Guidebook for Coachella Valley

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Guidebook for Coachella Valley

Sightseeing

A local spot for catching sunrise, sunset, and everything in between. Amazing view of the Valley up the mountain road, perfect stop on your way to Idyllwild.
19 localnici recomandă
Coachella Valley Vista Point
Pines to Palms Highway
19 localnici recomandă
A local spot for catching sunrise, sunset, and everything in between. Amazing view of the Valley up the mountain road, perfect stop on your way to Idyllwild.

Arts & Culture

Located in Palm Desert. Free admission.
74 localnici recomandă
Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert
72567 CA-111
74 localnici recomandă
Located in Palm Desert. Free admission.
Located in downtown Palm Springs. Open from 12pm to 5pm/8pm. Closed on the Wednesdays and free admission every Thursday (from 4pm-8pm) and every second Sunday of the month.
602 localnici recomandă
Traseul Muzeului Palm Springs
101 N Museum Dr
602 localnici recomandă
Located in downtown Palm Springs. Open from 12pm to 5pm/8pm. Closed on the Wednesdays and free admission every Thursday (from 4pm-8pm) and every second Sunday of the month.
Visit the 200 acre midcentruy modern Annenburg Estate named Sunnylands. Tour the beautiful gardens and the residence. Experience the architecture, design, and history.
77 localnici recomandă
Sunnylands
37977 Bob Hope Drive
77 localnici recomandă
Visit the 200 acre midcentruy modern Annenburg Estate named Sunnylands. Tour the beautiful gardens and the residence. Experience the architecture, design, and history.
The McCallum is iconic to the Coachella Valley. The venue holds everything from broadway productions to acrobats to comedians to world-renowed orchestras. There season lasts through winter and spring, go to their website to see what they have going on for your stay: www.mccallumtheatre.com
157 localnici recomandă
McCallum Theatre
73000 Fred Waring Dr
157 localnici recomandă
The McCallum is iconic to the Coachella Valley. The venue holds everything from broadway productions to acrobats to comedians to world-renowed orchestras. There season lasts through winter and spring, go to their website to see what they have going on for your stay: www.mccallumtheatre.com
This movie theater is further away than the one in La Quinta, but it is located in a beautiful outdoor mall so it's worth the trip. XD viewing options and leather recline seats. Also, the kettle corn here is the best!
28 localnici recomandă
Century at The River and XD
71800 CA-111
28 localnici recomandă
This movie theater is further away than the one in La Quinta, but it is located in a beautiful outdoor mall so it's worth the trip. XD viewing options and leather recline seats. Also, the kettle corn here is the best!

Essentials

Great for larger groups to buy in mass quantity.
189 localnici recomandă
Costco Wholesale
79795 CA-111
189 localnici recomandă
Great for larger groups to buy in mass quantity.
Located just down the street from the Crash Pad. All your grocery store goods and an affordable price.
39 localnici recomandă
Stater Bros. Markets
81056 CA-111
39 localnici recomandă
Located just down the street from the Crash Pad. All your grocery store goods and an affordable price.
Specialty store that also has all your basic market goods as well as a deli for meats, cheeses, and sandwiches. Similar to a Whole Foods but with better prices.
86 localnici recomandă
Sprouts Farmers Market
79050 CA-111
86 localnici recomandă
Specialty store that also has all your basic market goods as well as a deli for meats, cheeses, and sandwiches. Similar to a Whole Foods but with better prices.
Drugstore chain with health & beauty items, plus first-aid supplies & some household products.
83 localnici recomandă
Walgreens
47900 Washington St
83 localnici recomandă
Drugstore chain with health & beauty items, plus first-aid supplies & some household products.
Closest Post Office
United States Postal Service
79125 Corporate Centre Dr
Closest Post Office
Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).
218 localnici recomandă
Trader Joe's
46400 Washington St
218 localnici recomandă
Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).
The closet Walmart.
206 localnici recomandă
Walmart Supercenter
79295 CA-111
206 localnici recomandă
The closet Walmart.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great craft beer selection located in Old Town La Quinta.
76 localnici recomandă
La Quinta Brewing Co - Old Town Taproom
78-100 Main St
76 localnici recomandă
Great craft beer selection located in Old Town La Quinta.
The Nest....what to say about The Nest. Well it's surprisingly become one of the nightlife hot spots, outside of Palm Springs which has much more to offer. You will see a mixture of white-haired folks in addition to local kids. This Palm Desert bar is notorious for it's older ladies trying to get younger men, but overall the place is a hoot if you're trying to experience some nightlife without making the drive to Palm Springs.
197 localnici recomandă
The Nest
75188 CA-111
197 localnici recomandă
The Nest....what to say about The Nest. Well it's surprisingly become one of the nightlife hot spots, outside of Palm Springs which has much more to offer. You will see a mixture of white-haired folks in addition to local kids. This Palm Desert bar is notorious for it's older ladies trying to get younger men, but overall the place is a hoot if you're trying to experience some nightlife without making the drive to Palm Springs.
Dringk is a relatively new watering hole located in Rancho Mirage, just a 20 minute uber ride away. The bar has a hip atmosphere and decor, it's a favorite among locals.
9 localnici recomandă
Dringk Eatery + Bar
71800 California 111
9 localnici recomandă
Dringk is a relatively new watering hole located in Rancho Mirage, just a 20 minute uber ride away. The bar has a hip atmosphere and decor, it's a favorite among locals.
Yet another local favorite. This below-ground sports bar usually has a good amount of people on the weekends if you're looking to socialize.
96 localnici recomandă
The Beer Hunter
78483 California 111
96 localnici recomandă
Yet another local favorite. This below-ground sports bar usually has a good amount of people on the weekends if you're looking to socialize.
Gay cocktail bar & lounge with drink specials, drag queen performances & other entertainment.
90 localnici recomandă
Toucans Tiki Lounge
2100 N Palm Canyon Dr
90 localnici recomandă
Gay cocktail bar & lounge with drink specials, drag queen performances & other entertainment.
An iconic stop along your bar crawl through Palm Springs. Live band on the ground floor and club music upstairs on the weekends.
63 localnici recomandă
Village Pub
266 S Palm Canyon Dr
63 localnici recomandă
An iconic stop along your bar crawl through Palm Springs. Live band on the ground floor and club music upstairs on the weekends.
BART is located in Palm Springs, a little bit of a drive, but a super fun spot. The bar has tons of board games and video games, as well as a dance floor and DJ on the weekends.
Bart Lounge
67555 E Palm Canyon Dr
BART is located in Palm Springs, a little bit of a drive, but a super fun spot. The bar has tons of board games and video games, as well as a dance floor and DJ on the weekends.

Food Scene

Old Town is a small strip with restaurants, coffee, and shopping. Great for window shopping.
271 localnici recomandă
Old Town La Quinta
78100 Main St
271 localnici recomandă
Old Town is a small strip with restaurants, coffee, and shopping. Great for window shopping.
87 localnici recomandă
Old Town Coffee Company
78100 Main St
87 localnici recomandă
Sip has coffee, tea, juice, and delicious baked goods as well as some great sandwiches and wraps for breakfast/lunch. Our favorite is the avocado egg white on a English muffin.
11 localnici recomandă
Sip Coffee House & Juice Bar
44100 Jefferson St
11 localnici recomandă
Sip has coffee, tea, juice, and delicious baked goods as well as some great sandwiches and wraps for breakfast/lunch. Our favorite is the avocado egg white on a English muffin.
Awesome food in a beautiful outdoor setting. Conveniently located just down the road. Breakfast and lunch only. Amazing omelets! Be sure to visit inside the Shields Date gift store and get an iconic date shake (for those with a sweet tooth!)
117 localnici recomandă
The Cafe at Shields
80225 California 111
117 localnici recomandă
Awesome food in a beautiful outdoor setting. Conveniently located just down the road. Breakfast and lunch only. Amazing omelets! Be sure to visit inside the Shields Date gift store and get an iconic date shake (for those with a sweet tooth!)
Family-owned panaderia with Mexican breads & pastries. Highly recommend the pan and the apple turnovers, be sure to get there early enough before they run out!
Casillas Bakeries
45228 Oasis St
Family-owned panaderia with Mexican breads & pastries. Highly recommend the pan and the apple turnovers, be sure to get there early enough before they run out!
Voted the #3 best restaurant in the US on Yelp. Out of this world sandwiches, baked goods, pasta and potato salad, and more.
156 localnici recomandă
TKB Bakery & Deli
45334 Golf Center Pkwy
156 localnici recomandă
Voted the #3 best restaurant in the US on Yelp. Out of this world sandwiches, baked goods, pasta and potato salad, and more.
Authentic Mexican food at a great price. For a hot summer day, I highly recommend the shrimp ceviche. Don't forget to add the ketchup and Tapatio hot sauce!
Los Molcajetes
81096 CA-111
Authentic Mexican food at a great price. For a hot summer day, I highly recommend the shrimp ceviche. Don't forget to add the ketchup and Tapatio hot sauce!
Rustic-chic bar & grill offering American fare, plus karaoke, an outdoor patio & weekend live music.
135 localnici recomandă
Tack Room Tavern
81800 Avenue 51
135 localnici recomandă
Rustic-chic bar & grill offering American fare, plus karaoke, an outdoor patio & weekend live music.
Sprawling stone lodge offering Californian fare & BBQ meats as well as an outdoor bar & happy hour.
103 localnici recomandă
Jackalope Ranch
80400 CA-111
103 localnici recomandă
Sprawling stone lodge offering Californian fare & BBQ meats as well as an outdoor bar & happy hour.
Family-friendly restaurant serving pizza, pasta, calzones & subs amid homey, Italian-themed decor.
116 localnici recomandă
Mario's Italian Cafe
49906 Jefferson St
116 localnici recomandă
Family-friendly restaurant serving pizza, pasta, calzones & subs amid homey, Italian-themed decor.
Plentiful rolls plus entrees like Kobe beef are accompanied by saketinis & other specialty drinks. Arguably, the best sushi in the valley.
82 localnici recomandă
Okura Robata Grill & Sushi Bar
78480 CA-111
82 localnici recomandă
Plentiful rolls plus entrees like Kobe beef are accompanied by saketinis & other specialty drinks. Arguably, the best sushi in the valley.
Our fav, affordable sushi joint. More reasonable prices than Okura.
21 localnici recomandă
Sam's Sushi
79485 CA-111
21 localnici recomandă
Our fav, affordable sushi joint. More reasonable prices than Okura.
Coffeehouse chain serving a variety of beverages including its signature ice-blended options.
32 localnici recomandă
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
100 N Palm Canyon Dr
32 localnici recomandă
Coffeehouse chain serving a variety of beverages including its signature ice-blended options.
One of the best places for breakfast. Some of the best pancakes and great omelets.
8 localnici recomandă
Palms Cafe
79255 CA-111
8 localnici recomandă
One of the best places for breakfast. Some of the best pancakes and great omelets.
Popular spot usually with a wait time. Laid-back with American & Italian eats, multiple TVs, happy hour & patio.
278 localnici recomandă
Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill
78015 Main St
278 localnici recomandă
Popular spot usually with a wait time. Laid-back with American & Italian eats, multiple TVs, happy hour & patio.
Housemade pastas offered in cozy, traditional surrounds with a heated patio & a grass bocce court.
54 localnici recomandă
Enzo's Bistro and Bar
78121 Avenida La Fonda
54 localnici recomandă
Housemade pastas offered in cozy, traditional surrounds with a heated patio & a grass bocce court.
Classic steakhouse fare is served amid a memorabilia-covered dining room & practice putting green.
103 localnici recomandă
Arnold Palmer's Restaurant
78164 52nd Ave
103 localnici recomandă
Classic steakhouse fare is served amid a memorabilia-covered dining room & practice putting green.
Bustling, casual eatery serving American fare such as seafood & steaks plus wine & cocktails.
41 localnici recomandă
Fortun's Kitchen + Bar
78085 Avenida La Fonda
41 localnici recomandă
Bustling, casual eatery serving American fare such as seafood & steaks plus wine & cocktails.
Modern Californian dishes featuring pasta, meat & fish served indoors or on an elegant garden patio. Typically closed during summertime.
144 localnici recomandă
Lavender Bistro
78073 Cll Barcelona
144 localnici recomandă
Modern Californian dishes featuring pasta, meat & fish served indoors or on an elegant garden patio. Typically closed during summertime.
Locally-owned coffee shop with the best chai in town!
50 localnici recomandă
IW Coffee
74-995 CA-111
50 localnici recomandă
Locally-owned coffee shop with the best chai in town!
Locally-owned coffee shop worth visiting for the coffee connoisseurs in the group.
12 localnici recomandă
Everbloom Coffee
81730 CA-111
12 localnici recomandă
Locally-owned coffee shop worth visiting for the coffee connoisseurs in the group.

Shopping

Beautiful shopping strip with high end stores and restaurants. Great for a walk and window shop.
335 localnici recomandă
El Paseo Shopping District
335 localnici recomandă
Beautiful shopping strip with high end stores and restaurants. Great for a walk and window shop.
Beautiful outdoor mall with shops and eateries, The Cheesecake Factory, Babe's BBQ, and the Yard House to name a few, and a movie theaters. Great to place to grab some dinner or do some window shopping.
210 localnici recomandă
The River Mall
71800 CA-111
210 localnici recomandă
Beautiful outdoor mall with shops and eateries, The Cheesecake Factory, Babe's BBQ, and the Yard House to name a few, and a movie theaters. Great to place to grab some dinner or do some window shopping.
Shopping Mall in Palm Desert
163 localnici recomandă
Westfield Palm Desert
72-840 CA-111
163 localnici recomandă
Shopping Mall in Palm Desert

Parks & Nature

Great trail for getting away from the city. It's over 12 miles total and you will have to plan to park one car at the other end, however, you also can just go up as far as you want and back.
23 localnici recomandă
Art Smith Trail
Roy Wilson Memorial Highway
23 localnici recomandă
Great trail for getting away from the city. It's over 12 miles total and you will have to plan to park one car at the other end, however, you also can just go up as far as you want and back.
This is a trailhead with multiple hikes. Our favorite is the one to Lake Cahuilla. Some sand at the beginning then turns to rock. About eight miles, there and back, with only small elevation gain. Bring lots of water as there is no shade. We have seen herds of Big Horn sheep during certain times of the year.
27 localnici recomandă
La Quinta Cove to Lake Cahuilla Trail
La Quinta Cove to Lake Cahuilla Trail
27 localnici recomandă
This is a trailhead with multiple hikes. Our favorite is the one to Lake Cahuilla. Some sand at the beginning then turns to rock. About eight miles, there and back, with only small elevation gain. Bring lots of water as there is no shade. We have seen herds of Big Horn sheep during certain times of the year.
We are about 30 miles to the Southern entrance of Joshua Tree National Park, and worth every mile! This spectacular park is a must-see if you have an extra day to spare. Both kids and adults will enjoying climbing into the maze that is Jumbo Rocks. Pack a lunch, snacks, your hiking shoes, and get ready to explore because you do not want to miss a sunset here.
1713 localnici recomandă
Parcul Național Joshua Tree
1713 localnici recomandă
We are about 30 miles to the Southern entrance of Joshua Tree National Park, and worth every mile! This spectacular park is a must-see if you have an extra day to spare. Both kids and adults will enjoying climbing into the maze that is Jumbo Rocks. Pack a lunch, snacks, your hiking shoes, and get ready to explore because you do not want to miss a sunset here.
This trail is a moderately challenging, 2.6 mile, out-and-back style hike. It has some steep grades for the first half, but flattens out towards the end where you finish at a GIANT cross (beautiful lit up at night). Best of all, this trail is dog-friendly!
22 localnici recomandă
Palm Desert Cross
22 localnici recomandă
This trail is a moderately challenging, 2.6 mile, out-and-back style hike. It has some steep grades for the first half, but flattens out towards the end where you finish at a GIANT cross (beautiful lit up at night). Best of all, this trail is dog-friendly!
Day trip! The cozy mountain town of Idyllwild is just over an hour drive from the valley floor. If you happen to be staying in our lovely desert during the summer, taking a day trip to Idyllwild is a great way to cool off. If you are visiting us during the winter, you can take a snow day! It's a worthy place to spend a day, do a hike, shop, and eat.
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Idyllwild
46 localnici recomandă
Day trip! The cozy mountain town of Idyllwild is just over an hour drive from the valley floor. If you happen to be staying in our lovely desert during the summer, taking a day trip to Idyllwild is a great way to cool off. If you are visiting us during the winter, you can take a snow day! It's a worthy place to spend a day, do a hike, shop, and eat.
Climb to 8,500 ft in just 10 minutes on the largest rotating aerial tramway in the world. At the top, dine at the restaurant or explore the mountains on numerous trails.
1213 localnici recomandă
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram Way
1213 localnici recomandă
Climb to 8,500 ft in just 10 minutes on the largest rotating aerial tramway in the world. At the top, dine at the restaurant or explore the mountains on numerous trails.
Popular, narrow 4 mile loop trail up a steep hillside offering scenic views of the valley
62 localnici recomandă
Bump and Grind Trail
Bump and Grind Trail
62 localnici recomandă
Popular, narrow 4 mile loop trail up a steep hillside offering scenic views of the valley
Popular for moderate desert hikes with scenic views and illuminated cross mounted at the top of the trail. 3 miles up and back.
22 localnici recomandă
Palm Desert Cross
22 localnici recomandă
Popular for moderate desert hikes with scenic views and illuminated cross mounted at the top of the trail. 3 miles up and back.