The Perfect Coachella Valley Itinerary
Nature, Attractions, Restaurants, Shops
Greater Palm Springs
This guide highlights Joshua Tree National Park, Indian Canyons, Moorten Botanical Gardens
I believe the perfect itinerary has a little bit of everything: nature, shops, restaurants, activities, etc. The perfect itinerary also has thought everything through, from the random days that shops are closed to the opening hours. The perfect itinerary ensures that your plans don’t end in disappointment. The perfect itinerary also leaves room for flexibility and spontaneity. I would recommend choosing an activity from each category to enjoy a well-balanced trip.
Welcome to the Neighbourhood
If you are a visual learner familiarizing yourself with this neighbourhood map of Palm Springs
Nature
Joshua Tree National Park
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The Route
You have two options when it comes to travelling through Joshua Tree. You may prefer one route over the other depending on where you are coming from, where you are going and what you would like to do. Your first option is to enter through the West or Main Entrance and finish through the Cottonwood Visitor Center. Prior to entering Joshua Tree this way, you will pass the towns of Yucca Valley and Twentynine Palms, and can detour to Pioneertown if you wish to check out some local restaurants and shops. During our visit, we entered this way but it was early in the day before places were open. Next time, we discussed coming in through the Cottonwood Visitor Center and finishing here with a meal at one of the restaurants.
Start-Ish
- West Entrance Station
- Hidden Valley or Barker Dam Trail
- Keys View
- Skull Rock Trail
- Cholla Cactus Garden
- Cottonwood Visitor Center
End-Ish
Indian Canyons
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Moorten Botanical Garden
Micro-Nature
Moorten Botanical Garden
NON-GOLFER Friendly Golf
The Lights at Indio GC
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Palm Royale Country Club
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The Lights
Palm Royale
The Lights
Golf
For Golfers
Desert Willow + PGA Stadium
Suggested by someone who knows a bit more about golf than I do, my golf-obsessed boyfriend, Michael.
Food
To be honest, we cook quite a bit when we visit Palm Springs, so I have not had a chance to check out all of these restaurants, but they are on my list! Report back if you happen to check out any of them.
Shops
The Fine Art of Design
Palm Desert
Mojave Flea Trading Post
Palm Springs
Sunny Days
El Paseo
The Perfect Day in Downtown Palm Springs
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