Dinosaurs were real. My love is real. The Dinosaur Adventure is worth doing (at least once). It is a nostalgic highway/roadtrip stop that will allow you to be in a few movies at once. For me it was PeeWee's Bug Adventure and The Wizard. Be friendly. Thank You. read more

Mr. Rex’s Dinosaur Adventure - Tasty - Children's Museums Near Me - Cabazon, California

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Visited Mr. Rex's Dinosaur Adventure and overall it was a fun stop, though a bit of a mixed bag. The highlight was definitely being able to go inside the brontosaurus and the T-Rex -- that was genuinely cool and something you don't see every day. Some of the dinosaurs could definitely use a little maintenance, and parts of the park feel a bit dated and cheap, but that honestly adds to its quirky roadside-attraction charm. And for fans of Pee-wee's Big Adventure, this is a must-do stop -- it's the filming location where Andy tries to kick Pee-Wee's ass by the dinosaur. That alone makes it worth the visit. Fun, nostalgic, and great for a quick stop -- just go in with the right expectations and enjoy the weirdness. read more

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We had a great time at Mr. Rex's Dinosaur Adventure in Cabazon! My nephews especially enjoyed panning for different rocks and gems and searching for special dinosaur eggs for a chance to win a prize. Climbing up inside the giant T-Rex was exciting and made for a memorable experience. They especially enjoyed the hands-on activities that kept the kids engaged and entertained. If you have dinosaur-loving children, this is a fun stop that offers a unique and enjoyable family experience. read more

Mr. Rex’s Dinosaur Adventure - Children's Museums Near Me - Cabazon, California

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This isn't Jurassic Park -- it's Jurassic Parking Lot, and it's amazing. If you've ever been barreling down the I-10 through Cabazon and thought, "What this desert really needs is a 100-foot tyrannosaurus watching over the highway like a prehistoric security guard," congratulations -- you've found Mr. Rex. Built in the 1960s by Claude Bell (a former Knott's Berry Farm sculptor who clearly had some big ideas and a lot of leftover concrete), these roadside dinosaurs are equal parts kitsch, history, and nightmare fuel. They started as a way to lure people into his Wheel Inn Café, and decades later, they've become one of California's strangest, most beloved landmarks. * You can actually climb inside the T. rex and pop out of its mouth for a view of the desert -- it's like being Jonah in the whale, but with way better photo ops. * There's also a brontosaurus, gift shop, and dino-themed walking paths that make you feel like you're in The Flintstones episode nobody asked for. * The gift shop sells everything from plastic velociraptors to t-shirts, because nothing says "road trip" like buying a stuffed stegosaurus in the middle of nowhere. It's campy, it's ridiculous, and it's glorious. Kids lose their minds, adults secretly love it, and everyone leaves with photos that will 100% outshine the Coachella selfies down the road. Mr. Rex is proof that in California, even dinosaurs get a second act. Mr. Rex's Dinosaur Adventure is peak roadside Americana -- weird, wonderful, and unforgettable. Come for the history, stay for the T. rex mouth selfie, and leave knowing you've just experienced California's finest brand of roadside absurdity. read more

We were on our way home and decided to drop by quickly to check out the Mr. Rex attraction. It is close to Morongo and Cabazon Outlet mall. Funny thing is that they have a mini shop inside the pink dinosaur belly. On the left side of the dinosaur lead you to a mini outdoor museum. We did not purchase the tickets. I believed it is all outdoor. This is perfect for the little kiddos. read more

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If you have little ones, this is a great museum to check out on your way home from Palm Springs. A lot of dinosaurs to see. Felt I was in a different world. Activities were offered at no additional charge like panning for gold and digging into sand looking for a rock with dinosaurs names to gain a prize. You will also have access to climb into the famous Cabazon dinosaur which was featured in Pee Wee Herman Movie. It was one of my highlight of the whole experience. Gift shop wasn't just any plain store, there were more dinosaurs inside it. Kids under 80 pounds could ride a dinosaur for a small fee. Lots of photos ops to take cool pictures for memories. Highly recommend to visit anytime you are in Palm Springs. read more

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Went here on a drizzly evening over the Thanksgiving holiday mainly to see the giant dinosaurs from Pee Wee's Big Adventure. Decided to stay for the evening holiday lights and walk around the whole park. It is $15 per person and one can argue if it's worth it or not. That depends...you have to go in with an appreciation of the sheer kitsch, take advantage of the photo ops and just be ready to enjoy the silliness of it all. You can see the two main dinos right from the parking lot but climbing up in the T-Rex and sitting in its mouth is part of the fee area. During the holidays they are festively painted. I do wish I got to see them in their regular state and might have gotten some better photos during the day. The rest of the experience included holiday lights, lantern style lighted dinos, festive music and just a good old silly time. read more

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Fun day. A little expansive. Nice outdoor fun with kids. Expensive merchandise store. But then they all are now.

You can't get more Americana than this place. A classic roadside attraction featured in PeeWee Herman's Big Adventure, you can still climb stairs and sit in the mouth of the giant cement T Rex, call him MISTER Rex, and check out the view through his teeth. The owners paint the dinosaurs visible from the I-10 based on the season. They recently went from Valentine pink to vibrant green. We told the guy with the paint sprayer how much we enjoy seeing the color changes, and he said that was the acknowledgement he was looking for. Pay the entrance fee (helps support their paint bill-the dinosaurs are huge) and enjoy the botanic garden filled with various dinosaur statues and local live birds flying in to enjoy the flowers. You can ride a dinosaur in the gift shop. Signs throughout give you fun facts about dinosaurs represented. read more

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This place definitely lives up to its claim!! It is definitely one of our favorite roadside attraction!!! My son who loves dinosaurs really loved this place! I'm surprised that not a lot of people know about it! We enjoyed the short break from our road trip. It was nice to walk around the path with the local landscape they have. The kids had a great time exploring and letting some pent up energy out. read more

This place was so much better than I expected! My son LOVED being able to guide us around the paths and check out so many Dino's. The "fossil" (rock) digging was a fun activity as well as the panning for gold (rocks). Walking up into T-Rex's mouth was so much fun! Overall great time. Not a place you really need to repeat your visit but one visit is worth it! read more

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On our way home and wanting to make a stop we noticed the big green dinosaur so decided to stop. Behind the large green and pink dinosaur they have Mr. Rex's Dinosaur Adventure area. I felt like it was pretty big area to explore. They have so many dinosaurs and cute photo areas. They have fun facts and a cute gift shop area. I noticed they also host birthday parties and do field trips. I think it's a reasonable price to get it. The gift shop had many souvenirs with a lot of different price options. I think this is a very fun place to go and explore and also to educate yourself or kids on dinosaurs. By the dinosaurs they have fun facts on the side of them. I really enjoyed stopping by here. 10/10 read more

When visiting the Cabezon Dinosaurs you can make your way to Mr. Rex's Dinosaur Adventure. It's a little price. I believe it's $15 for adults and think $13 for kids over 2 and seniors. You walk around and see Dinosaurs on display with a little history and facts. They are pretty cool looking and as you walk the trail there are Dino noises. They also have a sand area to dig for rocks and if you find a rock with a Dino name on it you get a price. This is the only section you are allowed to clime into the big T-Rex and are able to look out its mouth. If you're around the area and don't mind dropping a couple bucks, check it out. read more

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This place is to the point a dinosaur mini adventure. It was perfect for the kids ages 1-10. I had our family meet here for my daughters 3rd birthday. They allow you to bring in food/ beverages and have a lot of benches for lounging and eating purposes. The entire mini park took us 1.5 to explore. It's a very short maze, but it's a fun place to spend some time and take pictures. I would definitely recommend it for Dinosaur lovers. At the end of the maze you're able to climb into the t-Rex's body and mouth. It's very tight inside the t-Rex, but pretty cool. I only gave them 4 starts because the place could use a little improvement, but overall, it's a cool spot. read more

Mr. Rex’s Dinosaur Adventure - Some of the dinosaurs. - Children's Museums Near Me - Cabazon, California

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We like this place and the service it provided. Definitely recommended to family with small kids.

Don't expect a lot, but for the kiddos this was a really good time! I was actually impressed with the place. We spent about 1.50 hours there. You have rock digging and everyone gets a prize for finding a rock with a dinosaur name on it. You can pan for Gold and collect colorful rocks and put them in a small clear plastic baggie. My favorite was climbing upstairs and into the mouth of a giant T-Rex. They have animatronic dinosaurs that move. Its $10.00 for vets and first responders. Kids 2 and under are free. The place closes at 8:00 pm and last call to purchase tickets is 7:30 pm. This place is Gary Orange Tree Approved! read more

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Roarrrrrrr! My kid loves dinosaurs and I saw this place on my friends Facebook. Made the drive out here and had a quick stopover at an outlet nearby. This place is right next to these huge dinosaurs that were filmed in a Pee Wee Herman show. Essentially it is a walking tour where they have all these dinosaur models. It will go for about 1 hour at most just watching the models. They also have a giant sand box where you find a rock they give you a free toy. I don't know if it's worth the drive but for me it was just to see my little guy so happy! read more

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Can only give this place a three-star at best. Yes, its ok for kids but I think at most for seeing the entire place is around 30 minutes. Price considering is high, and I would think with that cost, things should be upkept often. Almost instant enterance on a busy day. No social distancing really because its not a huge place. One has to mind their own distance. The dinosaurs at the front are kept up but some further in are just sun burnt. Shrubs are not all well kept up and look extremly wild. One of the T-Rex had a full blown bee hive in its mouth. Also, in order to look through the mouth of the big Rex on a busy day expect to have sunblock and wait around 1 hour. I mean at least my kid was able to grab a complimentry toy on the way out. Gift shop is cool and that is where they keep the automated dinos. This place is a one hitter. I will not be going back because I think I saw all I need to see. read more

Of course you have to stop at this place because hello right about to go gambling don't waste your money Expensive food. Quickstop french fries And dinosaurs. Last time I was here I was here with my best buddy Sal. He passed away couple years ago so this will always be our spot Sal ! read more

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This is a must-go place when you're in Palm Spring. This dinosaur is voted the largest dinosaur sculpture in the world (can you believe it!?). They have 2 big dinosaurs in the park, including a big green T-rex and a long neck brown dinosaur. This place is in the desserts so the weather is hot and dry year round. read more

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The only reason I can't give this 5 stars is due to the price. We went during Christmas time during COVID restrictions so it was decorated with Christmas lights - and we used it as an outing to get out of the house. It was nice that there was very few people, but don't think I'd have paid $37 for my wife, son, and I to walk through this site. The silver lining was checking off a 35 year old bucket list item of going inside the T-Rex that the scene in Pee-Wee's big adventure was filmed. It was fun to walk through the dinosaurs and Christmas lights. Picture with Santa (sleigh being pulled by a velociraptor was $10) and you either have someone in your party take your picture or an employee uses their cell and airdrops it to your phone with a Christmas border. read more

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A hokey roadside attraction but something you should absolutely check out if you're driving through town! Don't expect too much, but it's a lovely little walk with a lot more dinosaurs than you would expect, and a perfect place for a photo op! On a road trip to Joshua Tree it was the thing I was most excited for, and it was exactly what I hoped it to be :) read more

When you get there doesn't look like there's gona be much, but once your there and go inside your little ones will be amazed and excited of how realistic and huge the dinosaurs look. My 3 and 4 year old had soooo much fun since the moment I got to the parking lot! Not a very big place but worth it for the Dino lovers! read more

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So Happy to see people going in the museum such perfect a breeze blowing and just the right amount of sunshine!!!! So neat! read more

Mr. Rex’s Dinosaur Adventure - REX - Children's Museums Near Me - Cabazon, California

Great place for a quick break and pit stop for your road trip. Definitely worth a stop. There's a Burger King next door for food and restroom. There's no cost to go to the gift store. read more

Mr. Rex’s Dinosaur Adventure - Children's Museums Near Me - Cabazon, California

Great place for kids. The entire park is great fun. The kids get to climb the Dino ! read more

It's a nice little place for kids who love dinosaurs it's small and they have plenty to take pics with. I like that they have info about them so kids can read about them (if they know how to read) OR you can read facts to them. I give it a 4 star because the entrance fee is expensive! in my opinion so maybe just a one time or once a blue moon kinda thing if you're close. read more

Come see the dinosaurs that were used in the filming of peewees Big adventure. A roadside icon... Right off the I 10 interstate. I don't know how much it cost but you could walk up into a brontosaurus and a Tyrannosaurus rex is read more

This place is literally so fun that it's worth the price. You get to go inside the T. rex, which is cool. Lots of great photo ops and interesting factoids. Worth it! read more

Beautiful my kids loved it !!!! Huge dinosaurs and it doesn't Look like much but therms are worth a stop ONLY for a quick stop because it's only to dinosaur to see for free but then you also get to inside a brachiosaurus a dinosaur with long neck that's cool and there's more adventures for the little ones although you would have to get charged for the ones in the back but the two huge dinosaurs on the front are free read more

With only $13 admissions, I didn't know what to expect, but I know now why it was cheap. They don't have much, besides the 2 huge dinosaurs out front. The gift shop had the robotic dinosaurs which was cool, but outside its mainly land dinosaurs. The outdoor walkway has a repetitive like flow. They had one water, but it was hidden behind plants. It's fun for kids, don't get me wrong! They'll have a blast here! However for an adult couple looking for something to do during quarantine and drove an hour and thirty minutes to get there, it could have been better. read more

It was an alright little place to stop by and take pictures in the rest area with the two big dinosaurs outside the entrance. But overall experience wasn't what I expected. Most of the dinosaurs that where laying on the floor where all covered in weeds. Some where faded from the sun, the only activity they had available was the rock search. We walked the whole park in 20-30 mins drove 2 hours to see what the hype was all about and not worth it. read more

Mr. Rex’s Dinosaur Adventure - Children's Museums Near Me - Cabazon, California

Great thing for kids to see and do. Gift shop needs a facelift. Original from when I was a kid. Maybe just a good cleaning would help.

Amazing place, great for the kids. Kids loved the activities. Thank you dinosaur adventure!