Drive through the turning blades of the San Gorgonio Pass with a guided app and audio narration. This self-driving wind farm tour combines close-up turbine stops, a display yard of retired machines and concise history about California’s early utility-scale wind projects.
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The road opens into a field of turning steel—blades slicing desert air—while mountains hold the horizon like a patient audience. Palm Springs Windmill Tours sends you on that road with a map, an app and an audio guide that narrates the San Gorgonio Pass wind farm: the first commercial wind-energy corridor in Southern California.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
45–90 minutes
Fitness Level
Minimal fitness required; mostly driving with short, flat walks at viewpoints
Wildlife
History
San Gorgonio Pass became one of the nation’s first large commercial wind corridors in the late 20th century; machines on display include early models retired as technology advanced.
Conservation
The tour emphasizes education about renewable energy; stay on shoulders, avoid disrupting equipment and pack out trash to minimize visual and ecological impacts.
Reserve your spot on the Palm Springs Windmill Tours today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download the app before you arrive
The tour is app-led; download on Wi‑Fi to avoid delays and ensure the audio syncs with stops.
Bring earbuds or Bluetooth hookup
Audio plays from your device—earbuds or a car Bluetooth connection makes narration clear for all passengers.
Sun and wind protection
The desert is exposed—wear sunscreen, sunglasses and a windproof layer for photo stops.
Respect spacing at pullouts
Allow other cars to finish at marked destinations and avoid gathering around turbine bases to keep traffic moving and operators safe.
Smartphone with the Palm Springs Windmill Tours app
Required for the audio guide and map-based stops along the route.
Earbuds or car Bluetooth
Ensures clear narration for everyone in the vehicle.
Reusable water bottle
Desert heat can be intense—hydrate on the drive and between stops.
summer
Sun protection (hat & sunscreen)
Open shoulders and reflective metal increase UV exposure at viewpoints.
summer