Guidebook for N. La Quinta
Food Scene
Big Rock Pub
79940 Westward Ho DrGreat food and AMAZING rock and roll decor!
Soul of Mexico
44100 Jefferson StreetGreat Mexican food and margaritas.
Our go-to local breakfast spot. Get the Dutch Baby German pancake. They have a separate lounge with a full bar- a great place to have breakfast while catching an early football game. They also have one of those crazy Bloody Marys with half the appetizer menu hanging off the drink.
42 Einheimische empfehlen
Sloan's Restaurant
81539 CA-111Our go-to local breakfast spot. Get the Dutch Baby German pancake. They have a separate lounge with a full bar- a great place to have breakfast while catching an early football game. They also have one of those crazy Bloody Marys with half the appetizer menu hanging off the drink.
Great local pizza and expansive menu. Patio dining. Watch sports in the bar.
278 Einheimische empfehlen
Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill
78015 Main StGreat local pizza and expansive menu. Patio dining. Watch sports in the bar.
Casual dining with a firehouse theme and tributes to 9/11, frequented by public safety professionals- both locals and visitors. Good food (sandwiches, salads, pasta, entrees), cocktails, good place to watch a ball game on TV. Get the Firehouse Chili!
ROC's Firehouse Grille
36891 Cook StCasual dining with a firehouse theme and tributes to 9/11, frequented by public safety professionals- both locals and visitors. Good food (sandwiches, salads, pasta, entrees), cocktails, good place to watch a ball game on TV. Get the Firehouse Chili!
Great craft beer selection. Pretty good food. Tuesday is 1/2 price wine, Wednesday is Steal the Glass night with a featured brewery and free glass, Thursday is Live Music, Saturday & Sunday they have $5 Bloody Marys and Mimosas.
63 Einheimische empfehlen
Eureka!
74985 CA-111Great craft beer selection. Pretty good food. Tuesday is 1/2 price wine, Wednesday is Steal the Glass night with a featured brewery and free glass, Thursday is Live Music, Saturday & Sunday they have $5 Bloody Marys and Mimosas.
Upscale sushi bar and sake lounge on El Paseo serves inventive rolls. Patio dining is nice.
16 Einheimische empfehlen
The Venue Sushi Bar & Sake Lounge
73111 El PaseoUpscale sushi bar and sake lounge on El Paseo serves inventive rolls. Patio dining is nice.
Our 2nd favorite Mexican place. Authentic food. Mariachi music every night. Can get loud and possibly difficult to talk (hence 2nd favorite). Get the Camarones Maria: grilled shrimp stuffed with crabmeat, wrapped in bacon and topped with melted cheese. Delish!
9 Einheimische empfehlen
Macario's Grill
82347 Indio BlvdOur 2nd favorite Mexican place. Authentic food. Mariachi music every night. Can get loud and possibly difficult to talk (hence 2nd favorite). Get the Camarones Maria: grilled shrimp stuffed with crabmeat, wrapped in bacon and topped with melted cheese. Delish!
From the photos on the walls to the trophy-filled display cases to the putting green for diners awaiting a table, Arnie's essence infuses this restaurant. It's a big, clubby place good for groups. Among the well-crafted main courses are Arnie's homemade meatloaf, double-cut pork chops with potatoes fondant, and the popular mac and cheese. The wine list is top-notch, and there's entertainment most nights.” – Fodor's Travel
103 Einheimische empfehlen
Arnold Palmer's Restaurant
78164 52nd AveFrom the photos on the walls to the trophy-filled display cases to the putting green for diners awaiting a table, Arnie's essence infuses this restaurant. It's a big, clubby place good for groups. Among the well-crafted main courses are Arnie's homemade meatloaf, double-cut pork chops with potatoes fondant, and the popular mac and cheese. The wine list is top-notch, and there's entertainment most nights.” – Fodor's Travel
Fabulous, upscale mexican food and a great selection of tequila and specialty margaritas. Get the carnitas special. It is delicious and fall-apart tender. The Molcajete (Plato Azteca) with Beef, Chicken, Chorizo, Panela Cheese & Cactus Paddle (nopal) in a pool of red salsa is also phenominal.
16 Einheimische empfehlen
Alberto's Ristorante
71416 CA-111Fabulous, upscale mexican food and a great selection of tequila and specialty margaritas. Get the carnitas special. It is delicious and fall-apart tender. The Molcajete (Plato Azteca) with Beef, Chicken, Chorizo, Panela Cheese & Cactus Paddle (nopal) in a pool of red salsa is also phenominal.
The perfect marriage of delicious small plates and an outstanding array of wines for every palate. They have created one of the most unique and exciting dining experience in the Coachella Valley!
65 Einheimische empfehlen
Cork & Fork
49890 Caleo BayThe perfect marriage of delicious small plates and an outstanding array of wines for every palate. They have created one of the most unique and exciting dining experience in the Coachella Valley!
Voted ‘Best romantic Restaurant. They serve "New American Cuisine” with the finest, freshest and organic ingredients, meats and freshly caught seafood. If you're looking for lighter fare, visit our 'famous' and lively Fireside Lounge where happy hour and live music is offered nightly from 4p.m. to close.
144 Einheimische empfehlen
Lavender Bistro
78073 Cll BarcelonaVoted ‘Best romantic Restaurant. They serve "New American Cuisine” with the finest, freshest and organic ingredients, meats and freshly caught seafood. If you're looking for lighter fare, visit our 'famous' and lively Fireside Lounge where happy hour and live music is offered nightly from 4p.m. to close.
Top rated sushi spot in La Quinta. A local favorite! New expanded location at the corner of Highway 111 & Washington.
82 Einheimische empfehlen
Okura Robata Grill & Sushi Bar
78480 CA-111Top rated sushi spot in La Quinta. A local favorite! New expanded location at the corner of Highway 111 & Washington.
Castelli's
73098 CA-111Local Italian restaurant with jazz entertainment.
Best deli sandwiches in the desert! Stop in after golf at Terra Lago or a visit to Fantasy Springs Casino.
156 Einheimische empfehlen
TKB Bakery & Deli
45334 Golf Center PkwyBest deli sandwiches in the desert! Stop in after golf at Terra Lago or a visit to Fantasy Springs Casino.
Best vegan food in the desert. This is their first location. Located near downtown Palm Springs.
52 Einheimische empfehlen
Native Foods
1775 E Palm Canyon Dr Best vegan food in the desert. This is their first location. Located near downtown Palm Springs.
Casual fine dining concept nestled in the heart of Palm Desert on El Paseo, perfect for lunch or dinner under the stars.
Featuring signature prime steaks, sushi, seafood, fresh fish selections, soups and salads, great appetizers, diverse wine, sake and cocktail menus.
Sit on the patio!
21 Einheimische empfehlen
Mitch's on El Paseo Prime Seafood
73951 El PaseoCasual fine dining concept nestled in the heart of Palm Desert on El Paseo, perfect for lunch or dinner under the stars.
Featuring signature prime steaks, sushi, seafood, fresh fish selections, soups and salads, great appetizers, diverse wine, sake and cocktail menus.
Sit on the patio!
Casual dining. Voted the #1 Best Seafood Restaurant for consecutive years. Multiple locations in the desert. This one is in LQ. Dedicated to serving the absolute freshest fish, with the most unique recipes. The Lifeboat menu is a great healthy choice. We LOVE the lobster tacos. You can't go wrong with anything here.
100 Einheimische empfehlen
Fisherman's Market & Grill
78575 CA-111Casual dining. Voted the #1 Best Seafood Restaurant for consecutive years. Multiple locations in the desert. This one is in LQ. Dedicated to serving the absolute freshest fish, with the most unique recipes. The Lifeboat menu is a great healthy choice. We LOVE the lobster tacos. You can't go wrong with anything here.
Really interesting flavors and vegan options.
Why do we use Liquid nitrogen (-321°)? Because this allows us to freeze ice cream to order, creating less ice particles and no air which results in a smoother, creamier ice cream. The base of our ice cream is 100% Organic with no preservatives, no additives and we use local fresh ingredients to create our flavors.
34 Einheimische empfehlen
Nitroinfusions
78010 Main StReally interesting flavors and vegan options.
Why do we use Liquid nitrogen (-321°)? Because this allows us to freeze ice cream to order, creating less ice particles and no air which results in a smoother, creamier ice cream. The base of our ice cream is 100% Organic with no preservatives, no additives and we use local fresh ingredients to create our flavors.
New gastropub in Old Town La Quinta.
73 Einheimische empfehlen
RD RNNR Libations Pints & Plates (roadrunner la quinta)
78065 Main StNew gastropub in Old Town La Quinta.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great happy hour, patio seating and great food in the restaurant. Convenient to the Indian Wells Tennis Garden
229 Einheimische empfehlen
La Quinta Cliffhouse
78250 CA-111Great happy hour, patio seating and great food in the restaurant. Convenient to the Indian Wells Tennis Garden
The Nest is an institution. Live music and dancing every night. Skews older but wide range of ages. They also have a very good restaurant. The bar starts lining up around 9:30. To avoid the line, make a dinner reservation.
197 Einheimische empfehlen
The Nest
75188 CA-111The Nest is an institution. Live music and dancing every night. Skews older but wide range of ages. They also have a very good restaurant. The bar starts lining up around 9:30. To avoid the line, make a dinner reservation.
Great a la carte steakhouse. Very pricey for dinner but the bar with live music is a nighttime hot spot. Get the Butter Cake!
140 Einheimische empfehlen
Mastro's Steakhouse
73405 El PaseoGreat a la carte steakhouse. Very pricey for dinner but the bar with live music is a nighttime hot spot. Get the Butter Cake!
Excellent Happy Hour daily from 4-6 with very good and affordable bar food menu. Live island music.
85 Einheimische empfehlen
Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store
73595 El PaseoExcellent Happy Hour daily from 4-6 with very good and affordable bar food menu. Live island music.
Dive bar with the best karaoke in the east valley. Line gets long on music festival weekends. Country singers like Keith Urban have been known to show up and sing. They also serve food and have pool tables.
58 Einheimische empfehlen
Neil's Lounge
80956 CA-111Dive bar with the best karaoke in the east valley. Line gets long on music festival weekends. Country singers like Keith Urban have been known to show up and sing. They also serve food and have pool tables.
Great local brews. Taproom is located in Old Town La Quinta. If you like IPA's try Indian Canyon or Even Par and for a Double IPA, their Sand Storm is excellent. Restaurants in Old Town will deliver.
76 Einheimische empfehlen
La Quinta Brewing Co - Old Town Taproom
78-100 Main StGreat local brews. Taproom is located in Old Town La Quinta. If you like IPA's try Indian Canyon or Even Par and for a Double IPA, their Sand Storm is excellent. Restaurants in Old Town will deliver.
Sports bar with expansive menu, large beer selection and personal TV's at your booth plus another 20+ large screens throughout.
35 Einheimische empfehlen
Burgers & Beer
79-815 CA-111Sports bar with expansive menu, large beer selection and personal TV's at your booth plus another 20+ large screens throughout.
Tack Room Tavern
81800 Avenue 51Good food, cocktails and live music near the polo fields.
Pretty good food, full bar, great place to grab a beer after golf, watch a game on one of the many big screens, shoot pool, throw darts or play shuffleboard.
96 Einheimische empfehlen
The Beer Hunter
78483 California 111Pretty good food, full bar, great place to grab a beer after golf, watch a game on one of the many big screens, shoot pool, throw darts or play shuffleboard.
Good food but the bar is super popular, especially on Thursday nights. Great cocktails and live music. The patio is cigar friendly. Located in the Gardens on El Paseo above Pottery Barn. Take the escalator up.
33 Einheimische empfehlen
Sullivan's Steakhouse
73505 El PaseoGood food but the bar is super popular, especially on Thursday nights. Great cocktails and live music. The patio is cigar friendly. Located in the Gardens on El Paseo above Pottery Barn. Take the escalator up.
Adventure, Hiking, Parks & Nature
If you are interested in a private guided hike, let us know and we can connect you with a very experienced local guide.
The Salton Sea is one of the most enigmatic places in the Southwest–an otherworldly lake in the barren, naked desert, sandwiched between the Coachella Valley and the Mexican border. This former resort region had its heyday during the early 1960’s, when it was a bustling place filled with weekend revelers from SoCal. Wear closed shoes and walk on the beach. Great place for bird watching. Go to the Salton Sea Sonny Bono National Wildlife Refuge.
84 Einheimische empfehlen
Salton Sea
The Salton Sea is one of the most enigmatic places in the Southwest–an otherworldly lake in the barren, naked desert, sandwiched between the Coachella Valley and the Mexican border. This former resort region had its heyday during the early 1960’s, when it was a bustling place filled with weekend revelers from SoCal. Wear closed shoes and walk on the beach. Great place for bird watching. Go to the Salton Sea Sonny Bono National Wildlife Refuge.
Day trip. Plan 45 mins. to an hour drive up there. Go up Highway 62 through Yucca Valley. Eat lunch or dinner on the way out at Pappy & Harriet's in Pioneertown and tour the old westen movie sets. Or, drive all the way across the park, exit on the east side and take I-10 for an hour back to La Quinta. Joshua Tree National Park is a vast protected area in southern California. It's characterized by rugged rock formations and stark desert landscapes. Named for the region’s twisted, bristled Joshua trees, the park straddles the cactus-dotted Colorado Desert and the Mojave Desert, which is higher and cooler.
1713 Einheimische empfehlen
Joshua-Tree-Nationalpark
Day trip. Plan 45 mins. to an hour drive up there. Go up Highway 62 through Yucca Valley. Eat lunch or dinner on the way out at Pappy & Harriet's in Pioneertown and tour the old westen movie sets. Or, drive all the way across the park, exit on the east side and take I-10 for an hour back to La Quinta. Joshua Tree National Park is a vast protected area in southern California. It's characterized by rugged rock formations and stark desert landscapes. Named for the region’s twisted, bristled Joshua trees, the park straddles the cactus-dotted Colorado Desert and the Mojave Desert, which is higher and cooler.
A 17.5 acre park adjacent to La Quinta City Hall, La Quinta Senior Center and La Quinta Library. It is located on the corner of Washington & Calle Tampico. Pokemon hot spot! Nice walking path. Good place to feed the ducks. Pubic art. Picnic tables.
Civic Center Campus
78495 Calle TampicoA 17.5 acre park adjacent to La Quinta City Hall, La Quinta Senior Center and La Quinta Library. It is located on the corner of Washington & Calle Tampico. Pokemon hot spot! Nice walking path. Good place to feed the ducks. Pubic art. Picnic tables.
Trailhead is near Old Town La Quinta. Beautiful hike, about 4.5 miles. Strenuous if you hike all the way to the oasis at the end of the trail.
36 Einheimische empfehlen
Bear Creek Trailhead
Bear Creek TrailTrailhead is near Old Town La Quinta. Beautiful hike, about 4.5 miles. Strenuous if you hike all the way to the oasis at the end of the trail.
Very popular trail. 2.6 mile moderately trafficked near Palm Desert. Features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels and kids. Accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Nice hike to do at night. Take a flashlight. Trailhead is at Cap Homme / Ralph Adams Park: 72500 Thrush Road
Palm Desert, CA 92260
9 Einheimische empfehlen
Cahuilla Hills Park
45825 Edgehill DrVery popular trail. 2.6 mile moderately trafficked near Palm Desert. Features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels and kids. Accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Nice hike to do at night. Take a flashlight. Trailhead is at Cap Homme / Ralph Adams Park: 72500 Thrush Road
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Top rated place to go horseback rideing through the canyons. Their guides are friendly and engaging and well-informed on the history of the land. Good for all ages.
They are located in south Palm Springs which is about 25 miles from the house. It can take 30 minutes to 1 hour to get there in high season traffic so plan accordingly. You'll need to be there 30 minutes early and they are closed mid-week. Definitely call ahead as weather can affect their schedules.
44 Einheimische empfehlen
Smoke Tree Stables
2500 S Toledo AveTop rated place to go horseback rideing through the canyons. Their guides are friendly and engaging and well-informed on the history of the land. Good for all ages.
They are located in south Palm Springs which is about 25 miles from the house. It can take 30 minutes to 1 hour to get there in high season traffic so plan accordingly. You'll need to be there 30 minutes early and they are closed mid-week. Definitely call ahead as weather can affect their schedules.
This is a very popular morning and weekend hike with locals. It takes about 45 minutes to go up. Rated as moderate. Park in the lot on the left (east) side of the Mor Furniture store. Trailhead is just down the sidewalk over the wash.Wear sunscreen and a hat. Be sure to take plenty of water. You don't want to be one of those people who needs a helicopter rescue and ends up embarassed or worse on the evening news. Trailhead is at: 72115 CA-111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
37 Einheimische empfehlen
The Bump And Grind
Painters PathThis is a very popular morning and weekend hike with locals. It takes about 45 minutes to go up. Rated as moderate. Park in the lot on the left (east) side of the Mor Furniture store. Trailhead is just down the sidewalk over the wash.Wear sunscreen and a hat. Be sure to take plenty of water. You don't want to be one of those people who needs a helicopter rescue and ends up embarassed or worse on the evening news. Trailhead is at: 72115 CA-111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
These Red Jeep tours are very popular and appropriate for all ages. The guides are very knowledgeable about desert life and history and will show you Native American artifacts. Some tours include star gazing. Wear a hat and sunscreen. Check the weather and dress in layers if it will be cooler where you are going. The San Andreas Fault Tour is very interesting and not far from the home.
56 Einheimische empfehlen
Desert Adventures
74794 Lennon PlThese Red Jeep tours are very popular and appropriate for all ages. The guides are very knowledgeable about desert life and history and will show you Native American artifacts. Some tours include star gazing. Wear a hat and sunscreen. Check the weather and dress in layers if it will be cooler where you are going. The San Andreas Fault Tour is very interesting and not far from the home.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians has called the Palm Springs area home since long ago when they built complex communities in the Palm, Murray, Andreas, Tahquitz and Chino canyons. There is wonderful hiking here. Located in south Palm Springs. Plan 45 minutes to an hour to get there depending on seasonal traffic. There is a fee to enter the Indian reservation. Hike on your own or join a Ranger led hike or talk. Check the Web site for schedules. Wear a hat and sunscreen and take plenty of water!
391 Einheimische empfehlen
Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon DriveListed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians has called the Palm Springs area home since long ago when they built complex communities in the Palm, Murray, Andreas, Tahquitz and Chino canyons. There is wonderful hiking here. Located in south Palm Springs. Plan 45 minutes to an hour to get there depending on seasonal traffic. There is a fee to enter the Indian reservation. Hike on your own or join a Ranger led hike or talk. Check the Web site for schedules. Wear a hat and sunscreen and take plenty of water!
Hike to a 60' waterfall! Be sure to wear a swim suit under your clothes. Note there may not be water late by summer.
Tahquitz Canyon is one of the most beautiful and culturally sensitive areas of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Reservation. Tahquitz Canyon is home to a spectacular seasonal 60-foot waterfall, rock art, ancient irrigation systems, native wildlife, and plants. Located at the entrance to the canyon, the Tahquitz Canyon Visitor Center offers educational and cultural exhibits. The Center offers a display of artifacts, an observation deck, and a theater room for viewing The Legend of Tahquitz Canyon.
Located in S. Palm Springs, plan 45 minutes to an hour to get there. There is a fee to enter the indian reservation. Wear a hat and sunscreen and take plenty of water! Hike on your own or join a Ranger led hike. Check the Web site for schedules.
142 Einheimische empfehlen
Tahquitz Canyon
Hike to a 60' waterfall! Be sure to wear a swim suit under your clothes. Note there may not be water late by summer.
Tahquitz Canyon is one of the most beautiful and culturally sensitive areas of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Reservation. Tahquitz Canyon is home to a spectacular seasonal 60-foot waterfall, rock art, ancient irrigation systems, native wildlife, and plants. Located at the entrance to the canyon, the Tahquitz Canyon Visitor Center offers educational and cultural exhibits. The Center offers a display of artifacts, an observation deck, and a theater room for viewing The Legend of Tahquitz Canyon.
Located in S. Palm Springs, plan 45 minutes to an hour to get there. There is a fee to enter the indian reservation. Wear a hat and sunscreen and take plenty of water! Hike on your own or join a Ranger led hike. Check the Web site for schedules.
There are several hiking trails at Preserve. One is a very easy loop out to the McCallum Pond and back. It is 2 miles round trip. Wear good shoes as you will be on a trail and not just the wooden path depicted in the photos. The Preserve is in Thousand Palms about 20 miles northeast of La Quinta.
38 Einheimische empfehlen
Coachella Valley Preserve
There are several hiking trails at Preserve. One is a very easy loop out to the McCallum Pond and back. It is 2 miles round trip. Wear good shoes as you will be on a trail and not just the wooden path depicted in the photos. The Preserve is in Thousand Palms about 20 miles northeast of La Quinta.
The Cross Trail is a 2.6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located above Palm Desert that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. This is a very popular morning and weekend hike with locals.
The trailhead can be tricky to find. Take Highway 74 south and turn right on Thrush at the Presbyterian Church. Take an immediate left to stay on Thrush- don't continue down the frontage road. Cross over the bridge and then turn right. Continue down the road to the Homestead Trail and park on the left. Follow the trail up to the cross.
22 Einheimische empfehlen
Palm Desert Cross
The Cross Trail is a 2.6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located above Palm Desert that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. This is a very popular morning and weekend hike with locals.
The trailhead can be tricky to find. Take Highway 74 south and turn right on Thrush at the Presbyterian Church. Take an immediate left to stay on Thrush- don't continue down the frontage road. Cross over the bridge and then turn right. Continue down the road to the Homestead Trail and park on the left. Follow the trail up to the cross.
The Cove to Lake Trail departs from the La Quinta Cove Oasis and leads hikers through an enchanting landscape of mountain, water, and sky. After parking in the unpaved lot at the corner of Avenida Bermudas and Calle Tecate, follow the Cove Oasis Trail for .67 miles before turning left on the Cove to Lake Trail. The first part of the path is relatively flat, cutting through wide-open sandy terrain at the base of the Southern Santa Rosa Mountains before transitioning to more ups and downs (enough to get your blood pumping but still suitable for runners, mountain bikers, and horseback riders). Springtime treats travelers to a host of beautiful wildflowers speckling the mountainside, and some hikers are even lucky enough to spot bighorn sheep grazing on the emerald green fairways of the Quarry Golf Course, which runs parallel to part of the hike. The path eventually veers away from the private property and toward the sparkling waters of Lake Cahuilla, whose mirror-like surface reflects the surrounding rock formations and clear blue sky above. At this point, many hikers return via the same route, which spans a total of 6.4 miles out and back, as there is a fee to use any of the facilities within Lake Cahuilla Park.
Total Distance: 6.4 miles Level: Moderate
40 Einheimische empfehlen
Cove To Lake Trailhead
Calle TecateThe Cove to Lake Trail departs from the La Quinta Cove Oasis and leads hikers through an enchanting landscape of mountain, water, and sky. After parking in the unpaved lot at the corner of Avenida Bermudas and Calle Tecate, follow the Cove Oasis Trail for .67 miles before turning left on the Cove to Lake Trail. The first part of the path is relatively flat, cutting through wide-open sandy terrain at the base of the Southern Santa Rosa Mountains before transitioning to more ups and downs (enough to get your blood pumping but still suitable for runners, mountain bikers, and horseback riders). Springtime treats travelers to a host of beautiful wildflowers speckling the mountainside, and some hikers are even lucky enough to spot bighorn sheep grazing on the emerald green fairways of the Quarry Golf Course, which runs parallel to part of the hike. The path eventually veers away from the private property and toward the sparkling waters of Lake Cahuilla, whose mirror-like surface reflects the surrounding rock formations and clear blue sky above. At this point, many hikers return via the same route, which spans a total of 6.4 miles out and back, as there is a fee to use any of the facilities within Lake Cahuilla Park.
Total Distance: 6.4 miles Level: Moderate
Entertainment & Activities
Rotating tram cars ascend Mt. San Jacinto where it is 40 degrees cooler than the desert floor. Great place to hike. Stay for dinner with views of the Coachella Valley.
1213 Einheimische empfehlen
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayRotating tram cars ascend Mt. San Jacinto where it is 40 degrees cooler than the desert floor. Great place to hike. Stay for dinner with views of the Coachella Valley.
Pack wine and a picnic for watching a casual day of polo. Polo season is January – April. Sunday Polo games are scheduled at 12:00 noon and 2:00 PM. Attire is casual. Dressy hats are fun but not expected or necessary. Take a blanket and pack a lunch for tailgating.
General admission is free to all of the polo games. There is a $20 per car parking fee for General Admission and tailgating on Sundays. Food and beverage services are available during Sunday Polo. Tailgaters and General Admission Spectators are welcome to bring in their own chairs, sun umbrellas, blankets and picnic fare. Bleacher seating is also available in the General Admission area. Dogs are welcome on a leash.
The entrance to the main Sunday Polo Field is located on Ave. 50th between Madison St. and Monroe St. Enter at GATE A for VIP seating and GATE B for General Admission and Tailgating.
"Beware the steaming divot"
- Pretty Woman
This is also the location for the Coachella Music & Arts Festival and the Stagecoach Country Music Festival.
13 Einheimische empfehlen
Empire Polo Field, Indio, CA
81800 51st AvenuePack wine and a picnic for watching a casual day of polo. Polo season is January – April. Sunday Polo games are scheduled at 12:00 noon and 2:00 PM. Attire is casual. Dressy hats are fun but not expected or necessary. Take a blanket and pack a lunch for tailgating.
General admission is free to all of the polo games. There is a $20 per car parking fee for General Admission and tailgating on Sundays. Food and beverage services are available during Sunday Polo. Tailgaters and General Admission Spectators are welcome to bring in their own chairs, sun umbrellas, blankets and picnic fare. Bleacher seating is also available in the General Admission area. Dogs are welcome on a leash.
The entrance to the main Sunday Polo Field is located on Ave. 50th between Madison St. and Monroe St. Enter at GATE A for VIP seating and GATE B for General Admission and Tailgating.
"Beware the steaming divot"
- Pretty Woman
This is also the location for the Coachella Music & Arts Festival and the Stagecoach Country Music Festival.
Home to the BNP Paribas Tennis Tournament, considered the 5th major tournament, surpassed only by the US Open in terms of attendance.
340 Einheimische empfehlen
Indian Wells Tennis Garden
78-200 Miles AveHome to the BNP Paribas Tennis Tournament, considered the 5th major tournament, surpassed only by the US Open in terms of attendance.
Known as the western capital of golf. Home to the CareerBuilder Challenge golf tournament (formerly the Bob Hope Classic and Humana Challenge).
57 Einheimische empfehlen
PGA WEST Stadium Course, Nicklaus Tournament Course and Tournament Clubhouse
56-150 Pga BlvdKnown as the western capital of golf. Home to the CareerBuilder Challenge golf tournament (formerly the Bob Hope Classic and Humana Challenge).
The City's public golf course, an Arnold Palmer design, features beautiful, up close views of the Santa Rosa Mountains and is challenging to all levels of golfers.
77 Einheimische empfehlen
SilverRock Resort
79179 Ahmanson LnThe City's public golf course, an Arnold Palmer design, features beautiful, up close views of the Santa Rosa Mountains and is challenging to all levels of golfers.
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
81800 51st AveLocated just 2 miles away
Beer and Wine served. Recliners. Luxe! Reserve your seats in advance online. Seriously. They will sell out or you will only have the front row.
https://www.cinemark.com
101 Einheimische empfehlen
Century La Quinta and XD
46-800 Washington StBeer and Wine served. Recliners. Luxe! Reserve your seats in advance online. Seriously. They will sell out or you will only have the front row.
https://www.cinemark.com
The Living Desert is a unique zoo and botanical garden, featuring nature trails, animal shows, a state-of-the-art wildlife hospital ( you can watch surgeries and procedures taking place), and huge G-scale model train display and much more. The exhibits include over 1,600 species of plants and 140 species of animals from the deserts of North America and Africa. Go in the cool early morning when most of the animals on exhibit are at their peak activity. Check their Web site for cool events like Brew at the Zoo or Wild Lights at Christmas.
889 Einheimische empfehlen
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola AveThe Living Desert is a unique zoo and botanical garden, featuring nature trails, animal shows, a state-of-the-art wildlife hospital ( you can watch surgeries and procedures taking place), and huge G-scale model train display and much more. The exhibits include over 1,600 species of plants and 140 species of animals from the deserts of North America and Africa. Go in the cool early morning when most of the animals on exhibit are at their peak activity. Check their Web site for cool events like Brew at the Zoo or Wild Lights at Christmas.
If you have never experienced a polo match before this is a fun day.
Parking is just $10 and you can enjoy the matches for the general admission, fieldside tailgating or at the Clubhouse Restaurant. Polo is fun for all ages. Take a blanket and pack a lunch. Ok to bring in your own cocktails for tailgating. Attire is casual. Shorts are fine. Dressy hats are fun but not necessary at all. Matches are at 12pm & 2pm and gates open at 10am.
"Beware the steaming divot"
- Pretty Woman
39 Einheimische empfehlen
Eldorado Polo Club
50950 Madison StIf you have never experienced a polo match before this is a fun day.
Parking is just $10 and you can enjoy the matches for the general admission, fieldside tailgating or at the Clubhouse Restaurant. Polo is fun for all ages. Take a blanket and pack a lunch. Ok to bring in your own cocktails for tailgating. Attire is casual. Shorts are fine. Dressy hats are fun but not necessary at all. Matches are at 12pm & 2pm and gates open at 10am.
"Beware the steaming divot"
- Pretty Woman
Arts & Culture
Historic home of the Annenberg's, now a cultural destination. The property has been the vacation site of numerous celebrities and public officials. Sunnylands is to some extent regarded as the "Camp David of the West."
73 Einheimische empfehlen
Sunnylands Center & Gardens
37977 Bob Hope DrHistoric home of the Annenberg's, now a cultural destination. The property has been the vacation site of numerous celebrities and public officials. Sunnylands is to some extent regarded as the "Camp David of the West."
La Quinta Museum
77-885 Avenida MontezumaNative American and early Coachella Valley exhibits.
Great rainy day place to take the kids. A valuable community resource for children and families to experience the joy of learning about themselves and the world around them. The museum inspires personal growth by engaging curiosity and creativity through hands-on explorations of exhibits and programs.
75 Einheimische empfehlen
Children’s Discovery Museum
71-701 Gerald Ford Dr Great rainy day place to take the kids. A valuable community resource for children and families to experience the joy of learning about themselves and the world around them. The museum inspires personal growth by engaging curiosity and creativity through hands-on explorations of exhibits and programs.
Palm Springs Air Museum
lot 745 N Gene Autry TrailWWII airplanes
What began as a museum about the desert has evolved into an oasis for the arts, focusing on international Modern and Contemporary painting and sculpture.
Located in downtown Palm Springs just off the famous Palm Canyon Dr.
Free admission every Thursday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. (sponsored by the City of Palm Springs).
Free admission Second Sundays (sponsored by H.N. and Francis C. Berger Foundation)
Always free for children under 18, active duty military and their family, and NARM and ROAM participants.
602 Einheimische empfehlen
Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrWhat began as a museum about the desert has evolved into an oasis for the arts, focusing on international Modern and Contemporary painting and sculpture.
Located in downtown Palm Springs just off the famous Palm Canyon Dr.
Free admission every Thursday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. (sponsored by the City of Palm Springs).
Free admission Second Sundays (sponsored by H.N. and Francis C. Berger Foundation)
Always free for children under 18, active duty military and their family, and NARM and ROAM participants.
Interested in Mid-Century Modern architecture and design?
In 2011, the museum purchased the Santa Fe Federal Savings & Loan building designed by E. Stewart Williams in 1960. Located in downtown Palm Springs, it was reopened as the Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center, Edwards Harris Pavilion in 2014.
This hub of the museum's exploration of architecture and design features related exhibitions and educational programs.
The collection also includes Frey House II, the historically significant residence in Palm Springs that architect Albert Frey designed for himself in 1963 and bequeathed to the museum upon his death in 1998.
125 Einheimische empfehlen
Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center
300 S Palm Canyon DrInterested in Mid-Century Modern architecture and design?
In 2011, the museum purchased the Santa Fe Federal Savings & Loan building designed by E. Stewart Williams in 1960. Located in downtown Palm Springs, it was reopened as the Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center, Edwards Harris Pavilion in 2014.
This hub of the museum's exploration of architecture and design features related exhibitions and educational programs.
The collection also includes Frey House II, the historically significant residence in Palm Springs that architect Albert Frey designed for himself in 1963 and bequeathed to the museum upon his death in 1998.
Opened in 2012, this extension of the main museum in Palm Springs features an architecturally distinctive, LEED-certified 8,400-square-foot building named The Galen that presents ongoing and temporary exhibitions of internationally important art in different media, including sculpture, painting, photography, and new media. The building itself is architecturally significant in not only its modern design but also in the fact that it was the first new LEED Certified, SILVER rated building constructed in Southern California, a designation used to identify high performance "green" buildings.
FREE ADMISSION
The Galen building is surrounded by the Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden that features significant sculpture works surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens. The Sculpture Garden is always open.
Located at Highway 111 and El Paseo across from the Westfield Mall behind the Cuistot restaurant near Target.
74 Einheimische empfehlen
Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert
72567 CA-111Opened in 2012, this extension of the main museum in Palm Springs features an architecturally distinctive, LEED-certified 8,400-square-foot building named The Galen that presents ongoing and temporary exhibitions of internationally important art in different media, including sculpture, painting, photography, and new media. The building itself is architecturally significant in not only its modern design but also in the fact that it was the first new LEED Certified, SILVER rated building constructed in Southern California, a designation used to identify high performance "green" buildings.
FREE ADMISSION
The Galen building is surrounded by the Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden that features significant sculpture works surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens. The Sculpture Garden is always open.
Located at Highway 111 and El Paseo across from the Westfield Mall behind the Cuistot restaurant near Target.
Cabot Yerxa followed his heart and created an iconic place.
Cabot’s Pueblo is marvel of engineering and design. The home was built beginning in 1941 and was always intended to be a museum in addition to the residence for Cabot and Portia Yerxa. The Hopi-inspired building is hand-made and created from reclaimed and found materials from throughout the Coachella Valley.
147 Einheimische empfehlen
Cabot's Pueblo Museum
67616 Desert View AveCabot Yerxa followed his heart and created an iconic place.
Cabot’s Pueblo is marvel of engineering and design. The home was built beginning in 1941 and was always intended to be a museum in addition to the residence for Cabot and Portia Yerxa. The Hopi-inspired building is hand-made and created from reclaimed and found materials from throughout the Coachella Valley.
Shopping & Souvenirs
There are not a lot of souvenir shops outside of Palm Springs but here are some places to shop around the valley and pick up something unique.
The desert's version of Rodeo Drive. Unique and high end stores. Beautiful public art.
335 Einheimische empfehlen
El Paseo Shopping District
The desert's version of Rodeo Drive. Unique and high end stores. Beautiful public art.
Tons of outlets and factory stores. Do you know the difference? Our favorite is Banana Republic Factory store and Tommy Bahama outlet. It's a little cooler over there and can be windy. Check the weather before you go and wear layers.
342 Einheimische empfehlen
Cabazon Outlets
48750 Seminole Dr Tons of outlets and factory stores. Do you know the difference? Our favorite is Banana Republic Factory store and Tommy Bahama outlet. It's a little cooler over there and can be windy. Check the weather before you go and wear layers.
Unique local shops, Farmer's Market on Sundays, restaurants
271 Einheimische empfehlen
Old Town La Quinta
78100 Main StUnique local shops, Farmer's Market on Sundays, restaurants
Swap Meet on Saturdays and Sundays at College of the Desert. Free admission
65 Einheimische empfehlen
The Street Fair at College of the Desert
43-500 Monterey AveSwap Meet on Saturdays and Sundays at College of the Desert. Free admission
Entertainment complex with restaurants, movie theatre, shopping and ice skating in winter. PF Changs, The Yard House, Flemings, Starbucks, Ben & Jerry's. Cute clothing a local boutique "Blonde".
210 Einheimische empfehlen
The River Mall
71800 CA-111Entertainment complex with restaurants, movie theatre, shopping and ice skating in winter. PF Changs, The Yard House, Flemings, Starbucks, Ben & Jerry's. Cute clothing a local boutique "Blonde".
Macy's, JC Penny, Sears, Dicks Sporting Goods, Barnes & Noble
163 Einheimische empfehlen
Westfield Palm Desert
72-840 CA-111Macy's, JC Penny, Sears, Dicks Sporting Goods, Barnes & Noble
Every Thursday evening in downtown Palm Springs there is a diverse array of artists, entertainers, assorted fruits, vegetables, fresh flowers, jewelry, international cuisine, and sweets. Ok to bring your dog, Palm Springs is pet friendly.
58 Einheimische empfehlen
Palm Springs Walk of Stars
10 N Palm Canyon DrEvery Thursday evening in downtown Palm Springs there is a diverse array of artists, entertainers, assorted fruits, vegetables, fresh flowers, jewelry, international cuisine, and sweets. Ok to bring your dog, Palm Springs is pet friendly.
Located in the heart of the downtown Palm Springs, the newly redesigned downtown plaza offers visitors a welcoming pedestrian-friendly experience. You’ll find an abundance of eateries – Blaze Pizza, Tommy Bahamas and Marlin Bar, Juniper Table, as well as the stylish rooftop 4 Saints and High Bar at the new Kimpton Hotel -- The Rowan, a Starbucks Reserve and lots of new boutiques and shops, including a West Elm store.
10 Einheimische empfehlen
Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Canyon DriveLocated in the heart of the downtown Palm Springs, the newly redesigned downtown plaza offers visitors a welcoming pedestrian-friendly experience. You’ll find an abundance of eateries – Blaze Pizza, Tommy Bahamas and Marlin Bar, Juniper Table, as well as the stylish rooftop 4 Saints and High Bar at the new Kimpton Hotel -- The Rowan, a Starbucks Reserve and lots of new boutiques and shops, including a West Elm store.
Destination PSP
170 North Palm Canyon DriveIn 2006, young candy-maker Brandon and his best friend, Leah, began to sell their toffee as a fundraiser to pay for a school trip to Italy. The family owned business has since become a featured favorite on Oprah Winfrey’s O List, The Martha Stewart Show, The Food Network and has even been served to the President of the United States. The company is dedicated to handcrafted toffee created with premium, preservatives-free and GMO-free ingredients. A great gift to take home.
Brandini Toffee
42250 Bob Hope DriveIn 2006, young candy-maker Brandon and his best friend, Leah, began to sell their toffee as a fundraiser to pay for a school trip to Italy. The family owned business has since become a featured favorite on Oprah Winfrey’s O List, The Martha Stewart Show, The Food Network and has even been served to the President of the United States. The company is dedicated to handcrafted toffee created with premium, preservatives-free and GMO-free ingredients. A great gift to take home.
Indio is the Date capitol of the world. Stop into Shield's for a date shake or grab a gift box of dates to take home.They offer every imaginable product incorporating dates. They also have a movie theater to view "The Romance & Sex Life of the Date" and a spacious botanical garden to stroll through.
103 Einheimische empfehlen
Shields Date Garden
80-225 CA-111Indio is the Date capitol of the world. Stop into Shield's for a date shake or grab a gift box of dates to take home.They offer every imaginable product incorporating dates. They also have a movie theater to view "The Romance & Sex Life of the Date" and a spacious botanical garden to stroll through.
Fashion designer Trina Turk makes her home in the desert. Visit her Palm Springs boutique and take home one of her vibrant patterns. Check out the expanded flagship boutique featuring Trina Turk women's ready-to-wear and accessories, Mr Turk menswear, swim & spa and residential stores, all in one!
Opened in 2002, the groundbreaking Trina Turk boutique is housed in a 1960s low-slung, glass-walled Albert Frey building in Palm Springs, California. The original women's shop was designed by Kelly Wearstler in a swanky resort style. Acclaimed Bestor Architecture reconfigured adjacent spaces as a modernist, bohemian enclave, with walls of chevron wood and brown and white tiles that echo her work in the Burlingame boutique.
48 Einheimische empfehlen
Trina Turk | Mr Turk | Palm Springs Boutique
891 N Palm Canyon DrFashion designer Trina Turk makes her home in the desert. Visit her Palm Springs boutique and take home one of her vibrant patterns. Check out the expanded flagship boutique featuring Trina Turk women's ready-to-wear and accessories, Mr Turk menswear, swim & spa and residential stores, all in one!
Opened in 2002, the groundbreaking Trina Turk boutique is housed in a 1960s low-slung, glass-walled Albert Frey building in Palm Springs, California. The original women's shop was designed by Kelly Wearstler in a swanky resort style. Acclaimed Bestor Architecture reconfigured adjacent spaces as a modernist, bohemian enclave, with walls of chevron wood and brown and white tiles that echo her work in the Burlingame boutique.
Sourcing only the most exceptional organic beans and roasting them in the extremes of the Mojave Desert, our small-batch roasts embody the unique, invigorating energy of our tight-knit community and its unparalleled surroundings.
524 Einheimische empfehlen
Joshua Tree Coffee Company
61738 Twentynine Palms HighwaySourcing only the most exceptional organic beans and roasting them in the extremes of the Mojave Desert, our small-batch roasts embody the unique, invigorating energy of our tight-knit community and its unparalleled surroundings.
Groceries, Spirits & Essentials
These are our favorite places to buy groceries, beer/wine/liquor and pick up other essentials.
If you are vegan or vegetarian, this is where you want to shop! Fresh meat and produce, lots of non-meat options, great vitamins, supplements and skin care.
86 Einheimische empfehlen
Sprouts Farmers Market
79050 CA-111 If you are vegan or vegetarian, this is where you want to shop! Fresh meat and produce, lots of non-meat options, great vitamins, supplements and skin care.
BevMo!
79715 CA-111Liquor and Beer superstore
Large health food grocery store with a massive selection of vitamins and supplements. They carry groceries and produce. There is an Aspen Mills Bakery inside with great bread, sandwiches and salads.
17 Einheimische empfehlen
Clark's Nutrition & Natural Foods Market - Rancho Mirage
34175 Monterey AveLarge health food grocery store with a massive selection of vitamins and supplements. They carry groceries and produce. There is an Aspen Mills Bakery inside with great bread, sandwiches and salads.
Largest selection of beer, wine and liquor in the valley. Located in Palm Desert at Hwy 111 and Fred Waring Dr.
11 Einheimische empfehlen
Total Wine & More
72339 CA-111Largest selection of beer, wine and liquor in the valley. Located in Palm Desert at Hwy 111 and Fred Waring Dr.
If you have a Sam's Club membership, the closest Sam's is in Palm Desert just off the freeway at Monterey Ave. There is also a Costco across the street, though there is also one in La Quinta.
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Sam's Club
34220 Monterey AveIf you have a Sam's Club membership, the closest Sam's is in Palm Desert just off the freeway at Monterey Ave. There is also a Costco across the street, though there is also one in La Quinta.
We have the first Wal-Mart Supercenter in California. It is located on Highway 111 but there is also a new Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market at Fred Waring Dr. & Jefferson St. for quick grocery items.
206 Einheimische empfehlen
Walmart Supercenter
79295 CA-111We have the first Wal-Mart Supercenter in California. It is located on Highway 111 but there is also a new Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market at Fred Waring Dr. & Jefferson St. for quick grocery items.
Very convenient place to grab affordable groceries.
66 Einheimische empfehlen
Walmart Neighborhood Market
83053 Ave 48Very convenient place to grab affordable groceries.
We're in California so you can buy beer and liquor here. Grab a rotisserie chicken for dinner or something to throw on the grill. Or if you are too tired for even that, they have take out pizza. And it's near the front door.
189 Einheimische empfehlen
Costco Wholesale
79795 CA-111 We're in California so you can buy beer and liquor here. Grab a rotisserie chicken for dinner or something to throw on the grill. Or if you are too tired for even that, they have take out pizza. And it's near the front door.