Guidebook: Get the most out of your visit
Local favorite
Great local hike with easy parking. The trailhead is just five minutes from the house. Helpful details about the hike here: https://hikingguy.com/hiking-trails/palm-springs-hiking-trails/bump-and-grind-trail-guide-palm-desert/
37 locals recommend
The Bump And Grind
Painters PathGreat local hike with easy parking. The trailhead is just five minutes from the house. Helpful details about the hike here: https://hikingguy.com/hiking-trails/palm-springs-hiking-trails/bump-and-grind-trail-guide-palm-desert/
Great public park with lots of sports courts and fields, including Pickleball.
7 locals recommend
Freedom Park
77400 Country Club DrGreat public park with lots of sports courts and fields, including Pickleball.
Fantastic local park less than one mile away.
- Unique sculptures/local art
- Beautiful desert landscaping
- Jungle gym
- Tennis courts
- Outdoor basketball courts
- Big grass fields
- Ponds
- Walking paths
- Volleyball courts
- Swimming center
- Baseball and softball fields
- Bike friendly
- Public restrooms
50 locals recommend
City of Palm Desert Civic Center Park
43900 San Pablo AveFantastic local park less than one mile away.
- Unique sculptures/local art
- Beautiful desert landscaping
- Jungle gym
- Tennis courts
- Outdoor basketball courts
- Big grass fields
- Ponds
- Walking paths
- Volleyball courts
- Swimming center
- Baseball and softball fields
- Bike friendly
- Public restrooms
A very cool and unique local attraction in Palm Desert.
Five minute drive from the house. Perfect for a family outing.
Amazing animals and a worthwhile private hike only accessible to Zoo guests.
889 locals recommend
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola AveA very cool and unique local attraction in Palm Desert.
Five minute drive from the house. Perfect for a family outing.
Amazing animals and a worthwhile private hike only accessible to Zoo guests.
Worthwhile local hike. Details here: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/the-cross-trail
22 locals recommend
Palm Desert Cross
Worthwhile local hike. Details here: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/the-cross-trail
Restaurants, art, shopping, entertainment all in one great location.
Walking distance from the house.
335 locals recommend
El Paseo Shopping District
Restaurants, art, shopping, entertainment all in one great location.
Walking distance from the house.
Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert
72567 CA-111
Desert Holocaust Memorial
Food scene
Wilma & Frieda's Cafe
73575 El PaseoTasty local restaurant in the El Paseo shopping area.
Chef Tanya's Kitchen - Palm Desert
72695 California 111Delicious local vegan restaurant.
A fun dinner option for groups and families that is just a couple of blocks away.
7 locals recommend
Shogun Restaurant
74225 CA-111A fun dinner option for groups and families that is just a couple of blocks away.
Bill's Pizza
119 S Indian Canyon DrBest local pizza spot.
Sightseeing
Truly an experience unique to the desert. The world's largest rotating tram car ascends 2.5 miles into the San Jacinto wilderness. Amazing views and an unforgettable ride.
Book tickets here: https://pstramway.com/
1213 locals recommend
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayTruly an experience unique to the desert. The world's largest rotating tram car ascends 2.5 miles into the San Jacinto wilderness. Amazing views and an unforgettable ride.
Book tickets here: https://pstramway.com/
One of the most unique national parks in the country is easily accessible.
Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center is a 65 minute drive from the house.
Park info: https://www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm
418 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
6554 Park BlvdOne of the most unique national parks in the country is easily accessible.
Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center is a 65 minute drive from the house.
Park info: https://www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm
"It is one of the world’s most revered and critically-acclaimed sports and entertainment venues. The state-of-the-art facility is a year-round tennis club that is open to the public, and also plays host to incredible live music performances and diverse sporting events – including the world’s largest combined men’s and women’s tennis tournament – the BNP Paribas Open."
- https://indianwellstennisgarden.com/
340 locals recommend
Indian Wells Tennis Garden
78-200 Miles Ave"It is one of the world’s most revered and critically-acclaimed sports and entertainment venues. The state-of-the-art facility is a year-round tennis club that is open to the public, and also plays host to incredible live music performances and diverse sporting events – including the world’s largest combined men’s and women’s tennis tournament – the BNP Paribas Open."
- https://indianwellstennisgarden.com/
City/town information
Beautiful mountain town worth budgeting time for. http://www.idyllwild.com/
60 minute drive from the house.
- Hiking
- Shopping
- Restaurants
119 locals recommend
Idyllwild-Pine Cove
Beautiful mountain town worth budgeting time for. http://www.idyllwild.com/
60 minute drive from the house.
- Hiking
- Shopping
- Restaurants
Palm Springs
57096 Twentynine Palms HighwayFamous desert town. Vibrant fun in the sun.