We’ve put together a list of favorite spots for sightseeing, activities, and great food—some are nostalgic picks from our childhood and others are newer finds we’ve come to love together.

• Take a drive to Palm Springs and enjoy the Walk of Stars

• Get a Date Shake at Shields Date Garden

• Shop on El Paseo in Rancho Mirage

• Hunt for vintage across the valley (reach out for recs)

• Pickleball at a nearby public park (Rancho Mirage Community Park is our favorite)

• Play a round of golf at Indian Wells Golf Resort (public)

• Enjoy the desert sunshine by the pool

• Visit The Living Desert to feed the giraffes

• Ride bikes to BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California

Breakfast

• Wilma & Frieda's Cafe

• Sherman's Deli & Bakery

• Paradise Cove Cafe

• Keedy's Restaurant (diner)

• Townie Bagels

Lunch

• Salsa's Restaurant (our favorite!)

• Las Casuelas Nuevas

• Armando's (El Paseo)

• Fresh Agave (El Paseo)

• Porta Via (El Paseo)

• TKB Bakery & Deli

• Islands Restaurant for the nostalgia

• In-N-Out for the out-of-staters