Windmill tour Palm Springs: two ways to visit
A windmill tour Palm Springs visit brings the turbines at the San Gorgonio Pass into focus. The wind farm is in the Palm Springs area, while Rancho Mirage is a separate city in the Coachella Valley. A booked visit gives you a choice between following a route in your own vehicle and joining a guided cart ride. Decide first whether you prefer to drive independently or listen to a guide on the property.
The self-drive route has ten marked stops. An app or tablet and a map accompany the visit, so you can follow the route in your own car. The guided cart option is a different experience: the vehicle is used to explore the wind farm with a guide. Although it is called a golf cart, the activity is a wind farm visit rather than a round of golf.
Our picks: wind farm visits
Drive yourself with an app and map, or choose the guided electric cart tour on the wind farm.
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Guided wind farm cart tour
- Transportation by electric golf cart
- Opportunity to take photos with an operating GE Wind Turbine
A guide accompanies you around the wind farm in an electric cart.
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Wind farm self-drive tour
- Self-guided curated tour
- Map
Explore the wind farm in your own vehicle using a downloaded app or tablet.
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Choose between a self-guided drive in your own vehicle and a guided cart visit on the wind farm.
Self-drive or guided cart?
The self-drive format is useful if you already have a suitable car and want to follow the marked stops independently. The booking confirmation provides instructions for downloading the app. Review those instructions before setting out and keep the map accessible. Each stop belongs to the booked route; the surrounding landscape includes other private wind farm property, so stay within the access provided for your visit.
The guided cart ride changes the balance between driving and listening. You still need to reach the meeting point, but you explore the property with a guide instead of following the self-drive route in your own car. Compare the dates and the details of each option when you book, including the meeting instructions and what your party needs to bring.
For larger vehicles, the operator limits motorhomes and coaches to 28 feet; Sprinter vehicles up to and including 28 feet are permitted. Check the length of your particular vehicle, including any relevant attachments, against the current booking conditions. If your vehicle is unsuitable, choose a suitable car for the self-drive option or consider the guided cart.
Getting to the wind farm
A regional destination directory lists the attraction at 62950 20th Avenue, Palm Springs, near Interstate 10 exit 120. Use the meeting point in your booking confirmation for navigation. The wind farm is not in Rancho Mirage itself, so allow for travel from your accommodation and confirm parking and arrival instructions with your chosen visit.
Opening information differs between published listings and varies by season. Select a date in the booking calendar and check the precise time rather than assuming an October schedule applies in winter. A private visit may have arrangements of its own; check the terms for the date and group you select.
For airport arrival, rental cars and local transport, see getting to Rancho Mirage. If you are comparing locations for your stay, the area guide explains how Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs and Palm Desert fit different plans. Check the actual meeting address before choosing a base.
Make it part of a valley itinerary
A wind farm visit offers a different perspective from a garden or mountain excursion. In Rancho Mirage, Sunnylands has a free center and gardens as well as separately ticketed estate tours. In Palm Springs, the aerial tramway travels from the valley to a mountain station. Its mountain conditions should be considered separately from the weather in the valley.
If you want time outdoors on foot, Indian Canyons has trails on tribal land and its own entry and safety rules. These are separate visits: a wind farm booking does not provide admission to the canyons or a tram ticket. Plan transport and opening times for each stop independently, and keep enough time between reservations to reach the next meeting point.
The desert heat affects the pace of an outdoor day. Bring water and sun protection, check the forecast, and use the seasonal guide when choosing how much walking to add. Before paying, read the cancellation conditions and check the exact number of guests and the type of vehicle included in your selected option.
Frequently asked questions
Can I drive through the wind farm on my own?
The booked self-drive visit uses your own vehicle and follows ten marked stops. Follow the route and access instructions provided with your booking.
Does the cart tour include golf?
The guided cart is transport for a wind farm visit. It is not a golf round.
Is the meeting point in Rancho Mirage?
The wind farm visit is in the Palm Springs area. Check the address in your booking confirmation and arrange your journey from your own accommodation.