Hidden Gem Local Picks

Ann And Bill
Hidden Gem Local Picks

Fun things to do near us!

Just 15 min away and one of the only spots you can hike in the shade of Palm trees. Open weekends in the summer - best to go early in the morning for the most comfortable temperatures. https://www.indian-canyons.com/indian_canyons
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Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon Drive
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Just 15 min away and one of the only spots you can hike in the shade of Palm trees. Open weekends in the summer - best to go early in the morning for the most comfortable temperatures. https://www.indian-canyons.com/indian_canyons
More animals than you can imagine from all the deserts of the world... great for kids. https://www.livingdesert.org
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더리빙데저트주앤가든스
47900 Portola Ave
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More animals than you can imagine from all the deserts of the world... great for kids. https://www.livingdesert.org
International retreat visited by Presidents and dignitaries from around the world. Tours by reservation, visitors center and gardens are open for free. https://sunnylands.org
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Sunnylands Center & Gardens
37977 Bob Hope Drive
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International retreat visited by Presidents and dignitaries from around the world. Tours by reservation, visitors center and gardens are open for free. https://sunnylands.org
Fun, family friendly street fair in downtown Palm Springs every Thursday evening 6 to 10 pm. Entertainment, artists and steet food. Website: https://villagefest.org
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The Palm Springs VillageFest
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Fun, family friendly street fair in downtown Palm Springs every Thursday evening 6 to 10 pm. Entertainment, artists and steet food. Website: https://villagefest.org
World famous National Park. https://www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm
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조슈아트리 국립공원
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World famous National Park. https://www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm
Always buy your tickets online to avoid having to wait at the base station.. the temperatures at the top are about 30 degrees cooler so bring a jacket - great views and hiking near downtown Palm Springs
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팜스프링스 에어리얼 트램웨이
1 Tram Way
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Always buy your tickets online to avoid having to wait at the base station.. the temperatures at the top are about 30 degrees cooler so bring a jacket - great views and hiking near downtown Palm Springs
Put put golf, go karts and games - fun for kids. In Cathedral City on Highway 111 by Trader Joe's.
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Boomers
67-700 E Palm Canyon Dr
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Put put golf, go karts and games - fun for kids. In Cathedral City on Highway 111 by Trader Joe's.
Great stop just a couple minutes past the Coachella Valley Vista Point - hidden away so most people miss this great view. Nice stop on the way to visit Idylwild for the day.
Cahuilla Tewanet Vista Point
Pines to Palms Highway
Great stop just a couple minutes past the Coachella Valley Vista Point - hidden away so most people miss this great view. Nice stop on the way to visit Idylwild for the day.
Great views of the entire desert without the price tag of a Tramride ticket. Nice spot to watch the sunset above Palm Desert on Highway 74.
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코첼라밸리비스타포인트
Pines to Palms Highway
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Great views of the entire desert without the price tag of a Tramride ticket. Nice spot to watch the sunset above Palm Desert on Highway 74.
Artistic mountain village with lots of galleries, shops and restaurants. A cooler refreshing spot in the summer and place to play in the snow possibly during the winter. Great hiking trails with many options... Earnie Maxwell trail is Chris's favorite!
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Idyllwild-Pine Cove
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Artistic mountain village with lots of galleries, shops and restaurants. A cooler refreshing spot in the summer and place to play in the snow possibly during the winter. Great hiking trails with many options... Earnie Maxwell trail is Chris's favorite!
Lots to see here - and more than you would think.. fun for kids. https://palmspringsairmuseum.org
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팜스프링스항공박물관
lot 745 N Gene Autry Trail
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Lots to see here - and more than you would think.. fun for kids. https://palmspringsairmuseum.org
This is the closest multiplex theatre just down the hill in the center of Cathedral City by Town Hall. Stadium seating in comfortable chairs. You can't beat "tightwad Tuesday's" when tickets to many shows are just $5.
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Mary Pickford Theatre is D'Place
36850 Pickfair St
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This is the closest multiplex theatre just down the hill in the center of Cathedral City by Town Hall. Stadium seating in comfortable chairs. You can't beat "tightwad Tuesday's" when tickets to many shows are just $5.
Art museum with traveling exhibitions - free on Thursday evenings 5pm - 7pm.
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Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum Dr
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Art museum with traveling exhibitions - free on Thursday evenings 5pm - 7pm.
Lots of family fun on this unique experience. Very highly rated with many years of award winning service. https://www.red-jeep.com
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Desert Adventures
74794 Lennon Pl
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Lots of family fun on this unique experience. Very highly rated with many years of award winning service. https://www.red-jeep.com
ATV and off road fun at Palm Springs off road rentals and adventures. http://www.offroadrentals.com/index.html
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Off Road Rentals
59511 CA-111
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ATV and off road fun at Palm Springs off road rentals and adventures. http://www.offroadrentals.com/index.html
Performance driving school in Thermal with classes and experiences on real race track! About 45 min away from our home. https://bmwperformancecenter.com/experiences
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BMW Performance Center West
86-050 Jasper Lane
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Performance driving school in Thermal with classes and experiences on real race track! About 45 min away from our home. https://bmwperformancecenter.com/experiences
This is located at the "Back Gate" to Joshua Tree National Park and is far less crowded than the Main Gate Visitors center. Summer hours are limited - although you can drive thru this gate without paying admission.. you will be asked to show your paid admission or show your Park Pass if you depart through the main gate.
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코튼우드방문자센터
Pinto Basin Road
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This is located at the "Back Gate" to Joshua Tree National Park and is far less crowded than the Main Gate Visitors center. Summer hours are limited - although you can drive thru this gate without paying admission.. you will be asked to show your paid admission or show your Park Pass if you depart through the main gate.
Visitors center hours are limited to weekends in the summer - but this is a great place to go for information on the Santa Rosa Mountain area including Idylwild.
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샌타로자및샌저신토산국립기념공원관광안내소
51-500 CA-74
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Visitors center hours are limited to weekends in the summer - but this is a great place to go for information on the Santa Rosa Mountain area including Idylwild.
Beautiful building with endless options for fiction, non-fiction books as well as a large selection of audio books and DVDs. There is also a telescope and observatory on the grounds to see the stars!
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Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory
71-100 CA-111
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Beautiful building with endless options for fiction, non-fiction books as well as a large selection of audio books and DVDs. There is also a telescope and observatory on the grounds to see the stars!

Yummm - places we love to eat & drink!

Just around the mountain - super close! Great views at the sunset happy hour 3-5 pm. Valet is free - just show your receipt from the bar.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage
68900 Frank Sinatra Dr
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Just around the mountain - super close! Great views at the sunset happy hour 3-5 pm. Valet is free - just show your receipt from the bar.
Great Thai food - very close by on Highway 111 in Rancho Mirage
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Talay Thai Restaurant
70065 CA-111
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Great Thai food - very close by on Highway 111 in Rancho Mirage
Close-by burgers bigger than you have ever seen - locals favorite.
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Tony's Burgers
35903 Date Palm Dr
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Close-by burgers bigger than you have ever seen - locals favorite.
Upscale romantic restaurant known for their warm hospitality. Desert favorites
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Shame On The Moon Restaurant
69950 Frank Sinatra Dr
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Upscale romantic restaurant known for their warm hospitality. Desert favorites
Upscale Mexican food - very close to the home... on Highway 111 in Rancho Mirage,
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Las Casuelas Nuevas
70-050 CA-111
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Upscale Mexican food - very close to the home... on Highway 111 in Rancho Mirage,
Great food in an entertaining atmosphere fun for kids.
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Kobe Japanese Steak House
69838 CA-111
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Great food in an entertaining atmosphere fun for kids.
Locals favorite almost deep dish pizza - you can't go wrong ordering "The Everything". It's not cheap - but it is rated the best again and again.
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Upper Crust Pizza
67555 E Palm Canyon Dr
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Locals favorite almost deep dish pizza - you can't go wrong ordering "The Everything". It's not cheap - but it is rated the best again and again.
Great BBQ locals favorite.
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Babe's Bar-B-Que & Brewhouse
71800 CA-111
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Great BBQ locals favorite.
Always a sure thing and only 15 min away in Rancho Mirage.
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The Cheesecake Factory
71800 CA-111
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Always a sure thing and only 15 min away in Rancho Mirage.
Local favorite owned by an Irish family next to Gelson's market in Rancho Mirage.
O'Caine's Irish Pub
36101 Bob Hope Dr
Local favorite owned by an Irish family next to Gelson's market in Rancho Mirage.
Affordably priced, delicious Mexican food nearby - locals favorite.
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Salsas Restaurant
69020 E Palm Canyon Dr
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Affordably priced, delicious Mexican food nearby - locals favorite.
Locals favorite deli in both Palm Desert and Palm Springs.
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Sherman's Deli & Bakery
401 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
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Locals favorite deli in both Palm Desert and Palm Springs.
Great alfresco dining near downtown Palm Springs
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Spencer's Restaurant
701 West Baristo Road
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Great alfresco dining near downtown Palm Springs
This is the place to go after a day visiting Joshua Tree National Park - it is about 20 min away in Pioneertown. Great steaks and live entertainment on the weekends.
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Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown Rd
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This is the place to go after a day visiting Joshua Tree National Park - it is about 20 min away in Pioneertown. Great steaks and live entertainment on the weekends.
Beautiful alfresco dining great mountain views.
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Escena Lounge & Grill
1100 Clubhouse View Dr
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Beautiful alfresco dining great mountain views.
Amazing vegan food - take-out only in Palm Springs. New location also in Palm Desert.
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Chef Tanya's Kitchen
706 S Eugene Rd
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Amazing vegan food - take-out only in Palm Springs. New location also in Palm Desert.
Great outdoor dining in the center of Palm Springs.
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Farm
6 La Plaza
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Great outdoor dining in the center of Palm Springs.
Palm Springs very own gourmet coffee shops... the original has a great outdoor seating area. There are now 5 other shops all around the Coachella Valley.
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Koffi
515 N Palm Canyon Dr
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Palm Springs very own gourmet coffee shops... the original has a great outdoor seating area. There are now 5 other shops all around the Coachella Valley.
The finest French dining experience in Palm Springs!
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Le Vallauris Restaurant
385 W Tahquitz Canyon Way
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The finest French dining experience in Palm Springs!
Great upscale Italian dining with locations in Palm Desert on El Paseo and in Downtown Palm Springs.
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il Corso
73520 El Paseo
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Great upscale Italian dining with locations in Palm Desert on El Paseo and in Downtown Palm Springs.
Great dining option in the design district of Palm Springs. This is the place to get a great Martini - great happy hour prices daily... but you must eat on the bar side of the restaurant to get the deals.
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Trio Restaurant
707 N Palm Canyon Dr
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Great dining option in the design district of Palm Springs. This is the place to get a great Martini - great happy hour prices daily... but you must eat on the bar side of the restaurant to get the deals.
In the heart of Palm Springs. From 11:30 to 3:30 the "Lunch Special" has been one of the best meal deals in the desert for over 20 years. https://www.thaismileps.com/menu/
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Thai Smile
100 S Indian Canyon Dr
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In the heart of Palm Springs. From 11:30 to 3:30 the "Lunch Special" has been one of the best meal deals in the desert for over 20 years. https://www.thaismileps.com/menu/
The highest spot in downtown Palm Springs to grab a drink and enjoy the view. At the top of the Kimpton Rowan Hotel. Take the elevator to the top floor.
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High Bar
100 W Tahquitz Canyon Way
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The highest spot in downtown Palm Springs to grab a drink and enjoy the view. At the top of the Kimpton Rowan Hotel. Take the elevator to the top floor.
Cozy restaurant with live stage where Frank Sinatra once performed. A Palm Springs institution. Reservations are a must.
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Melvyn's Restaurant & Lounge
200 W Ramon Rd
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Cozy restaurant with live stage where Frank Sinatra once performed. A Palm Springs institution. Reservations are a must.

A day at the spa never hurts!

Mud baths, healthy food at this world class famous spa.
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Two Bunch Palms
67425 Two Bunch Palms Trail
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Mud baths, healthy food at this world class famous spa.
Great day spa at the Hyatt Indian Wells
Aqua Serena Spa
44600 Indian Wells Ln
Great day spa at the Hyatt Indian Wells
The Parker Palm Springs exclusive spa where you might run into Hollywood celebs.
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Palm Springs Yacht Club
4200 E Palm Canyon Dr
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The Parker Palm Springs exclusive spa where you might run into Hollywood celebs.
Award winning day spa in Desert Hot Springs near Two Bunch Palms.
El Morocco Inn and Spa Resort
66810 4th St
Award winning day spa in Desert Hot Springs near Two Bunch Palms.

Keeping active while your here!

All new gym closest to the home with classes, indoor pool, spa.
In-Shape
35935 Date Palm Dr
All new gym closest to the home with classes, indoor pool, spa.
The cheapest gym in town offering rates as low as $10 per month.
Planet Fitness
50249 Cesar Chavez St
The cheapest gym in town offering rates as low as $10 per month.
Bike rentals in downtown Palm Springs
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BIKE Palm Springs Rentals
194 S Indian Canyon Dr
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Bike rentals in downtown Palm Springs
If you love to play tennis - this is the biggest, closest social club with many courts and several night lit. You can rent by the hour or join the club - lots of tournaments and matchmaking. http://cctennisclub.com
CC Tennis Club
68311 Paseo Real
If you love to play tennis - this is the biggest, closest social club with many courts and several night lit. You can rent by the hour or join the club - lots of tournaments and matchmaking. http://cctennisclub.com
Beautiful golf course open to the public in Palm Springs.
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인디언캐니언 골프리조트
1097 E Murray Canyon Dr
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Beautiful golf course open to the public in Palm Springs.
Long running locals favorite open 10+ years.
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Power Yoga Palm Springs
333 N Palm Canyon Dr
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Long running locals favorite open 10+ years.

Fill the fridge & freezer

Upscale grocery store with large assortment of ready made foods - also made to order Wolfgang Puck Pizza, Sushi bar, extensive wine collection.
Gelson's
36101 Bob Hope Drive
Upscale grocery store with large assortment of ready made foods - also made to order Wolfgang Puck Pizza, Sushi bar, extensive wine collection.
California's original grocery store - this is the closest market to the home just down the hill on Highway 111 in Cathedral City.
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Trader Joe's
67720 E Palm Canyon Dr
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California's original grocery store - this is the closest market to the home just down the hill on Highway 111 in Cathedral City.
Closest location is Palm Desert about 15 min away.
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Costco Wholesale
79795 CA-111
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Closest location is Palm Desert about 15 min away.
Closest location is Palm Desert about 15 minutes away.
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Whole Foods Market
44-459 Town Center Way
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Closest location is Palm Desert about 15 minutes away.
Gourmet grocery store famous for amazing prepared food and floral arrangements great selections for catering a group.
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Jensen's Finest Foods
73601 CA-111
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Gourmet grocery store famous for amazing prepared food and floral arrangements great selections for catering a group.

Shop till you drop!

Closest Apple location on El Paseo in Palm Desert.
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Apple El Paseo Village
73445 El Paseo
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Closest Apple location on El Paseo in Palm Desert.
One of the largest outlet malls in the United States about 45 min away on 10 Freeway.
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Cabazon Outlets
48750 Seminole Dr
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One of the largest outlet malls in the United States about 45 min away on 10 Freeway.
Called "The Bevery Hills" of the desert - many upscale shops, art galleries and restaurants.
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엘파세오쇼핑가
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Called "The Bevery Hills" of the desert - many upscale shops, art galleries and restaurants.
Lots of treasures to find at this nearby resale store.
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Misty's Consignments
70007 CA-111
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Lots of treasures to find at this nearby resale store.
Midcentury modern home furnishings are abundant in the Design District on North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. Here is the guide to this area: https://www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com/blog/post/your-guide-to-shopping-the-uptown-district-in-palm-springs/
Palm Springs Art & Design Gallery
101 N Museum Dr
Midcentury modern home furnishings are abundant in the Design District on North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. Here is the guide to this area: https://www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com/blog/post/your-guide-to-shopping-the-uptown-district-in-palm-springs/
Famous local Palm Springs boutique for designer clothes.
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Trina Turk | Mr Turk | Palm Springs Boutique
891 N Palm Canyon Dr
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Famous local Palm Springs boutique for designer clothes.
Modern desert boutique.
Rancho Relaxo
69930 CA-111
Modern desert boutique.
Palm Springs famous designer organic skincare store.
THE BODY DELI
73910 CA-111
Palm Springs famous designer organic skincare store.

Encore! Big event venues in the desert

Home of the BNP Paribas Tennis Tournament held in March. About 20 minute drive to this venue from our home. https://bnpparibasopen.com
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Indian Wells Tennis Garden
78-200 Miles Ave
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Home of the BNP Paribas Tennis Tournament held in March. About 20 minute drive to this venue from our home. https://bnpparibasopen.com
World famous music festival holding events each April. About a 45 minute drive to this venue from our home.
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Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
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World famous music festival holding events each April. About a 45 minute drive to this venue from our home.
Performing artists at the Agua Caliente resort and casino about 10 minutes from our home. https://aguacalientecasinos.com/entertainment/
The Show
32-250 Bob Hope Dr
Performing artists at the Agua Caliente resort and casino about 10 minutes from our home. https://aguacalientecasinos.com/entertainment/
Lots of softball tournaments here with night lighting.
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Big League Dreams Cathedral City
33700 Date Palm Drive
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Lots of softball tournaments here with night lighting.
Full calendar of live events year round. About a 15 minute drive from our home. https://www.mccallumtheatre.com
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McCallum Theatre
73000 Fred Waring Dr
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Full calendar of live events year round. About a 15 minute drive from our home. https://www.mccallumtheatre.com
Festival held in Palm Desert in the spring. https://www.palmdesertfoodandwine.com
Palm Desert Food & Wine
73545 El Paseo
Festival held in Palm Desert in the spring. https://www.palmdesertfoodandwine.com
Held in January each year - started by Palm Springs Mayor Sonny Bono years ago... this event kicks off the Hollywood Film awards season. https://psfilmfestawards.org/red
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Palm Springs International Film Fstvl
1700 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
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Held in January each year - started by Palm Springs Mayor Sonny Bono years ago... this event kicks off the Hollywood Film awards season. https://psfilmfestawards.org/red