Guidebook for Palm Desert
Food Scene
Starbucks
74600 CA-111Sit outdoors on El Paseo and people watch!
Local breakfast place for over 50 years! Great breakfast! Opens at 5 AM
23 locals recommend
Keedy's Fountain & Grill
73-633 CA-111Local breakfast place for over 50 years! Great breakfast! Opens at 5 AM
Best Mexican food in the valley. Not a taco shop - this is a restaurant that specializes in Mexican cuisine. Sit at the bar or get a table -
16 locals recommend
Alberto's Ristorante
71416 CA-111Best Mexican food in the valley. Not a taco shop - this is a restaurant that specializes in Mexican cuisine. Sit at the bar or get a table -
il Corso
73520 El PaseoGreat Pasta! Food is always great.
Our local favorite for sushi - run by the same family for years. In the FedEx parking lot.
Musashi Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar
72785 California 111Our local favorite for sushi - run by the same family for years. In the FedEx parking lot.
Ristorante Mamma Gina
73705 El PaseoOur favorite for Happy Hour! Great food.
Grill-A-Burger
73091 Country Club DrLarge selection of burgers & dogs. A long-time local favorite.
Everything Else
The Annenberg Estate has been used as the Western White House and for many important events. The house is a classic example of mid-century modern design.
77 locals recommend
Sunnylands
37977 Bob Hope DriveThe Annenberg Estate has been used as the Western White House and for many important events. The house is a classic example of mid-century modern design.
Ride the tram for an incredible view of the entire valley. Then have a stroll or hike on the trails at the top. The restaurant is a nice finish for a drink or snack.
98 locals recommend
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tramway RoadRide the tram for an incredible view of the entire valley. Then have a stroll or hike on the trails at the top. The restaurant is a nice finish for a drink or snack.
Week-end street fair on Saturday and Sunday mornings. All sorts of stuff plus fresh produce.
65 locals recommend
The Street Fair at College of the Desert
43-500 Monterey AveWeek-end street fair on Saturday and Sunday mornings. All sorts of stuff plus fresh produce.
Essentials
A higher end grocery store with prepared foods and a great bakery!
19 locals recommend
Jensen's Finest Foods
73601 CA-111A higher end grocery store with prepared foods and a great bakery!
Albertsons
42095 Washington StLarge grocery store for all your food needs.
Trader Joe's
46400 Washington StWell stocked.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
73088 CA-111Enterprise is close by if you need to rent a car.
Drinks & Nightlife
The bar area has live entertainment every night and the drinks and appetizers are fabulous. Pricey but fun.
140 locals recommend
Mastro's Steakhouse
73405 El PaseoThe bar area has live entertainment every night and the drinks and appetizers are fabulous. Pricey but fun.
Arts & Culture
Wonderful collection of notable art. Interesting exhibits and programs available throughout the season. Thursday is free and is a great stop after you stroll through the evening street fair on Palm Canyon Drive. Cafe has libations and snacks you can enjoy in the sculpture garden seating. The gift is has great finds!
602 locals recommend
Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrWonderful collection of notable art. Interesting exhibits and programs available throughout the season. Thursday is free and is a great stop after you stroll through the evening street fair on Palm Canyon Drive. Cafe has libations and snacks you can enjoy in the sculpture garden seating. The gift is has great finds!
Sightseeing
About 45 minutes away is this great national park with the famous Joshua trees. Many trails for hiking.
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
About 45 minutes away is this great national park with the famous Joshua trees. Many trails for hiking.