With endless natural beauty and lavish resort facilities, the sunny city of palm desert is a charming desert destination for those looking for a bit of relaxation Where Recreation. Located between the cities of Palm Springs and Indian Wells, palm desert is home to world-class shopping, high-end restaurants, renowned resorts and an abundance of outdoor activities. Ready to book your getaway? Let us be your guide! This 24-hour itinerary is sure to make your desert getaway an adventure for the books. Palm Desert Route

7 a.m.

Morning departure time

Start your day with a morning swing at Desert Willow Golf Resort. This award-winning golf resort offers two stunning courses with incredible views of the surrounding Santa Rosa Mountains on every hole. The Mountain View route features eight tee selections (including 3 combo tees) along with rolling fairways, whitewater features and natural desert landscaping. If your golf game is strong, try The Firecliff Course. This course is considered difficult and includes natural areas, numerous water features and over 100 bunkers.

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12 p.m.

Take a bite

Credit: City of Palm Desert

Credit: City of Palm Desert

Luscious Lorraine’s never compromise on taste, even with their dedication to serving healthy dishes. After a round of golf, stop and enjoy fresh made-to-order breakfast and lunch options including wraps, sandwiches, salads and bowls. Luscious Lorraine’s also offers an oasis of beverages like premium teas, coffees, blends, juices and elixir shots. There are too many smoothies to list, but we’d say adding a local date shake to your order is a must!

Local preview: Owner and Chef Lorraine Ornelas worked as a private chef for President Gerald Ford and his wife Betty for many years when they lived in California.

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1 p.m.

Walk on the wild side

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens features 1,400 different animal and plant species and, with its immersive experiences, is considered one of the best desert-themed zoos in America. Today, visitors can now experience the all-new four-acre grounds Rhino Savanna Exhibition, which recently welcomed two new black rhinos: Jaali and Nia, aged 2 and 3! Their new habitat has been designed to replicate their ancestral African savanna-style home, and is shared with 10 other nearby African desert species: giraffes are their majestic and tranquil neighbours.

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2:30 p.m.

Lounge by the pool

The JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa is an exceptional resort with lavish first-class amenities. Decision-making can be difficult, especially when it comes to choosing which pool to lounge in. Lucky for you, all six The JW MarriottThe pools are heated! Choose from the Springs Outdoor Family Pool, Oasis Main Pool, Lap Pool, Oasis Upper Pool, and Spa Outdoor Saltwater Pool, the latter of which is private and access is included with a spa treatment.

4:30 p.m.

vintage shop

Credit: City of Palm Desert

Credit: City of Palm Desert

Treasure hunting is fun and relaxing when shopping at The art of design to El Paseo. This vintage clothing store is as welcoming and organized as the best designer boutiques, where many of their wares were originally displayed. With friendly, knowledgeable staff and amazing clothing and accessories for men and women, The art of design is part of palm desertthe best kept secrets!

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5:30 p.m.

Discover the art of the desert

palm desertit is Art in Public Places Program allows visitors to experience a handful of stunning larger-than-life sculptures and countless art objects throughout the city for free! That’s right, you can take a self-guided tour for free! Rent an electric bike at Tri-A-Bikeand take a tour of the city to discover the best public art in palm desert! For a detailed map of the various sculptures and rooms, click here!

7:30 p.m.

Dinner and Show

With dreamer palm desert nights, alfresco dining at Casuelas Cafe is the perfect start to an entertaining evening. Enjoy authentically delicious Mexican dishes, cocktails and live music! The second chapter of this beautiful night takes place at palm desertcultural gem, McCallum Theateran intimate venue that celebrates world-class entertainment, from concerts and comedy events to Broadway-style shows.