Guidebook for La Quinta
Food Scene
Spencer's Restaurant
701 West Baristo RoadNot to be missed.
Shopping
El Paseo Dr
The Rodeo Drive of the Desert
Westfield Palm Desert
72-840 CA-111Traditional indoor shopping mall.
The River Mall
71800 CA-111Newest shopping facility, lots of food options.
Local downtown "village" - nice restaurants, shops, galleries.
271 locals recommend
Old Town La Quinta
78100 Main StLocal downtown "village" - nice restaurants, shops, galleries.
Palm Springs has undergone an amazing transformation and her doors are open for business. Latest news: The Agua Caliente tribe is building a 10,000 seat hockey arena in addition to the cultural museum currently under construction. Several new shopping venues, eateries and attractions have opened. Voted the #1 hippest place in America by Condé Nast.
98 locals recommend
Downtown Palm Springs
Palm Springs has undergone an amazing transformation and her doors are open for business. Latest news: The Agua Caliente tribe is building a 10,000 seat hockey arena in addition to the cultural museum currently under construction. Several new shopping venues, eateries and attractions have opened. Voted the #1 hippest place in America by Condé Nast.
Essentials
Great selection, reasonable prices. (Grocery stores in California no longer give away disposable bags. Bring your own or buy sturdy reusable ones for a dime a piece.)
312 locals recommend
Vons
57590 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat selection, reasonable prices. (Grocery stores in California no longer give away disposable bags. Bring your own or buy sturdy reusable ones for a dime a piece.)
Stater Bros. Markets
78210 Varner RdFresh staples, very good prices.
Trader Joe's
46400 Washington StHwy 111 and Washington
Entertainment & Activities
Largest rotating tram cars in the world. Spectacular. Ask about Ride and Dine special after 4pm. (Double check hours and rates)
1213 locals recommend
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayLargest rotating tram cars in the world. Spectacular. Ask about Ride and Dine special after 4pm. (Double check hours and rates)
Drinks & Nightlife
The Beer Hunter
78483 California 111Good sports bar.
Parks & Nature
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola AveExcellent zoo and garden.
800,000 acres. Unbelievable. Bring water, sturdy shoes and your camera. Modest admission charged.
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
800,000 acres. Unbelievable. Bring water, sturdy shoes and your camera. Modest admission charged.
Cool mountain community with a nice downtown. Great places to eat, all kinds of fun shopping (old fashioned candy store, jerky store, art galleries, candle shops.) A great day trip!
119 locals recommend
Idyllwild-Pine Cove
Cool mountain community with a nice downtown. Great places to eat, all kinds of fun shopping (old fashioned candy store, jerky store, art galleries, candle shops.) A great day trip!
Arts & Culture
Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrExcellent museum.
Extension of the Art Museum in Palm Springs, opened in 2012, stop by and be wowed by this outstanding collection.
74 locals recommend
Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert
72567 CA-111Extension of the Art Museum in Palm Springs, opened in 2012, stop by and be wowed by this outstanding collection.