San Andreas Fault Tours and Tickets

Yes. Palm Springs is one of the best places to explore the fault across its 800-mile (1,287-kilometer) span in California. Hummer or open-air Jeep tours are the most popular option for touring, offering a fun way to learn about the area's geology, flora, fauna, native culture, and tectonic plates.

The San Andreas Fault spans 800 miles (1287 kilometers) across California, and there are many places to access it. However, while large rifts exist, most traces of the fault are subtle. Popular spots to see signs of tectonic action include Parkfield, California; Carrizo Plain National Monument; and the Coachella Valley Preserve outside Palm Springs.

A San Andreas Fault tour takes you through an active fault zone to explore the landscape and geologic formations that occur with tectonic activity. Naturalist guides typically lead tours and most explain the geology, tectonic science, natural history, and native culture of the area.

No, it's not dangerous. In fact, touring the San Andreas Fault is safe—and interesting. The biggest danger in an earthquake is falling objects, and there aren't many things to topple over here. While you could be at fault when the earth opens up, the chance of this happening is slim.