Guidebook for the Coachella Valley and surrounding area

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Guidebook for the Coachella Valley and surrounding area

Shopping

Huge outlet mall about 20 minutes west on the 10
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Desert Hills Premium Outlets
48400 Seminole Dr
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Huge outlet mall about 20 minutes west on the 10
World-class shopping and restaurants. About a half hour depending on traffic in Palm Desert.
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El Paseo Shopping District
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World-class shopping and restaurants. About a half hour depending on traffic in Palm Desert.

Sightseeing

Joshua Tree National Park - approximately 40 minutes from us
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Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
6554 Park Blvd
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Joshua Tree National Park - approximately 40 minutes from us
An Oasis created by the San Andreas Fault. There is the main Oasis with a visitor center and guided walks. Then there are several more ranging from easy walks to hikes. Less than 10 minutes away.
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Reserva del Valle de Coachella - Reserva del Oasis de Thousand Palms
29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Rd
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An Oasis created by the San Andreas Fault. There is the main Oasis with a visitor center and guided walks. Then there are several more ranging from easy walks to hikes. Less than 10 minutes away.
World’s Largest Rotating Tramcar, you will experience a breathtaking journey up the sheer cliffs of Chino Canyon. No matter the season, whether you are enjoying spectacular views. Elevation 8,516 ft
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram Way
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World’s Largest Rotating Tramcar, you will experience a breathtaking journey up the sheer cliffs of Chino Canyon. No matter the season, whether you are enjoying spectacular views. Elevation 8,516 ft
Wonderful & quirky - a must see! Less than 10 minutes away
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Cabot's Pueblo Museum
67616 Desert View Ave
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Wonderful & quirky - a must see! Less than 10 minutes away
A favorite zoo & botanical garden. 30 -45 minutes depending on traffic
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El Desierto Vivo Zoológico y Jardines
47900 Portola Ave
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A favorite zoo & botanical garden. 30 -45 minutes depending on traffic
Cool off road alternate entrance into Joshua Tree National Park. Lets you out at the Geology Tour Road. 4x4 required!!
Berdoo Canyon Road
Berdoo Canyon Road
Cool off road alternate entrance into Joshua Tree National Park. Lets you out at the Geology Tour Road. 4x4 required!!
Hiking trails, docent led programs
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Reserva Whitewater
9160 Whitewater Canyon Rd
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Hiking trails, docent led programs
Amazing hike into Tahquitz Canyon on the reservation. Led by docents. Check their website for information
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Tahquitz Falls
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Amazing hike into Tahquitz Canyon on the reservation. Led by docents. Check their website for information
You could not find a more beautiful place
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Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon Drive
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You could not find a more beautiful place
I really have no words to describe Salvation Mountain. It's weird and quirky. Make sure to visit East Jesus next door and Bombay Beach just a few miles away!
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Monte de la Salvación
603 Beal Rd
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I really have no words to describe Salvation Mountain. It's weird and quirky. Make sure to visit East Jesus next door and Bombay Beach just a few miles away!
An absolute must visit if you are a birder or really anyone.
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Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
11055 East Drive
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An absolute must visit if you are a birder or really anyone.
An off grid Burning Man style art exhibit. Make sure to take the behind the scene tour of the living space. Salvation Mountain is next door and Bombay Beach is just a few miles away
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Este Jesús
E Jesus Rd
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An off grid Burning Man style art exhibit. Make sure to take the behind the scene tour of the living space. Salvation Mountain is next door and Bombay Beach is just a few miles away
Ruins of the Salton Sea. It feels like you have traveled back in time. Make sure to complete your visit with Salvation Mountain and East Jesus.
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Bombay Beach
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Ruins of the Salton Sea. It feels like you have traveled back in time. Make sure to complete your visit with Salvation Mountain and East Jesus.
Famous historical landmark established in 1938. If you are a cactus lover this is a must-see. Moorten's is a small botanical garden with sections showcasing cacti from our local desert (Colorado a subsection of the Sonoran), the Sonoran desert (Arizona, NM, and Mexico), the Mojave desert (Joshua Tree area) and African deserts.
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Moorten Botanical Garden
1701 S Palm Canyon Dr
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Famous historical landmark established in 1938. If you are a cactus lover this is a must-see. Moorten's is a small botanical garden with sections showcasing cacti from our local desert (Colorado a subsection of the Sonoran), the Sonoran desert (Arizona, NM, and Mexico), the Mojave desert (Joshua Tree area) and African deserts.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great place to eat/drink and enjoy downtown Palm Springs 20 minutes away.
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Lulu California Bistro
200 S Palm Canyon Dr
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Great place to eat/drink and enjoy downtown Palm Springs 20 minutes away.
Mexican restaurant with live music most nights. Outdoor seating to people watch is my favorite. In downtown Palm Springs - 20 minutes away
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Las Casuelas Terraza
222 S Palm Canyon Dr
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Mexican restaurant with live music most nights. Outdoor seating to people watch is my favorite. In downtown Palm Springs - 20 minutes away
Great live bands! In downtown Palm Springs - 20 minutes away
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Shanghai Reds Bar & Grill
235 S Indian Canyon Dr
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Great live bands! In downtown Palm Springs - 20 minutes away
Free classic rock concerts April - October. 30 minutes away
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Rock Yard
84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy
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Free classic rock concerts April - October. 30 minutes away
Locally owned and operated in Thousand Palms, California, we are committed to crafting beer that showcases the agriculture and the attitudes of the desert.
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Coachella Valley Brewing Company
30640 Gunther St
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Locally owned and operated in Thousand Palms, California, we are committed to crafting beer that showcases the agriculture and the attitudes of the desert.
World famous bar and grill in Pioneertown. The tri tip salad is one of my favorites :) Great bands and surprise visits by extremely famous artists! About 30 minutes away.
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Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown Rd
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World famous bar and grill in Pioneertown. The tri tip salad is one of my favorites :) Great bands and surprise visits by extremely famous artists! About 30 minutes away.
Technically a gay bar but this is Palm Springs and we are all welcome everywhere. Unless you are a homophobic douche but then you probably shouldn't come to Palm Springs ;) Known for their drag show
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Toucans Tiki Lounge
2100 N Palm Canyon Dr
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Technically a gay bar but this is Palm Springs and we are all welcome everywhere. Unless you are a homophobic douche but then you probably shouldn't come to Palm Springs ;) Known for their drag show
BBQ joint with live music and bar located in historic Pioneertown.
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Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown Rd
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BBQ joint with live music and bar located in historic Pioneertown.

Essentials

Local Southern California grocery chain with great butcher counter. Excellent prices
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Stater Bros. Markets
13200 Palm Dr
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Local Southern California grocery chain with great butcher counter. Excellent prices
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Costco Wholesale
79795 CA-111
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Small market a mile away with the basics
Golden Lantern Market
70041 Dillon Rd
Small market a mile away with the basics
Do I need to tell you about Trader Joe's? There is also another one in Palm Desert
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Trader Joe's
67720 E Palm Canyon Dr
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Do I need to tell you about Trader Joe's? There is also another one in Palm Desert

Everything Else

Guests have recommended the hot water spas here. Walking distance :)
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Sam's Family Spa Hot Water Resort
70875 Dillon Rd
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Guests have recommended the hot water spas here. Walking distance :)
interactive educational kiosks, informational panels and videos, an orientation film in the theater, and selections of art from the Sunnylands Collection. The Center is surrounded by an unusual garden
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Sunnylands Center & Gardens
37977 Bob Hope Dr
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interactive educational kiosks, informational panels and videos, an orientation film in the theater, and selections of art from the Sunnylands Collection. The Center is surrounded by an unusual garden
A living history museum dedicated to educating the public about the role Air Power played in preserving American liberties and way of life.
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Museo del Aire de Palm Springs
lot 745 N Gene Autry Trail
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A living history museum dedicated to educating the public about the role Air Power played in preserving American liberties and way of life.
Certified Farmers Market open Saturday mornings
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Farmers Market
2300 East Baristo Road
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Certified Farmers Market open Saturday mornings
Thursday nights in downtown Palm Springs
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Villagefest Office Palm Springs
401 S Pavilion Way
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Thursday nights in downtown Palm Springs
Thursday and Saturday morning hikes in season and evening hikes during the summer
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Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center
51-500 CA-74
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Thursday and Saturday morning hikes in season and evening hikes during the summer
Home of the BNP Paribas Open, the largest international tennis tournament outside of the four Grand Slams. Host to a number of tournaments and special events.
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Indian Wells Tennis Garden
78-200 Miles Ave
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Home of the BNP Paribas Open, the largest international tennis tournament outside of the four Grand Slams. Host to a number of tournaments and special events.
Hot mineral springs. Guests have given great reviews
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The Spa at Desert Springs
74-855 Country Club Dr
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Hot mineral springs. Guests have given great reviews
Hot mineral springs. Guests have given great reviews
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Miracle Springs Spa
10625 Palm Dr
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Hot mineral springs. Guests have given great reviews
Guest said they had awesome dates
SAM COBB FARMS: Date Farm...Open Oct-April
22325 Henry Rd
Guest said they had awesome dates
Hot Mineral Springs - great reviews from guests
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Desert Hot Springs Spa
10805 Palm Dr
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Hot Mineral Springs - great reviews from guests
I didn't know what category to put this in. Downtown has everything. Shopping, restaurants, bars, a park, museums... My favorite thing to do is just go walking. It doesn't really matter the time of day. In the afternoons it's lovely to walk and find a nice place to sit outside for lunch and then window shop. At night I walk around until I hear a band that interests me and go inside.
Downtown Palm Springs
I didn't know what category to put this in. Downtown has everything. Shopping, restaurants, bars, a park, museums... My favorite thing to do is just go walking. It doesn't really matter the time of day. In the afternoons it's lovely to walk and find a nice place to sit outside for lunch and then window shop. At night I walk around until I hear a band that interests me and go inside.
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Azure Palm Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa Oasis
67589 Hacienda Ave
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Arts & Culture

We are about 30 minutes from the festival grounds
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Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
81800 51st Ave
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We are about 30 minutes from the festival grounds
One of the great country music festivals - 30 minutes away
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Stagecoach Festival
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One of the great country music festivals - 30 minutes away
Do you go to watch the films or the stars?
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Palm Springs International Film Fstvl
1700 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
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Do you go to watch the films or the stars?
I am not an art aficionado but always enjoy myself here. Bonus, Thursdays evenings {5-7) are free. Stop in while you are at VillageFest
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Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum Dr
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I am not an art aficionado but always enjoy myself here. Bonus, Thursdays evenings {5-7) are free. Stop in while you are at VillageFest
They have rotating exhibits that generally when I see come up I'm dying to go see
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Coachella Valley History Museum
82616 Miles Ave
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They have rotating exhibits that generally when I see come up I'm dying to go see
Museum and demonstration garden which tells the story of our local indigenous people the Aqua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Located in downtown Palm Springs there is also a spa on the site of an ancient hot mineral spring.
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Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
140 S Palm Canyon Dr
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Museum and demonstration garden which tells the story of our local indigenous people the Aqua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Located in downtown Palm Springs there is also a spa on the site of an ancient hot mineral spring.

Food Scene

Diner a mile down the road. I hear they have a good breakfast. Always lots of cars there :) I've heard they have gotten expensive lately so this would be an "I'm desperate and starving" choice for me.
All Star Burgers
70065 Dillon Rd
Diner a mile down the road. I hear they have a good breakfast. Always lots of cars there :) I've heard they have gotten expensive lately so this would be an "I'm desperate and starving" choice for me.
One of our favorite authentic Mexican restaurants in the area. Nightly specials - excellent prices. I'm a bit obsessed with the shrimp enchiladas
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Las Palmas Mexican Cuisine
57154 Twentynine Palms Highway
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One of our favorite authentic Mexican restaurants in the area. Nightly specials - excellent prices. I'm a bit obsessed with the shrimp enchiladas
Great option especially if you are at Coachella Valley Preserve. I'm particularly obsessed with the siete mares soup. It's enough for 3 people!
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Taqueria San Miguel
72450 Ramon Rd
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Great option especially if you are at Coachella Valley Preserve. I'm particularly obsessed with the siete mares soup. It's enough for 3 people!
Dear God this place is amazing. Torre roca - I dream about this stuff.
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16760 Palm Dr
Dear God this place is amazing. Torre roca - I dream about this stuff.
Started on the Central Coast in Santa Barbra and has spread to other areas of California. My absolute favorite "fast-food" restaurant. Get your burger "Santa Barabra" style which is on grilled sourdough *chefs kiss* The ahi sandwich with a side of sweet potato fries is my go to. And their strawberry limeade is delish!
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The Habit Burger Grill
79174 CA-111
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Started on the Central Coast in Santa Barbra and has spread to other areas of California. My absolute favorite "fast-food" restaurant. Get your burger "Santa Barabra" style which is on grilled sourdough *chefs kiss* The ahi sandwich with a side of sweet potato fries is my go to. And their strawberry limeade is delish!
The "Mexican Sushi" is amazeballs. Torre Roca is my go to. It's enough for two people.
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16760 Palm Dr
The "Mexican Sushi" is amazeballs. Torre Roca is my go to. It's enough for two people.
New York style pizza. The restaurant closes in August for awhile so everyone can go back to Italy to visit the family
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Rocky's New York Pizza
12856 Palm Dr
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New York style pizza. The restaurant closes in August for awhile so everyone can go back to Italy to visit the family
No frills but the sushi is awesome!
Sushi Bella
13440 Palm Dr
No frills but the sushi is awesome!
I dream about these milkshakes. Locally owned. Dairy and sugar free options
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Great Shakes
160 S Palm Canyon Dr
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I dream about these milkshakes. Locally owned. Dairy and sugar free options
If you are looking for a steakhouse in downtown Palm Springs. But also serves fish :)
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Kaiser Grille Palm Springs
205 S Palm Canyon Dr
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If you are looking for a steakhouse in downtown Palm Springs. But also serves fish :)
Palm Springs longest running Sunday Drag Brunch. Check the website for all their shows!
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Oscar's Downtown Palm Springs
125 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
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Palm Springs longest running Sunday Drag Brunch. Check the website for all their shows!
If you are heading out to the Salton Sea stop here. Their deli and fresh Mexican bakery are awesome! And of course a full convenience store.
Leon's Meat Market
If you are heading out to the Salton Sea stop here. Their deli and fresh Mexican bakery are awesome! And of course a full convenience store.