The Solmirage Guide.

Ruth's Chris Steak House — Palm Desert

74740 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260

A refined steakhouse serving USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature sides, and New Orleans-inspired favorites in an elegant setting.

(760) 779-1998

Mon–Thu 4–10 PM; Fri–Sat 4–10:30 PM; Sun 4–9 PM

Armando's Bar & Grill

73260 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260

A longtime El Paseo favorite for traditional Mexican dishes, generous margaritas, a lively bar, and relaxed patio dining.

(760) 346-0744

Hours may vary; call to confirm current hours. Reservations are suggested during peak times.

John Henry's Cafe

1785 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

A cozy Palm Springs favorite known for its intimate patio, welcoming atmosphere, and thoughtfully prepared American cuisine.

(760) 327-7667

Seasonal dinner service; call for current hours and reservations.

Lavender Bistro

78-073 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta, CA 92253

A romantic La Quinta favorite featuring garden patios, a fireside lounge, craft cocktails, live entertainment, and New American cuisine.

(760) 564-5353

Seasonal hours: daily 4–10 PM. Check the website for current seasonal closures and reopening dates.

Arnold Palmer's Restaurant

78164 Avenue 52, La Quinta, CA 92253

An elegant local landmark offering progressive American cuisine, a full bar, an extensive wine list, a memorabilia-filled dining room, and a beautiful patio with live evening entertainment.

(760) 771-4653

Mon–Sat 5pm–9pm; seasonal summer closure—check before visiting

The Red Barn

73290 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260

A longtime Palm Desert gathering place known for ice-cold beer, cocktails, live music, DJs, dancing, and a relaxed local atmosphere.

(760) 346-0191

Hours and entertainment schedule vary; check the Facebook page before visiting

Louise's Pantry

47150 Washington Street, La Quinta, CA 92253

A longtime desert favorite serving generous home-style breakfasts, omelets, Benedicts, griddle classics, fresh coffee, and friendly hospitality in a relaxed setting.

(760) 771-3330

Daily 7am–2pm

Sloan's Restaurant

81539 Highway 111, Indio, CA 92201

A welcoming family restaurant serving hearty breakfasts, fluffy pancakes, omelets, classic American comfort food, and plenty of local character.

(760) 347-3923

Daily 7am–8pm

Keke's Breakfast Cafe

79892 Highway 111, La Quinta, CA 92253

A bright breakfast and brunch café serving freshly made pancakes, Belgian waffles, omelets, Eggs Benedict, French toast, sandwiches, and lunch favorites.

(442) 212-0179

Daily 7am–2:30pm; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

Neil's Lounge

80956 CA-111, Indio, CA 92201

A legendary Coachella Valley dive bar featuring nightly karaoke, no-nonsense cocktails, classic bar bites, burgers, sandwiches, and a relaxed cowboy-meets-kitschy atmosphere.

(760) 347-1522

Open daily 9am–2am; happy hour daily 9am–6pm

Cactus Jack's Bar & Grill

74450 CA-111, Palm Desert, CA 92260

A longtime Palm Desert neighborhood favorite serving prime rib, seafood, pasta, burgers, cocktails, and comforting American classics in a welcoming, old-school setting.

(760) 346-1565

Mon–Fri 11am–9pm; Sat–Sun 9am–9pm; closes nightly at 10pm

Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill

78015 Main Street #100, La Quinta, CA 92253

A lively Old Town La Quinta favorite offering gourmet pizzas, salads, burgers, pasta, tacos, cocktails, beer, wine, and approachable family-friendly dining.

(760) 777-9989

Open daily 11am–9pm

Ralphs – Citrus Plaza

49908 Jefferson Street, Indio, CA 92201

A convenient full-service grocery store offering fresh produce, meat, seafood, prepared foods, bakery items, wine, household essentials, a pharmacy, fuel center, Starbucks, and grocery pickup.

(760) 771-4373

Open daily 5am–1am

Costco Wholesale – La Quinta

79795 Highway 111, La Quinta, CA 92253

A nearby membership warehouse offering bulk groceries, fresh produce, meat, wine and spirits, household necessities, seasonal merchandise, a pharmacy, optical services, tire center, food court, and gas station.

(760) 775-0363

Gold Star and Business members: Mon–Fri 10am–8:30pm, Sat 9:30am–7pm, Sun 10am–6pm; Executive members enter earlier

Trader Joe's – La Quinta

46400 Washington Street, La Quinta, CA 92253

A neighborhood market known for distinctive private-label groceries, fresh produce, prepared foods, frozen favorites, wine and spirits, snacks, pantry essentials, and fresh flowers.

(760) 777-1553

Open daily 8am–9pm

Acrisure Arena

75702 Varner Road, Palm Desert, CA 92211

The Coachella Valley's premier indoor entertainment venue, presenting major concerts, sporting events, family shows, Coachella Valley Firebirds hockey, and Coachella Valley Lakers basketball.

(760) 835-8778

Event dates and times vary; check the official calendar

The Street Fair at College of the Desert

43500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260

A popular open-air weekend market featuring local artisans, fashion, jewelry, home décor, plants, fresh produce, gourmet food, live entertainment, and hundreds of unique items. Purchases help support College of the Desert students.

(760) 636-7957

Saturday and Sunday, October–May, 8am–2pm

Palm Springs VillageFest

100 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Downtown Palm Springs' lively Thursday-night street fair featuring more than 180 artists, artisans, food vendors, fresh produce, flowers, live entertainment, and local businesses that remain open late.

(760) 320-3781

Every Thursday; October–May 6pm–10pm and June–September 7pm–10pm

Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage

32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

A luxury casino resort offering gaming, restaurants, spa experiences, and headline entertainment at The Show.

(888) 999-1995

Open year-round; entertainment schedules vary

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio, CA 92203

A lively Indio destination offering casino gaming, live entertainment, golf and an impressive variety of dining experiences—including popular buffet and breakfast options and a Sunday brunch that makes for a fun desert outing.

(760) 342-5000

Open year-round; entertainment schedules vary

Spotlight 29 Casino

46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella, CA 92236

Casino gaming, multiple dining options, and concerts and special events in the Spotlight Showroom.

(760) 775-5566

Open year-round; entertainment schedules vary

Modernism Week

Palm Springs and throughout the Coachella Valley

The desert's celebrated festival of midcentury modern architecture, design, home tours, talks, and special events.

Held annually in February, with additional fall programming

BNP Paribas Open

Indian Wells Tennis Garden, 78-200 Miles Avenue, Indian Wells, CA 92210

World-class professional tennis featuring leading ATP and WTA players at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

Held annually in March

The American Express

PGA WEST, La Quinta, CA 92253

The Coachella Valley's annual PGA TOUR golf tournament, played across renowned courses in La Quinta.

Held annually in January

Sunday Polo at Eldorado Polo Club

50-950 Madison Street, Indio, CA 92201

An authentic desert tradition featuring world-class polo, mountain views, spectator seating, and seasonal Sunday matches.

(760) 238-3803

Winter polo season runs January through March

Palm Springs International Film Festival

Multiple venues throughout Palm Springs, CA

An internationally recognized celebration of cinema featuring screenings, filmmaker appearances, and special events.

(760) 322-2930

Held annually in January

Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival

46-350 Arabia Street, Indio, CA 92201

A beloved desert celebration featuring date-inspired food, concerts, exhibits, carnival attractions, and family entertainment.

(760) 863-8247

Held annually in February

Shields Date Garden

80-225 CA-111, Indio, CA 92201

A historic Indio landmark known for its beautiful date gardens, classic date shakes, café and distinctly Coachella Valley character—a fun stop for dining, strolling and experiencing the desert's agricultural history.

(760) 347-0996

Check website for current hours

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

47900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260

An immersive desert zoo and botanical garden featuring wildlife from the world's deserts, giraffe feeding, desert gardens, nature trails, educational exhibits, and family-friendly experiences.

(760) 346-5694

October–May daily 8am–5pm; June–September daily 7am–1:30pm

Tahquitz Canyon Loop Trail

500 West Mesquite Avenue, Palm Springs, CA 92264

A scenic 1.8-mile canyon hike on the Agua Caliente Reservation featuring ancient rock art, native desert plants, dramatic rock formations, cultural history, and a seasonal 60-foot waterfall. The rocky trail is considered strenuous and gains approximately 350 feet in elevation.

(760) 323-6018

October 2–July 5 daily 7:30am–5pm; July 6–October 1 Friday–Sunday 7:30am–5pm; last trail entry 3:30pm

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

1 Tram Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

The world's largest rotating tram car travels more than two miles through Chino Canyon to the Mountain Station at 8,516 feet, offering panoramic views, observation decks, restaurants, a natural-history museum, and access to more than 50 miles of mountain trails.

(888) 515-8726

Operating hours vary seasonally; check the official website before visiting