Top Things to do in California Desert
Top Hotels in California Desert
- 1. Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa
- 2. Best Western Plus Las Brisas Hotel
- 3. Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
- 4. Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa
- 5. Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs
- 6. Best Western Plus Frontier Motel
- 7. Palm Springs Rendezvous
- 8. Caliente Tropics Resort
- 9. JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
- 10. La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton
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8 Flea & Street Markets in California Desert That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in California Desert, United States including Antique Station, Victorville, Desert Timbers, VillageFest, The Street Fair at College of the Desert, Palm Springs Open Air Market, Certified Farmers Market La Quinta, Sky Village Outdoor Marketplace, Indio Open-Air Market.
Restaurants in California Desert
1. Antique Station, Victorville
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By TravelingMerm - Monrovia, United States
I adore antique stores - read an old blog post about how Oro Grande is a hidden gem for antiquing so decided to make a day trip of it to #supportlocalbusiness! It’s off the famous Route 66 so you can’t go wrong checking this weird little town out anyway - and if you’re at all into antiques, you’re bound to find something of interest here for sure! And their prices were great imo! When I first pulled in to their parking lot, I got a little nervous - it looked kinda random...the exterior had the kitschy desert-weirdness about it...but there were plenty of cars in the parking lot so I decided to venture in...and I’m so glad I did! This place is pretty cool! It’s a lot bigger than it looks from the outside - I felt like every corner I went around, there was another corner and another and another lol! They had lots of great shabby-country-chic decor and some very interesting Wild West-looking antiques that you would swear came out of some old desert ranch - very cool! And they have a ton of cast iron!! I managed to walk away with some fantastic treasures! I got a cute cast iron heart shaped muffin pan among other things! I definitely plan to return once the pandemic is over in hopes that the other local stores will open back up and will stop here again for sure!
2. Desert Timbers
3. VillageFest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,781 reviews
The place to meet new friends is at this old-fashioned street fair with sidewalk performers, musicians, farmer's market, gifts and lots of food.
Reviewed By V3855POhelena - Santa Monica, United States
I happened upon this Palm Springs experience a few months ago, and have repeated it ever since. It's very pleasant walking down the main street among arts and crafts, good stands, a mini farmers market, locals walking their dogs, and a village atmosphere on a large scale. I specially like the tiles/coasters made from retro posters and have started a collection. They can be found at stelladivina.com. These and other excellent arts and crafts make it worth spending at least a couple of hours browsing, and sampling some of the street food while mingling with the locals and tourists.
4. The Street Fair at College of the Desert
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 441 reviews
Located on the College of the Desert campus in Palm Desert CA this year round weekend event sponsors over 200 merchants offering a wide variety of unique gifts, gadgets, tools, clothing, outstanding food, original art, housewares, yard/patio furniture and décor and much much more.
Reviewed By dellesol - Cumberland, Canada
My beloved and I went here two Saturdays in a row. There is a lot to see - you have interesting demonstrations of kitchen appliances. You have fresh produce and also nuts and dried fruits. Clothing for men and women (no name brands except the odd golf stuff). It is free. It has a small food court area with a variety of yummy foods. My husband had a chicken gyro and it was HUGE. 9 Dollars for what could feed us both. I had a lovely, freshly prepared crepe with fresh fruit. It was divine. Only $5.50. There are picnic tables to sit and eat. Musicians performing - really nice vibe. You have so much to choose from: pashminas, to kitchen gadgets, to reclaimed golf balls (and if you golf like me - it is awesome to get a deal for a ball you will lose to the wilderness). There is golf clothing, metal art, framed art, jewelry, bbq sauce and strange but interesting items. Of course also, as cannabis is legal here in California, there are many stalls that offer lotions and potions with CBD. Lots to see ... No fee for attending. If you want close parking it is 4 dollars but there is a little trolley to take you to and from drop off points. Also, the bathrooms are on the perimeter and they are clean, clean, clean! Worth the trek to see what is available in the area.
5. Palm Springs Open Air Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 54 reviews
This vibrant open air market showcases over 100 vendors displaying art, jewelry, apparel, prepared and packaged foods, produce, health and wellness items, home/garden accessories and so much more. Lots of parking, free admission and great entertainment. Free prizes every week! Come join us this Saturday!
Reviewed By 667maryann
Palm Springs open market is fun and chock full of different kinds of vendors. It's a great way to spend an evening. Have dinner at one of the restaurants on the main street and then wander through the vendors. Great people watching and music. This is a must when in Palm Springs.
6. Certified Farmers Market La Quinta
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By MarlySF - Concord, United States
We enjoyed browsing the small (but good) Sunday market very much, especially talking to some of the vendors. We had a few friendly conversations, especially with the representatives from the City of La Quinta (they had free stuff, like sunglasses in case you forgot yours) and the vendors from Nora's Empanada Factory, where we purchased some of their wares --- chicken and spinach/feta cheese. Excellent, on enjoying for dinner later. We were tourists --- visiting the area for a week and had a kitchen (and do most of our own cooking) but we'd just stocked up with plenty of veggies at a supermarket two days earlier so bought no produce, but all of the stands were very colorful and fresh looking, with local variety. If we lived there, we would have indulged. Because the market is more of a "boutique market" (small), do not expect a large, busy farmer's market (such as we have in our home town). COVID protocols were taken into account --- with a large MASKS REQUIRED sign as we entered. Also, people were social distancing, likely from habit at this point -- plus some of the vendors had tape across their area so that patrons could order what they wanted but not bunch up right by the produce. It was a reminder of "distancing." The vendors at the produce stands were very attentive to customers and helped them choose and bag. Other than produce and empanadas, there was an eclectic collection of other artisan foodstuffs, like honey and a sweet bread item whose name I can't remember and more. This little market was not packed with crowds, so it was easy and relaxing to browse and wander on a beautiful blue-sky Sunday morning. Parking is free and right down/across the street. We were glad we drove the dozen miles to the market the first Sunday in November. Old Town La Quinta is a beautiful area (not actually "old," but certainly traditional-looking) in California Mission style. Plenty of shops and restaurants are open also. We enjoyed our morning there so much that we spent more time at TQLAS restaurant, down the block from the market. We are returning to the Palm Springs area in the Spring and plan to shop at this market again.
7. Sky Village Outdoor Marketplace
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
I like markets. This is the Sky Village Outdoor Marketplace. it is a market: Clothing, kitchen, food and way more. It is open every weekend. The Phone number is 760-365-2104 Have fun!
8. Indio Open-Air Market
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