Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Palm Springs, CA
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.8(16,086 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
Book online where you can. Reviewers found slots sold out and long lines in the heat, and advise arriving at opening for parking and a short wait. It is much colder at the top, so bring layers even in summer. The short nature loop worked with strollers. Food, lockers and restrooms are up there.
The world's largest rotating tramcars carry you from the desert floor to Mountain Station at 8,516 feet in about ten minutes, where it runs 30–40°F cooler than town. Bring a jacket even in summer, and go in the morning to beat the heat and crowds. The tram closes for annual maintenance early September into early October.
1 Tramway Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
Hours via Google — confirm before a special trip.
Adults $36.95, kids 3–10 $20.95
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What visitors say
- Scott Abajian★★★★★
We went when they weren't too busy, in the summertime first thing when they opened. They were very organized and the lines moved quickly. The trip up the mountain was a little unsettling, partly because I didn't realize the floor is what rotates, not the gondola itself. You get fantastic views of the valley. All the workers were very professional so you felt safe. I asked our operator how many times she had made the trip up the mountain. I was flabbergasted when she told me 192,000! She has been there 15 years. It is well worth the cost, especially since it's so much cooler at the top. Give it a try!
4 weeks ago
- Roman Kultajev★★★★★
Unusual and exciting experience for adults and children. The view from the rotating tram is spectacular and gives you a hint of where life lingers in these mountains. The visitor center at the top has a lot of room at different levels for the visitors to disperse and not feel crowded. The air, while noticeably thinner, is absolutely delicious at the top of the mountain, you can't get enough of it. The theater at the visitor center could use a more modern video. The hikes are well designed and divided into difficulty levels. If you are not ready for some serious challenge, at least take the shortest hike and enjoy the views, the air and nature. Depending on the time of year take seriously how to dress - the temperature difference at 8500 above sea level is significant! I appreciate storage lockers and a shop with some essentials if you were not quite ready for a longer hike. I am not sure why Ride and Dine ticket packages are not available until 4pm. We ended up not eating at the top. A missed opportunity in my opinion for the establishment to get more money.
a month ago
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