Best 24 things to do in Mountain Center, CA

Fish, picnic, and relax on Lake Hemet aboard a covered pontoon for up to 10 guests

Cruise Lake Hemet on a spacious pontoon built for fishing and relaxing

Fish and explore Lake Hemet from a covered pontoon

Discover iconic mid-century modern architecture and learn about the architects who shaped Palm Springs.

Fish or explore Lake Skinner with up to 4 passengers

Rent a Jon boat for fishing or lake exploring with up to 5 passengers

Fish or explore Lake Skinner with up to six passengers

Experience a guided hike and Jeep journey through Indian Canyons with stories of the Cahuilla people. This is a shared tour that's open to the public.

Explore slot canyons and a recreated Cahuilla village on a guided open-air Jeep journey

Share a sunrise hot air balloon flight over Temecula wine country

Private sunrise hot air balloon flight for up to 4 guests

Ride a private limo bus to 3 Temecula wineries with tastings

Ride trains and trolleys all day at the Southern California Railway Museum

Tour the interiors of three iconic Palm Springs homes and experience Desert Modern living.

See Rat Pack-era homes, then stop for a martini in Palm Springs

Ride a mule-drawn wagon through desert canyons, then enjoy a cookout and live western music

Ride a mule-drawn covered wagon into desert oases and canyons

Tree-shaded park venue with picnic tables and railroad backdrop

Rent a real caboose and private yard for your group, with ride tickets included

Join a narrated museum tour with docent insights and access to historic rail cars

Rent an indoor railcar hall for events up to 150 guests

Take the controls of an electric streetcar with a qualified engineer

Run a locomotive or streetcar for a full hour with a qualified engineer

Indoor banquet space for up to 75 with projector and serving kitchen