Palm Desert

Palm Desert is a city in the Desert (California) | desert of California between Palm Springs and Indio. It lies in the Coachella Valley at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains. The city is home to many golf courses, attractions, luxury hotels and retail outlets, and spas that make the region a famous getaway for much of Southern California.

Travel to Palm Desert

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Palm Desert

• Palm Springs International Airport (IATA Flight Code: PSP) is in the heart of nearby Palm Springs. Scheduled daily flight connections to San Francisco, Seattle, Phoenix, Chicago (O'Hare), Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis/Saint Paul, Denver, Portland (Oregon), Las Vegas, Calgary and Vancouver. Airlines serving Palm Springs (PSP) include Alaska, America West, American, American Eagle, Delta, and United.
• Bermuda Dunes Airport (IATA Flight Code: UDD) is a few miles from Palm Desert and is one of two nearby general aviation airports. This airport is accessed by private aircraft. Private jet charter services are provided at this airport by Desert Jet.
• LA/Ontario International Airport (IATA Flight Code: ONT) is about 80 miles (130 kilometers) to the west of Palm Desert and has many more flight connections. The airport lies off Interstate 10 in the Inland Empire.

By car

Palm desert from hwy74 - Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley from Highway 74

Interstate 10 is the main artery serving the Coachella Valley. From Los Angeles, take Interstate 10 east towards San Bernardino, Indio, and Phoenix. Palm Desert is about a two-hour drive if traffic is not heavy. Weekend getaway traffic can be very heavy. Exiting Monterey Avenue or Cook Street and heading south puts you in the heart of the city.

State Highway 74 descends the San Jacinto Mountains into the city from the south. Travelers from the San Diego should head north on I-15, south-east on State Highway 79 (towards Indio) and then east on State Highway 371 until it meets with Route 74. Chains may be required on this route in the winter.

By Rail

Amtrak has a station in nearby Palm Springs.

Get Around

GPS 33.7256|-116.3694

Like many California cities, Palm Desert is a very car-oriented city. If you want to have a good time at all, you should rent a vehicle at the airport. Otherwise you'd have to take the bus or walk.

By car

The main highway serving the city is State Highway 111, which links many of the Coachella Valley cities, from Palm Springs to Indio and beyond to the Mexican Border at Calexico. However, this artery has many traffic lights and lots of traffic, so if you are going far, you should consider driving out and hopping on the 10 freeway.

The Rodeo Drive of the area is El Paseo. There are lots of art galleries, shops, and restaurants along the street, which links up with Highway 111 at its ends.

By shuttle

The City of Palm Desert operates the El Paseo Courtesy Carts. The shuttle runs along El Paseo and is free of charge. Although not exactly a viable option for seeing the entire city, it allows visitors to park their cars and see the entire El Paseo stretch.

What to See

Palm Desert - Trail in "The Living Desert" (12.2010) - panoramio - Trail in the Living Desert

• Living Desert Zoo & Gardens - 47-900 Portola Ave 33.6958, -116.37 ☎ +1 760 346-5694 Living Desert Zoo and Gardens Living desert For close-up encounters with spectacular desert plants and animals. People of all ages will have fun. During the summer, due to extremely hot temperatures and the preserve closes at 1:30PM.

• Palm Desert Civic Center 73510 Fred Waring Dr 33.72867, -116.38657 ☎ +1 760 346-0611 Nice park with occasional musical performances, basketball courts, and a nice atmosphere.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Palm Desert

• Stroll along El Paseo between Monterey and Portola avenues. This stretch has many fine boutiques, galleries, restaurants, and retail outlets. The free Courtesy Carts make visiting this stretch very easy.

• McCallum Theatre - 73000 Fred Waring Dr 33.72883, -116.39106 ☎ +1 760 340-2787 Has great shows going on all the time.

• Balloon flights | There are several balloon ride companies in Palm Desert.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Palm Desert

There are a lot of good places to shop in Palm Desert. You could probably find just about anything.

• The Gardens - A very nice shopping area on El Paseo. There are lots of good stores.

• Westfield Shoppingtown - 72840 Highway 111 Ste 166 ☎ +1 760 346-2121 Nice mall right in the heart of Palm Desert.

• The River - 33.74020, -116.40975 - At Bob Hope Drive and Highway 111 in the neighboring city of Rancho Mirage. The center has great shopping with restaurants, shopping, movies, and more. There actually is a river there, too!

Halal Restaurants in Palm Desert

• Armando's Dakota Grill | 73260 El Paseo 33.71985, -116.38614 ☎ +1 760 346-0744 Great Mexican food with good fajitas.

• Tony Roma's | 73155 Highway 111 33.72156, -116.38755 ☎ +1 760 568-9911 Great Muslim Friendly place to go for an affordable beef dinner.

• Mamma Gina's Restaurant - 73705 El Paseo 33.71971, -116.38009 ☎ +1 760 568-9898 A more expensive restaurant with great chop salad.

• Picanha Churrascaria | 73399 El Paseo 33.71968, -116.38482 ☎ +1 760 674-3434 The Brazilian food is great and they bring the Meat out to you and then you decide if you want it or not rather than ordering the Meat first. Great salad bar for Vegetarian too.

• Pacifica Seafood Restaurant - ☎ +1 760 674-8666 Seafood at the Gardens on El Paseo

• Native Foods - 73-890 El Paseo ☎ +1 760 836-9396 Vegan restaurant, reasonable prices. The tempeh/vegetable/pesto pizza is very good.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Palm Desert

Palm Desert - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Palm Desert, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Palm Desert. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Palm Desert and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Palm Desert. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Palm Desert. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inPalm Desert: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Palm Desert.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Palm Desert: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Palm Desert, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Palm Desert.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Palm Desert, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Palm Desert, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Palm Desert and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Palm Desert, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Palm Desert, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Palm Desert without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Palm Desert is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Palm Desert.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Palm Desert is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Palm Desert, please contact:

eHalal Travel Group Palm Desert Media: info@ehalal.io

Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Best Western Palm Desert Resort - 74695 Highway 111 33.72146, -116.36198 ☎ +1 760 340-4441 +1-800-231-8675 +1 760 773-9413
• Courtyard Palm Desert - 74895 Frank Sinatra Dr 33.7721037, -116.35755519999998 ☎ +1 760 776-4150 +1 760 776-1816 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: noon Near plenty of golf course and tennis courts. Beautiful views! Complimentary WiFi in rooms and lobby. The Bistro offers breakfast, dinner, fruit cocktails and and Starbucks (Please do not support Starbucks as Starbucks supports Israel. Shun this coffee and go for alternative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned brand.) Coffee.

• Desert Springs, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa, Palm Desert - 74855 Country Club Dr 33.75520, -116.36195 ☎ +1 760 341-2211 +1-800-331-3112 +1 760 341-1872
• Embassy Suites Palm Desert Hotel & Resort - 74-700 Highway 111 33.7220, -116.3622 ☎ +1 760 340-6600 - All hotel suites are two rooms, with a bedroom and separate seating area that includes a sleeper sofa. Hotel amenities include six lighted hard-court tennis courts, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast, complimentary Evening Reception (21 and over only), and the Sonoma Grill restaurant.

• Fairfield Inn Palm Desert - 72322 Highway 111 33.72674, -116.40184 ☎ +1 760 341-9100 +1 760 773-3515
• Hampton Inn & Suites - 74900 Gerald Ford Dr 33.78229, -116.35736 Exit Cook Street from I-10, Head South, Right on Gerald Ford Dr ☎ +1 760 340-1001 - Clean, comfortable, spacious accommodations at a reasonable price. All rooms and suites include complimentary hot breakfast, high speed internet access, use of pool, spa, fitness center, and business center.

• Holiday Inn Express - 74675 Highway 111 33.72147, -116.36231 ☎ +1 760 340-4303
• Homewood Suites by Hilton - 36999 Cook Street 33.78102, -116.35583 ☎ +1 760 568-1600 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: 11AM An all-suite hotel with fully-equipped kitchens. Complimentary hot breakfast daily, dinner with beverages Monday - Thursday, high-speed Internet, and grocery shopping service.

• Marriott's Desert Springs Villas I - 1091 Pinehurst Ln 33.75139, -116.35766 ☎ +1 760 779-1200 +1 760 779-1203
• Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II - 1091 Pinehurst Ln 33.75139, -116.35766 ☎ +1 760 779-1200 +1 760 779-1203
• Marriott's Shadow Ridge - 9003 Shadow Ridge Road ☎ +1 760 674-2600 +1 760 674-2610
• Motel 6 Palm Desert - Palm Springs Area alifornia&city=Palm%20Desert 78100 Varner Road 33.76137, -116.29941 ☎ +1 760 345-0550 +1 760 772-5027
• Residence Inn Palm Desert - 38305 Cook Street 33.7712119, -116.35648459999999 ☎ +1 760 776-0050 +1 760 776-1806 Check-in: 4PM / Check-out: noon Extended Stay with full size kitchens. Free WiFi and complimentary daily breakfast buffet.

• Shadow Mountain Resort and Club - 45-750 San Luis Rey +1-800-472-3713 Shadow Mountain Resort & Club opened in the late 1940s and is within walking distance from El Paseo. The club offers a figure-8 swimming pool; a large whirlpool spa; men’s & ladies saunas and fitness studio; and sixteen tennis courts (including six lighted courts, and three clay), home to the highly acclaimed Desert Tennis Academy. Other amenities include game and bicycle rentals at the registration lobby and a variety of meeting spaces. Dining choices include the Top of the Courts Café and Corner Grill. Neighboring Shadow Mountain Resort & Club is the 18-hole Shadow Mountain Golf Club.

Travel Next

• Joshua Tree National Park. This desert park is definitely worth visiting if you have at least half a day to spare. You can get there in less than an hour by going north on State Route 62. Take a minimum of four hours to do the loop from the north through the south of the park. Camping is allowed as well as rock climbing.
• Idyllwild.Alpine scenery a short drive from Palm Desert via State Route 74 & 243 and the Pines to Palms Highway.
• Cabazon Outlets, A large outdoor shopping plaza with many stores. If you're looking for something to buy, chances are that there is a store in Cabazon that will have it.

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