Food Scene
Excellent coffee and friendly service at the valley's only roaster.
34 locals recommend
Koffi Rancho Mirage Roastery
71380 CA-111Excellent coffee and friendly service at the valley's only roaster.
Mastro's Steakhouse
73405 El PaseoDelicious, a little pricey; we like happy hour here.
We love this place for breakfast or lunch. Lots of excellent prepared foods that make meal planning easy.
8 locals recommend
Clementine Gourmet Marketplace & Cafe
72990 El PaseoWe love this place for breakfast or lunch. Lots of excellent prepared foods that make meal planning easy.
Michael's Pizzeria
71800 CA-111Yummy thin-crust pizza and good wine within walking distance.
The Palms Cafe
69930 CA-111Good, huge basic breakfast. Try the blueberry pancakes.
The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage
68900 Frank Sinatra DrAn excellent place for sunset cocktails.
Native Foods
1775 E Palm Canyon DrExcellent vegan food.
Cheeky's
622 N Palm Canyon DrGood brunch spot with fresh organic food.
Jake's
664 N Palm Canyon DrOne of our favorite brunch spots.
Starbucks
42500 Bob Hope DrAt the River, good place to walk to in the morning at 1 mile away.
Villagio Italian Kitchen
37029 Cook StYummy NY-style pizza.
Cork Tree
74950 Country Club DrGood wines, fresh California cuisine.
Eureka!
74985 CA-111Upscale burgers, beers and more.
Maracas Mexican Cantina & Grill
72775 Dinah Shore DrFun Mexican restaurant with a dog-friendly patio.
Blue Orchid Thai Bistro
73030 El PaseoGood food, friendly service.
Thai Smile Of Rancho Mirage On El Paseo
73725 El PaseoThai food, walking distance.
Good Mexican food, lovely patio (unfortunately not dog friendly).
43 locals recommend
Las Casuelas Nuevas
70-050 CA-111Good Mexican food, lovely patio (unfortunately not dog friendly).
A great place for a special night out, and the patio is dog-friendly!
201 locals recommend
Spencer's Restaurant
701 West Baristo RoadA great place for a special night out, and the patio is dog-friendly!
Fun breakfast or brunch in the Jonathan Adler designed Parker House hotel (typical hotel prices, i.e., spendy.)
54 locals recommend
Norma's
4200 E Palm Canyon DrFun breakfast or brunch in the Jonathan Adler designed Parker House hotel (typical hotel prices, i.e., spendy.)
Everything Else
CVS
42520 Bob Hope DrPick up sunscreen, snacks and those little forgotten things.
Eisenhower Health
39000 Bob Hope DrClosest ER
Bump and Grind Trail
Bump and Grind TrailGood cardio hiking trail very close to the house.
Spa at Omni Rancho Las Palmas
41000 Bob Hope DrGood place to spend a spa day.
Home of the BNP Paribas Open, open to the public with reservations.
340 locals recommend
Indian Wells Tennis Garden
78-200 Miles AveHome of the BNP Paribas Open, open to the public with reservations.
Essentials
Wine, beer and small bottles perfect for cocktail experiments. Frequent wine and beer tastings.
11 locals recommend
Total Wine & More
72339 CA-111Wine, beer and small bottles perfect for cocktail experiments. Frequent wine and beer tastings.
Trader Joe's
46400 Washington StGood place to stock up.
Stock up for the grill and fill up your tank before you hit the road.
189 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
79795 CA-111Stock up for the grill and fill up your tank before you hit the road.
Whole Foods Market
44-459 Town Center WayFinally a Whole Foods in the desert!
Bristol Farms Palm Desert
73101 Country Club DrExpensive specialty grocer, excellent meat department.
Large chain Mexican grocery store, a great place to pick up fresh tortillas, salsas, roasted chicken etc.
17 locals recommend
Cardenas Markets
31655 Date Palm DrLarge chain Mexican grocery store, a great place to pick up fresh tortillas, salsas, roasted chicken etc.
Arts & Culture
Movie theater within walking distance, and they serve ice cream here!
28 locals recommend
Century at The River and XD
71800 CA-111Movie theater within walking distance, and they serve ice cream here!
Smaller outpost of Palm Springs Art Museum, lovely garden.
74 locals recommend
Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert
72567 CA-111Smaller outpost of Palm Springs Art Museum, lovely garden.
Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrGreat small museum.
Entertainment & Activities
Johnny Rockets
71885 CA-111Burgers and fries within walking distance.
Lots of activities, a good place to spend time when it's too hot to be outside.
75 locals recommend
Children's Discovery Museum
71-701 Gerald Ford DrLots of activities, a good place to spend time when it's too hot to be outside.
Great place to explore, check the schedule for giraffe feeding time.
889 locals recommend
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola AveGreat place to explore, check the schedule for giraffe feeding time.
Sightseeing
From desert floor to mountain, fun and worth it - if you're not afraid of heights.
1213 locals recommend
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayFrom desert floor to mountain, fun and worth it - if you're not afraid of heights.
Joshua Tree National Park
A wonderful day trip.
Idyllwild
Another great day trip, especially during the Jazz fest in August.