Welcome to Palm Desert! Where shall we start? The City of Palm Desert is ideally situated mid-valley and offers excellent dining, shopping, and too many country clubs to list here. World famous El Paseo, the premier shopping experience, awaits you. Only 20 minutes from Palm Springs, discover why Palm Desert is the preferred location for many of our valley's residents. Home to the Westfield Mall and College of the Desert, Palm Desert is a real desert gem.  Attractions: El Paseo The world famous El Paseo Shopping District of Palm Desert features over 300 world-class shops, clothing boutiques, art galleries, jewelers, restaurants, and much more, all lined along a mile of beautifully maintained picture-postcard flowers and statues. With more than 100 courses in the Coachella Valley, including Palm Desert’s award-winning Desert Willow Golf Resort, you’ll find plenty of places to test your skill and raise your spirits. If tennis is your game, you can swing a racket at ten city-owned public tennis courts or take a lesson or clinic at one of the many semi-private clubs located in Palm Desert. Dress in "desert casual" or slip into your finest - Palm Desert has more than 150 restaurants to suit every mood and palate, providing beautiful patios to enjoy your meal indoors or outdoors in our beautiful sunny atmosphere. The Living Desert Wildlife, gardens, and education, the Living Desert offers an abundant variety of fun. People of all ages can enjoy the excitement of watching the animals interact and learning new things along the way. The McCallum Theater Entertaining and educating the public by offering a variety of performing arts experiences that reflect the diverse people, interests, and tastes of the communities and constituents served by the Theatre. www.palm-desert.org/ |