Living desert (palm desert) Casinos (agua caliente, fantasy springs, morongo) Bump and grind hiking trail (about an hour to go up and down- more for working out) The Palm Springs tram Downtown Palm Springs Golf (there are multiple public courses) Canyon hike or jeep tours in canyon Joshua tree (if you have a car) For shopping in the area, the best is all in palm desert. El paseo is the most popular (all outdoors) Apple, lululemon, saks, boutiques, and higher end boutiques There’s also nordstrom rack and off saks in the palm desert area. Restaurants in the palm desert and la quinta area to try if youre here early. Mexican food- Casa mendoza Armando’s Fresh agave Pueblo viejo La quinta resort adobe grill Asian- Okura Misaka My thai Joy asian fusion (at fantasy casino) $$ Stuft Pizza Burgers and beer Marios Tommy bahamas Yard house $$$ Morgan’s steak house Mastros steak house Castellis italian Mortons Buccatini Il corso