Desert Air is proud to offer a selection of local daytime experiences for you to take part in before we return to the Tarmac on Saturday. Fill your day with a series of adventures around sunny Palm Springs, whether it be resetting from the night before, exploring the beautiful outdoors of the desert, or immersing yourself in one of our food and beverage offerings.
Browse the experiences below and snag a reservation! Available as an add-on when booking your Desert Air passes.
Time:
Saturday, Nov 16 from 11am-4pm
Location:
The Palm Springs Surf Club
Your Desert Air wristband unlocks access to Day Drift, our daytime outpost co-hosted by Midnight Lovers at the Palm Springs Surf Club. Enjoy (or catch) the waves, lounge by the pool, or float through the lazy river, all while soaking up the sunshine in Palm Springs style. The club features a variety of beverage and dining options to keep you refreshed throughout the day. It’s the perfect place to unwind between Desert Air sets.
Poolside music will be curated by Midnight Lovers with sets by Lubelski, Maddy Mia, Michelle Leshem, Dakota Dean, Rolando Roland.
You must fill out the Surf Club's waiver HERE for entry.
Time:
Saturday, Nov 16 10:30am-11:30pam
Location:
The Palm Springs Surf Club
A guided morning yoga and sound bath experience. Breathe in the fresh desert air, clear your mind and move your body - open to any levels. Free for ticket holders with RSVP.
Join Power Yoga Palm Springs under a clear desert morning sky for this special terrace yoga flow and sound bath with Kim Funkey. Located on the Navigator Terrace at the Palm Springs surf club overlooking the waves and San Jacinto mountains.
What this class includes:
• Energetic cleanse and introductions
• Gentle Yoga Flow
• Guided meditation
• Healing Sound Bath
*Limited yoga mats will be available first come first serve. We recommend bringing a towel and water with you.
PRICE: Free with RSVP Event Start
Check-In Details: Located at the Palm Springs Surf Club. Show your Desert Air order confirmation or digital ticket to the front gate and they will direct you to the yoga location.
Parking: Surf Club parking is free if arriving for yoga guests. Tell the guard gate you are arriving for yoga.
Rules & Restrictions: 2 reservations max per order; simply show your Desert Air order confirmation at the entry gate for access. This event is operated by Power Yoga Palm Springs, and is not run or operated by Desert Air.
Time:
Saturday, Nov 16 from 11am-4pm
Location:
Las Palmas Brewery
For the audiophiles, soak up your desert afternoon with a hi-fi listening experience at Las Palmas Brewery. Rosemary Hi Fi will be curating high quality sounds on the patio while you sip locally crafted beers or natural wine of your choice. It’s the perfect afternoon supporting native locals advancing culture in the desert.
Rosemary Hi Fi is a forthcoming Hi-Fi listening lounge in Indio dedicated to bringing high-quality, analog sound experiences to the desert community. Las Palmas Brewery is a family owned & operated brewery and wine bar offering a welcoming space in the “Old Las Palmas” neighborhood of Palm Springs.
PRICE: Free entry. No RSVP required.
ADDRESS: 461 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Time:
Saturday, Nov 16 11:30am
Starting Location:
The Saguaro hotel
A guided bike ride excursion highlighting architecturally significant homes in Palm Springs neighborhoods. Event starts at 11:30am on Saturday 12/11; 90 minute tour.
Cruise with us on a bike-ride through some of Palm Springs most beautiful mid century-modern neighborhoods with top-rated architectural tour guide Trevor O’Donnell. On this fun, easy-going bike tour you’ll meander along quiet, level residential streets, pausing along the way to learn about the history of Palm Springs and an extraordinary group of architects who honed their craft here during the city’s Hollywood heyday. Few cities in the world contain such a rare concentration of modernist buildings, and Palm Springs' south end, the subject of this tour, is a modern home lover’s dream come true.
Just a friendly reminder that we host the ride but DO NOT provide bikes. Please bring your own bike or rent one from Big Wheel Tours via this link. They will bring your bike to the Saguaro and fit you at the start of the ride. Bikes available by prior reservation only.
PRICE: $35 per person
Event Duration: 90 minute tour
Check-in Location: Saguaro Palm Springs, 1800 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Rules & Restrictions 2 reservations max per order; simply show your Desert Air order confirmation at the entry gate for access. This event is operated by Modernism Week and is not run or operated by Desert Air.
Time:
Saturday, Nov 16 10am
Starting Location:
Oswit Canyon
Come hiking, Oswit Canyon is calling. Join us for a 60-90 minute guided walk through the stunning Oswit Canyon, one of Palm Springs’ newly preserved natural treasures. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this experience offers deep insights into the unique desert landscape and the ecological importance of Oswit Canyon. Recently saved from development by the Oswit Land Trust, this area is now a sanctuary for wildlife and a peaceful retreat for nature lovers.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the natural beauty of Palm Springs and the desert air while learning about the ongoing efforts to protect and preserve its wild spaces.
PRICE: $28 per person
Event Duration: 60-90 minutes
Event Check-in Location: Google Maps to "Oswit Canyon" and look for the Oswit Canyon Land Trust check-in canopy by the road on S Palm Canyon Dr between Murray Canyon Dr & Bogert Trail.
Rules & Restrictions 4 reservations max per order; simply show your Desert Air order confirmation at the entry gate for access. This event is operated by Oswit Land Trust and is not run or operated by Desert Air.
Location:
Palm Springs Air Museum
From the tarmac to the sky, take flight in a World War II-era fighter plane and experience the beauty of the winter desert from above.
Book a seat on one of these legendary fighter planes to experience first hand what it’s like to fly in one of the fastest propeller planes ever built. Choose between the T-6 Texan and the PT-17 Stearman. You can learn more details on the planes and ride HERE.
PRICE: $195 per person for PT-17 Stearman; $495 per person for T-6 Texan
Event Check-in Location: Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Choose your preferred time on booking page.
Event Duration: 60 minutes including check-in and gate to gate experience
Time:
Saturday, November 16 3pm
Location:
SHAG House
Experience a taste of Palm Springs with the debut collaboration between On the Mark's TASTE festival and The SHAG House, a Palm Springs Midcentury architectural home designed by notorious artist "SHAG". Tickets include admission into the property, first access to a limited-edition SHAG wine glass, and unlimited tastes from a variety of boutique food, beer and wine vendors. From caviar and oysters to bubbly and beer, there’s a flavor journey for every palette.
This is a great opportunity to sample an array of foods and drinks handpicked by our favorite Palm Springs market, On The Mark. General Admission passes are available from 3pm-5pm with complimentary valet parking included.
Price: $135
Event Time: Saturday 11/16, from 3pm
Event Duration: 2 hours
Event Location: The SHAG House
Location:
Palm Springs Surf Club
Get in the water and experience the desert’s first and only wave pool at Palm Springs Surf Club. Book an intermediate or advanced session to take on perfectly crafted A-frame waves designed for seasoned surfers. This unique oasis combines the thrill of surfing with the beauty of Palm Springs, giving you a memorable session that brings the ocean to the desert. Reserve your spot and catch the wave!
