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Peaks Restaurant to Offer Special Prix Fixe Menu

PALM SPRINGS, CA (January 27, 2026) On Saturday, February 14, celebrate Valentine’s Day at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.

Peaks Restaurant will serve a special prix fixe dining menu from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Valentine’s Day, featuring a choice of grilled mango salmon, wild mushroom ravioli, or petite filet mignon, accompanied by wild mushroom soup or baby spinach salad. And for dessert, choose from crème brulee or caramel chocolate crunch. Valentine’s Day dining in Peaks Restaurant is priced at $89. Tax, gratuity and tram fare are not included. Reservations are recommended.

Already have dinner plans? Embark on a romantic adventure as you ascend Mt. San Jacinto in the world’s largest rotating tramcar and explore over 50 miles of hiking trails or simply enjoy the views from the Mountain Station terraces.

Tram admission is $34.95 for adults, $31.95 for seniors (65+) and $18.95 for children ages 3-10. After 4:00 p.m., Twilight tickets are $31.95 for adults and seniors, and $15.95 for children ages 3-10.

For more information or to view the Valentine’s Day menu, please visit www.pstramway.com/dining/ or call 760-325-4537 for Peaks Restaurant reservations.

PALM SPRINGS, CA (January 7, 2026) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will operate special holiday hours January 17 – 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The first tram up each day will be at 8:00 a.m., the last tram up will be at 8:00 p.m., and the last tram down will be at 9:30 p.m.

 Tram admission is $34.95 for adults, $31.95 for seniors (65+), and $18.95 for children ages 3-10.

 Special discounts and packages are available after 4:00 p.m. Twilight tickets are $31.95 for adults and seniors, and $15.95 for children ages 3-10. Ride ‘n’ Dine tickets, which include tram fare and dinner at Pines Café, a cafeteria-style restaurant, are $41.00 for adults and seniors, and $27.50 for children ages 3-10.

Delayed Tramway Opening Dec. 3 Due to Scheduled Power Outage

PALM SPRINGS, CA (December 02, 2025) Please be advised that the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will open at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3 due to a scheduled power outage by Southern California Edison to perform routine maintenance.

We appreciate Tramway patrons’ understanding and patience during the delayed opening.

Special Hours and Holiday Dining

PALM SPRINGS, CA (December 1, 2025) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will offer special holiday hours December 20 through January 4. The first tram up each day will be at 8:00 a.m., the last tram up will be at 8:00 p.m., and the last tram down will be at 9:30 p.m.

On December 25 and January 1, Ride ’n’ Dine tickets—which include Tram admission and a holiday meal at Pines Café (a cafeteria-style restaurant)—are available for purchase from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Meal service begins at 11:00 a.m. Tickets are $41 for adults and seniors, and $27.50 for children (ages 3-10). The holiday menu includes a choice of honey-glazed ham, oven-roasted turkey, or vegetarian lasagna, and a selection of side dishes. A fountain beverage, coffee, or tea is included. Regular Ride ‘n’ Dine menu served on New Year’s Day.

Peaks Restaurant will serve a special prix fixe holiday dining menu on December 25, featuring a selection of roasted duck, pan-seared salmon, or filet mignon, accompanied by a seasonal appetizer and side dishes. For dessert, there is a choice of salted caramel cheesecake or chocolate caramel crunch. Christmas Day dining in Peaks Restaurant begins at 11:00 a.m. and is $89 for adults and seniors, and $39 for children (ages 3 – 10). Tram fare is not included. Reservations are recommended.

For more information or to view the full menus, please visit www.pstramway.com/dining/ or call 760-325-4537 for Peaks Restaurant reservations.

PALM SPRINGS, CA (November 20, 2025) Guess who’s coming to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway? This December, families can enjoy two unique opportunities to visit Santa in an alpine winter wonderland.

• Santa will be stopping by the Mountain Station’s Pines Café on Saturday, December 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Children can share their Christmas lists with Santa himself, pose for photos, and receive a free candy cane. Santa’s visit is included in general tram fare admission. Tram tickets are $34.95 for adults, $31.95 for seniors, and $18.95 for children (ages 3 – 10).
• “Breakfast with Santa” will be held on Saturday, December 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in Pines Café. Join and Mrs. Claus for a special holiday breakfast and festive crafts. “Breakfast with Santa” tickets are $55 for adults and seniors, and $42 for children (ages 3 – 10). Tram fare is included. Advanced tickets are required and can be purchased by visiting www.pstramway.com/tickets or by calling (760) 325-1449. Seating is “family style” (tables may be shared with other guests).

Celebrate the holiday season at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. For more information, please visit www.pstramway.com.

PALM SPRINGS, CA (November 19, 2025) The “Sounds of the Holidays” concert series commences December 3 at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Mountain Station. Continuing a decades-long tradition, visitors can enjoy Yuletide carols and holiday hits performed by high school choirs on select dates through December 14.

For the 2025 season, the Tramway is proud to present the following line-up:

• Wednesday, December 3 – La Quinta High School Chamber Singers
• Thursday, December 4 – Cathedral City High School Lions’ Pride Chamber Singers
• Sunday, December 7 – Palm Springs High School Madrigal Choir
• Wednesday, December 10 – Shadow Hills High School Chamber Singers
• Thursday, December 11 – Coachella Valley High School Concert Choir
• Sunday, December 14 – Quartz Hill High School Chamber Singers and A Cappella Choir

Showtimes are 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on the Pines Café Stage and are included with regular Tram admission. Food and beverage will be available for purchase at Pines Café and The Lookout Lounge. (Note: The December 7 choral performance is outside on the Desert View Terrace at 5:30 p.m. kicking off the Tramway’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. That evening, there will also be a 7:30 p.m. performance inside on the Pines Café Stage).

To purchase tickets, please visit www.pstramway.com or call 760-325-1449 for more information.