Region: North America
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A legendary pit stop — the date shake drive-thru is fast and kid-approved. World-famous shakes thick enough for two kids to share. Also carries dried fruit and local date candy as great car-ride snacks for the drive back. Address: 80225 CA-111, Indio, CA 92201 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Low Cost $
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Large outdoor outlet mall with wide stroller-friendly walkways. Nike, Carter’s, and food court make it a practical family pit stop on the I-10 corridor. Perfect halfway point between LA and Palm Springs. Address: 48750 Seminole Dr, Cabazon, CA 92230 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Free
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Beloved desert roadside institution famous for date shakes and dried fruit — a highway tradition since 1931. Kids love sampling dates and trail mix. Perfect quick stop attached to the outlets area. Address: 48980 Seminole Dr, Cabazon, CA 92230 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Low Cost $
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Hundreds of giant wind turbines line the hillsides visible right from I-10. Kids love spotting the spinning blades. Pull off at Fields Rd for a closer look — a free and memorable desert science moment with zero planning required. Address: I-10 & Fields Rd, Cabazon, CA 92230 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Free
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12-lane bowling alley open to families during daytime hours. Bumper bowling available for younger kids. About $5-8 per game plus shoe rental. A reliable heat-escape option. Snack bar on-site. Address: 84245 Indio Springs Pkwy, Indio, CA 92203 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Low Cost $
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Just 5 miles west of Cabazon in neighboring Banning. Full playground, picnic areas, and grass fields. Great low-cost stop to let kids run free before or after exploring the dinosaurs or outlets. Address: 150 N San Gorgonio Ave, Banning, CA 92220 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Free
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One of California’s first Native American-operated museums on the Morongo Reservation. Features Cahuilla tribal artifacts, basketry, and desert plant knowledge. Quiet, meaningful, and uncrowded. About $3 suggested donation. Address: 11795 Fields Rd, Banning, CA 92220 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Low Cost $
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Just north of Cabazon, Forest Road 1N02 leads into San Bernardino National Forest foothills with easy flat-to-gentle trails. Dramatic contrast from the desert floor. Snow-capped peaks visible in winter. Adventure Pass (~$5/day) may be required. Address: Forest Road 1N02, Cabazon, CA 92230 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Free
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Historic date farm with free samples, a cafe serving date shakes, and a short film about date farming. A quirky and memorable desert stop kids actually enjoy. AC inside is a welcome relief. Split one shake between two little kids — they’re very rich. Address: 80225 CA-111, Indio, CA 92201 Google Maps: Click here for…
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Short walking path behind the Morongo resort area with views of the San Gorgonio Mountains. Great for burning off energy with a quick desert stroll before or after a drive. No admission required. Address: 49500 Seminole Dr, Cabazon, CA 92230 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Free