This Is One Desert Garden You Would Love to Get Lost In
Written By: Crystal Harrell
Photography Provided and Photographed By: Deja Kreutzberg Best Shopping Palm Desert
Greater Palm Springs is home to beautiful resorts and stunning mountain views, but visitors also have the chance to explore the desert’s very own Rodeo Drive of high-end fashion and fine dining at The Gardens on El Paseo. Located in the sunny city of Palm Desert, The Gardens on El Paseo offers one-of-a kind restaurants with delicious dinner staples and unique boutiques with familiar names that are sure to inspire your inner fashionista.
11:00 a.m. – Bonjour, Mon Amour Best Shopping Palm Desert
For beauty essence straight from the Southern France, L’Occitane has all of the essentials to leave you feeling revitalized. Some must-haves include the Immortelle Overnight Reset Oil-in-Serum for supple skin, Shea Butter Hand Cream and Verbena Eau de Toilette for a standout, sultry fragrance.
Noon – LookBrook Gardens on El Paseo
Brooks Brothers has you covered with modern yet classic clothing options for the entire family. From authentic polos and lightweight chinos to fleece sweaters and cotton oxford button-downs, this store has versatile styles for any occasion.
1:00 p.m. – A Great Catch Best Shopping Palm Desert
Immerse yourself in ocean delights at the Pacifica Seafood Restaurant. This fresh hotspot for coastal cuisine serves up king crab legs, crispy calamari, ahi tuna tartare and sautéed Atlantic diver sea scallops. Dive in for a taste of the sea.
3:30 p.m. – Feeling Contemporary Best Shopping Palm Desert
Trina Turk’s polished fashion and timeless silhouettes provide the perfect wardrobe staples.This boutique has women’s ready-to-wear and accessories in stock, as well as the swim and spa collection for poolside fun all season long.
4:00 p.m. – Flower Power Gardens on El Paseo
Unleash your inner flower child with the feminine floral designs of Johnny Was. From the storefront to the merchandise, this brand exudes a bohemian air of delicate femininity. It’s guaranteed that you’ll find the perfect vacation frock to wear all season long.
5:30 p.m. – Fabulous Filets
Mastro’s Steakhouse, Palm Desert
Mastro’s Steakhouse is the ideal eatery for savory entrees and delectable desserts. The delicious menu offers dishes such as New Zealand King Salmon fillet, double-cut pork chop, herb roasted chicken and Chocolate Sin Cake. Talk about a dinner of champions!
7:00 p.m. – Tropical Threads Gardens on El Paseo
Bring a slice of the beach to the desert with Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Store. Try on a colorful selection of swimsuits, loungewear and other uniforms of leisure, but don’t forget to sample some delicious Tommy Bahama staples like the piña colada cake!
The Gardens on El Paseo
73545 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA 92260
760.862.1990
Born and raised in the Coachella Valley, Crystal Harrell is a Communication-Media Studies graduate from California State University, San Bernardino. She has contributed to various publications within Greater Palm Springs, such as The Desert Sun newspaper, Coachella Magazine, CV Weekly, Desert Health, and After School Magazine, as well as creating content for the Los Angeles Times' High School Insider website. When she's not writing, Crystal enjoys traveling, photography, fashion, and all things film.
