Food Scene
Las Casuelas Nuevas
70-050 CA-111Great patio and selection of Mexican favourites.
Si Bon
40101 Monterey AveIn a shopping centre, but it has the best breakfast in Rancho Mirage.
Probably Palm Springs' best independent local coffee shop chain. The Rancho Mirage location is one of three location.
34 locals recommend
Koffi Rancho Mirage Roastery
71380 CA-111Probably Palm Springs' best independent local coffee shop chain. The Rancho Mirage location is one of three location.
Trio is a fun new American restaurant on North Palm Canyon drive. Stylist but with great service and a fun environment. Good for dinner before a night out on the town.
211 locals recommend
Trio Restaurant
707 N Palm Canyon DrTrio is a fun new American restaurant on North Palm Canyon drive. Stylist but with great service and a fun environment. Good for dinner before a night out on the town.
Essentials
Just outside the Mission Hills' gates, Gelson's quality and selection is unmatched. Adding a wine bar and Peet's Coffee soon.
29 locals recommend
Gelson's
36101 Bob Hope DrJust outside the Mission Hills' gates, Gelson's quality and selection is unmatched. Adding a wine bar and Peet's Coffee soon.
Target
67750 E Palm Canyon DrThis is the closest Target to Mission Hills
Trader Joe's means great value for quality goods to it's die-hard fans. California is TJ's home and here, in addition to a terrific grocery selection, you'll also find beer, wine and spirits all at excellent prices.
149 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
67720 E Palm Canyon DrTrader Joe's means great value for quality goods to it's die-hard fans. California is TJ's home and here, in addition to a terrific grocery selection, you'll also find beer, wine and spirits all at excellent prices.
Billed as "no frills", we find that Food 4 Less has produce of equal quality to the more expensive chains, and everything else here is cheaper. This store is very close to Mission Hills--simply turn left out the Dinah Shore gate, take a left on Date Palm Drive, and the grocery store is on your right.
25 locals recommend
Food 4 Less
49241 Grapefruit BlvdBilled as "no frills", we find that Food 4 Less has produce of equal quality to the more expensive chains, and everything else here is cheaper. This store is very close to Mission Hills--simply turn left out the Dinah Shore gate, take a left on Date Palm Drive, and the grocery store is on your right.
Drinks & Nightlife
Visit the Ritz for cocktails on the cliff-side terrace with spectacular views of the Coachella Valley.
41 locals recommend
The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage
68900 Frank Sinatra DrVisit the Ritz for cocktails on the cliff-side terrace with spectacular views of the Coachella Valley.
Find the hipster in you with poolside parties that engulf the outdoor patio on weekends, including DJs, live music and dancing. The Ace's offbeat offerings include bingo or arts and crafts hours.
152 locals recommend
Ace Hotel & Swim Club
701 E Palm Canyon DrFind the hipster in you with poolside parties that engulf the outdoor patio on weekends, including DJs, live music and dancing. The Ace's offbeat offerings include bingo or arts and crafts hours.
Parks & Nature
World-famous Joshua Tree National Park is a must-do for all first-time visitors to Palm Springs and a great place to revisit every few years.
418 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
6554 Park BlvdWorld-famous Joshua Tree National Park is a must-do for all first-time visitors to Palm Springs and a great place to revisit every few years.
Shopping
Costco is just down the street from Mission Hills and is the best place to stock up on essentials, including the best-priced wine and liquor in California.
189 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
79795 CA-111Costco is just down the street from Mission Hills and is the best place to stock up on essentials, including the best-priced wine and liquor in California.
El Paseo is Palm Desert’s version of Beverly Hill’s Rodeo Drive. Here you'll find high-end retailers including Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Tiffany & Co., Kate Spade, St. John, Escada, Apple, and Saks. You'll also find restaurants and art galleries.
335 locals recommend
El Paseo Shopping District
El Paseo is Palm Desert’s version of Beverly Hill’s Rodeo Drive. Here you'll find high-end retailers including Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Tiffany & Co., Kate Spade, St. John, Escada, Apple, and Saks. You'll also find restaurants and art galleries.
The River at Rancho Mirage is a master-planned mix of retail, entertainment, and restaurants along on a man-made river walk. Among the options you’ll find here are Babe's Bar-B-Que Grill and Brewhouse, The Cheesecake Factory, Forever 21, Five Guys, Ben & Jerry’s and Cinemark XD Theatres. Acqua California Bistro is new in 2017.
210 locals recommend
The River Mall
71800 CA-111The River at Rancho Mirage is a master-planned mix of retail, entertainment, and restaurants along on a man-made river walk. Among the options you’ll find here are Babe's Bar-B-Que Grill and Brewhouse, The Cheesecake Factory, Forever 21, Five Guys, Ben & Jerry’s and Cinemark XD Theatres. Acqua California Bistro is new in 2017.
Entertainment & Activities
Since 1963, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway has taken visitors from the Coachella Valley to 8,516 feet in minutes. This permits visitors to escape the daytime heat of the desert to a snowy alpine environment with wonderful views of Palm Springs below.
1213 locals recommend
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WaySince 1963, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway has taken visitors from the Coachella Valley to 8,516 feet in minutes. This permits visitors to escape the daytime heat of the desert to a snowy alpine environment with wonderful views of Palm Springs below.
This zoo and botanic garden combination dedicated solely to the deserts of the world. The programs provide environmental education, native wildlife rehabilitation, plant propagation and habitat restoration, and captive breeding of African and Sonoran Desert species, including the area's iconic desert bighorn sheep.
889 locals recommend
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola AveThis zoo and botanic garden combination dedicated solely to the deserts of the world. The programs provide environmental education, native wildlife rehabilitation, plant propagation and habitat restoration, and captive breeding of African and Sonoran Desert species, including the area's iconic desert bighorn sheep.
Arts & Culture
A historic estate, Sunnylands has been called the “Camp David of the West”. Iconic mid-century modern architecture by A. Quincy Jones integrates the home into 200 beautifully landscaped acres. Located close to Mission Hills, Sunnylands has been the vacation site of numerous celebrities and public officials including Her Majesty the Queen, Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Stewart, Ginger Rogers, and many others. Book online to ensure tour availability.
77 locals recommend
Sunnylands
37977 Bob Hope DriveA historic estate, Sunnylands has been called the “Camp David of the West”. Iconic mid-century modern architecture by A. Quincy Jones integrates the home into 200 beautifully landscaped acres. Located close to Mission Hills, Sunnylands has been the vacation site of numerous celebrities and public officials including Her Majesty the Queen, Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Stewart, Ginger Rogers, and many others. Book online to ensure tour availability.
For those who appreciate a wide-range of art, the Palm Springs Art Museum is well regarded and provides a respite from golf and poolside lounging. The museum is open free every Thursday night and the second Sunday of every month.
601 locals recommend
Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrFor those who appreciate a wide-range of art, the Palm Springs Art Museum is well regarded and provides a respite from golf and poolside lounging. The museum is open free every Thursday night and the second Sunday of every month.