SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY
Extended Tramway Hours
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will observe special holiday hours during the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Weekend January 14-16, 2023. The first tram up will depart the Valley Station each day at 8:00 a.m., the last tram up will depart at 8:00 p.m., and the last tram down the mountain will depart at 9:30 p.m. Tram cars depart at least every 30 minutes.
At the Mountain Station, visitors may enjoy views extending from the Mexico border to the Little San Bernardino Mountains. There is also a natural history museum and two documentary theatres showing films about the Tramway construction and the Mount San Jacinto State Park. In addition, guests can explore over 50 miles of hiking trails for all skill levels in the State Park.
NEW YEAR’S SNOW
MEDIA ALERT
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is ringing in the new year with fresh snow! The Mountain Station received about 4 inches of snow late Saturday night and early Sunday morning. This marks the first snow for Mount San Jacinto in 2023. Snow is expected to accumulate throughout the next few days according to the latest forecast. To check the latest weather forecast, please visit our website www.pstramway.com/weekly-planner. To see the current visibility and snow conditions, please visit www.pstramway.com/tram-cam.
FRESH SNOW – MEDIA ALERT
FRESH SNOW – MEDIA ALERT
There is fresh snow at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway! The Mountain Station received about 1-inch of snow early Sunday morning. Snow is expected to accumulate continuously throughout today and tomorrow according to the latest forecast.
To check the latest weather forecast, please visit our website www.pstramway.com/weekly-planner.
To see the current visibility and snow conditions, please visit www.pstramway.com/tram-cam.
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AT THE PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY
Holiday Dining, Holiday Hours, and Santa Visit
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway continues its holiday festivities with Santa making his visit at the Mountain Station on Saturday, December 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Kids will have the chance to take photos with Santa and receive a free candy cane from the man himself!
On December 25, 2022, and January 1, 2023, Ride ’n’ Dine tickets—which include Tram admission and dinner at Pines Café (a cafeteria-style restaurant)—are available for purchase beginning at 8:00 a.m. (rather than the usual 4:00 p.m.) Dinner service begins at 11:00 a.m. and ends at 8:00 p.m. Combination tickets are $38 for adults and seniors, and $24.50 for children (ages 3-10).
Peaks Restaurant serves their regular lunch and dinner menus along with a special prix fixe holiday menu beginning at 11:00 a.m. on December 25, 2022, and January 1, 2023. Reservations are recommended and may be made by either calling 760-325-4537 or via Open Table on the Tram’s website (www.pstramway.com/dining).
The Tramway operates a special schedule from December 24, 2022, through January 8, 2023. The first tram up each day is at 8:00 a.m., the last tram up is at 8:00 p.m. and the last tram down is at 9:30 p.m.
REMINDER: Choir performances kick off the holiday season December 2, 2022, and continue select Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays through December 11. The Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place December 4 with UFC Hall-of-Famer Cub Swanson lighting the Tram’s landmark 45-foot tree comprised of over 4,000 LED lights.
