Guidebook for Palm Desert
Food Scene
Our local area, including Indian Wells, has many different food choices, from fine dining to casual. There are wonderful seafood restaurants and steakhouses, as well as Italian, Mexican, Thai, Japanese and other dining choices. We do have casual dining, including local favorites, but there are no drive-thru restaurants in Palm Desert or Indian Wells.
Ristorante Mamma Gina
73705 El PaseoWonderful food. Great Happy Hours with small plates.
Piero's PizzaVino
73722 El PaseoGreat food and Happy Hour with small plates.
Casuelas Café
73703 CA-111Family owned Mexican restaurant with good food.
Pacifica Seafood Restaurant
73505 El PaseoGreat food and nice atmosphere.
Mimmo's Italian Restaurant and Bar
73540 CA-111Great food! Seasonal.
Don Diego's is family-owned since 1981. They have great margaritas, especially the Cadillac margarita. Serving "authentic" Mexican food, Don Diego's is one of our personal family favorites. They also serve brunch and have a great "Fiesta Hour."
7 locals recommend
Don Diego's of Indian Wells
74969 California 111Don Diego's is family-owned since 1981. They have great margaritas, especially the Cadillac margarita. Serving "authentic" Mexican food, Don Diego's is one of our personal family favorites. They also serve brunch and have a great "Fiesta Hour."
Mastro's Steakhouse
73405 El PaseoSullivan's Steakhouse
73505 El PaseoBlue Orchid Thai Bistro
73030 El PaseoLe Basil
72695 CA-111Good food with a selection of Vietnamese dishes too.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Nest
75188 CA-111Nice live music. The Nest has been a desert fixture for over 50 years.
“From the brick wall to the underground bar (have to know the password) this bar gives El Paseo a sexy new late night place to dance and keep the night going.”
Libation Room
73750 El Paseo“From the brick wall to the underground bar (have to know the password) this bar gives El Paseo a sexy new late night place to dance and keep the night going.”
Entertainment & Activities
Awesome place for families or anyone who loves animals.
889 locals recommend
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola AveAwesome place for families or anyone who loves animals.
Lots of fun for families or just "Big Kids." One of America’s largest aquaparks with five pools, slides of different heights and complexity, jacuzzis, spa areas – relax, have fun. Always warm, even if there is a harsh winter outside.
102 locals recommend
Wet 'n' Wild Palm Springs
1500 S Gene Autry TrailLots of fun for families or just "Big Kids." One of America’s largest aquaparks with five pools, slides of different heights and complexity, jacuzzis, spa areas – relax, have fun. Always warm, even if there is a harsh winter outside.
Arts & Culture
Great history. Kids love it, as well as plane buffs and WWII buffs. Great murals by a local artist.
366 locals recommend
Palm Springs Air Museum
lot 745 N Gene Autry TrailGreat history. Kids love it, as well as plane buffs and WWII buffs. Great murals by a local artist.
Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrVery nice museum.
Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert
72567 CA-111Close to our house.
McCallum Theatre
73000 Fred Waring DrWonderful productions.
Sightseeing
Stunning views in the revolving gondola up to about 8,000 feet above the desert floor.
1213 locals recommend
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayStunning views in the revolving gondola up to about 8,000 feet above the desert floor.
Parks & Nature
Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon DriveShopping
Stroll along El Paseo and enjoy the variety of art galleries, designer shops, specialty shops and wonderful eateries.
Whether you are in the mood for window shopping or are looking for unique gifts or pieces of art, El Paseo is the place to be. Fashionable clothing boutiques, art galleries, jewelry stores mingle with great restaurants and cafes.
429 locals recommend
El Paseo Dr
Whether you are in the mood for window shopping or are looking for unique gifts or pieces of art, El Paseo is the place to be. Fashionable clothing boutiques, art galleries, jewelry stores mingle with great restaurants and cafes.
Jensen's is a desert icon and has been family owned since 1940. Jensen's provides our desert and mountain communities with the finest produce, meats and seafood available. They also have specialty items and homemade baked goods.
19 locals recommend
Jensen's Finest Foods
73601 CA-111Jensen's is a desert icon and has been family owned since 1940. Jensen's provides our desert and mountain communities with the finest produce, meats and seafood available. They also have specialty items and homemade baked goods.
The Shops on El Paseo
73-061 El Paseo