If you can drag yourself away from your poolside lounger, the best way to see the surrounding Coachella Valley is from the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, the world's largest rotating tramcar, soaring 8,516 feet up Mount San Jacinto. On a clear day you can see for 75 miles!

Take advantage of the free guided tours or enjoy a chilled beer in the restaurant. This is a very popular attraction-arrive early to make sure you get a space, and take a jumper it can be 20 degrees cooler up there.