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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 make plans for a show at McCallum Theatre on 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 trip to Palm Desert. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Desert Holocaust Memorial
This sobering memorial stands in dark contrast to the sunny light-filled city in which it stands.
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 enjoy retail therapy 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 search for that perfect souvenir at The Shops at Palm Desert during your stay in 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
While there might not be top attractions in Cahuilla Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and The Shops at Palm Desert.
Park Palms
When in Park Palms, you can plan a visit to Palm Desert Aquatic Center and Desert Willow Golf Resort, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Spanish Walk
Spanish Walk might not have many top sights, but Acrisure Arena and Desert Willow Golf Resort are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Silver Spur Ranch
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Silver Spur Ranch and surrounding area, you can visit Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and El Paseo Shopping District.
Summit
Though Summit may 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.
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