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Start with El Paseo.

The city’s best-known shopping street combines galleries, shops and restaurants. Select a local restaurant from the directory, compare street addresses, and leave time to explore nearby public spaces. Check hours before traveling; these are suggested stops, not a verified walking route.

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Look behind the street names.

Palm Desert is in Riverside County, California. The city’s best-known shopping street combines galleries, shops and restaurants. This central neighborhood reflects an earlier chapter of Palm Desert’s development. Use the linked history sources to go beyond the brief timeline, then choose a local shop or restaurant for the rest of the visit.

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Make room for culture.

Historical Society of Palm Desert Museum offers a starting point for a cultural visit. Check opening times directly, and use the forecast and regional air report before adding outdoor plans. Keep distances, heat and parking in mind.

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Hours and availability change, so check with each place before you go.

Choose a local meal

Start the day at one of these local restaurants.

Restaurant

Athena Gyro

Restaurant · 73121 Country Club Dr

Athena Gyro is a Greek restaurant on Country Club Drive, with Mediterranean cooking and vegan options.

Restaurant

Alps Village

Restaurant · 77734 Country Club Dr f

Alps Village in Palm Desert, California, serves German and Balkan cuisine, run by Blanka Sanin and her sister, who bring traditional flavors to the table, carrying forward the culinary traditions of their mother, Milka…

Add a cultural stop

Pair your meal with a museum or cultural visit. Check the map before choosing a route; these stops are not necessarily walkable from each other.

Museum and cultural place

Historical Society of Palm Desert Museum

Museum and cultural place · 72861 El Paseo Drive

The Historical Society of Palm Desert Museum is a cultural institution dedicated to preserving the history of Palm Desert. The museum features exhibits that showcase the city's rich history, including aerial views of…

Leave time for a local shop

Save a shop for a second stop or another afternoon.

Local shop

Cook St. Market & Deli

Local shop · 42150 Cook St # A

Cook St. Market & Deli is a convenience store on Cook Street.

Local shop

Jensen's Finest Foods

Local shop · 73601 CA-111

Jensen's Finest Foods is a grocery store on CA-111.

Local shop

The Upper Crust

Local shop · 73-199 El Paseo Ste K

The Upper Crust is a grocery store on 73-199 El Paseo.

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