Cabazon Dinosaurs - World's Biggest Dinosaurs

Just do it, it's right off the highway and even if you don't go in it's a great old world roadside attraction to get a modern selfish with. Perfect for a text or social media update your friends will enjoy. There very well taken care of. The fresh paint really pops. My wife didn't get the point but knew I was enjoying the break from driving and leet me have my fun

When one of your best friends says, "Oh man, you haven't been to Cabazon? We need to go,"—listen to them. I’m so glad I did. Visiting Cabazon was a truly unique, one-of-a-kind experience that I’ll cherish forever. The main attraction? Two giant dinosaurs—and yes, you can actually go inside them. One houses a quirky and fun gift shop, while the other is a massive T-Rex that's repainted for different seasons and holidays, adding a playful and ever-changing vibe to the visit. Beyond the iconic dinosaurs, I really enjoyed the outdoor enclosures you can walk through. The flowers and vegetation were unexpectedly beautiful, adding a peaceful, almost whimsical backdrop to the prehistoric theme. The dinosaurs throughout the grounds looked well-maintained and in great shape, which made the whole experience feel more immersive. Overall, Cabazon is more than just a pit stop—it’s a nostalgic, creative, and fun detour that’s worth making time for. If you're driving through on your way to California, don’t miss it.

This place will never disappoint because it is absolutely iconic. Sad to see the surrounding businesses boarded up though. What was once a busy, fun, kitschy place to break from the often monotonous drive out of the desert has now become a forgotten relic. Someone needs to take back this hidden gem, polish it up a bit and return it to its former glory.

This is a fun but overpriced roadside attraction. The main attraction are about 100 different size dinosaurs spread across a few hundred yards with little shade in the fierce desert sun. At $15 per adult it felt a bit much for what it is but you can make it worthwhile if you make this your lunch stop (they have a few picnic tables in shaded areas and if you bring your food and drinks with you it feel like time well spent, since they also have restrooms and the kids can have some fun gazing at the dinos). Extra bonus points for being dog friendly.

Up until a few weeks ago I didn't know this place was real. I have always been a fan of cheesy roadside attractions and this place is well worth the price of admission. It's not pristine by any means but, it's not run down either. It's just weird enough to be memorable without being creepy. Do yourself a favor and pull over, take a walk around and get a few fun pictures, you won't regret it.

The Cabazon Dinosaurs are a quirky and nostalgic roadside attraction in Cabazon, California, perfect for families, dinosaur enthusiasts, or anyone on a road trip looking for something fun and unusual. These massive, retro dinosaur sculptures. The site has expanded over the years to include a dinosaur-themed museum, a small gift shop inside Dinny, and a walk-through dinosaur park with dozens of colorful sculptures and educational signs. Kids love climbing inside Mr. Rex’s head and posing with all the wild, sometimes whimsical dinos scattered around. Entry to the park requires a small fee, but viewing the main dinosaurs from the outside is free. Mining for gems station, digging for rocks with dinosaur names you win a prize. Plenty of picnic area outside majority of the dinosaurs are outside don’t forget: water, sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen.

Always a fun place to stop on road trips. Fun to see how they dress up the dinosaurs it’s always different each time we stop through. Great gift shop inside dinosaur. Always very windy so be prepared to get wind blown.

Any fan of Pee-Wee's Big Adventure will adore this attraction. Getting to go up into the T-Rex' mouth and sit a spell, just as Pee-Wee and Simone did in the film, was like living out a childhood dream! You don't have to be a fan of the film to enjoy this place. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the museum, the outdoor areas with more dinosaurs to learn about and see, and there are fun activities to do too! The gift shop inside the giant Brontosaurus is a hoot too!

An absolute must-see iconic roadside attraction if you're cruising down I-10. We made a stop at Cabazon Dinosaurs during our family road trip from California to West Virginia, and it was one of those unexpected highlights that made the whole journey feel extra fun. I mean, come on--who doesn't love dinosaurs?! Whether you're a kid obsessed with T. Rex or an adult who remembers Pee-wee's Big Adventure, this place is a nostalgic, quirky, and oddly charming experience for all ages. Admission is $15 for adults and $13 for kids, which gets you access to the full outdoor dinosaur trail, where you can walk among life-size dinos, snap a million photos, and even climb up inside the massive Apatosaurus, which--plot twist--houses a gift shop in its belly. Yes, you literally walk inside a dinosaur to buy dino merch. How cool is that? They've also added seasonal themes throughout the year (Easter, Halloween, Christmas, etc.), so depending on when you visit, you might see dinos dressed up in costumes or surrounded by themed displays. There's a great mix of vintage charm and kid-friendly fun--plus, it's an excellent place to stretch your legs, take some silly photos, and soak up some classic roadside Americana. Roar-some fun for the whole fam.

I always stop off at the Cabazon Dinosaurs each time I'm headed out to the Coachella Valley, which is every year. The cool part is they change the dinosaurs up for holidays such as Valentines, Easter, and Christmas. I was there a week ago and these are the most recent dinosaurs. Go early (the earlier the better) if you want selfies and videos without OTHERS in your pictures. People forget to move it along after they are done with their photos, and that others may not want their loved ones in YOUR photos. Other than that, it's a cool place to visit with plenty of parking. Also, it's always windy there so don't forget shorts under your dress or skirt, when you go. I always forget!

My boyfriend and I always go to Palm Springs which this happens to be on the way. Each time we pass it, I really want to go but we never have the time. This weekend was my birthday weekend and we spent it in Palm Springs. On the way home we planned to go to the Cabazon outlets so we HAD to make a stop here. It wasn't too busy but these dinosaurs were huge. We took some pics of them and even went into the gift shop which is located in the pink dinosaur. We bought a magnet to add to our travel collection. It was a super cool stop which I highly recommend if you're ever in the area!

A quick, free and fun picture stop on the drive to or from Cali. We made a pit stop for a few pictures and if you have a dinosaur lover in your family these are massive and just neat to look! Loved the quick stop.

I hope I can post this picture. This is Dino, the dinosaur, from 1975 or 1977. He was all alone in the Beaumont desert! Now he is a star! Those are my two kids who might have been 5 and years old!

This is one of those roadside attractions I like to add-on to my itineraries when I make them for our traveling days. They have a entry fee for the back of the museum and you can buy things in the gift shop upstairs, but we didn't do either. I didn't want to go to the gift shop and we actually didn't even have any time to spend there, although even if we did, I would not pay for the attractions because it would've been about seventy dollars ($70!!) for a quick roadside attraction, which, in my opinion is too much. $15 adults and $12 for the kids. It is, however, a fun place to stop by with kids to see the giant dinosaurs and take pictures with. It is extremely hot outside, and there was no shade anywhere, so I would not suggest spending more than twenty minutes walking around. Definitely worth a stop!

Omg! So much fun. I've visited the Cabazon Dino's several times in the past but never realized there was a walking park full of other dinosaurs (behind the two large Dino's in the parking lot). My grandkids had a blast walking around inside and out. Cute animatronic Dino's inside for the littles, nice gift shop and dozens upon dozens of upon dozens of dinosaurs out side to see. Would definitely do it again. Very affordable too.

It's super kitschy and low-tech, but it's still loads of fun if you go with an open mind and low expectations. I am not a dinosaur aficionado, so I learned quite a few fun facts. Make sure to climb to the top of the T-Rex and roar to scare (make them laugh really) the people outside. The gift shop was unique and fun. They had dinosaur bones, etc., which made for good gifts.

Stopped here on the way into Palm Springs and it was definitely worth it. It was one of those roadside attractions I had seen for years and never went to and then finally was like let's do it. I think admissioned for adults is about 15 And it was Me and another adult and then we had a two-year-old who was free. We weren't sure how long we were going to be there but thought probably it's only a 30 to 45 minute thing. We ended up being there for an hour and a half. There is definitely more to see than what you'd expect. There was so many dinosaurs and they had little fact or tidbit boards set up by several of them if you wanted to learn. There was also a section where you dig in the sand to find a rock with a dinosaur on it for a free toy from the gift shop. It was just little knick knacks like little plastic dinosaurs or a stamp etc. But fun nonetheless There are also two gift shops. One is inside where you collect your freebie and in that gift shop they also have animatronic dinosaurs that make sounds which was really cool. And then there's also another gift store inside one of the huge dinosaurs. Probably the coolest thing is you can climb into the huge T-Rex and go up to his mouth and overlook everyone below you. I thought that was really neat. I also like how they paint the dinosaurs for different occasions. The dinosaur had a Santa suit on it when we went as it was around christmas. They have tons of parking and overall I recommend this. The 2-year-old with had a great time and did not want to leave.

Five stars all the way. Fun for children of all ages and free to look at from the freeway. Huge shout-out to the dedication to the holiday Santa Claus outfits for the dinosaurs every year. A classic roadside attraction.

Unique roadside pit stop when in the area!! Pretty cute and fun area to check out when you want to stretch your legs from a long car ride! These large dinosaurs will capture your attention from the freeway and they are easy to access to be a quick in-and-out trip from the freeway! There are "open" hours but frankly you can still park at the lot to take photos here! Came by here on Thanksgiving and although the gift shops were closed, we were able to enjoy visiting the stop. We took some photo ops at the two dinosaurs displayed outside, which I also saw gets repainted every once in a while! Currently the t-rex is in a santa holiday outfit while the brachiosaurus dino was painted deep red!! Unfortunately it was really chilly and windy while we were out so we did a 15 min tops visit. Definitely account for local weather! P.S Search up the movie "Pee Wee's Big Adventure" to see the scene with these famous dinos!

The Cabazon Dinosaurs are a must see spot just off the I 10! They sit close to a delightfully retro "Dinoland" amusement park. Access to the seats in the Tyrannosaur made famous by "PeeWee's Big AdvenAdventure " is from the amusement park. There's also a gift shop inside the Brontosaurs that is accessible to the public from the parking area.

I've stopped to see the gigantic dinosaurs a few times over the years when driving from Phoenix to Arizona. I never realized there was a whole walk through museum type of thing (maybe it was closed or maybe I am oblivious ‍). We stopped there to stretch our legs and let our toddler run around a bit. We were surprised to see that the adult entry fee was $15 each and $12 for kids 3+ ! Honestly felt overpriced for a roadside attraction... we've been to others and thought this was more in the $5 entry fee range.

Approximately 250-66 million years ago... Dinosaurs roamed our earth. Today, fossils of the Big Dinosaurs are still being discovered and dug up by Paleontologists. In more recent times... And coming up on 50 years ago... (in 2025) The Cabazon Dinosaurs were built (opened 1975) Smack dab in the middle of the scorching desert... Even though Cabazon's population is less than 2,000 residents... it draws approximately 15 million people each year to its top 3 attractions (of course, in this respective order) 1. The Desert Hills Premium Outlets (who doesn't like shopping at their favorite brands?) 2. The Morongo Casino Resort & Spa (I mean, you could win big money here...eye roll) And of course, the Cabazon Dinosaurs (the least expensive attraction, and of course the kids favorite) Construction began in 1964 where Dinny the Brontosaurus (the now bright pink one) towers above with its long neck and huge body. 11 years later and Dinny was complete. Mr. Rex, the Tyrannosaurus most notability the big scary dinosaur from the movie Jurassic Park was completed in 1986. Today, Mr. Rex is green and sports a sign on his chest stating " I heart CA" Seeing these magnificent works of art up close and personal really gives you perspective of how big dinosaurs really were and how small we as humans actually are. Not gonna lie... I kinda wish Jurassic Park was real! This roadside attraction has been attracting guests from all around the world who are either passing by, passing through, or just need to stretch their legs and give the kids a break from asking "are we their yet?" The Cabazon Dinosaurs have been in a few films and were originally built to attract customers to... Get this ... To get more people to the builder's nearby restaurant!!!!! Sadly, the Wheel Inn restaurant closed its doors in 2013 after 55 years of being opened. Dinny and Mr. Rex the Dinosaurs are free to see and are readily available for a photo op. There is a museum, a gift shop, a chance to go inside the T-Rex and other attractions here for a small cost which helps keep the operations of this 50 year old attraction going. I say go for it, especially if your kids love dinosaurs. So the next time you are heading to Palm Springs, or to the outlets or to go win big on the slots; come bring the kids or come "be a kid again" and check out the... Cabazon Dinosaurs!

Loved seeing these life sized dinos! It's a great spot for pictures and fun. In the red dinosaur there is also a cool dinosaur shop inside with great souvenirs! Definitely worth the time and was a great experience!

At first I thought it was just the 2 iconic dinosaurs you see from the freeway, but when we pulled over to take pictures, we found out there's much more to see. There's a small outdoor museum filled with many dinosaurs and fun facts about them. There's also a sand sifting station where water runs, and you can sift out rocks. Very fun and entertaining for the little ones. The big green Tyrannosaurus rex has a staircase built inside where you can climb to the top and end up at the mouth. This place is lots of fun. 15$ per adult and $11 for children. Kids 2 and under go in free.

Drove back to Pasadena today from Quartzite Arizona and I just had to stop here. It's been at least 30 years since my last visit. This was the first time that I walked inside the gift shop, located inside the Brontosaurus, and it was cool. I just had to buy a shirt. I had my dog Frankie and took a photo of her in front of the T-Rex. Worth the stop, if you have time. I did not pay to go into the Dino park but I had a great time just the same.

I myself have so many memories of seeing these in movies when I was a kid. We saw they were really close to us on a road trip and we decided to take a peek at them since we were so close and we loved it! So much bigger in person, and they have the dino exhibit here too and lots of history with some that were in movies, and special edition ones, it was really cool.

You don't have to stray far off I-10 to see the Cabazon Dinosaurs near Palm Springs. This year, the free roadside attraction is dressed up for a very Wicked Christmas. Happy holidays.

You know i can't believe that i have never visited the dinosaurs when i lived in Colton and driven past this place loads of times through the years and now i am here as a silly tourist.

It's a bit pricey for what it is. But the kids love it. Some of the Dino's are worn and not functioning. If you just want to stop and take photos from the outside it's just as good as seeing the inside

I cannot wait to go here again with our son. As a child I remember driving past these dinosaurs when we would road trip to visit my grandparents. I always wanted to see them. My parents said we have stopped before when I was little but I definitely don't remember it. But then there wasn't as much as there is today. These iconic dinosaurs are worth the stop if you have a toddler or child that loves dinosaurs. My 3 year old son absolutely loved it and still talks about it almost a month later. First we went into the gift shop. He was in awe with the toddler size dinosaurs you see as you walk up some steep stairs. (So be careful). We purchased some tickets that were $15 for adults and I cannot remember the price for our son. We then walked to the area where they have over 100 dinosaurs. My son was so overwhelmed (in a good way) to see these enormous dinosaurs up close and personal. We walked the paths as he called out the name of each dinosaur. My favorite part was going inside of the TRex, where there is a viewing point. Of course the child in me was expecting the viewing point of the T-Rex's mouth to be like what I remember seeing in Pee Wee's Big Adventure, well, it's actually quite small. But it was still awesome and so much fun. My son loved roaring out of the T-Rex's mouth. We tried doing the Dino dig where if you find a stone with a dinosaurs name on it you get a prize from the gift shop. We all 3 dug for awhile and gave up. Even in the winter it was to hot to dig. When I saw what the prizes were I knew it was okay and my son wasn't missing out on anything real exciting. He did however want to ride the mechanical dinosaur for $2. It was pretty uneventful of a ride but whatever it was $2. All in all like I said this place is worth the stop to take your little to explore and have fun especially if they love dinosaurs. We will visit again.

I decided to take my 3 year old dinosaur lover to this place on a Saturday afternoon. The huge dinosaurs outside the facility are super cute and FREE. When we first I arrived, I didn't realize the free dinosaurs would be the hi-light. I paid for admission, around $40 for 2 adults and 1 kid....pretty pricey. Our first stop was the gift shop. There is a T-Rex the kids can "ride" for $2. The T-Rex doesn't do much and my kid was underwhelmed. There was a cool dinosaur display with light inside the shop. My son was mesmerized and I had high hopes about the rest of the place. (There is a second gift shop outside of the paid area, not too exciting). We went to the outside portion and were greeted with small dinosaurs, most were in need of repair. The inside is very small and the walkways are narrow. I allowed my son to take the lead. After about 12 minutes my son told me he was all done and ready to leave. I couldn't blame him, it was boring. When I purchased tickets, they said there would be lights. We saw a couple very basic string Christmas lights hanging in random spots, I don't think they should advertise that as lights. We drove a long way and we were all disappointed.

If you have kids that like dinosaurs then this could be really fun. When my son was 4 he would have loved it. Thankfully we went on a week day, so it was basically empty and the temperature was cool. That made it more enjoyable, as we were just two adults walking through it. You do not have to pay to go inside to take a pic with the large eye catching dinosaurs you see from the freeway. Parking is also free. It was fine. Again, if you have young kids who like dinosaurs they'd probably enjoy most of it. The first free few minutes in the parking lot taking a pic of the T-Rex was the best part.

I have always wanted to stop here and it made me so happy! The dinosaurs were freshly painted and the shop staff were so nice! I bought a hat, and a postcard with a Large Marge joke. It's the little things.... Or is it the big things?

Loved it here. I was in the area and didn't even know this place was so close. I love Pee Wee and I'm glad I could go to one of the filming locations. It was amazing being there! If you went to take pictures with the dinosaurs they are in the parking lot. If you want to see more dinosaurs and go inside the t-Rex you need a ticket for that. Such a great place!

A bit run down but WE NEED MORE ROADSIDE stuff like this! Would not make a trip out for it but if you are coming down the highway make sure to stop by and take a peak at this low tech attraction.

The 65-foot steel-wire and concrete brontosaurus was always a welcome sight for southern Californians driving between LA and Palm Springs... except when gullible me was really young and my dad said it was real and wanted to EAT me. It wasn't true, of course, just like his farts do NOT smell like strawberries so keep your face far far away. Back then, the dinosaurs promoted artist Claude Bell's hotel and restaurant. Featured in the first Pee Wee movie, fast-food restaurants soon obstructed views of the creatures, including one restaurant that just said "EAT". That's like a Taco Bell that just says "FART". From 2004-2017, the new creationist owners, who also planned on building Noah's Ark, promoted anti-evolution ideas that dispute fossil records. Jesus. I have yet to go inside. I am waiting for the groupon. Me? Cheap? I know you are but what am I? By the way, Claude Bell, who designed the brontosaurus and 150-foot T-Rex concrete, also created the bench people in Knott's Berry Farm's Ghost Town (see pics), where he operated the portrait studio from 1951-1986.

Due to traffic, I was able to pause and revisit the Cabazon Dinosaurs on my way back from Indio. The Valentine's Day theme dinosaurs this time, unlike the Halloween pumpkin dinosaurs that I saw the last time. It's really chilly and windy here, so dress warmly. Make sure to check out the Dinosaurs gift shop located inside the Pink Dinosaur. It's definitely a fun place to visit if you're in the area.

Cabazon Dinosaurs is one of those locations where you really need to see it for yourself. It's been photographed many times and this is also a popular tourist spot that attracts visitors from all around. We really didn't know what to expect prior to our arrival, so we were coming in with an open mind. Cabazon Dinosaurs is located in an area that doesn't seem to see a lot of foot traffic. Upon arrival, you will notice that most of the businesses in the surrounding are closed down. Windows are boarded up and there really aren't a lot of places to walk to. The parking lot is a decent size but I can see the potential for it to become quite full during heavy holiday travel season. There are two dinosaurs for visitors to admire. Dinny the Dinosaur and Mr. Rex are the two concrete sculptures that people come to see. They are painted often and you will notice a theme when you pull up. When we showed up, Mr. Rex was painted as a tribute to Pee Wee Herman. One thing that surprised me was that there was a gift shop inside of the first dinosaur. I never knew that you could walk inside of the sculptures! However, when we noticed the sign, we definitely had to take a peek inside to see what was there. Interestingly enough, it turned out to be super cute. It had toys, magnets, hats, and shirts. Of course, everything was dinosaur-related. Everything was also reasonably priced, so I'm not sure of how they make much of a profit. Below the belly of the dinosaur are some picnic tables. Since there aren't any fast food restaurants nearby, you can bring your own food and enjoy a picnic with the "dinosaur" providing shade for hungry visitors. There is a small "amusement park" on the other side of Mr. Rex. It looked like it was catered to small children, but it didn't seem to be of interest to the children who were there for the day. The Cabazon Dinosaurs are definitely a must see for people who are passing through the area. It's not far from the casino and outlet which seems to be where most people are heading to. If you're in the area, stop by to see the "dinosaurs" for yourself. It's definitely something that will peak your interest!

Such a cute road stop. Worth the crazy turns to cross over and behind the highway. No, you don't have to pay for admission. The big dinosaurs are easily accessible from a free parking lot off the highway. They sometimes get decorated for holidays and/or tributes. I would stop here again in a heartbeat to see this kitschy attraction.

This is the oddest thing and really cool. Randomly, you see huge dinosaurs from the freeway. You are tired of driving, there's nothing else around so you pull off to see what's up. You can park right up at the dinosaurs and get out, stretch your legs and walk around. Both dinosaurs can be entered. There's a giftshop but we didn't go in. There were lines of people the day we stopped. If my son had been young, this would have been a stellar trip detour, too bad he's 20 now. If you are driving with a car full of cranky kids, I bet this place is a godsend. Hats off to you, Cabazon.

This spot is fantastic for those looking for some quirkier roadside entertainment! The Cabazon Dinosaurs are always dressed up for the holiday season and ready to greet you for a plethora of unique photo opportunities! There's a museum/attraction in the back that was closed when we visited, but it looks that you could take your love for dinosaurs further when opened. But, the main two dinosaurs in the front are open to the public always! Free is fun! Plus, the larger, long-necked dinosaur has an entire gift shop inside of it! The gift shop is very clean, organized, and has great A/C for those hotter days! It's definitely worth pulling over for the photo opportunities and unique gift ideas!

I just keep on loving these dinosaurs! Always exciting to visit. (Had to post all my pictures and, for some reason, Yelp wouldn't let me without updating my review.... hmmmmm)

What a cool little pitstop in Cabazon. I've passed here often but this was the first time I stopped by. They have a small exhibit for $15 per person but I decided not to do it because of the reviews on yelp of it. They have some cool large dinosaurs that you can take pictures which is totally free. They also have a gift shop located in one of the large dinosaurs. Overall cool spot and worth checking out even if you're not going to pay for the small exhibit.

Honestly, the whole experience started off feeling lame and ended with "this was unexpected and fun!"... We thought the whole venue was just the gift shop, but there were activities outside such as rock panning and digging. Everything was basically aimed towards people the age of toddlers as far as amusement. The absolute highlight was discovering that you can go into the t-rex and climb stairs to a lookout point. This is not super friendly for handicapped or large people. One of the staircases is steep and spiral. Overall, I have driven by these guys dozens of times, and while I'm glad I finally stopped, I would not pay for admission again (Actually, I didn't even pay this visit. Thanks, Mel!). Pros: - historical significance - the area (as featured in a Tears for Fears music video!) - lots of parking - the lookout point! Cons: - expensive - most of it was not entertaining for adults

Took us over an hour and a half to arrive from OC. We decided to arrive in the evening due to the Christmas Dinosaurs. My husband and I were not expecting much but we were pleasantly surprised to see all of the different Dinosaurs lit up along with the panning for fossils and the dinosaur dig. Our children had a blast! I've always wanted to come since I was a child. I was not disappointed. Bonus points because in & out was down the street.

We've driven by these dinosaurs several times and decided we would finally make a stop. WOW, we had no idea there was a little dinosaur museum behind the large dinosaurs. For a small fee, you get to see even more dinos and take tons of pictures. The 2 extremely large dinosaurs in the front are free to see, stop, and take pictures with. Parking is free as well. Such a cute road trip stop . I was told they pain the large dinosaur according to the holiday, so I think we're going to make a trip back for Christmas.

Fun stop to walk the dogs and stretch your feet! Beautiful scenery and fun photo opportunities. Your dog can go inside-just not the gift shop, so it's perfect for a travel stop. The bathrooms are inside and you have to pay to go in but when you gotta go you gotta go! The inside is fun anyway because you get to climb into the iconic TRex mouth and live out the Peewee dreams!

It was fun until 5:59 pm when a young man in souvenir shop shuts the lights out and then yells we are closed so if you want To purchase anything pay for it now !!!!!! No pre warning just lights out basically get the f out and not so cheap but I guess that is with everything now a days but the way they went about closing shop was really rude

Amazing place to go with the kids or just the family in all! I had an amazing time but wish they update the paint and fix the dinosaurs that's broken or chipped!

We went up the stairs to the gift shop at 537pm and was turned away. The man working there said he was closed. They close at 6pm. I guess that that is the suggested closing time, not the actual closing time. Disappointed

A fun way to waste some time, especially if your kid loves dinosaurs. We stopped here on a local trip to Palm Springs. When we researched the area, we were looking for a kids museum, which is closed for the moment. The other things you can do in Palm Springs are the air museum, with a lot of fighter planes, and a really fun and intimate zoo. This was third on the list of things to do with the two year old. It was fun, she loved looking at the big dinosaurs, and also going through the gift shop. We also opted to go to the museum, which is right down the street from these two big roadside attractions, which are free. The museum cost money, but it was worth it to waste about 30 minutes walking through a jungle atmosphere with dinosaurs set up, and realistic sounds. Some of the dinosaurs looked really ferocious, and paired with a sound effect did scare our two-year-old, but we just kept moving and she got over it. We also got to go into the mouth of the T Rex, which was really fun. It does get a little claustrophobic near the top, and there is a rickety old spiral staircase, which feels like it's on its last legs. Only one group could be in the mouth at a time, so if there are a lot of people visiting, I could see this becoming a longer ordeal, we got lucky and there was only one other group in the dinosaur with us. It's very slippery and dirty inside so be careful with little ones. A very fun attraction that you have to at least try once!

AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! 5 STARS! A FREE EVENT & FREE PARKING! If you want to see The Dinosaur Park, Trail & Museum that has lots of other Dinosaurs that costs extra. This review is just for the famous 2 Cabazon Dinosaurs that have become a beloved Roadside Attraction along the 10 freeway heading towards Palm Springs CA. It's Time to jump into The TimeMobile & scour the Earth & take you to places from a different time that you won't believe still exist. We have set the dial to 1964 in the town of Cabazon CA. As a youngster Claude Bell built sand sculptures in New Jersey that people greatly admired. His work was so loved that he was invited to compete in festivals. Claude's hobby grew bigger & he eventually became a sculptor & theme park artist. Claude really wanted to build something that wouldn't wash away with time like sand. Then his ambition became HUGE. In 1964 he started construction on the dinosaurs to attract customers to the Wheel Inn restaurant. Dinny the Dinosaur & Mr. Rex as they were called were completed in 1975 & 1986. Mr. Bell died in 1988 at 91 & then his family sold the business. The new owners turned this place into a great Roadside Attraction. When traveling on the 10 Freeway going to Palm Springs everyone turns their heads to see the Monstrous Duo. Be sure to Get off the exit & come & see them in person. IT'S FREE! You never know what the 2 will be wearing. You might find them au natural in their beautiful evergreen color. They dress them up & paint them for the holidays like Halloween & Christmas & other special occasions & events. It's Christmas time so the duo were dressed up in Santa outfits. There's also a picnic table underneath. What could be better than Dining under a Dinosaur. LOL! There's also a gift shop located in the belly of the beast of the Dino. These Dinos were made famous in the Pee Wee Movie, The Wizard & several music videos including Tears for Fears Everybody Wants to Rule the World & commercials too. Dinny the Dinosaur is HUMONGOUS measuring a whopping 150 foot long & is made out of steel & concrete. The Brontosaurus is all dressed up as Santa Saurus for Christmas. The other DInosaur is also HUMUNGOUS towering in at a whopping 65 foot tall & is made out of steel & concrete & named Mr. Rex The Tyrannosaurus is all dressed up as Santa Rex for Christmas. Mr Bell would be very happy that his dinosaur sculptures have indeed endured over the decades. They have made millions of people smile while traveling along the highway. It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

Cute place to stop by on your way to the desert or back through to LA! Wish they had public bathrooms or a food truck on the actual park, but hey. Chevron ain't too far away. Best part about this photo opp is that it's right next the freeway, so you can hop off the road, park, take a quick photo or two, and be on your merry way! The pink dino is my fave!

Wednesday 13th 2023 Road side Attra The Cabazon Dinosaurs have long been regarded as one of the most iconic roadside attractions. Featured in cult classics such as Pee Wee Herman's Big Adventure and The Wizard, the dinosaurs have staked their place in pop culture. They always enjoy visitors to celebrate the special photos ops Mr. Rex, Dinny and their more than 70 dinosaur friends provide perfect picture photo ops for you and your loved ones. Dinosaur walk features a slew of dinosaurs, a dino dig and fossil panning that kids will enjoy even myself at 50 lol. I been here several times exploring bringing multiple family members who never knew it existed. Hours are Monday through Friday: 10am-5pm (ticket sales end at 4:30pm) Saturday & Sunday: 9am-6:30 pm (ticket sales end at 6pm Admission to the Dinosaur Park Adults $15 Ages 13-55 Children $13 Ages 3 - 12 Seniors & Military $11 TICKETS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. PETS MUST BE LEASHED AND CARRIED IN EXHIBIT. Which worked out for me and my furball. Plenty parking and other locations nearby to eat the outlets. Be advised it fets windy and cold bring spare coats if traveling with seniors and children.

Awesome staff,the lady at the gift shop was wonderful and informed and very friendly will be coming back in the winter time for the experience thank you

Dinosaurs on a road trip? Yes please. These are visible from the highway, and on our way to Palm Springs, we made a note to stop by on our way back. Super windy and dusty, but a cool little stop. We didn't do much - just went up to the gift shop (which isn't all that special, and the people were kind of brusque and seemed tourist-weary. Took pictures with the dinos. Not sure if this is somewhere we'd stop by often in the future, but glad we did it at least once.

We travelled to the world famous Cabazon Dinosaurs for our daughters 3rd birthday, it was a dinosaur themed party, so we had to visit and get photos. It is about 1/2 hour drive from Los Angeles. This roadside attraction is often seen on the drive to Palm Springs or to Arizona. This was this was our first time visiting this iconic location. These famous iconic dinosaurs have been seen in everything from music videos, TV shows and most famously Pee Wee's Big Adventure. The apatosaurus "brontosaurus" Aka Dinny (pink) took about 11 years to complete and is one of the biggest man made dinosaurs in the world.  Inside Dinny is a gift shop, free to enter. Something for everyone, toys, trinkets, souvenirs and of course dinosaur toys. This gift shop is not stroller / wagon accessible, be aware it does have a large staircase walking to the top. The T-Rex, known as "Mr. Rex," (Green as of this review) took 7 years to complete. You can climb up into its mouth, but that is a paid attraction. They do change the colors of these two dinosaurs based on season or special occasions. The paid outdoor dino-walk museum is decent-sized, has many different plastic dinosaurs, photo spots, and a "Dino Dig" for kids. They also have a couple picnic benches to relax or enjoy a quick snack. The walkthrough takes about 20mins. Pets are allowed but they must be lashed and carried. The cost to enter it is $15 for adults and $13 for ages 3-12. The main attraction is to climb into the famous T-Rex using a winding staircase to the top. From the mouth and through the teeth you get pretty good view of the surrounding area, and great photos. This attraction is also not stroller / Wagon accessible, only the ramp up to doorway. There is also a gift shop, the shop has a wide selection of toys, and dinosaur themed gifts. The best part for us was the dinosaurs that move there arms and neck and make sounds, they also have a paid stationary Dino ride, but we used it for photo ops. This was an enjoyable time for our family. I would suggest going it if you are in the area and looking for something different to do. Parking is free, can be windy in the afternoon, but this is a must if you have a dinosaur themed birthday party!