Best places in Palm Desert

Discover the best places in Palm Desert, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 358 places in the city.

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Palm Desert Civic Center Park
Park
Palm Desert's biggest park, with tennis courts, sports fields, picnic areas, concerts & public art.
4.80 (2.4K reviews)
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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Zoo
Over 1,000 acres of desert ecosystem featuring a bighorn sheep enclosure & small animal exhibits.
4.70 (9.5K reviews)
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Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument
Monument
Mountain backcountry with wilderness areas, state parks & trails for hiking & horse-riding.
4.70 (2.3K reviews)
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Coachella Valley Vista Point
Scenic spot
Observation point off of Highway 74 offering scenic views of the surrounding desert landscape.
4.70 (1.4K reviews)
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Trader Joe's
Grocery store
Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).
$$ $$
4.70 (1.4K reviews)
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McCallum Theatre
Performing arts theater
Ornate locale surrounded by palm trees has a multi-level performance space for music acts & theater.
4.70 (1K reviews)
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Desert Holocaust Memorial
Memorial park
Bronze sculpture garden & interpretive information commemorating Holocaust victims.
4.80 (381 reviews)
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City of Palm Desert Freedom Park
Park
Community park with facilities for basketball, baseball, volleyball, dog walking & a playground.
4.70 (663 reviews)
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Marriott's Desert Springs Villas I
Hotel
Modern lodging with 7 outdoor pools & a grill restaurant, plus golf & a kids' club.
4.60 (2.7K reviews)
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Palm Royale Cannabis Dispensary - Palm Desert
Cannabis store
😠 Doesn't support med rec, black female security guard at front was super rude about it too. Probably because they were working on Christmas, but still. Never coming here again and telling my local friends and family to take business elsewhere ;) no wonder this place has already gone through 3 owners....
4.70 (606 reviews)
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Barnes & Noble
Book store
Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.8K reviews)
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Mi Cultura peruvian colombian cuisine
Peruvian restaurant
👍 It’s not fancy but a solid choice if you want good Peruvian food in a super casual atmosphere and really friendly service. We were going for takeout but ended up sitting outside. If you’re not sure what to order, just ask and the guy will patiently explain each item or make suggestions. Their trad...
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4.70 (541 reviews)
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Eddie V's Prime Seafood
Seafood restaurant
Elegant fine-dining chain with a seafood & steak menu, plus a cocktail lounge featuring live jazz
$$$$
4.70 (533 reviews)
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The Bump And Grind
Hiking area
Popular, narrow hiking trail up a steep hillside offering scenic views of the valley.
4.70 (468 reviews)
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Chef Tanya's Kitchen - Palm Desert
Vegan restaurant
👍👍 Chef Tanya’s kitchen is a great place to eat especially if you’re a vegetarian. I am not a vegetarian, and I really enjoyed the food as well. There’s so many different varieties of food, takeout sandwiches, and even a little coffee bar. There are some seats at the front to sit on if it’s a nice day...
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4.80 (283 reviews)
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The Gardens on El Paseo
Shopping mall
This bi-level open-air shopping & dining complex is home to upmarket chain stores & 2 steakhouses.
4.60 (989 reviews)
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Bill's Pizza Palm Desert
Pizza restaurant
👍👍 Delicious pizza joint with SO many options of uniquely different pies. Of course you can still customize your own, but the house-curated ones are great. I recommend the Nicholas Cage! The large pizzas are really big and fed my family of 6. Price was also fair and beer compliments the food and bill w...
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4.60 (983 reviews)
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Pacifica Seafood Restaurant
Seafood restaurant
Homey spot with an array of seafood options plus drinks including vodka & wine amid mountain views.
$$$ $
4.60 (886 reviews)
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Mitch's on El Paseo Prime Seafood
Seafood restaurant
Upscale eatery offering a diverse menu of Japanese dishes such as steak & seafood.
$$$ $
4.60 (700 reviews)
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The Leaf Palm Desert
Cannabis store
🫤 They will list their prices w/o taxes for the same price other places sell it w/ taxes included. Put simply, you’re going to pay 35% more here than anywhere else for the same products.
4.80 (240 reviews)
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