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17132 Magnolia St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: 714-848-1255
info@goodtimestravel.com
Coachella Valley Preserve & Box Canyon Exploration with a Local Guide
With Included Boxed Lunch
Sunday, February 28, 2027 (1-Day Tour)
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Tour Price
Tour Package
$129
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Journey to the Coachella Valley for a captivating, educational exploration of the legendary San Andreas Fault. A local expert will join us onboard to share the story of California’s seismic history, offering rich insights into the region's geography, geology, and fault activity. We’ll visit the Coachella Valley Preserve, a 20,000-acre desert sanctuary nestled in the Indio Hills just east of Palm Springs. Following an introduction to plate tectonics, you’ll have the rare opportunity to stand directly on the San Andreas Fault and get an up-close look at a natural palm oasis—lush pockets of desert greenery fed by underground water forced to the surface by the fault line. After enjoying an included boxed lunch picnic, we’ll venture into the Mecca Hills Wilderness to explore the "backside" of the fault at Box Canyon. Sculpted by millions of years of ongoing collision between the North American and Pacific tectonic plates, these dramatic, eroded formations offer an unobstructed look at 3 to 5 million years of geological upheaval—making the area a premier research site for geologists and seismologists alike. No trip to the Coachella Valley is complete without a stop at Hadley Fruit Orchards, a beloved California roadside landmark since 1931. Browse their famous selection of premium Medjool dates, freshly ground nut butters, trail mixes, and gourmet gifts, and don't miss treating yourself to their legendary, world-famous date shake!
To ensure a healthy and enjoyable travel experience for our guests, this tour will operate with additional health & wellness measures in place.
Visit our Departure Points page for more details on each location.
| Depart* | Departure Location |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | LHS – Laguna Hills Mall Northeast Parking Lot |
| 8:30 a.m. | FV – Fountain Valley at Good Times Travel |
| Return** | 7:30 p.m. |
*Please arrive 15 minutes prior to listed departure time
**Return time is approximate and dependent on your drop-off location and traffic
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