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5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Create a candle in the Village at Big Bear Lake

Create your own custom candle — craft a unique fragrance, blend it with warm wax, and pour a personal keepsake into a beautiful vessel of your choosing, all in a cozy, creative setting.

5 out of 5 average rating, 29 reviews

Wandering Wizard Forest Adventures

Explore the forest's natural beauty and receive transformative energy healing.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 289 reviews

Rock Climbing Creek Hike with a Photographer

Hike 2 miles and rock climb to a beautiful creek. In spring and early summer you can swim!

5 out of 5 average rating, 39 reviews

Hike Above the Clouds with a Photographer

Hike 3 miles (500 feet elevation gain) to enjoy a beautiful view from Coyote Rock.

5 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviews

Mountain Bird Expeditions

Nestled 5,000 feet up in the mountains, Lake Arrowhead is just 80 miles from Los..

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 253 reviews

Hot Springs Hike and Photo Shoot

Hike 6 miles with 1,300 feet elevation gain to swim and relax in stunning natural hot springs.

5 out of 5 average rating, 87 reviews

Pinnacles Hike and Photo Shoot

Hike 4.5 miles with 1,100 feet elevation gain, stunning views and photo souvenirs for you.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Cuddle Fluffy Mini Highland Calves

Meet and cuddle fluffy miniature Highland calves in a guided farm experience. Learn about their care, capture memorable photos, and enjoy quality time with these gentle animals year-round.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 1613 reviews

The Greatest Of All Time Experience

Hike the High Desert with friendly Nubian goats, among granite boulders and piñon pines.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 165 reviews

Professional Stargazing Tour in Joshua Tree

Journey through Internationally Certified Dark Skies with an expert Astronomer, comfortable lounger and state-of-the-art telescopes.

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Desert Skywatch/UFO & Orb Experience

Gather beneath the Joshua Tree sky for guided observation, night-sky orientation, focused awareness, hi-desert UFO history & lore, and group reflection.

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Meet Rescued Farm Animals

Go behind the scenes at a nonprofit sanctuary to meet rescued farm animals and learn firsthand about rescue, rehabilitation, and lifelong care.

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Bougie Cattle Company Ranch Tour

Welcome to the ranch where luxury meets livestock! Meet miniature Highland cattle, camels, donkeys, goats, and more while enjoying an unforgettable behind-the-scenes experience.

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Mini pinball museum

Come see and play these antique pinballs in the mini pinball museum!! Learn about the history of this once outlawed game, how to play it and how the art and culture shaped a generation.

4.5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Palm Springs Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Explore Palm Springs with our GPS-triggered Driving Audio Tour Guide app. Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour. Go anytime, stop anywhere, listen offline, and enjoy lifetime access.

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Luxury Fashion Outlet Experience

Enjoy a lux limo ride and let’s shop luxury for less. Skip the line at this premium outlet and all of the boutiques, and enjoy personalized curations by a wardrobe stylist to entertainment icons.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Discover the evolution of wind turbines

Explore the first wind farm in the San Gorgonio Pass on an immersive tour, where expert guides share the story of the Wind Rush and why wind power remains vital to our clean energy future.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviews

Reset your body and mind through contrast therapy

Ground yourself in a power yoga flow, Infrared sauna, and cold plunge guided by a yoga instructor.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Eat a picnic brunch with rescued donkeys

Cuddle with donkeys and munch on sandwiches and sweets (kids welcome with two adults). This is a private experience for up to 6 people.

5 out of 5 average rating, 25 reviews

Learn Yoga for the Voice an Ancient Vocal Practice

Meditate, sing and improve your voice with the ancient practice of Nada Yoga.

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