Guidebook for the Coachella Valley and surrounding area
Shopping
Desert Hills Premium Outlets
48400 Seminole DrHuge outlet mall about 20 minutes west on the 10
World-class shopping and restaurants. About a half hour depending on traffic in Palm Desert.
335 locals recommend
El Paseo Shopping District
World-class shopping and restaurants. About a half hour depending on traffic in Palm Desert.
Sightseeing
Joshua Tree National Park - approximately 40 minutes from us
418 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
6554 Park BlvdJoshua Tree National Park - approximately 40 minutes from us
An Oasis created by the San Andreas Fault. There is the main Oasis with a visitor center and guided walks. Then there are several more ranging from easy walks to hikes. Less than 10 minutes away.
128 locals recommend
Coachella Valley Preserve - Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve
29200 Thousand Palms Canyon RdAn Oasis created by the San Andreas Fault. There is the main Oasis with a visitor center and guided walks. Then there are several more ranging from easy walks to hikes. Less than 10 minutes away.
World’s Largest Rotating Tramcar, you will experience a breathtaking journey up the sheer cliffs of Chino Canyon. No matter the season, whether you are enjoying spectacular views. Elevation 8,516 ft
1213 locals recommend
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayWorld’s Largest Rotating Tramcar, you will experience a breathtaking journey up the sheer cliffs of Chino Canyon. No matter the season, whether you are enjoying spectacular views. Elevation 8,516 ft
Cabot's Pueblo Museum
67616 Desert View AveWonderful & quirky - a must see! Less than 10 minutes away
A favorite zoo & botanical garden. 30 -45 minutes depending on traffic
889 locals recommend
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola AveA favorite zoo & botanical garden. 30 -45 minutes depending on traffic
Cool off road alternate entrance into Joshua Tree National Park. Lets you out at the Geology Tour Road. 4x4 required!!
Berdoo Canyon Road
Berdoo Canyon RoadCool off road alternate entrance into Joshua Tree National Park. Lets you out at the Geology Tour Road. 4x4 required!!
Whitewater Preserve
9160 Whitewater Canyon RdHiking trails, docent led programs
Amazing hike into Tahquitz Canyon on the reservation. Led by docents. Check their website for information
75 locals recommend
Tahquitz Falls
Amazing hike into Tahquitz Canyon on the reservation. Led by docents. Check their website for information
Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon DriveYou could not find a more beautiful place
I really have no words to describe Salvation Mountain. It's weird and quirky. Make sure to visit East Jesus next door and Bombay Beach just a few miles away!
125 locals recommend
Salvation Mountain
603 Beal RdI really have no words to describe Salvation Mountain. It's weird and quirky. Make sure to visit East Jesus next door and Bombay Beach just a few miles away!
An absolute must visit if you are a birder or really anyone.
204 locals recommend
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
11055 East DriveAn absolute must visit if you are a birder or really anyone.
An off grid Burning Man style art exhibit. Make sure to take the behind the scene tour of the living space. Salvation Mountain is next door and Bombay Beach is just a few miles away
12 locals recommend
East Jesus
E Jesus RdAn off grid Burning Man style art exhibit. Make sure to take the behind the scene tour of the living space. Salvation Mountain is next door and Bombay Beach is just a few miles away
Ruins of the Salton Sea. It feels like you have traveled back in time. Make sure to complete your visit with Salvation Mountain and East Jesus.
17 locals recommend
Bombay Beach
Ruins of the Salton Sea. It feels like you have traveled back in time. Make sure to complete your visit with Salvation Mountain and East Jesus.
Famous historical landmark established in 1938. If you are a cactus lover this is a must-see. Moorten's is a small botanical garden with sections showcasing cacti from our local desert (Colorado a subsection of the Sonoran), the Sonoran desert (Arizona, NM, and Mexico), the Mojave desert (Joshua Tree area) and African deserts.
160 locals recommend
Moorten Botanical Garden
1701 S Palm Canyon DrFamous historical landmark established in 1938. If you are a cactus lover this is a must-see. Moorten's is a small botanical garden with sections showcasing cacti from our local desert (Colorado a subsection of the Sonoran), the Sonoran desert (Arizona, NM, and Mexico), the Mojave desert (Joshua Tree area) and African deserts.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place to eat/drink and enjoy downtown Palm Springs 20 minutes away.
353 locals recommend
Lulu California Bistro
200 S Palm Canyon DrGreat place to eat/drink and enjoy downtown Palm Springs 20 minutes away.
Mexican restaurant with live music most nights. Outdoor seating to people watch is my favorite. In downtown Palm Springs - 20 minutes away
195 locals recommend
Las Casuelas Terraza
222 S Palm Canyon DrMexican restaurant with live music most nights. Outdoor seating to people watch is my favorite. In downtown Palm Springs - 20 minutes away
Great live bands! In downtown Palm Springs - 20 minutes away
63 locals recommend
Shanghai Reds Bar & Grill
235 S Indian Canyon DrGreat live bands! In downtown Palm Springs - 20 minutes away
Rock Yard
84-245 Indio Springs PkwyFree classic rock concerts April - October. 30 minutes away
Locally owned and operated in Thousand Palms, California, we are committed to crafting beer that showcases the agriculture and the attitudes of the desert.
34 locals recommend
Coachella Valley Brewing Company
30640 Gunther StLocally owned and operated in Thousand Palms, California, we are committed to crafting beer that showcases the agriculture and the attitudes of the desert.
World famous bar and grill in Pioneertown. The tri tip salad is one of my favorites :) Great bands and surprise visits by extremely famous artists! About 30 minutes away.
1340 locals recommend
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdWorld famous bar and grill in Pioneertown. The tri tip salad is one of my favorites :) Great bands and surprise visits by extremely famous artists! About 30 minutes away.
Technically a gay bar but this is Palm Springs and we are all welcome everywhere. Unless you are a homophobic douche but then you probably shouldn't come to Palm Springs ;) Known for their drag show
90 locals recommend
Toucans Tiki Lounge
2100 N Palm Canyon DrTechnically a gay bar but this is Palm Springs and we are all welcome everywhere. Unless you are a homophobic douche but then you probably shouldn't come to Palm Springs ;) Known for their drag show
BBQ joint with live music and bar located in historic Pioneertown.
1340 locals recommend
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown Rd BBQ joint with live music and bar located in historic Pioneertown.
Essentials
Local Southern California grocery chain with great butcher counter. Excellent prices
28 locals recommend
Stater Bros. Markets
13200 Palm DrLocal Southern California grocery chain with great butcher counter. Excellent prices
Costco Wholesale
79795 CA-111Golden Lantern Market
70041 Dillon RdSmall market a mile away with the basics
Do I need to tell you about Trader Joe's? There is also another one in Palm Desert
149 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
67720 E Palm Canyon DrDo I need to tell you about Trader Joe's? There is also another one in Palm Desert
Everything Else
Guests have recommended the hot water spas here. Walking distance :)
17 locals recommend
Sam's Family Spa Hot Water Resort
70875 Dillon RdGuests have recommended the hot water spas here. Walking distance :)
interactive educational kiosks, informational panels and videos, an orientation film in the theater, and selections of art from the Sunnylands Collection. The Center is surrounded by an unusual garden
73 locals recommend
Sunnylands Center & Gardens
37977 Bob Hope Drinteractive educational kiosks, informational panels and videos, an orientation film in the theater, and selections of art from the Sunnylands Collection. The Center is surrounded by an unusual garden
A living history museum dedicated to educating the public about the role Air Power played in preserving American liberties and way of life.
366 locals recommend
Palm Springs Air Museum
lot 745 N Gene Autry TrailA living history museum dedicated to educating the public about the role Air Power played in preserving American liberties and way of life.
Farmers Market
2300 East Baristo RoadCertified Farmers Market open Saturday mornings
Villagefest Office Palm Springs
401 S Pavilion WayThursday nights in downtown Palm Springs
Thursday and Saturday morning hikes in season and evening hikes during the summer
23 locals recommend
Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center
51-500 CA-74Thursday and Saturday morning hikes in season and evening hikes during the summer
Home of the BNP Paribas Open, the largest international tennis tournament outside of the four Grand Slams.
Host to a number of tournaments and special events.
340 locals recommend
Indian Wells Tennis Garden
78-200 Miles AveHome of the BNP Paribas Open, the largest international tennis tournament outside of the four Grand Slams.
Host to a number of tournaments and special events.
The Spa at Desert Springs
74-855 Country Club DrHot mineral springs. Guests have given great reviews
Miracle Springs Spa
10625 Palm DrHot mineral springs. Guests have given great reviews
SAM COBB FARMS: Date Farm...Open Oct-April
22325 Henry RdGuest said they had awesome dates
Desert Hot Springs Spa
10805 Palm DrHot Mineral Springs - great reviews from guests
I didn't know what category to put this in. Downtown has everything. Shopping, restaurants, bars, a park, museums... My favorite thing to do is just go walking. It doesn't really matter the time of day. In the afternoons it's lovely to walk and find a nice place to sit outside for lunch and then window shop. At night I walk around until I hear a band that interests me and go inside.
Downtown Palm Springs
I didn't know what category to put this in. Downtown has everything. Shopping, restaurants, bars, a park, museums... My favorite thing to do is just go walking. It doesn't really matter the time of day. In the afternoons it's lovely to walk and find a nice place to sit outside for lunch and then window shop. At night I walk around until I hear a band that interests me and go inside.
Azure Palm Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa Oasis
67589 Hacienda AveArts & Culture
We are about 30 minutes from the festival grounds
359 locals recommend
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
81800 51st AveWe are about 30 minutes from the festival grounds
Stagecoach Festival
One of the great country music festivals - 30 minutes away
Palm Springs International Film Fstvl
1700 East Tahquitz Canyon WayDo you go to watch the films or the stars?
I am not an art aficionado but always enjoy myself here. Bonus, Thursdays evenings {5-7) are free. Stop in while you are at VillageFest
602 locals recommend
Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrI am not an art aficionado but always enjoy myself here. Bonus, Thursdays evenings {5-7) are free. Stop in while you are at VillageFest
They have rotating exhibits that generally when I see come up I'm dying to go see
41 locals recommend
Coachella Valley History Museum
82616 Miles AveThey have rotating exhibits that generally when I see come up I'm dying to go see
Museum and demonstration garden which tells the story of our local indigenous people the Aqua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Located in downtown Palm Springs there is also a spa on the site of an ancient hot mineral spring.
19 locals recommend
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
140 S Palm Canyon DrMuseum and demonstration garden which tells the story of our local indigenous people the Aqua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Located in downtown Palm Springs there is also a spa on the site of an ancient hot mineral spring.
Food Scene
Diner a mile down the road. I hear they have a good breakfast. Always lots of cars there :) I've heard they have gotten expensive lately so this would be an "I'm desperate and starving" choice for me.
All Star Burgers
70065 Dillon RdDiner a mile down the road. I hear they have a good breakfast. Always lots of cars there :) I've heard they have gotten expensive lately so this would be an "I'm desperate and starving" choice for me.
One of our favorite authentic Mexican restaurants in the area. Nightly specials - excellent prices. I'm a bit obsessed with the shrimp enchiladas
80 locals recommend
Las Palmas Mexican Cuisine
57154 Twentynine Palms HighwayOne of our favorite authentic Mexican restaurants in the area. Nightly specials - excellent prices. I'm a bit obsessed with the shrimp enchiladas
Great option especially if you are at Coachella Valley Preserve. I'm particularly obsessed with the siete mares soup. It's enough for 3 people!
6 locals recommend
Taqueria San Miguel
72450 Ramon RdGreat option especially if you are at Coachella Valley Preserve. I'm particularly obsessed with the siete mares soup. It's enough for 3 people!
Mariscocos Culiacan #2
16760 Palm DrDear God this place is amazing. Torre roca - I dream about this stuff.
Started on the Central Coast in Santa Barbra and has spread to other areas of California. My absolute favorite "fast-food" restaurant. Get your burger "Santa Barabra" style which is on grilled sourdough *chefs kiss* The ahi sandwich with a side of sweet potato fries is my go to. And their strawberry limeade is delish!
15 locals recommend
The Habit Burger Grill
79174 CA-111Started on the Central Coast in Santa Barbra and has spread to other areas of California. My absolute favorite "fast-food" restaurant. Get your burger "Santa Barabra" style which is on grilled sourdough *chefs kiss* The ahi sandwich with a side of sweet potato fries is my go to. And their strawberry limeade is delish!
The "Mexican Sushi" is amazeballs. Torre Roca is my go to. It's enough for two people.
Mariscocos Culiacan #2
16760 Palm DrThe "Mexican Sushi" is amazeballs. Torre Roca is my go to. It's enough for two people.
New York style pizza. The restaurant closes in August for awhile so everyone can go back to Italy to visit the family
20 locals recommend
Rocky's New York Pizza
12856 Palm DrNew York style pizza. The restaurant closes in August for awhile so everyone can go back to Italy to visit the family
Sushi Bella
13440 Palm DrNo frills but the sushi is awesome!
I dream about these milkshakes. Locally owned. Dairy and sugar free options
33 locals recommend
Great Shakes
160 S Palm Canyon DrI dream about these milkshakes. Locally owned. Dairy and sugar free options
If you are looking for a steakhouse in downtown Palm Springs. But also serves fish :)
27 locals recommend
Kaiser Grille Palm Springs
205 S Palm Canyon DrIf you are looking for a steakhouse in downtown Palm Springs. But also serves fish :)
Palm Springs longest running Sunday Drag Brunch. Check the website for all their shows!
36 locals recommend
Oscar's Downtown Palm Springs
125 E Tahquitz Canyon WayPalm Springs longest running Sunday Drag Brunch. Check the website for all their shows!
If you are heading out to the Salton Sea stop here. Their deli and fresh Mexican bakery are awesome! And of course a full convenience store.
Leon's Meat Market
If you are heading out to the Salton Sea stop here. Their deli and fresh Mexican bakery are awesome! And of course a full convenience store.