You know you’ve arrived in Greater Palm Springs once you see the iconic wind turbines. Now you can tour the first operating wind farm in Southern California. The Palm Springs Windmill Tours take you on a journey in which you will learn about wind energy, how wind turbines work and the history of the wind farm. Not only will you be able to get up close to real operating wind turbines up to 400 feet high, you will quickly become a wind energy hack! Whether you take our self-driving tour or schedule a VIP Chartered Tour, our expert guides will easily be able to describe the inner workings of wind turbines and how it contributes to our energy grid. From the novice tour participant to engineer-types, everyone will be able to leave the tour with a better understanding of how this renewable energy is fast becoming part of our energy solution. Located right off the I-10 at Exit 120, we are a short drive form downtown Palm Springs.