Use this Palm Desert, California city guide to find things to do, free things, parks, family-friendly places, coffee shops, food, downtown stops, and useful local picks in Riverside County.
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Things To Do in Palm Desert, CA
Palm Desert is part of the Inland Empire in Riverside County, with local parks, free activities, coffee shops, restaurants, farmers markets, and family-friendly stops.
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El Paseo Public Art WalkPalm Desert - Downtowns - El Paseo Public Art Walk is a walkable downtown, village, main street, arts district, or town-center pick in Palm Desert. A free walkable district for public art, galleries, shopping, restaurants, people-watching, and a polished Palm Desert stroll. It is free to walk and browse, while food, shopping, paid events, parking, and private venues vary. Use this listing for date walks, family strolls, visitors, coffee-and-browse plans, casual shopping, local events, and low-pressure things to do. Check the official source before going for current events, business hours, parking rules, and closures: https://www.palmdesert.gov/community/public-art
The Shops at Palm DesertPalm Desert - Shopping - An enclosed Palm Desert shopping center with stores, eateries, indoor seating, and seasonal family programming. It is an easy air-conditioned option for browsing, errands, food, and a break from Coachella Valley heat.
Certified Farmers Market Palm DesertPalm Desert - Farmers Markets - Certified Farmers Market Palm Desert is a CDFA-listed certified farmers market in Riverside County. The current state list shows it at 72-559 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260, operating Sunday from 8am - 1:30pm during October - April. Market phone: (844) 732-7628. Check current market notices before heading out because farmers market schedules can change with seasons, weather, and holidays.
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El Paseo Public Art WalkPalm Desert - Downtowns - El Paseo Public Art Walk is a walkable downtown, village, main street, arts district, or town-center pick in Palm Desert. A free walkable district for public art, galleries, shopping, restaurants, people-watching, and a polished Palm Desert stroll. It is free to walk and browse, while food, shopping, paid events, parking, and private venues vary. Use this listing for date walks, family strolls, visitors, coffee-and-browse plans, casual shopping, local events, and low-pressure things to do. Check the official source before going for current events, business hours, parking rules, and closures: https://www.palmdesert.gov/community/public-art
Desert Kid CoffeePalm Desert - Coffee Shops - A Palm Desert specialty coffee shop and roaster with daily cafe hours, retail beans, merch, and Desert Sounds, an intimate live-recorded concert series on the cafe floor.
Cups CafePalm Desert - Coffee Shops - A Palm Desert cafe from Marco and Gustavo for great coffee, family recipes, breakfast, lunch, and a casual home-away-from-home meal with friends or family.
Acrisure ArenaPalm Desert - Shows - A modern Coachella Valley arena for major touring concerts, sports, family events, comedy, and large productions near Palm Desert. Strong pick for desert concerts, date nights, and arena shows.
McCallum TheatrePalm Desert - Shows - A major Palm Desert performing arts center for Broadway, jazz, classical, comedy, dance, cabaret, speakers, and touring stage productions. It is one of the best Inland Empire picks for polished theater nights, date nights, visiting family, and Coachella Valley cultural plans.
SOTToVOCE CafePalm Desert - Coffee Shops - Locally founded Italian-style cafe and wine bar for espresso, pastries, panini, and El Paseo patio time.
The Shops at Palm DesertPalm Desert - Shopping - An enclosed Palm Desert shopping center with stores, eateries, indoor seating, and seasonal family programming. It is an easy air-conditioned option for browsing, errands, food, and a break from Coachella Valley heat.
Certified Farmers Market Palm DesertPalm Desert - Farmers Markets - Certified Farmers Market Palm Desert is a CDFA-listed certified farmers market in Riverside County. The current state list shows it at 72-559 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260, operating Sunday from 8am - 1:30pm during October - April. Market phone: (844) 732-7628. Check current market notices before heading out because farmers market schedules can change with seasons, weather, and holidays.
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