STAY
Vacation Rental
Coachella Luxury Rentals
This luxury rental agency offers digs for travelers of every stripe. coachellaluxuryrentals.com
Hotel / Resort Casino
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
The 250-room resort hotel, surrounded by mountain views, provides prime access to nightly entertainment, golf, and gaming. fantasyspringsresort.com
TASTE
CHINESE
Golden Dragon Restaurant
This strip-mall spot is a hidden gem for the finest sizzling rice soup this side of the valley. goldendragoninindio.com
COFFEEHOUSE
Starbucks
Four locations provide your iced-venti-half-caf-quad-two-pump-vanilla-nonfat-macchiato fix. starbucks.com
ITALIAN (TIE)
Mario’s Italian Café
Mario’s is famous for its large-pour $5 glass of wine and traditional Italian fare. mariositaliancafes.com
ITALIAN (TIE) PIZZA
Ciro’s Ristorante
Ciro’s Italian joint has kept locals happy since 1966. The hand-tossed dough and rich sauces are made fresh daily from scratch. cirosofindio.com
JAPANESE
Dragon Sushi
Get your fill of raw fish with nigiri, saucy specialty rolls, or an all-you-can-eat option. dragonsushi.com
MEXICAN
El Mexicali Café
Chiles güeritos are a favorite here — small yellow peppers stuffed with shrimp, broiled, and plated with condiments. elmexicalicafe.com
ROMANTIC DINING SEAFOOD STEAKHOUSE
Chop House at Jackalope Ranch
Located on the property of Jackalope Ranch, this classic steakhouse serves only prime cuts. thejackaloperanch.com/chop-house
SHOPS + SERVICES
CONSIGNMENT / RESALE
Angel View
Proceeds from this nonprofit thrift shop support programs for locals with disabilities. angelview.org
GYM / HEALTH CLUB
Coachella Universal Training Center
On the gym’s weekly “bring a friend” day, members can invite a workout buddy to join the weight-room fun for free. ufitcenter.com
HAIR SALON
Jesus Yvette Salon
Yvette’s team specializes in balayage and Brazilian blowouts. fb.com/jesusyvettesalon