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Family-friendly places and local businesses in Palm Desert, in the Coachella Valley.
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55 places
- The Living Desert Zoo & GardensKid-friendlyFamily favoriteDesert zoo and botanical garden with giraffe feeding, rhinos, carousel and a kids' play area.
- Alankara Aveda Lifestyle SalonAveda salon; wedding and event styling. Reader-voted favorite.
- All Valley AirFamily-owned, women-owned HVAC company; 24/7 emergency AC repair.
- Anderholt Whittaker LLPBoutique business, corporate and real-estate law firm.
- Assistance League Coachella Valley Resale ShopBoutique-style resale shop funding Operation School Bell (school clothes for kids).
- Barkingham Pet HotelLocally owned boarding and grooming since 2011.
- Barth LawLaw firm serving Palm Desert and Riverside County.
- Bennion Deville HomesLarge valley-based residential brokerage with several offices.
- Berger Foundation IceplexKid-friendlyPublic skating, skating lessons, camps and youth hockey.
- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties – Palm DesertResidential brokerage office.
- Bones-n-SconesHolistic pet-nutrition store; dog-friendly.
- Cal State San Bernardino – Palm Desert CampusUniversity branch campus.
- Casa BlancaKid-friendlyFamily-owned and operated Mexican restaurant.
- Chrissy's Kids & GiftsKid-friendlyKids' and gift boutique; custom stationery and Jellycat plush.
- Chuck E. Cheese Palm DesertKid-friendlyArcade games, pizza and birthday party packages.
- Coldwell Banker Realty – Palm DesertResidential brokerage office.
- College of the DesertCommunity college with youth programs; hosts a big weekend street fair.
- Compass – Palm DesertResidential brokerage office.
- Crafted CutzBarbershop on El Paseo; senior pricing.
- Desert Dental SpaGeneral and cosmetic dentistry.
- Desert Pediatric DentistryKid-friendlyPediatric dental practice (Dr. Gary Okamoto).
- DesertAreaHomeFinderResidential buyer/seller team across the valley.
- El Paseo Dental CareGeneral dentistry practice.
- El Paseo Shopping DistrictMile-long shopping street with 300+ shops, galleries and restaurants.
- Engels Law APCLaw firm serving Palm Desert and Riverside County.
- Ferguson Law FirmBusiness law firm.
- Fiesta KiaKia dealership and service center.
- First Tee – Coachella ValleyKid-friendlyYouth golf and life-skills programs for beginners.
- Get Air Trampoline ParkKid-friendlyWall-to-wall trampolines, ninja course, foam pits and dodgeball.
- J&E AutomotiveFull-service auto repair since 1959; reader-voted favorite.
- Jaded CutsBarbershop.
- Joslyn CenterSenior center with Penny's Pantry and a farmers market.
- JW Entertainment Zone (JW Marriott Desert Springs)Kid-friendlyRetro arcade, VR games, duckpin bowling and air hockey inside the resort.
- JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & SpaKid-friendlyLakeside resort with boat rides, family pools and the JW Entertainment Zone.
- Lee & Associates – Palm DesertCommercial real estate brokerage since 2012.
- Leslie's Pool SuppliesPool supplies and free water testing; several valley stores.
- Marriott's Shadow RidgeKid-friendlyVilla-style resort with kitchens; free kids' golf lesson at the academy.
- McCallum TheatreMain performing-arts venue; family shows and arts education outreach.
- Olson Law FirmReal estate, business litigation and collections; attorney is also a broker.
- Palm Desert Aquatic CenterKid-friendlyPublic pool with recreation swim, slides and swim lessons.
- Palm Desert Civic Center ParkKid-friendlyLarge park with playgrounds, skate park, aquatic center nearby and community events.
- Palm Desert Dust BustersHand and touchless car wash and detailing.
- Palm Desert LibraryKid-friendlyLibrary shared with College of the Desert; kids' programs.
- Palm Desert Pet HospitalGeneral veterinary hospital.
- Palm Desert SmilesGeneral and cosmetic dentistry.
- PB Mechanical Air ServicesLocally owned HVAC; Bryant dealer; same-day and 24/7 service.
- PetSmart – Palm DesertPet supplies, grooming and training classes.
- PowerKids CenterKid-friendlyKids-only gym with classes for burning off energy.
- Revivals – Palm DesertResale stores whose proceeds benefit DAP Health.
- Sacred Heart SchoolCatholic K–8 school.
- The Shops at Palm DesertKid-friendlyIndoor mall with family stores; hosts the YMCA drop-off kids camp.
- UC Riverside – Palm DesertUniversity center for graduate and extension programs.
- Valley View DentalGeneral dentistry practice.
- Xavier College Preparatory High SchoolCatholic college-prep high school.
- YMCA of the DesertKid-friendlyDay camps, childcare, youth sports and swim programs; runs a camp at The Shops at Palm Desert.