Guidebook for Palm Desert
Food Scene
Food is non-greasy, prepared to order, no MSG and the veggies are crispy fresh.
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China Wok
77912 Country Club DrFood is non-greasy, prepared to order, no MSG and the veggies are crispy fresh.
Always fresh fish at a reasonable price, cooked in a variety of ways. Good selection of beer, wine, and deserts.
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fisherman's Market & Grill
78575 CA-111Always fresh fish at a reasonable price, cooked in a variety of ways. Good selection of beer, wine, and deserts.
Many guests have walked to this little place near my home and have come back raving about the atmosphere, excellent food and drink selection.
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Alps Village
77734 Country Club DrMany guests have walked to this little place near my home and have come back raving about the atmosphere, excellent food and drink selection.
Billy Q's
36901 Cook StBest pizza in the valley.
Reasonably priced, nice variety of breakfast options, fast service. Not fancy.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Goody's Cafe
40205 Washington StReasonably priced, nice variety of breakfast options, fast service. Not fancy.
Parks & Nature
Expansive views of Coachella Valley from Mt. San Jacinto. Nice reasonable hike in cooler temperatures.
1213 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayExpansive views of Coachella Valley from Mt. San Jacinto. Nice reasonable hike in cooler temperatures.
Lovely, peaceful, lots of desert native plants and animals. A good place to visit when the weather is not too hot, or go first thing in the morning in hotter months. Lots of activities from December through March.
889 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Desierto Vivo Zoológico y Jardines
47900 Portola AveLovely, peaceful, lots of desert native plants and animals. A good place to visit when the weather is not too hot, or go first thing in the morning in hotter months. Lots of activities from December through March.
Good hiking along native palm trees, several different trails offer variety and challenge depending on time and skill. Especially nice if there has been any rain at all during the winter months. The area (like all of Coachella Valley) is very hot in the summer, if intending to hike then - bring copious amounts of water and a mobile phone will full charge.
390 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon DriveGood hiking along native palm trees, several different trails offer variety and challenge depending on time and skill. Especially nice if there has been any rain at all during the winter months. The area (like all of Coachella Valley) is very hot in the summer, if intending to hike then - bring copious amounts of water and a mobile phone will full charge.
Interesting history about the estate created by the founder of TV Guide and former ambassador Walter Annenberg. There are two sections, one is free and you can walk around nine acres of over 50 species of arid landscape plants, perfectly groomed, surrounding a visitor center. The other section is reservation only and charges >$100. Recommend calling before driving over there as the hours seem unpredictable.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sunnylands Center & Gardens
37977 Bob Hope DrInteresting history about the estate created by the founder of TV Guide and former ambassador Walter Annenberg. There are two sections, one is free and you can walk around nine acres of over 50 species of arid landscape plants, perfectly groomed, surrounding a visitor center. The other section is reservation only and charges >$100. Recommend calling before driving over there as the hours seem unpredictable.
Shopping
Often referred to as the "Rodeo Dr." of the desert, El Paseo offers boutiques, upscale retail chains (Saks 5th Ave, etc.), plenty of restaurants and nightlife. There is artwork up and down the street that changes every year. If you visit in October, you may catch the Golf Cart Parade. Also fun just people watching from behind that cup of Starbucks.
429 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Paseo Dr
Often referred to as the "Rodeo Dr." of the desert, El Paseo offers boutiques, upscale retail chains (Saks 5th Ave, etc.), plenty of restaurants and nightlife. There is artwork up and down the street that changes every year. If you visit in October, you may catch the Golf Cart Parade. Also fun just people watching from behind that cup of Starbucks.
Essentials
If you're into points, this grocery store chain is also Kroger's. There is a nice selection of organic and other fresh foods. The store layout is pleasant, and is good for major shopping or just going in for one or two things. Adjacent to Ralphs is a Walgreen's on one corner, a Rite-Aid on another corner, and across the street there is a CVS. This location of Ralphs also offers gasoline.
192 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ralphs
74884 Country Club DrIf you're into points, this grocery store chain is also Kroger's. There is a nice selection of organic and other fresh foods. The store layout is pleasant, and is good for major shopping or just going in for one or two things. Adjacent to Ralphs is a Walgreen's on one corner, a Rite-Aid on another corner, and across the street there is a CVS. This location of Ralphs also offers gasoline.
Albertsons
42095 Washington StWalgreens
47900 Washington StWalgreen's is a pharmacy.
Rite Aid
74958 Country Club DrRite Aid is another pharmacy chain of stores.
CVS is a pharmacy store chain. There are 3 different companies located on this one intersection.
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CVS
44-075 Jefferson StCVS is a pharmacy store chain. There are 3 different companies located on this one intersection.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a staging area for some of the transportation during Coachella Fest and Stagecoach. Also, many people stay at the Marriott and some of my guests have met up with their friends here, which is just a short drive from my home.
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
74-855 Country Club DrThis is a staging area for some of the transportation during Coachella Fest and Stagecoach. Also, many people stay at the Marriott and some of my guests have met up with their friends here, which is just a short drive from my home.
Everything Else
This Costco is located at the Monterey Exit off of Interstate 10. Many people pass this location on their way into the Coachella Valley.
189 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Costco Wholesale
79795 CA-111This Costco is located at the Monterey Exit off of Interstate 10. Many people pass this location on their way into the Coachella Valley.
Arts & Culture
This is where Coachella Fest and Stagecoach Festivals are located. I include it in this listing for reference and to help provide context to distances.
240 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Empire Polo Club
This is where Coachella Fest and Stagecoach Festivals are located. I include it in this listing for reference and to help provide context to distances.