Guidebook for Palm Desert
Food Scene
In-N-Out Burger
82043 CA-111 A California Classic - Must Have
GREAT Sandwhiches and Bakery. They're rated #1 Restaurant in the nation by YELP. 1st visit in you get a FREE cookie ;)
Favorites are: Mexican Marilyn, Trump, Chicken Chipotle - ENJOY!
156 locals recommend
TKB Bakery & Deli
45334 Golf Center PkwyGREAT Sandwhiches and Bakery. They're rated #1 Restaurant in the nation by YELP. 1st visit in you get a FREE cookie ;)
Favorites are: Mexican Marilyn, Trump, Chicken Chipotle - ENJOY!
Keedys has been around since the 50's and has the best shakes, pancakes and burgers. They are open until 2pm.
23 locals recommend
Keedy's Fountain & Grill
73-633 CA-111Keedys has been around since the 50's and has the best shakes, pancakes and burgers. They are open until 2pm.
Wilma & Frieda's Cafe
73575 El Paseo Great spot for Breakfast or Brunch
IW Coffee
74-995 CA-111BEST Chai Tea. You're welcome :)
Armando's Dakota Bar & Grill
73260 El PaseoBest Margaritas
Fisherman's Market & Grill
78575 CA-111Great place! Only .02 miles from the house
Great Breakfast spot. Banana nut pancakes are amazing! Only .02 miles from house
10 locals recommend
Paradise Cove Cafe
44150 Town Center WayGreat Breakfast spot. Banana nut pancakes are amazing! Only .02 miles from house
Drinks & Nightlife
The Nest
75188 CA-111You can grab some good food and listen to live music.
Vicky's of Santa Fe
45-100 Club DrGood Drinks, Live Music
Costas Nightclub
74855 Country Club DrNeil's Lounge
80956 CA-111 Dive Bar with Karaoke
Mastro's Steakhouse
73405 El PaseoGreat food and drinks. They also have live music on weekends
Parks & Nature
Bump and Grind Trail
Bump and Grind TrailFun hike, close to the house maybe only a 5-10 min drive.
Palm Desert's biggest park, with tennis courts, sports fields, picnic areas, concerts & public art.
50 locals recommend
Palm Desert Civic Center Park
43900 San Pablo AvePalm Desert's biggest park, with tennis courts, sports fields, picnic areas, concerts & public art.
Shopping
Westfield Palm Desert
72-840 CA-111El Paseo Dr
Outdoor Shopping Mall
Best Premium outlet in the nation. People travel from all over the world to shop especially on Black Friday.
27 locals recommend
Cabazon
Best Premium outlet in the nation. People travel from all over the world to shop especially on Black Friday.
Walmart Neighborhood Market
72314 CA-111Groceries
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
44-459 Town Center WayTrader Joe's
46400 Washington StBring your own grocery bags. California charges .10/ bag
Entertainment & Activities
The River Mall
71800 CA-111Movie Theater, Shopping and Restaurants
Feed the giraffes
Arrive by 10 so you can feed the giraffes. Fascinating to see their long tongues wrap around the carrots or lettuce.
The Living Desert is decorated with many colorful lights for the holidays and is open from 6-9 pm on certain nights. Go right at at 6 pm on a Saturday night to avoid lines and crowds.
889 locals recommend
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola AveFeed the giraffes
Arrive by 10 so you can feed the giraffes. Fascinating to see their long tongues wrap around the carrots or lettuce.
The Living Desert is decorated with many colorful lights for the holidays and is open from 6-9 pm on certain nights. Go right at at 6 pm on a Saturday night to avoid lines and crowds.
Sightseeing
Details
$5 to enter
Hours: 4:30 – 9:30 PM
Open every night till Jan 3rd
Address: 1077 E Granvia Valmonte, Palm Springs, California
Located in the heart of Palm Springs, this 4 acre house plot is home to a whole bunch of crazy statutes during the year but gets adorned with 8.4 million Christmas lights during the Christmas season (sci-fi & religious holiday themes.)
It is the largest residential, private, Christmas lights display in the United States (say that five times fast).
40 locals recommend
Robolights
1077 E Granvia ValmonteDetails
$5 to enter
Hours: 4:30 – 9:30 PM
Open every night till Jan 3rd
Address: 1077 E Granvia Valmonte, Palm Springs, California
Located in the heart of Palm Springs, this 4 acre house plot is home to a whole bunch of crazy statutes during the year but gets adorned with 8.4 million Christmas lights during the Christmas season (sci-fi & religious holiday themes.)
It is the largest residential, private, Christmas lights display in the United States (say that five times fast).
Sunnylands, the former Annenberg Estate, located in Rancho Mirage, California, is a 200-acre estate currently run by The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands, a not-for-profit organization.
77 locals recommend
Sunnylands
37977 Bob Hope DriveSunnylands, the former Annenberg Estate, located in Rancho Mirage, California, is a 200-acre estate currently run by The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands, a not-for-profit organization.
This non-profit features 2 19-century buildings with history exhibits, plus walking tours.
24 locals recommend
Palm Springs Historical Society
221 S Palm Canyon DrThis non-profit features 2 19-century buildings with history exhibits, plus walking tours.
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway in Palm Springs, California, is the largest rotating aerial tramway in the world. It was opened in September 1963 as a way of getting from the floor of the Coachella Valley to relatively near the top of San Jacinto Peak and was constructed in rugged Chino Canyon
1213 locals recommend
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayThe Palm Springs Aerial Tramway in Palm Springs, California, is the largest rotating aerial tramway in the world. It was opened in September 1963 as a way of getting from the floor of the Coachella Valley to relatively near the top of San Jacinto Peak and was constructed in rugged Chino Canyon
Owned by Elvis Presley, this midcentury-modern home has a quirky circular layout & offers tours.
Address: 1350 Ladera Cir, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 322-1192
39 locals recommend
Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway
1350 Ladera CirOwned by Elvis Presley, this midcentury-modern home has a quirky circular layout & offers tours.
Address: 1350 Ladera Cir, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 322-1192
Bob Hope Estate