Saturday, June 20, 2026

Dining rules under review: Palm Desert is looking to extend its COVID-era outdoor dining patio rules after public outcry, as restaurants voice fears with a June 30 deadline to end the patios approaching -- see the patio rules update.

Summer plans take a turn: Breaking a summer tradition, Palm Desert’s The Fix on El Paseo is staying open all season with happy hour specials and barbecue, supporting staff and serving full-time residents -- check the summer menu shift.

Family fun by the pool: La Quinta’s Fritz Burns Pool will offer summer fun with a World's Largest Swim Lesson June 25, free dive-in movie night, and Veterans Swim Day July 4 -- get the full event details.

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Dial in your swing: Whether your driver has been behaving or acting like a boomerang, Desert Willow Golf Resort is perfect for a quick tune-up at the Palm Desert Golf Academy and range, then a chill lap on Mountain View or a challenge on Firecliff, followed by lake-view bites at The Terrace Restaurant.

Local desert reset: Between the heated pool and spa, tennis and recently remodeled pickleball courts, a legit fitness center, and fully furnished villas when you’d rather enjoy AC than hookups, Emerald Desert RV Resort is an easy local escape. Quiet enough to chill, social enough to play, and close enough to feel spontaneous.

Craveable coastal vibes: When dinner needs to feel like a mini vacation, Oceana Restaurant brings bright, fresh-from-the-sea plates and a relaxed, grown-up vibe you can still show up to in sandals. Think crisp ceviche, perfectly seared fish, and cocktails that behave like a sea breeze, right here in Palm Desert.

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