Guidebook to our Desert Valley
Entertainment & Activities
Great spot to swim laps or just enjoy the water. Kiddie pool reopens Memorial Day weekend (was shut down during covid).
36 locals recommend
Palm Desert Aquatic Center
73751 Magnesia Falls Dr Great spot to swim laps or just enjoy the water. Kiddie pool reopens Memorial Day weekend (was shut down during covid).
Great view at the top! Hiking (go prepared with proper clothing and lots of water). Fun ride up for the kids.
1213 locals recommend
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayGreat view at the top! Hiking (go prepared with proper clothing and lots of water). Fun ride up for the kids.
Smoke Tree Stables
2500 S Toledo AveHorseback Riding! Need I say more?
Music and dancing, in the season there may be a line out the door to get inside. 21 and over.
197 locals recommend
The Nest
75188 CA-111Music and dancing, in the season there may be a line out the door to get inside. 21 and over.
A popular Thursday night event in Palm Springs. Shopping, food and entertainment.
58 locals recommend
Palm Springs Walk of Stars
10 N Palm Canyon DrA popular Thursday night event in Palm Springs. Shopping, food and entertainment.
This can be reached near our home, walking or driving it's about 7 minutes away. Very popular during the season.
37 locals recommend
The Bump And Grind
Painters PathThis can be reached near our home, walking or driving it's about 7 minutes away. Very popular during the season.
Another great hike in the desert about a 15 minute drive from our house.
23 locals recommend
Art Smith Trail
Roy Wilson Memorial HighwayAnother great hike in the desert about a 15 minute drive from our house.
Pioneertown
53688 Pioneertown RdPioneertown is about an hour away. Dining, shopping, music, art.
Agua Caliente Spa
32-250 Bob Hope DrAgua Caliente Casino Cathedral City
68960 E Palm Canyon DrParks & Nature
Unique zoo more than 30 years old. Use sunblock and take a hat and water bottle. Kids love it here, adults will be amazed at some of what they see! Food is sold at various places on site.
889 locals recommend
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola AveUnique zoo more than 30 years old. Use sunblock and take a hat and water bottle. Kids love it here, adults will be amazed at some of what they see! Food is sold at various places on site.
Large park, good for walking, playing games, and it has children's play equipment. Concerts held here on Thursday nights in the spring and fall.
50 locals recommend
Palm Desert Civic Center Park
43900 San Pablo AveLarge park, good for walking, playing games, and it has children's play equipment. Concerts held here on Thursday nights in the spring and fall.
Joshua Tree is at least an hour's drive from our home.
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree is at least an hour's drive from our home.
Idyllwild-Pine Cove
Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon DriveOne of my favorite places. Beautiful area and hiking.
Moorten Botanical Garden
1701 S Palm Canyon Dr30 minutes away, great little hike, small oasis, vintage cabin with history detailed inside. Near a fault line.
128 locals recommend
Coachella Valley Preserve - Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve
29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Rd30 minutes away, great little hike, small oasis, vintage cabin with history detailed inside. Near a fault line.
Food Scene
Starbucks
34300 Monterey AveThe Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
100 N Palm Canyon DrThai Smile
100 S Indian Canyon DrThai Smile: Thai food, make a reservation or pick up take out.
Blue Orchid Thai Bistro
73030 El PaseoThai food, take out or dine in.
California Pizza Kitchen at The Shops on El Paseo
73080 El PaseoGreat food and near our home.
Fresh Agave Mexican Bar & Grill
73325 CA-111Make a reservation if dining at dinner time.
Alberto's Ristorante
71416 CA-111Popular Mexican Restaurant
Lots of choices here. TV's to watch sports, an outside patio
278 locals recommend
Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill
78015 Main StLots of choices here. TV's to watch sports, an outside patio
Las Casuelas Nuevas
70-050 CA-111Excellent vegan restaurant. Many cute items available for purchase related to “eat plants” and the desert. I eat there a couple times a week!
7 locals recommend
Chef Tanya's Kitchen - Palm Desert
72695 California 111Excellent vegan restaurant. Many cute items available for purchase related to “eat plants” and the desert. I eat there a couple times a week!
Arts & Culture
McCallum Theatre
73000 Fred Waring Drwww.mccallumtheater.com
Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrPalm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert
72567 CA-111In Palm Desert
Historical Society of Palm Desert
72861 El PaseoPalm Springs Air Museum
lot 745 N Gene Autry TrailAgua Caliente Spa
32-250 Bob Hope DrFantasy Springs Resort Casino
84-245 Indio Springs PkwyIf you love history you would enjoy Sunnylands. Formerly the Annenberg estate.
42 locals recommend
Sunnylands Center & Gardens
37977 Bob Hope DriveIf you love history you would enjoy Sunnylands. Formerly the Annenberg estate.
Brand new museum! Enjoy learning about the history and culture of the area.
19 locals recommend
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
140 S Palm Canyon DrBrand new museum! Enjoy learning about the history and culture of the area.
Workshops, exhibitions, classes, lectures, sip and paint evenings
Artists Council Artists Center at the Galen
Workshops, exhibitions, classes, lectures, sip and paint evenings
Essentials
Trader Joe's
46400 Washington StWhole Foods Market
44-459 Town Center WayTarget
67750 E Palm Canyon DrWalmart Neighborhood Market
72314 CA-111Westfield Palm Desert
72-840 CA-111Shopping
El Paseo is often referred to as the Rodeo Drive of the desert. It is an easy walk from our home, with many shops and excellent restaurants including the Apple Store, Starbucks and Coffee Bean. We enjoy Thai Smile at the east end so it is easier to drive there. There is a free shuttle on that street.
335 locals recommend
El Paseo Shopping District
El Paseo is often referred to as the Rodeo Drive of the desert. It is an easy walk from our home, with many shops and excellent restaurants including the Apple Store, Starbucks and Coffee Bean. We enjoy Thai Smile at the east end so it is easier to drive there. There is a free shuttle on that street.