The upscale El Paseo Shopping District is an amazing day or night destination trip for shopping, dining and unique gallery art. Here are some tips to help make the most of your visit!
Elevate your style at boutiques that carry designer apparel and accessories. Shoppers can also find a great selection of home stores and furnishing showrooms, as well as artisan-centric gift shops. Learn more information
High-End Shopping
Often compared to Beverly Hills’ Rodeo Drive, the El Paseo Shopping District’s mile long strip offers upscale jewelry stores, spas, restaurants and art galleries. Aim to visit during Palm Desert Restaurant Week or Fashion Week El Paseo in March to see how the region’s top designers and tastemakers showcase their styles at cocktail receptions, trunk shows and celebrity meet-and-greets.
If you’re looking to spend big, head to the elegantly appointed boutiques that are home to designer apparel brands like Bottega Veneta, St. John, and the quintessentially Californian label, Trina Turk. Other high-end boutiques include the renowned accessories shop, Oliver Peoples.
Take a break from all that shopping with a deliciously fresh lunch or dinner at one of the many restaurants. Try the signature prime steak at Mastro’s, or enjoy an artisan-crafted meal and dessert at Armando’s Bar & Grill or Mitch’s on El Paseo. Then satisfy your sweet tooth with a treat from FIX, A Dessert House. Learn More information about Indian Canyons
Dining
Indulge in delicious culinary creations at a number of notable restaurants located in The Shops on El Paseo. Whether you want a Mediterranean-inspired lunch at Clementine’s or a crisp croque monsieur at Cafe des Beaux-Art, there is an eatery to suit your dining preferences in this Palm Desert shopping destination. For a more refined meal experience, check out Jillian’s which offers elevated Italian cuisine in an elegant hacienda setting. Diners can choose to sit inside or enjoy the perfect desert weather on the patio.
After a long day of boutique and gallery hopping, you will need a midday snack or drink. There is nothing like a relaxing patio at one of the many eateries to enjoy a sandwich, cool glass of lemonade or iced coffee. You can also find a variety of fine dining establishments to indulge in classic American dishes, fresh interpretations of familiar favorites or even some Mexican cuisine at the recently opened Mole restaurant.
Nightlife
Known as the Rodeo Drive of the Desert, this luxe destination features world-renowned brand stores like Gucci, Ralph Lauren and Louis Vuitton as well as Tommy Bahama – and that’s just for starters. If you want to add a bit of sparkle to your look, visit the sparkling collection at Tiffany & Co or add some tropical flair to your wardrobe at Coco Rose.
Don your best swanky attire and head to dark-and-moody Libation Room, where bartender Barry Gilinsky describes the moody spot as “one long catwalk.” He slings playful takes on the classics, including an Old Fashioned made with bacon-infused bourbon.
Whether you’re hungry for breakfast, lunch, happy hour or dinner, Kitchen 86 has got you covered. This state-of-the-art restaurant and lounge, which is the newest addition to The Shops on El Paseo, serves up modern and eclectic cuisine. The menu is locally sourced, and dishes like the iron skillet cornbread or grilled bone marrow elote introduce foreign flavors to the city of Palm Desert.
Events
Often compared to Beverly Hills’ Rodeo Drive, this outdoor shopping destination offers a fabulous selection of upscale shops and restaurants, gallery art, hotel accommodations, and special events year-round. In addition to a sizable Apple store, popular emporiums like Anthropologie and Pottery Barn, and vibrant resort wear from Trina Turk, The Shops on El Paseo showcase a variety of one-of-a-kind boutiques and well-known brands.
A plethora of wardrobe essentials can be found at shops like MAC Cosmetics and Tommy Bahama, while fashionistas can get a brow lift and a chemical peel at Desert Wolff Spa & Beauty. The local color exhibition explores the use of bright hues in artwork and fashion at Gail Jewelers, and a Gorjana Laguna candle is included with every purchase.
After browsing all nine blocks of the center, grab a quick bite to eat at Wilma & Frieda for home-style cooking with a distinctive twist. Getting around is easy with the convenient Courtesy Carts. Park anywhere and flag them down, or download the OCircuitO app to have them come to you.
