Carrie’s guidebook for the Coachella Valley
Events
Home of the world famous Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals, and all other kinds of events. The Funky Palm is only 4.1 miles away, about a 10 minute drive w/o traffic.
240 locals recommend
Empire Polo Club
Home of the world famous Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals, and all other kinds of events. The Funky Palm is only 4.1 miles away, about a 10 minute drive w/o traffic.
The BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament is held here every year in March. In 2023 the tournament is from 3/6-3/19/23. The Funky Palm is only 4.1 miles away from the tennis gardens.
340 locals recommend
Indian Wells Tennis Garden
78-200 Miles AveThe BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament is held here every year in March. In 2023 the tournament is from 3/6-3/19/23. The Funky Palm is only 4.1 miles away from the tennis gardens.
Slots, table games, nice restaurants, and a concert venue make this a fun place to go for the adults in your group. Casino is non-smoking, which is awesome.
286 locals recommend
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
84-245 Indio Springs PkwySlots, table games, nice restaurants, and a concert venue make this a fun place to go for the adults in your group. Casino is non-smoking, which is awesome.
Sightseeing
Check out Joshua Tree for, well..Joshua Trees! Also scenic vistas, epic hikes, and groovy art in the nearby town.
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
Check out Joshua Tree for, well..Joshua Trees! Also scenic vistas, epic hikes, and groovy art in the nearby town.
Great for kids and adults to learn about desert animals and plants.
889 locals recommend
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola AveGreat for kids and adults to learn about desert animals and plants.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayBeautiful views and a great way to cool off.
Awesome hikes with trails, waterfall, and Palms. Bring plenty of water, a hat, & sunscreen.
390 locals recommend
Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon DriveAwesome hikes with trails, waterfall, and Palms. Bring plenty of water, a hat, & sunscreen.
Amazing art and wonderful air conditioning. Also the cafe is really good and super cute!
602 locals recommend
Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrAmazing art and wonderful air conditioning. Also the cafe is really good and super cute!
Food scene
A cute place to learn about the date industry in the Coachella Valley. Try the date shakes, they are delicious! The cafe is also highly rated as well.
103 locals recommend
Shields Date Garden
80-225 CA-111A cute place to learn about the date industry in the Coachella Valley. Try the date shakes, they are delicious! The cafe is also highly rated as well.
Casual and family friendly, this place has great pizza, pasta, and very delicious meatballs.
9 locals recommend
Sabatinos Pizza Pasta and Wings
79410 CA-111Casual and family friendly, this place has great pizza, pasta, and very delicious meatballs.
Fancier but still casual bar and restaurant. Delicious creative food, located in the quaint Old Town La Quinta area.
73 locals recommend
RD RNNR Libations Pints & Plates (roadrunner la quinta)
78065 Main StFancier but still casual bar and restaurant. Delicious creative food, located in the quaint Old Town La Quinta area.
El Mexicali Cafe II
43-430 Monroe StGreat margaritas and excellent Mexican food!
Beautiful ambiance and great food! Perfect for a date or a special occasion. They don’t have a kids menu but have a few modified dishes for kids.
144 locals recommend
Lavender Bistro
78073 Cll BarcelonaBeautiful ambiance and great food! Perfect for a date or a special occasion. They don’t have a kids menu but have a few modified dishes for kids.
Neighborhoods
So many cool places to check out: Art Museum, local shops, and really great restaurants.
98 locals recommend
Downtown Palm Springs
So many cool places to check out: Art Museum, local shops, and really great restaurants.
Old Town La Quinta has many cute shops and restaurants. We like to go there for a nice dinner. Reservations recommended on the weekends
91 locals recommend
La Quinta
Old Town La Quinta has many cute shops and restaurants. We like to go there for a nice dinner. Reservations recommended on the weekends