Around Town
Village charm prevails in the Coachella Valley, where Palm Springs’ famed Palm Canyon Drive features such stylish clothing retailers as Trina Turk and Wil Stiles as well as vintage and home décor stores to satisfy your inner modernist. On El Paseo, top national retailers — Saks Fifth Avenue, Gucci, and Ralph Lauren, among others — mix with standout boutiques and specialty shops, creating an impressive luxury corridor. Visitors walking El Paseo will also enjoy the city of Palm Desert’s public art program, which places large-scale sculptures along the median. You’ll find many more chain stores at Westfield Palm Desert, while The River at Rancho Mirage features several health and beauty boutiques and salons.
Cabazon Outlets
Located 20 minutes west of Palm Springs on Interstate 10, Cabazon Outlets is a popular outlet shopping spot with great deals on everything from athletic wear to home kitchen supplies.
www.cabazonoutlets.com
Desert Hills Premium Outlets
Situated near Cabazon Outlet Stores, Desert Hills offers one of the largest collections of designer outlets in the country, including Last Call by Neiman Marcus, Alexander McQueen, Helmut Lang, Versace, Vince, and Rag & Bone.
www.premiumoutlets.com
Uptown Design District
North Palm Canyon Drive is dubbed the Uptown Design District because it continues to draw chic new retailers that feature an eclectic mix of men’s and women’s fashion, jewelry, home décor, and fine vintage finds.
Downtown Palm Springs
From regional novelties to home furnishings and resortwear, Palm Canyon Drive provides an excellent selection of boutiques and specialty stores.
www.palmcanyondrive.org
Perez Art and Design Center
Nestled in a nondescript strip mall in Cathedral City is a collection of gems known as the Perez Art and Design Center. Carrying mostly midcentury furniture and quality home furnishings, along with a sprinkling of new and reproduction merchandise, stores in this complex are a modernist collector’s dream.
www.perezroad.com
The River at Rancho Mirage
The River at Rancho Mirage flows with fabulous shopping finds and nearly 2 million gallons of water. Treat yourself to everything from gourmet chocolate and cocoa-scented body treats to youthful fashions and hip eyewear.
www.theriveratranchomirage.com
Westfield Palm Desert
Mall walkers love Westfield Palm Desert, which offers a wide selection of retail outlets, including major department stores and chains. Techies have several electronic communication kiosks to choose from. There’s also a selection of affordable jewelry stores.
www.westfield.com/palmdesert
El Paseo
This elegant boulevard tantalizes shoppers with fine jewelry, fashion, and home décor from high-end brands, earning it the name “the Rodeo Drive of the desert.” Also find art, spas, salons, and much more.
www.elpaseocatalogue.com
Old Town La Quinta
Enjoy boutique shopping and a charming ambiance in this quaint historic town. Tucked in Spanish Colonial buildings, find specialty items including designer apparel and jewelry, culinary goods, and more.
www.oldtownlaquinta.com