Things to do in Palm Desert
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Tours & day trips
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Palm Springs Architecture Tour – Self-Guided Drive
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Self-Driving Celebrity Mega Tour
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Private Shopping Tour from Palm Springs to Desert Hills Outlets
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Desert Healing Experience
What to do in Palm Desert
Popular places to visit
Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Palm Desert at Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club. Discover the desert landscapes and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
McCallum Theatre
You can enjoy a show at McCallum Theatre during your trip to Palm Desert. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
The Gardens on El Paseo
You can enjoy retail therapy at The Gardens on El Paseo during your stay in Palm Desert. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Desert Willow Golf Resort
Enjoy a round of golf in Palm Desert at Desert Willow Golf Resort. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
El Paseo Shopping District
During your trip to Palm Desert, you can do some window-shopping at El Paseo Shopping District. Take in the art scene and desert landscape in the area.
Palm Desert Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Palm Desert at Palm Desert Country Club. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
The Shops at Palm Desert
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at The Shops at Palm Desert during your visit to Palm Desert. Discover the desert landscapes in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its golf courses.
Bighorn Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Palm Desert at Bighorn Golf Club. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and great live music in this relaxing area.
Toscana Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Palm Desert at Toscana Country Club. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Areas of Palm Desert
South Palm Desert
If you're spending some time in South Palm Desert, El Paseo Shopping District and The Gardens on El Paseo are top sights worth seeing.
El Paseo Village
If you're spending some time in El Paseo Village, El Paseo Shopping District and The Gardens on El Paseo are top sights worth seeing.
Bighorn
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bighorn and surrounding area, you can visit Palm Desert Cross and Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.
Cahuilla Hills
Cahuilla Hills might not have many top sights, but Palm Desert Cross and Living Desert Zoo and Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Silver Spur Ranch
Though Silver Spur Ranch might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and El Paseo Shopping District.
Park Palms
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Park Palms and surrounding area, you can visit Palm Desert Aquatic Center and Desert Willow Golf Resort.
