Palm Desert’s best local businesses

The 212 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Sep 17

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212 businesses across 14 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants69 places · newest: Applebee's Grill + Bar, Aug 27
• 02Beauty19 places · newest: Bella’s Permanent Makeup And Lash Studio, Aug 2
• 03Shopping17 places · newest: Bristol Farms, Aug 27
• 04Entertainment17 places · newest: Woodhaven Country Club, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife9 places · newest: Aquifer65, Aug 27
• 06Bakeries & Sweets12 places · newest: Krispy Kreme, Aug 27
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage11 places · newest: Angel View-Palm Desert, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness7 places · newest: Kinetix Health & Performance Center, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture14 places · newest: CODA Gallery, Aug 27
• 10Home & Garden15 places · newest: High Tech Irrigation Inc, Aug 27
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts4 places · newest: Coachella valley craft, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods4 places · newest: Palm Desert Bike N Brews, Aug 27
• 13Pets7 places · newest: Bones-N-Scones, Aug 27
• 14Cafes1 place · newest: Rutina Coffee, Aug 27

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• Desert Crossing

  Other

  Desert mall with household name stores, restaurants & a supermarket around a large parking lot.

  Fred Waring Dr & Highway 111 · shopdesertcrossing.com ↗

• The Gardens on El Paseo

  Other

  This bi-level open-air shopping & dining complex is home to upmarket chain stores & 2 steakhouses.

  73545 El Paseo · simon.com ↗

• The River at Rancho Mirage

  Other

  Large outdoor destination along an artificial river featuring shops, restaurants & a movie theater.

  71800 CA-111 (Rancho Mirage) · theriveratranchomirage.com ↗

• The Shops on El Paseo

  Other

  Upscale destination with luxury designer boutiques, elevated eateries & complimentary valet parking.

  73-061 El Paseo · theshopsonelpaseo.com ↗

• Oliver Peoples

  Medical Services

  Retailer selling the brand's high-end eyewear, including sunglasses, for men & women.

  73-061 El Paseo Ste 2 · oliverpeoples.com ↗

• Sunnylands Center & Gardens

  Services

  Tours are offered of this historic 200-acre estate frequented by national & international leaders.

  37977 Bob Hope Dr (Rancho Mirage) · sunnylands.org ↗

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