Events

Complimentary Tram Admission in August for Qualifying First Responders

During the entire month of August, all qualified first responders receive free admission to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway in celebration of “First Responders Days.” In addition, up to four of their guests receive 25% off regular Tram fares.

“The Tramway is delighted to continue this annual tradition, in appreciation for the dedication and service of those who serve our communities,” said Tramway General Manager Nancy Nichols. “We look forward to welcoming our first responders to a day with friends and family, exploring the natural beauty of our alpine wilderness.”

The “First Responders Days” promotion can be redeemed with valid first responder photo ID at the ticket booth of the Tramway’s Valley Station from August 1 – 31, 2026. Qualifying personnel include fire and police personnel, California Highway Patrol, County Sheriff Officers, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), and more.

See below for the full list of qualifying first responders.

EXTENDED HOURS FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND AT THE PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY

Guided Nature Walks Continue Sundays During Summer

PALM SPRINGS, CA (June 29, 2026) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will operate with extended hours July 3 – 5 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. On Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4, the first tram up will be at 8:00 a.m., the last tram up will be at 9:00 p.m. and the last tram down will be at 10:30 p.m. On Sunday, July 5, the first tram up 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 Sunday, July 5, join Mount San Jacinto State Park volunteers on a guided nature walk along the 1½-mile Desert View Trail at 11:00 a.m. or the ¾-mile Long Valley Nature Trail loop at 1:30 p.m. Participants should meet in Long Valley at the bottom of the cement walkway, located outside the Mountain Station. Guided nature walks are free to attend with general Tram admission. No advance registration is required.

U.S. Armed Forces Receive Free Tram Admission Throughout July

During the entire month of July, all U.S. military personnel with valid military identification—active, former and retired—receive free admission to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, along with a special gift for “Military Days.” Spouses of deployed military members, as well as military widows and widowers, also qualify for the promotion. Military personnel are encouraged to bring friends and family and receive 25% off regular Tram admission for up to four guests.

While visiting the Tramway, guests can enjoy:

• Fine dining with breathtaking views at Peaks Restaurant, or casual, family-friendly fare at Pines Café.
• More than 50 miles of hiking trails within Mount San Jacinto State Park (MSJSP).
• Guided Nature Walks led by MSJSP volunteers every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. through Labor Day Weekend. For the latest information on park programs and events, follow @mountsanjacintosp on Instagram. In addition, educational programs and instructor-led hikes are presented by the Mount San Jacinto Natural History Association. Learn more at https://www.msjnha.org/events.

The Tramway remains committed to honoring the service and dedication of active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families through this annual tradition.

EXPERIENCE “RESTAURANT WEEK” WITH MOUNTAINTOP DINING AT THE PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY

Panoramic Views and Fine Dining at Peaks Restaurant

PALM SPRINGS, CA (May 26, 2026) Enjoy Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway May 29 – June 7. Peaks Restaurant is offering a special dinner menu, inviting guests to savor elevated cuisine, scenic vistas and a ride on the world’s largest rotating tramcar.
The three-course $59 prix fixe menu (exclusive of tax, gratuity and tram fare) includes:

• Choice of Appetizer—Spinach Salad, Corn Chowder or Charred Shrimp
• Choice of Entrée—Half Roasted Duck, Wild Mushroom Ravioli, Filet Mignon, Mango Salmon or Vegetable Coconut Curry
• Choice of Dessert—Salted Caramel Cheesecake, Tiramisu or Flourless Caramel Chocolate Crunch Cake

Reduced Restaurant Week tram fares are available after 4:00 p.m. and are $20 for adults and seniors, and $10 for children (ages 3 – 10) with confirmed Peaks Restaurant reservations.

The last tramcar up Sunday through Thursday is 8:00 p.m. and the last tramcar down is 9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, the last tramcar up is 9:00 p.m. and the last tramcar down is 10:30 p.m.

For more information or to make dinner reservations, please visit www.pstramway.com/dining

Later Hours, Guided Nature Walks and Summer Programs

PALM SPRINGS, CA (May 14, 2026) Memorial Day Weekend kicks off the summer season at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and Mount San Jacinto State Park (MSJSP). Visitors can look forward to extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays, guided nature walks every Sunday and the return of summer programs led by Mount San Jacinto State Park and the Natural History Association.

Summer Hours begin Friday, May 22 and continue through Monday, September 7, 2026. Every Friday and Saturday, the last tram up is at 9:00 p.m. and the last tram down is at 10:30 p.m. In addition, Peaks Restaurant will extend the last seating to 8:45 p.m. and Pines Café will remain open until 9:30 p.m.

Memorial Day Weekend holiday hours will be observed on Sunday, May 24, with the last tram up at 9:00 p.m. and the last tram down at 10:30 p.m. On Monday, May 25, the first tram up is at 8:00 a.m., the last tram up at 8:00 p.m. and the last tram down at 9:30 p.m.

Guided Nature Walks by State Park volunteers resume Sunday, May 24 and continue Sundays through September 6. These walks feature a choice of two easy trails–the Desert View Trail, a 1½-mile walk beginning at 11:00 a.m., and the Long Valley Nature Trail, a ¾-mile loop beginning at 1:30 p.m. No advance registration is required, and there is no charge except for regular Tramway admission.

Enjoy summer programming at Mount San Jacinto State Park. Visitors can discover the wonders of the State Park and learn how to appreciate and explore its resources responsibly. For more information on MSJSP programs, please visit @MountSanJacintoSP on Facebook and Instagram.

The Natural History Association (NHA) will also host a series of programs throughout the summer months. For more information on the NHA programs, please visit https://www.msjnha.org/events.

Stay Cool with Unlimited Tram Rides May 1 through August 31

Starting May 1, ticket sales begin for the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Summer Pass—an ideal way to escape the summer heat. Passholders can take advantage of the cooler mountain climate, as temperatures at the top of the Tramway are typically 30-40 degrees lower than the valley floor.

Summer Passes are valid May 1 through August 31, 2026, and include unlimited Tram admissions for the passholder, a 10% discount on additional Tram admissions  (limit 4), a 10% discount at Peaks Restaurant and Pines Café, and free parking. Summer Passes are $85 for adults and seniors, and $45 for children ages 3-10. Beginning May 1, guests may purchase their Summer Pass online at https://pstramway.com/tickets/ or in-person at the Tramway’s Valley Station.

Beyond the breathtaking views from the Tramway’s Mountain Station, passholders can enjoy over 50 miles of hiking trails, picnic areas and campgrounds in the 14,000-acre pristine wilderness of Mount San Jacinto State Park.

At the Mountain Station, guests can also browse the gift shop, explore the natural history museum, and watch two documentary films about the Tramway and the surrounding State Park. For a fine dining experience with spectacular views, Peaks Restaurant is the perfect choice. Cocktails are also available in the Lookout Lounge. Searching for kid-friendly dining? Pines Café, a cafeteria-style restaurant, offers something for the entire family to enjoy.

Experience Dining at 8,516 Feet with Special Easter Meal Packages

On Sunday, April 5, celebrate Easter Sunrise Service at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Mountain Station. Enjoy songs of faith, hope and joy by the Perkins Brothers, and an inspirational message by Pastor Robert Sneed. The service begins at 5:15 a.m., with the first tram car up at 4:30 a.m. Sunrise Service tickets are $24.95 for adults and seniors, and $13.95 for children ages 3-10. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Tramway’s Valley Station during normal business hours or on Easter morning from 4:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Ride ‘N’ Breakfast combination tickets, which include Sunrise Service, tram fare and breakfast, are $34.95 for adults and seniors, and $21.95 for children ages 3-10. Breakfast, featuring a selection of fresh fruit, pastries, scrambled eggs, applewood-smoked bacon and more, will be served from 6:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Pines Café, a cafeteria-style restaurant. Ride ‘N’ Breakfast tickets may be purchased in advance on-site at the Valley Station or upon arrival on Easter Sunday from 4:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Additionally, Pines Café will serve a special all-day Easter Ride ‘N’ Dine menu from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The holiday menu includes a choice of glazed ham, sliced meatloaf, grilled chicken breast or vegetarian lasagna, and a selection of side dishes. A fountain beverage, coffee or tea is included. Ride ‘N’ Dine tickets are $41.00 for adults and seniors, and $27.50 for children ages 3-10. Easter Ride ‘N’ Dine tickets and regular tram fares will be available for purchase beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 5.

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will operate holiday hours Saturday, February 14 – 16 in observance of Presidents’ 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.

Peaks Restaurant to Offer Special Prix Fixe Menu

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.

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.