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MEDIA ALERT -Tramway Update
PALM SPRINGS, CA (February 14, 2024) – The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will reopen on Thursday, February 15 following the completion of storm-related road repairs.
The first car up will be at 10:00 a.m., the last car up will be at 8:00 p.m. and the last car down will be at 9:30 p.m.
We look forward to welcoming guests back to the Tramway and the Mt. San Jacinto State Park.
MEDIA ALERT -Tramway Update
PALM SPRINGS, CA (February 8, 2024) – The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will close from Monday, February 12 through Wednesday, February 14 to perform continuing road repairs.
The tentative reopening date is Thursday, February 15 with the first car up at 10:00 a.m.
This week’s storms prevented all permanent repairs from being completed, so additional closure days are now required.
Please note that normal Tramway operations and schedules remain in effect through Sunday, February 11.
We regret the inconvenience this is causing our visitors and appreciate their understanding.
ROMANCE IS IN THE AIR… AT 8,500 FEET!
Peak’s Restaurant Offers Special Prix Fixe Valentine’s Day Menu
PALM SPRINGS, CA (February 4, 2024) Peak’s Restaurant—at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway—will offer a special 3-course prix fixe menu on Valentine’s Day. The menu includes choice of appetizer (spinach salad, charred shrimp or wild mushroom puree), entrée (crab-stuffed Orange Roughy, roasted duck, filet mignon or vegetable coconut curry) and dessert (warm apple tart or chocolate volcano cake).
The prix fixe menu will be served on February 14 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and the price is $89 per person. Tax, gratuity and tram admission are not included. In addition, the Peaks regular dinner menu will also be served. Reservations are recommended and may be made by calling 760-325-4537 or via Open Table at www.opentable.com/peaks-restaurant.
Already have plans for lunch or dinner? Discover another side of romance and spend the day in the Mount San Jacinto State Park or just enjoy the views from the Mountain Station view terraces.
Tram admission is $30.95 for adults and $18.95 for children ages 3-10. Special discounts and packages are available after 4:00 p.m. Twilight Tickets are $27.95 for adults and seniors, and $15.95 for children ages 3-10. Ride ‘n’ Dine tickets are $41.00 for adults and seniors, and $27.50 for children ages 3-10. This combination ticket includes Tram admission and dinner at Pines Café.