AugieDog & M’sMom’s guidebook
Shopping
Charming village of local shops, restaurants, personal services five minutes from here. Art on Main Street featuring crafts, food, entertainment some Saturdays during season, Organic farmers market on Sundays and other events throughout the year.
271 locals recommend
Old Town La Quinta
78100 Main StCharming village of local shops, restaurants, personal services five minutes from here. Art on Main Street featuring crafts, food, entertainment some Saturdays during season, Organic farmers market on Sundays and other events throughout the year.
You can get just about anything you want at great prices and it’s just five minutes away. The only caution is that food comes in large quantities. But the food court has pizza, hot dogs etc. During festival weekends, go early or late – it is packed with concert goers!
This Costco also has a gas station with the best prices in town.
189 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
79795 CA-111You can get just about anything you want at great prices and it’s just five minutes away. The only caution is that food comes in large quantities. But the food court has pizza, hot dogs etc. During festival weekends, go early or late – it is packed with concert goers!
This Costco also has a gas station with the best prices in town.
Live Entertainment
Historic Western Street with shops and entertainment most nights. From country to rock. Legends including Paul McCartney have been known to drop in unannounced.
1340 locals recommend
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown Rd Historic Western Street with shops and entertainment most nights. From country to rock. Legends including Paul McCartney have been known to drop in unannounced.
Aside from its popular dining room and active bar scene, Vicky’s has a fantastic live entertainment lineup seven nights a week. No cover - no minimum, but ordering something off the appealing bar menu is expected. No reservations. Very reasonable prices. Great Southwest architecture.
10 minute drive from here.
44 locals recommend
Vicky's of Santa Fe
45-100 Club DrAside from its popular dining room and active bar scene, Vicky’s has a fantastic live entertainment lineup seven nights a week. No cover - no minimum, but ordering something off the appealing bar menu is expected. No reservations. Very reasonable prices. Great Southwest architecture.
10 minute drive from here.
Hiking
A 40 minute drive from here, entrance by car only, to several exquisite hiking areas varying in difficulty from EZ to advanced. Property is part of the Agua Caliente Indian reservation.
390 locals recommend
Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon DriveA 40 minute drive from here, entrance by car only, to several exquisite hiking areas varying in difficulty from EZ to advanced. Property is part of the Agua Caliente Indian reservation.
You likely need an entire day for this if traveling from here. About an hours drive to the closest entrance, then continue driving to Chozen Trail head. Many to choose from. Joshua tree is famous as a high desert scenic wonder of rock formations, cactus, seasonal wildflowers And extraordinary skies. Do not hike alone! Adequate water, sun protection, hats and proper clothing is essential.
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
You likely need an entire day for this if traveling from here. About an hours drive to the closest entrance, then continue driving to Chozen Trail head. Many to choose from. Joshua tree is famous as a high desert scenic wonder of rock formations, cactus, seasonal wildflowers And extraordinary skies. Do not hike alone! Adequate water, sun protection, hats and proper clothing is essential.
Neighborhoods
A beautiful treelined mile of moderate to luxury shops, restaurants, Coffee houses and art galleries with Monthly Art strolls, music events and Parades throughout the year. Many pet friendly Locations.
429 locals recommend
El Paseo Dr
A beautiful treelined mile of moderate to luxury shops, restaurants, Coffee houses and art galleries with Monthly Art strolls, music events and Parades throughout the year. Many pet friendly Locations.
Food scene
Historic location with the best dates in the world locally Grown and other date and gourmet products for purchase. Famous date shakes at the counter, indoor and outdoor café with delicious food, and short walking path through date Gardens.If you like dates this is the place with many samples to try before purchase. My favorite is soft mejools.
103 locals recommend
Shields Date Garden
80-225 CA-111Historic location with the best dates in the world locally Grown and other date and gourmet products for purchase. Famous date shakes at the counter, indoor and outdoor café with delicious food, and short walking path through date Gardens.If you like dates this is the place with many samples to try before purchase. My favorite is soft mejools.
S favorite coffeehouse in the heart of old town La Quinta featuring fresh bakery goods and made to order sandwiches and salads. 5 minute drive.
86 locals recommend
Old Town Coffee Company
78100 Main StS favorite coffeehouse in the heart of old town La Quinta featuring fresh bakery goods and made to order sandwiches and salads. 5 minute drive.
Very large restaurant with scenic expansive back patio and lawn, famous for its architecture, barbecue And happy hour. Five minute drive from here.
103 locals recommend
Jackalope Ranch
80400 CA-111Very large restaurant with scenic expansive back patio and lawn, famous for its architecture, barbecue And happy hour. Five minute drive from here.
A local favorite of ours, mid priced eatery with covered outdoor and indoor seating, bar, inspired menu, good food and excellent service.Reservations suggested.
68 locals recommend
The Grill on Main
78065 Main StA local favorite of ours, mid priced eatery with covered outdoor and indoor seating, bar, inspired menu, good food and excellent service.Reservations suggested.
Street Fairs, Farmers Markets
A local tradition - weekly Thursday evenings Throughout the year. Hundreds of juried vendors featuring crafts, clothing, art, Fruit and vegetables, nuts, soaps, jewelry,food trucks, live entertainment and more. Pet friendly.
58 locals recommend
Palm Springs Walk of Stars
10 N Palm Canyon DrA local tradition - weekly Thursday evenings Throughout the year. Hundreds of juried vendors featuring crafts, clothing, art, Fruit and vegetables, nuts, soaps, jewelry,food trucks, live entertainment and more. Pet friendly.
Sightseeing
This is like no other zoo. Animals are all from warm climates and given larger quarters then typical zoos provide. Walking and Hiking trails, Shuttle trams, animal talks and demonstrations by experts, Cafés, and gift shops. 25–30 minute drive from here. December nights feature Night Lights where the zoo is decorated with millions of holiday lights. Special events and fundraisers, private tours available. We never tire of it.
889 locals recommend
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola AveThis is like no other zoo. Animals are all from warm climates and given larger quarters then typical zoos provide. Walking and Hiking trails, Shuttle trams, animal talks and demonstrations by experts, Cafés, and gift shops. 25–30 minute drive from here. December nights feature Night Lights where the zoo is decorated with millions of holiday lights. Special events and fundraisers, private tours available. We never tire of it.