Things to do in Palm Desert
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What to do in Palm Desert
Popular places to visit
Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Palm Desert at Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club. Discover the desert landscapes and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
McCallum Theatre
You can enjoy a show at McCallum Theatre during your trip to Palm Desert. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
The Gardens on El Paseo
You can enjoy retail therapy at The Gardens on El Paseo during your stay in Palm Desert. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Desert Holocaust Memorial
Despite the sunny surroundings, this memorial to victims of the Holocaust is sobering and thought provoking.
Desert Willow Golf Resort
Enjoy a round of golf in Palm Desert at Desert Willow Golf Resort. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
El Paseo Shopping District
During your visit to Palm Desert, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at El Paseo Shopping District. Discover the desert landscapes in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its golf courses.
Palm Desert Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Palm Desert at Palm Desert Country Club. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
The Shops at Palm Desert
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at The Shops at Palm Desert during your visit to Palm Desert. Discover the desert landscapes in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its golf courses.
Bighorn Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Palm Desert at Bighorn Golf Club. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
Areas of Palm Desert
Bighorn
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bighorn and surrounding area, you can visit Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and The Shops at Palm Desert.
Cahuilla Hills
Cahuilla Hills might not have many top sights, but Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and The Shops at Palm Desert are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Park Palms
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Park Palms and surrounding area, you can visit Palm Desert Aquatic Center and Desert Willow Golf Resort.
Spanish Walk
While Spanish Walk might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Acrisure Arena and Desert Willow Golf Resort.
Silver Spur Ranch
Though Silver Spur Ranch might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and El Paseo Shopping District.
Summit
While Summit might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and El Paseo Shopping District.
