Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center
🥾 Nature preserve · Recreation & family · Palm Desert
The Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center in Palm Desert serves as the primary hub for exploring the monument's trails and natural features, located at 51-500 Highway 74 about four miles south of Highway 111. The center provides maps, exhibits, and maintains information on seasonal trail closures, while visitors can enjoy the Ed Hastey Garden Walk and Randall Henderson Loop trails on the grounds. Check here before heading out to confirm trail conditions and access.
Upcoming events here
- Yoga with a Ranger · Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 9:00 AM
- Tortoise Chat · Fri, Nov 13, 2026, 8:30 AM
- Desert Mountains Art Fair · Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 9:00 AM
- Star Party at the Monument · Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 6:00 PM
- Public Lands Day, Monumental Clean-up at SRSJMN Monument Visitor Center · Sat, Nov 21, 2026, 8:00 AM
- Birding Walk-About at the Monument Visitor Center · Sun, Nov 29, 2026, 8:00 AM
- Desert Mountains Art Fair · Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 9:00 AM
- Star Party at the Monument · Sat, Dec 12, 2026, 5:00 PM