The One Park In Southern California That May Become Your New Favorite Destination
We all know and love Southern California for its pristine beaches, mild climate, and relaxing coastal cities. But there’s another side of SoCal that’s equally inviting but often underrated — its desert side.
To experience the unspoiled beauty of the SoCal desert, it’s hard to resist a day trip to this natural oasis where SoCal’s desert side comes to life in a big way.
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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is a unique SoCal getaway that's definitely worth a day trip. It's located at 47900 Portola Avenue in Palm Desert.
No matter what you end up doing on your visit, you can't help but appreciate this desert preserve where plants, animals, and land all coexist peacefully.