Where to go in Palm Desert
60 spots to explore — galleries, museums, historic sites, beaches, breweries, bookstores & more. Independent of the events calendar.
60 places
- Acrisure Arena▲ 9 upcoming events here
Acrisure Arena is a venue in Palm Desert. Coming up, it hosts sports games including Coachella Valley Lakers and Coachella Valley Firebirds matchups, plus concerts such as Los Tigres del Norte and…
- Art Smith Trailhead▲ 7 upcoming events here
Art Smith Trailhead in Palm Desert is the starting point for one of the valley's classic ridge hikes into the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. The scenic trail offers hikers ac…
- Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble in Palm Desert is a full-service bookstore offering a curated selection of books, magazines, gifts, and café beverages. The store provides a welcoming space for readers and community…
- Bump and Grind Trail
Bump and Grind Trail is a moderate 4.1-mile loop in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, accessible from Painters Path behind the Palm Desert Target, and known as the valley'…
- Cahuilla Hills Park
Cahuilla Hills Park is a recreational area in Palm Desert offering green space and outdoor amenities for the community. Currently, there are no upcoming events scheduled at the park.
- Cahuilla Hills Park — Pickleball
Cahuilla Hills Park offers two free pickleball courts located at the trailhead park above Highway 74 in Palm Desert. The facility provides a casual setting for players of all levels to enjoy the sp…
- Casuelas Café▲ 9 upcoming events here
Casuelas Cafe is a venue in Palm Desert with a website at casuelascafe.com. Upcoming events include live music on a regular basis, with performances by The Myx scheduled through early January and o…
- Chuck E. Cheese Palm Desert
Chuck E. Cheese Palm Desert is a family entertainment center in Palm Desert offering mini-golf, arcade games, and dining in a fun, interactive environment. The venue provides entertainment and birt…
- Civic Center Park
Civic Center Park is a public green space in Palm Desert offering recreational facilities and community gathering areas. With no events currently scheduled, it remains available for casual visits a…
- Classic Club▲ 1 upcoming event here
The Classic Club is a venue in Palm Desert with a website at classicclubgolf.com. Upcoming events include a Season Opener with Joe Czesnakowicz on November 18 and a January Fundraising Luncheon hos…
- Comic Asylum
Comic Asylum is a locally owned comic shop in Palm Desert, offering new releases, back issues, graphic novels, and a pull-list service. It is located off El Paseo. No upcoming events are currently…
- Desert Crossing
Desert Crossing is a shopping district located in Palm Desert offering retail and dining options for the community. With no upcoming events currently scheduled, it remains a destination for everyda…
- Desert Falls Country Club
Desert Falls Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in Palm Desert designed by Ron Fream, offering public tee times and clubhouse dining. The course welcomes golfers of all levels with a full-servi…
- Desert Willow Golf Resort▲ 2 upcoming events here
Desert Willow Golf Resort is a 36-hole municipal golf facility in Palm Desert featuring the Firecliff and Mountain View courses, along with an academy and on-site restaurant. The resort offers both…
- Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden
The Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden in Palm Desert showcases contemporary sculpture in an outdoor desert setting. With no events currently scheduled, it offers visitors a peaceful venue to experien…
- Freedom Park
Freedom Park in Palm Desert offers eight free lighted dedicated pickleball courts and is known for busy open play sessions in the mornings, making it a popular spot for both casual and regular play…
- Gabby Hayes and Herb Jeffries Loop
The Gabby Hayes and Herb Jeffries Loop is a moderate 2.1-mile foothill loop trail in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument near Palm Desert, making it an accessible introductio…
- Hopalong Cassidy Trail
The Hopalong Cassidy Trail is a challenging 8.3-mile out-and-back hiking route in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument that traverses the foothills above Palm Desert, starting…
- Hope Palm Desert▲ 3 upcoming events here
Hope Palm Desert is a venue in Palm Desert. Its upcoming events include "Let There Be Light" on December 6 and 13 and "Songs of the Stars" on April 4, and more information is available at https://w…
- J. Willott Gallery
J. Willott Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located in Palm Desert. The gallery showcases artwork and visual exhibitions for the local community and visitors.
- JW Marriott Desert Springs Golf Club
JW Marriott Desert Springs Golf Club in Palm Desert features two championship courses designed by Ted Robinson—the Palm and the Valley—offering 36 holes of play that welcome both resort guests and…
- JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa▲ 1 upcoming event here
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert features eight outdoor pickleball courts available to both resort guests and the general public, with court rentals around $25 per hour plus c…
- La Fe Wine Bar▲ 1 upcoming event here
La Fe Wine Bar is a wine bar in Palm Desert. It has upcoming events including a Stand-Up Comedy Night on November 15 and the 2nd Annual IYCCV Fundraiser Party 2026 on December 8.
- La Quinta Brewing Co.▲ 9 upcoming events here
La Quinta Brewing Co. is a brewery taproom in Palm Desert. Upcoming events include trivia nights, live music performances, a dueling pianos show, and a 13th anniversary party later this month, with…
- Marrakesh Country Club
Marrakesh Country Club is a private golf and social club located in Palm Desert, offering recreational amenities and membership-based activities. The club features a championship golf course and di…
- Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club
Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club is an 18-hole resort course in Palm Desert designed by legendary golfer Nick Faldo, open to both resort guests and the general public. The championship layout offe…
- McCallum Theatre▲ 127 upcoming events here
The McCallum Theatre is a performing arts venue in Palm Desert, with a website at mccallumtheatre.org. Upcoming events include the Palm Desert Choreography Festival, a Veterans Day concert, and per…
- Mi Cultura peruvian colombian cuisine▲ 1 upcoming event here
Mi Cultura Peruvian Colombian Cuisine is a restaurant in Coachella serving Peruvian and Colombian food. It has an upcoming event on November 20, when FERXXO RAVE takes place.
- Mountain Vista Golf Club at Sun City Palm Desert
Mountain Vista Golf Club at Sun City Palm Desert features two public 18-hole courses designed by legendary golfer Billy Casper: the San Gorgonio and Santa Rosa courses. Located in Palm Desert, the…
- Palm Desert 10 Cinemas
Palm Desert 10 Cinemas is a ten-screen movie theater in Palm Desert offering standard cinema experiences with multiple films showing throughout the week. The theater welcomes audiences to enjoy the…
- Palm Desert Civic Center Park▲ 1 upcoming event here
Palm Desert Civic Center Park is the city's flagship green space, featuring an amphitheater, rose garden, dog park, and recreational courts for visitors of all ages. Located in Palm Desert, the par…
- Palm Desert Civic Center Park — Pickleball
Palm Desert Civic Center Park offers the Coachella Valley's largest public pickleball complex, featuring twelve free outdoor courts and three indoor courts at the adjacent Palm Desert Community Cen…
- Palm Desert Community Center▲ 1 upcoming event here
The Palm Desert Community Center is a venue in Palm Desert, with a website at myrecreationdistrict.com. Upcoming events include a Voice Up Choir session on November 9, along with beginning guitar a…
- Palm Desert Country Club
Palm Desert Country Club is a public 18-hole golf course in Palm Desert designed by Billy Bell and opened in 1962, known among locals for offering accessible rates and quality play. The course welc…
- Palm Desert Library Bookstore
The Palm Desert Library Bookstore is a used bookstore run by the Friends of the Palm Desert Library, located at the library and stocked from donations. No upcoming events are currently listed.
- Palm Desert Resort Country Club▲ 2 upcoming events here
Palm Desert Resort Country Club is a public 18-hole par-72 championship golf course in Palm Desert that also features a 24-court pickleball complex, offering diverse recreational options for visito…
- Palm Desert Resort Pickleball Complex
Palm Desert Resort Pickleball Complex is a premier 24-court facility at Palm Desert Resort Country Club, offering one of the largest pickleball venues in the Western United States. The complex acco…
- Paradise Pickleball
Paradise Pickleball is a 21-court outdoor facility straddling Palm Desert and Indian Wells that offers open play without requiring membership, with court booking available through PlayByPoint. The…
- Pickled Bar
Pickled Bar in Palm Desert offers four indoor air-conditioned pickleball courts alongside a full bar, with hourly court rentals, open play sessions, and clinics available for players of all levels.…
- Randall Henderson Trail
Randall Henderson Trail is a moderate 2.7-mile loop hiking trail located in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument near Palm Desert. The trail departs from the National Monument…
- Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center▲ 8 upcoming events here
The Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center in Palm Desert serves as the primary hub for exploring the monument's trails and natural features, located at 51-500 Highway…
- Shadow Mountain Golf Club▲ 1 upcoming event here
Shadow Mountain Golf Club is Palm Desert's original championship course, designed by golf legend Gene Sarazen in 1958 and conveniently located just two blocks from the El Paseo shopping district. T…
- Shadow Mountain Resort & Club▲ 1 upcoming event here
Shadow Mountain Resort & Club is a Palm Desert resort founded in 1946, offering tennis, pickleball, padel, golf, pools, spa, and a cafe & bar. It features 14 tennis courts, 7 pickleball courts, a p…
- St Margaret's Episcopal Church▲ 14 upcoming events here
St. Margaret's Episcopal Church is a church in Palm Desert. Upcoming events on its calendar include a number of concerts this winter, with music recitals, a holiday choir performance, and a chamber…
- St. John's Lutheran Church▲ 1 upcoming event here
St. John's Lutheran Church is a congregation at 42695 Washington St. in Palm Desert, California, offering in-person and online-streamed worship. A Facebook listing identifies it as an ELCA congrega…
- Suncrest Country Club
Suncrest Country Club is a public 9-hole par-33 course in Palm Desert that opened in 1980 and caters to the active 55+ community with its walkable layout and quick rounds. Located within a 55+ resi…
- Temple Beth El▲ 1 upcoming event here
Temple Beth El in Palm Desert is listed as a local venue, with more information available on its website at https://www.tbeob.com/. Its upcoming event is the Holiday Harmony Women's Chorus, schedul…
- The Classic Club
The Classic Club is a public golf course in Palm Desert designed by Arnold Palmer, notable for hosting the prestigious Bob Hope Classic and operated by the Berger Foundation. The course offers cham…
- The Cross Trail
The Cross Trail is a moderate 2.3-mile out-and-back hike in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument near Palm Desert, climbing from the Cahuilla Hills or Homme-Adams Park trailhe…
- The Dragon's Den▲ 2 upcoming events here
The Dragon's Den is a gaming venue in Palm Desert with a website at thedragonsdenrpg.com. Upcoming events include board game night, beginner Warhammer and Dungeons and Dragons sessions, and a Warha…
- The Gardens on El Paseo▲ 8 upcoming events here
The Gardens on El Paseo is a shopping and dining destination in Palm Desert, with a website at thegardensonelpaseo.com. Upcoming events include a holiday exhibition, a farmers market, a charity 5K,…
- The Golf Center
The Golf Center in Palm Desert is a Desert Recreation District facility featuring a night-lit double-sided driving range, short-game practice areas, and a 9-hole par-3 course ideal for golfers of a…
- The Hideaway Cafe & Lounge▲ 1 upcoming event here
The Hideaway Cafe & Lounge is a venue in Palm Desert. Upcoming, it hosts Noche de Rock y 80s on November 13 at The Hideaway Riverside.
- The Oasis Country Club
The Oasis Country Club is a public par-60 executive course in Palm Desert featuring water hazards on all 18 holes and has been voted California's best executive course by Golf Advisor readers. The…
- The Red Barn▲ 40 upcoming events here
The Red Barn is a venue in Palm Desert with a website at worldfamousredbarn.com. Upcoming events include DJ nights, 80's-themed sets, and Wine Not Wednesday gatherings in the coming weeks.
- The Shops at Palm Desert▲ 1 upcoming event here
The Shops at Palm Desert is a premier shopping destination in Palm Desert featuring a diverse mix of retail stores, dining options, and entertainment venues. While no events are currently scheduled…
- The Sound Bath Oasis▲ 5 upcoming events here
The Sound Bath Oasis is a venue in Palm Desert offering sound bath experiences. Upcoming sessions include Pure Bliss, New Moon, and Full Moon sound baths, along with a Winter Solstice Bliss Sound B…
- Victory Life Church▲ 1 upcoming event here
Victory Life Church is a church in Palm Desert. Its upcoming event is a performance by the Liberty Quartet on December 6.
- Wildest Restaurant▲ 1 upcoming event here
Wildest Restaurant is a dining venue in Palm Desert. Upcoming, it is hosting an elevated prix fixe New Year's Eve dinner with live music on December 31.
- Woodhaven Country Club▲ 1 upcoming event here
Woodhaven Country Club is a public 18-hole par-70 golf course in Palm Desert that has welcomed golfers since 1984. Tee times can be booked online through their website. The course currently has no…