and Palm Canyon Food Tour, where you will taste your way along Palm Canyon Drive.
Location: 79405 Highway 111 Suite 9-341 Palm Springs, CA 92253
Schedule: Saturday - Friday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Duration: 3 hours
Prices: From $99/pp
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.7⭐
Recommended for: Foodies and teams looking for culinary exploration and tasting different flavors.
Taste the best flavors that Palm Springs has to offer on this Desert Tasty Tour!
Desert surfing? Yes, that’s a thing! Stop by the Palm Springs Surf Club and make the most of their wave pools! From Beginner Waikiki lessons to Intermediate A-Frames and Advanced A-Frames, there’s something for everyone! The best part? You don’t have to be an expert to have a great time. Simply book a sampler session with your crew and learn the basics!
Location: 1500 S Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: 1 hour
Prices: Contact the company
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Facilities are wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.4⭐
Recommended for: Teams that are interested in learning new skills and that enjoy outdoor activities.
Who said you need the ocean to surf? Experience surfing like never before at Palm Springs Surf Club!
VillageFest takes place in the heart of Downtown Palm Springs, on Palm Canyon Drive, every Thursday night. The street is closed to vehicles and transforms into a festive street fair. Here, you and your team can discover arts, crafts, food, and entertainment, all in one place! This is definitely one of the highlights in the Coachella Valley.
Location: Perimeter is limited to Indian Canyon Drive to the east and Belardo Road to the west; Office address: 401 S Pavilion Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Schedule: Every Thursday from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Duration: 4 hours
Prices: Free entrance
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: VillageFest is located in Downtown Palm Springs
Rating: 4.6⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy vibrant atmospheres and diverse cultural experiences.
Don’t miss the chance to immerse your team in the vibrant atmosphere of VillageFest!
Take this sunrise hike in the San Jacinto Mountains and watch the sunrise over Indian Canyons and Oswitz Canyon like never before. Take in the fantastic views of the Coachella Valley and, once you reach the top, your guide will lead your team through a grounding meditation to help set your intention for the day. The total hike will be no more than 3 miles.
Location: Meeting point at South Lykken Trailhead, S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA
Schedule: Sunrise
Duration: 2.5 hours
Prices: From $80/pp
Food on-site: You are welcome to pack your own snacks and drinks
Accessibility: No
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.7⭐
Recommended for: Teams that appreciate outdoor tranquility, natural landscapes, and mindfulness practices.
There’s no better way to start your day as a team than with a sunrise hike and meditation session! Breathe in nature and breathe out your worries on this unique experience!
Want to Plan Your Next Team-Building Retreat in Palm Springs? Ask our Experts!
Explore the best that vibrant Palm Springs has to offer with our TeamOut recommendations, showcasing the ultimate team-building activities in this desert oasis.Ascend Palm Springs Aerial Tramway or explore Indian Canyons by jeep, all while bonding with your crew amidst this desert landscape!
From sipping on local spirits at Joshua Tree Distillery and visiting Moorten Botanical Garden to catching a live show at Pappy & Harriet's, hiking the San Jacinto Mountains, or embarking on an architecture tour, there's an adventure for every team.
Let TeamOut curate your Palm Springs retreat, tailored to your team's objectives and budget, for a memorable experience in this desert paradise! Schedule a free call today and pack your bags: You’re about to embark on a customized adventure in Palm Springs!
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Thomas Mazimann, a French entrepreneur and former international kayaking athlete, transitioned from sports to tech after moving to the U.S. He co-founded TeamOut, revolutionizing team gatherings.
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