Palm Springs Windmill Guided Tour by Golf Cart
Description
Our tour is the only wind farm tour on a private wind farm. We are the first commercial wind farm in the San Gorgonia Pass. We provide a historical and future perspective starting from the early 1980's during the Wind Rush to today. We cover renewable energy including wind, solar and battery storage.
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Itinerary
Join a guided golf cart tour on a private wind farm. Learn about the history of wind turbines and how they work. Start your tour with a video in the tour center. Then a tour guide will take guests on an electric golf cart around our private wind farm. We take a trip back in time to the present day. Learn about the successes and failures of inventors and engineers at the beginning of the "wind rush" in the 80's to the modern sleek designs we see today. Hear how the farm was started by a single investor and how it has grown into an energy corridor. Get up close to an operating modern turbine as tall as the Statue of Liberty. See real working wind turbines over 400 feet tall. Learn about the inner workings of wind turbines and how they contribute to the power grid. From tour novices to engineers, everyone will leave the tour with a better understanding of how this renewable energy is quickly becoming part of our energy solution. This tour is fun for the entire family.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(27)
Great experience. Learned a lot!
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We have always seen the giant windmills off of I-10 near Palm Springs. Have always been curious about them. Today we got to see them up and in person. The tour starts with a 15-20 minute video about the windmill farm and the inner workings of the windmills. Bill was our tour guide and took us on a golf cart tour of the property. Was very informative and everything we could have hoped for in a tour. We also got to talk to a scientist (doctor) on property. Total length of tour was about 1.5-2 hours.
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Bill was our tour guide and he made the tour fun while giving us so much information! Tour only last about 1.5 hours which was perfect as it was hot out! Highly recommend this tour!! Great value!
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Great experience! Helps you understand the history and value of wind power, plus the setting is breath-taking.
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The history along with seeing early windmills and being up close to these giant structures is fantastic. The guide was knowledgeable & fun. Photo ops so I can share my experience. A comfortable golf cart. With all of the windmills in the Palm Springs, why not learn more about them.
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Very informative presentation on history and technology of wind power. Excellent exhibits and film. All your questions will be answered!
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Bill provided detailed information about the history and current wind power! I highly recommend this informative tour
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The tour was really interesting, but what made it extra-special was Tom the guide. His knowledge & passion was evident. The extra stories & human interest tidbits made it a unique & fun tour.
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Tom’s passion got us excited about the history and functionality of this Palm Springs landmark. The windmills had always been a mystery to me since I was a small child, passing them on frequent trips to the desert with my grandparents. Finally learning how the wind turbines work - and how important they are to our everyday lives in ways many people take for granted - was fascinating. It’s an experience I won’t forget and one I’d recommend to everyone visiting the area.
Thank you for joining us! We are happy you have context now when you drive by these magnificent machines.
Our group had a great time learning of the business of wind generation in California. Tom is a great guide full of interesting wind nuggets. Thank you, Tom and Annette, for sharing your business with friends! I can’t imagine a more unique afternoon in beautiful Palm Springs! L&D
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