Your curated guidebook for the best the desert has to offer.
Eat
Conveniently located at the famed shopping destination of El Paseo, Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar is ideal for lunch, dinner, or happy hour. Spacious patios with sweeping mountain views create a backdrop unlike anything else in the desert. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.
Located in the heart of Palm Desert, Fresh Agave Mexican Bar & Grill blends traditional and contemporary Mexican cuisine using only the finest ingredients. Don’t forget to ask about their famous signature Margaritas! They are strong... you've been warned! ;)
A great take-out option!
An eclectic blend of Asian, American, and Hawaiian spices, prepared with an island flair and served with a heavy dose of Hawaiian hospitality.
Keeping the Hawaiian tradition of an Ohana style family restaurant, Hula’s is not fancy – just simple and delicious.
At Lavender Bistro, you will be entranced with beautiful French doors that open to their 'Award-winning patio' filled with fresh flowers and live music.
They serve only the finest & freshest organic ingredients; from pastries to meats and freshly caught seafood. Visit Lavender Bistro for an unsurpassed dining experience in continental cuisine.
Shopping spree anyone?
When it comes to shopping streets in this Southern California oasis, it’s hard to beat the charm of El Paseo in Palm Desert. El Paseo overflows with unique boutiques selling everything from high-end fashions to savory cooking spices.
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Chic fashion and accessories, resort and athletic wear, designer eyewear, aromatherapy oils and candles, boutique skincare products, original art, California wines, artisanal olive oils, and seasonal gifts are yours to discover at Old Town.
Explore
Southern California’s hidden gem. Located about an hour away, Idyllwild is a mile high paradise. In the summer months you’ll find climbers, mountain bikers, and hikers stopping along the famous Pacific Crest Trail running from Mexico to Canada. We have a host wellness-focused cottage with it’s own sauna, spa, and cold-plunge. Or if you’re wanting to go ‘glamping’ we also have a vintage airstream guests can experience!
The world’s largest rotating tram car—travels over two-and-one-half miles along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon, transporting riders up an elevation of 8,516 feet to the pristine wilderness of the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. Keep in mind, it can get very chilly up there!
Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fascinating variety of plants and animals where make their homes. Its surreal geologic features add to the wonder of this vast wilderness in Southern California. Come explore for yourself.
Hike
The casual, two-mile hike amid Palm Springs' historic Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians tribal grounds counts among the most unique in the region. Part of the Indian Canyons' 60 miles of hiking trails, Andreas Canyon Trail’s adjoining stream gives rise to bountiful vegetation which starkly contrasts the texture of the canyon's rocky routing.
This six-mile (up and back) hike in Palm Springs may be accessed via the Rimcrest/Southridge development. For lovers of both iconic architecture and celebrities, the greatest beauty may well prove the trail's proximity to the legendary, John Lautner-designed Bob and Delores Hope estate.
Located off Highway 62 in Morongo Valley, these 31,000 preserved acres are accessed with free admittance and present a host of beatific hiking opportunities ranging from three-tenths of a mile to an 11-mile round-tripper through Big Morongo Canyon.