Enjoy Father’s Day in Greater Palm Springs! Make your way to this Southern California oasis this June for an unforgettable weekend in honor of Dad. From unique events to dining specials and outdoor adventures, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate.
1. Take Dad for a Thrilling Spin
Make this Father's Day one for the books by treating Dad to an unforgettable experience at the BMW Performance Center in Thermal. Take your pick from a variety of BMW experiences, each one as exhilarating as the next. Their Performance Drive will let Dad take the wheel and follow an instructor through a challenging off-road course, as well as rotate through a variety of BMW models, driving each through the tight corners of their track. Dad will get to finish the day by buckling up into the passenger seat for a hot lap with one of the BMW instructors as they accelerate and drift around the track.
Ready to gift an adrenaline-pumping ride? Book your BMW experience here, and drift your way to exciting memories.
2. Check Out Local Breweries & Taprooms
La Quinta Brewing Co.
Featuring two different locations throughout Greater Palm Springs, La Quinta Brewing Co. is here for you this Father's Day. Treat Dad to a nice cold brew, and then indulge in some of their delicious menu items such as the special Heatwave nachos available at their Palm Desert and Palm Springs locations.
Luchador Brewing Company
Take Pops to this fun luchador-inspired spot featuring 15 rotating taps with a wide selection of beers and seltzers. You'll want to come hungry, as the menu is sure to make Dad happy with a wide array of tacos and seafood.
Coachella Valley Brewing Company
Stop by Coachella Valley Brewing Company this Father's Day and enjoy cold brews and an afternoon of stellar live acoustic music. Located in Thousand Palms, Coachella Valley Brewing Co. is known for their expertly brewed beer often featuring the agriculture of Greater Palm Springs.
Taproom 29 at Spotlight 29
The perfect location for your sports-loving dad this holiday, Taproom 29 features a large selection of 29 beers on draft plus over 30 TVs so you can catch all the sports action.
Las Palmas
Las Palmas is a family-owned brewery in Palm Springs with an atmosphere that "just feels like home" — meaning this may be the perfect place for you this Father's Day. Las Palmas offers a selection of farmhouse ales, IPAs, and traditional-style lagers. Their small, cozy patio in the back is the perfect spot for a late afternoon or evening sip.
3. Enjoy an Elevated Meal
Want to elevate your Father's Day dinner? Treat Dad to a meal at one of the many restaurants along El Paseo in Palm Desert. At Shorebird, he can choose from classic American flavors with influences from traditional seafood and steakhouses. If you are looking for Mexican food, Molé is your go-to. And of course, Mastro's Steakhouse offers a wonderful selection of seafood and steaks that you can even get to-go.
4. Tee Up with Dad
Make Father’s Day tee-rrific this year by visiting one of the many golf courses Greater Palm Springs has to offer. Hit the links and enjoy panoramic mountain views, visit amazing championship grounds, and learn why this SoCal oasis is known as “the golf capital of the world.”
Whether Dad is a seasoned player or a golf beginner, Greater Palm Springs has you covered. With over 120 courses, there’s something for every player to get swinging.
5. Treat Dad to Gaming & Delicious Dining
If the way to Dad’s heart is through his stomach, kick-off Father’s Day with a spectacular dining experience at Café One Eleven in Agua Caliente Casino, Cathedral City or at Waters Cafe at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, Rancho Mirage. Then follow up a fantastic meal by stepping out to the casino floor and trying your luck at a variety of slot machines and table games.
6. Gift an Experience or Shop Local
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
For the outdoor-loving father, nothing is more fitting than a ride aboard the world's largest rotating tram car. You'll climb 8,500 feet to the top of Mount San Jacinto, where you can explore 50 miles of hiking trails through pristine alpine wilderness, then refuel with a bite at one of their restaurants.
The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens
Gift Dad an adventure to the deserts of the world. Purchase a day pass and get to meet rhinos, giraffes, wallabies, and more, or make his year with an annual pass. For more details, see here.
Havaianas
With a location in Palm Springs, Havaianas Flip Flops are the perfect summer gift — comfortable and stylish, just in time for pool season.
Tommy Bahamas
A tropical shirt will Dad feeling like he's on vacation all the time. Shop at the Tommy Bahama store in Palm Desert or take Pops to the Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar in downtown Palm Springs for Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos.
Destination PSP
Gift the magic of Greater Palm Springs with special apparel from Destination PSP. You'll find everything from sunglasses to swimsuits and towels, all the essentials Dad will need to relax poolside this summer.
El Paseo Shopping District
El Paseo is home to countless jewelry stores, from Leeds & Son Fine Jewelers and El Paseo Jewelers to Ozel Jewelers, where you can find Dad that brand-new watch to add to his collection.
Williams Sonoma
Summer is officially upon us! And nothing will make cookout season more memorable than gifting Dad some new stainless steel grilling essentials, which you can find at Williams Sonoma at The Gardens on El Paseo.
