For the best in Palm Desert shopping, we must take you to El Paseo. Known as the Rodeo Drive of Palm Springs, this sprawling dual-level, open-air shopping and dining complex is a couture and culinary oasis. With over 200 specialty shops and restaurants, El Paseo is not to be missed.
Start you day off with a Belgian Chocolate iced-blended coffee and hand-dipped biscotti at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf.
In the spirit of breakfast, head across the street to Tiffany's, where you’ll find a glittering netherworld of diamond solitaires, tennis bracelets, and chunky silver charms housed in that famous light-blue box.
Pick up a bag (or two or three or four) at the newly renovated Coach store, and the ever-important Honey lip balm at L'Occitane.
Visitors will find other familiar names like Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Talbots, Pottery Barn, and Williams-Sonoma, but will also embrace new favorites like Subtle Tones, known for their like-buttah pajamas, frayed drawstring pants by Sanctuary, Sugar and Lemon fragrances by Fresh, and White Mandarin Flower candles by Isola Luce.
More brilliant buys can be found a Trio, who carries Juicy Couture sweats, super comfty flip-flops by Mella, and numerous upscale jeansmakers, including Citizens of Humanity, Paper Denim & Cloth, and more.
For that gala event or lunch with the girls, visit St. John, who specializes in light knits and Oscar-worthy gowns. For an edgier look, comb the racks of flagship store BCBG Max Azaria, where you’ll find dip-dyed hipster jeans paired with sorbet-colored silk Kurtas.
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Looking for the best in babywear? Check out Strawberry Patch Kids, which carries Bumble diaper bags, Tiny Toes tee-shirts, and celeb-fave Lettuce Truck onsies and dresses.
For little fashionistas, skip over to Oilily, known for their Nantucket-meets-Bali inspired prints, Dutch master color, and cotton and silk wearability (oh, and moms can find gorgeous skirts and sandals there, too).
Further south, stroll into landmark gallery Coda (yes, it’s the same one celebrities flock to in NYC and Park City, Utah). Their well-informed staff will guide you through a vast, multi-level contemporary retail museum, featuring abstract glasswork by Martha Wolf, still life by Doug Braithwaite, acrylics by Vladimir Cora, and Shaman woodwork series by Laurie Burns.
On the same block is vacation-friendly Fitigues, specializing in luxurious, comfortable clothing for women, men, and children.
One last stop before we go...
Before you head back to the car, make your last stop Tommy Bahama, the leader in laid-back island style. One of six stores in the nation to sport its signature café, Tommy features elegant beach-to-brunch print dresses, limited-edition silk shirts for men, and home furnishings that define tropical elegance.
And to wind down your whirlwind shopping experience head upstairs to the Hawaiian-style bar for a wait-two-hours-before-you-drive Bungalow Brew and Dr. Mambo’s Plantain Combo.
Let's head over to the Cabazon Factory Outlets now...
We have pretty much hit the major shopping highlights in the desert area. We now have one last stop - Cabazon Factory Outlet Stores! We're going to need to jump on the freeway and head west 20 minutes outside of Palm Springs. It willbe worth it, however.
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