Guidebook for Rancho Mirage
Food Scene
This is the best Wiener Schnitzel you're going to have in the desert--it's FANTASTIC!!! A little Austrian gem in the heart of Palm Springs--it always knocks it out of the park.
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Johannes
196 S Indian Canyon DrThis is the best Wiener Schnitzel you're going to have in the desert--it's FANTASTIC!!! A little Austrian gem in the heart of Palm Springs--it always knocks it out of the park.
This chic, sophisticated restaurant's cuisine has a light, exotic feel with an emphasis on Pacific Rim specialties, from incredible first rate entrees to tapas, pizzas, speciality salads and desserts.
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The Tropicale Palm Springs
330 E Amado RdThis chic, sophisticated restaurant's cuisine has a light, exotic feel with an emphasis on Pacific Rim specialties, from incredible first rate entrees to tapas, pizzas, speciality salads and desserts.
If you're looking for classy, quality and a strikingly elegant atmosphere, look no further than Wally's. Farm to table and sustainability are more than just buzz words at this desert institution.
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Wally's Desert Turtle
71775 CA-111If you're looking for classy, quality and a strikingly elegant atmosphere, look no further than Wally's. Farm to table and sustainability are more than just buzz words at this desert institution.
If you're looking for French fare in a decidedly elegant atmosphere, then Vallauris is for you. Located at the foot of the San Jacinto mountains, V is a perfect setting for intimate dining.
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Le Vallauris Restaurant
385 W Tahquitz Canyon WayIf you're looking for French fare in a decidedly elegant atmosphere, then Vallauris is for you. Located at the foot of the San Jacinto mountains, V is a perfect setting for intimate dining.
Looking for a refreshing margarita or the best in Mexican fare. You'll find it at El Mirasol. Sit outside under the misters and enjoy some Mexican food you won't soon forget.
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El Mirasol Cocina Mexicana
140 E Palm Canyon DrLooking for a refreshing margarita or the best in Mexican fare. You'll find it at El Mirasol. Sit outside under the misters and enjoy some Mexican food you won't soon forget.
This is a desert institution well off the beaten track. A well-deserved one. Imagine an old western town straight out of the movies--that's the backdrop--Pioneertown. Now imagine a place where you can catch live music while enjoying some mouth-watering BBQ grilled over an outdoor mesquite wood fire on the back patio. It's incredible.
Hint/Suggestion: If you followed our Joshua Tree suggestion and entered on the eastern end of the park, this is a fantastic reward after your day of touring. Exit the park at the Western Gate--then take Route 62 West until you run into Pioneertown Road---it's about a 12 mile drive. Be sure to check out website for upcoming bands and shows.
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Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdThis is a desert institution well off the beaten track. A well-deserved one. Imagine an old western town straight out of the movies--that's the backdrop--Pioneertown. Now imagine a place where you can catch live music while enjoying some mouth-watering BBQ grilled over an outdoor mesquite wood fire on the back patio. It's incredible.
Hint/Suggestion: If you followed our Joshua Tree suggestion and entered on the eastern end of the park, this is a fantastic reward after your day of touring. Exit the park at the Western Gate--then take Route 62 West until you run into Pioneertown Road---it's about a 12 mile drive. Be sure to check out website for upcoming bands and shows.
This is the best coffee shop in the desert--it has two namesake brothers: the original location in downtown Palm Springs, the newest, just opened in Rancho Mirage. I like this location to grab a cup of Joe---it's very close to the Ace Hotel as well which can have a fantastic pool scene during the day.
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Koffi South Palm Springs
1700 S Camino RealThis is the best coffee shop in the desert--it has two namesake brothers: the original location in downtown Palm Springs, the newest, just opened in Rancho Mirage. I like this location to grab a cup of Joe---it's very close to the Ace Hotel as well which can have a fantastic pool scene during the day.
Everything Else
This outdoor shopping center specializes in entertainment (multi-screen movie theatre) and restaurants (P.F. Changs, Cheesecake Factory, Flemings Steaks). And, of course, a fake river runs through it!
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The River Mall
71800 CA-111This outdoor shopping center specializes in entertainment (multi-screen movie theatre) and restaurants (P.F. Changs, Cheesecake Factory, Flemings Steaks). And, of course, a fake river runs through it!
Shopping
Glitzy, glamorous, and golf carts? Yes golf carts. This is a fancy pants shopping area of the desert with your top stores representing. Plus, it's also the site of the annual Golf Cart parade! Fun!
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El Paseo Dr
Glitzy, glamorous, and golf carts? Yes golf carts. This is a fancy pants shopping area of the desert with your top stores representing. Plus, it's also the site of the annual Golf Cart parade! Fun!
Did you remember that Costco card from home? If so, our closest Costco is just a short 10-minute drive away. Be sure to check out this location's selection of first rate meats, seafood and spirits!
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Costco Wholesale
79795 CA-111Did you remember that Costco card from home? If so, our closest Costco is just a short 10-minute drive away. Be sure to check out this location's selection of first rate meats, seafood and spirits!
If you're looking for some great bargains--Cabazon has it all---plan on driving about 40 minutes to this outlet super center just west of Palm Springs on the 10. Expect your favorite top brands.
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Cabazon Outlets
48750 Seminole DrIf you're looking for some great bargains--Cabazon has it all---plan on driving about 40 minutes to this outlet super center just west of Palm Springs on the 10. Expect your favorite top brands.
Entertainment & Activities
The desert's top zoo features animals in interactive exhibits. It's a great place to see native desert species as well as some more exotic fare (ie. giraffes--rumor is they even have a baby (giraffe)
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I-Living Desert Zoo nezihlahla
47900 Portola AveThe desert's top zoo features animals in interactive exhibits. It's a great place to see native desert species as well as some more exotic fare (ie. giraffes--rumor is they even have a baby (giraffe)
Looking for a place that the kids will love? Look no further than the Children's Discovery Museum. Right around the corner from the house, this interactive center has fun exhibits 4 kids of every age
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Children's Discovery Museum
71-701 Gerald Ford DrLooking for a place that the kids will love? Look no further than the Children's Discovery Museum. Right around the corner from the house, this interactive center has fun exhibits 4 kids of every age
This is probably the closest multiplex to the house. It also has an Imax Theatre less than a block away. Also in the mix, Cathedral City City Hall, a cool playground for the kids and a bunch surrounding restaurants. Be sure to check out Miss Pickford's Oscar too--it's prominently displayed in the multiplex.
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Mary Pickford Theatre is D'Place
36850 Pickfair StThis is probably the closest multiplex to the house. It also has an Imax Theatre less than a block away. Also in the mix, Cathedral City City Hall, a cool playground for the kids and a bunch surrounding restaurants. Be sure to check out Miss Pickford's Oscar too--it's prominently displayed in the multiplex.
Sightseeing
This estate puts the "Play" in Rancho Mirage's nickname--the "Playground of the Presidents." Once the estate of Walter and Lenore Annenberg, this classic modern home offers tours, and visitors center. As soon as you make your reservation, pop over to the Sunnylands official site to see how you can book one of their highly coveted house tours. If you can't score a tour of the house, the visitor's center is well worth the trip.
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Sunnylands
37977 Bob Hope DriveThis estate puts the "Play" in Rancho Mirage's nickname--the "Playground of the Presidents." Once the estate of Walter and Lenore Annenberg, this classic modern home offers tours, and visitors center. As soon as you make your reservation, pop over to the Sunnylands official site to see how you can book one of their highly coveted house tours. If you can't score a tour of the house, the visitor's center is well worth the trip.
Experience Palm Springs from on high. From Valley Station, you'll take a spectacular 10-minute ride up to the top of Chino Canyon in the world's largest rotating trams. Incredible views & hikes await.
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayExperience Palm Springs from on high. From Valley Station, you'll take a spectacular 10-minute ride up to the top of Chino Canyon in the world's largest rotating trams. Incredible views & hikes await.
Every Thursday since 1991, the town of Palm Springs shuts three blocks of the main drag running straight through downtown for this open air fair now featuring upwards of over 200 vendors. Lots of cool stuff to see here especially the artwork by local artisans. Some great eats too.
Hint: Many stores in downtown Palm Springs will have later hours on Village Fest Thursdays. Look for the "BOLT" (Business Open Late Thursday) signs in the participating retailers' windows to see who might be burning the midnight oil.
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Palm Springs Walk of Stars
10 N Palm Canyon DrEvery Thursday since 1991, the town of Palm Springs shuts three blocks of the main drag running straight through downtown for this open air fair now featuring upwards of over 200 vendors. Lots of cool stuff to see here especially the artwork by local artisans. Some great eats too.
Hint: Many stores in downtown Palm Springs will have later hours on Village Fest Thursdays. Look for the "BOLT" (Business Open Late Thursday) signs in the participating retailers' windows to see who might be burning the midnight oil.
Arts & Culture
The closest casino to the house is but a 10-minute drive. Featuring all sorts of gaming, an incredible events/concert center and with easy and free parking, Agua Caliente is a must visit.
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Agua Caliente Spa
32-250 Bob Hope DrThe closest casino to the house is but a 10-minute drive. Featuring all sorts of gaming, an incredible events/concert center and with easy and free parking, Agua Caliente is a must visit.
Essentials
Nothing beats Gelson's Markets for the finest in groceries. This is a brand new location in the desert. It's the closest to the house and has excellent produce, a deli and so much more. Warning: pricy
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Gelson's
36101 Bob Hope DrNothing beats Gelson's Markets for the finest in groceries. This is a brand new location in the desert. It's the closest to the house and has excellent produce, a deli and so much more. Warning: pricy