The Shops at Palm Desert - Palm Desert, California

Alejandro S. (.

In Palm Desert, this shopping center has a little over 100 Stores. However, 8 years ago it had 150 + stores & people were finding out a way to get in the building & lease a space.

Westfield changing its name, & COVID is what I personally think has affected the market for store owners at the mall in order to remain with a financial sustainability and for them to have profitability as well. People simply stopped going to the mall.

Many stores & companies survived but again how long have they been there? 24+ years, like Sears and JC Penny or Hollister for 10 years , despite them being multimillion dollar companies ..

How did Dog on a stick survive the pandemic & McDonald's right next to it didn't ? (Personally I would have rooted more for McDonald's yet again didn't graduate in an economics major either).

It all comes down to their rightful owner in the decision making of sustaining through tough times I can only think.

🛍️Food for thought .. while for many disappeared companies because of the inflation & the pandemic let alone why is it still empty two years later & in the making supposedly? 💡

I enjoy getting a shake at Cold Stone here & there after visiting the Local Shops that have survived multiple financial crisis waves throughout the span of 24 years when Westfield first acquired the property, perhaps inclusively before.

City Wok is another place I visit when here.

🌬️ A/C is fully functional under the current management team, it might look dead empty 87% of the times but it has clean floors & remodeled ceilings as well as properly maintained restrooms, common areas etc.

They have a children's play bin area, parking is substantially efficient there being plenty ⛹🏼‍♂️.

A couple arcades in the middle of the walkway to entertain yourself while you finish sipping on your shake 🥤or perhaps finish eating your pretzel from Cinnabon 🥨.

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3 stars from my perspective, a lot of work left behind & plenty of space that could have been utilized in these 8+ years.

Boredom is the kind of mental state that will get you here in the first place.

Unless you actually think that purchasing your chonitos (underwear) 👙 at Victoria Secret personally makes a difference when you get even greater discounts online with better prices rather than walking into the store & willingly bend over 😉.

Just like going to Shoe Palace for the latest model of Nike Jordans when you can get a better deal online versus walking in the store & yet have the need to bend yourself over & hand off your wallet.. you get the picture 📸.

Safe shopping 🛍️😺.

J T.

Heading out of business soon. Built in the 80s based on a 60s model. Very sad place to visit.

Suheil

The weather there was magnificent! The people or so friendly and kind! I was there on vacation and all the time I had spent their I wished I could live there everyday of my life. There is truly something special about Palm Desert that words couldn't simply describe. There is a certain atmosphere that it encompasses. Truly one of a kind place and if I could find a new job and move out there I would do it almost instantaneously!

Alexander D.

Haven't been there in years audits still the same place jt always was......quiet and not fun at all anymore so! But they did a good job 9on the remodel after Westfield bought the mall!! It was cool tho bringing back alot of bad memories and a real nasty taste in my mouth! Lmao. Its a good spot to shop still and get away from the riff raff and the days cares!! Lol have a great day all!!

Steven C.

Moccasins West, on the lower level across from GameStop is the very best for Native American Jewelry and Artifacts, Western Boots, Hats & Belts. They have the finest Crystals and Rock Specimens in the desert !!
BIG SALES THROUGHOUT THE HOLIDAY SEASON. Stop by and spend some of your hard earned money !! You won't be disappointed.

Pelumi O.

First time visiting. Went on a Sunday afternoon. Shopped at a lot of the stores which I was very impressed with. The only issue I have with this mall is their food court, we ate at 3 different restaurants inside the mall & they were all expensive and the food was bland. Most especially aunty Anne’s & Charley’s that took 25mins to serve up 2kids meal. I’ll definitely not be going back to the food court again. Other than the terrible services at the food court, the stores within the mall are clean & fully stocked.

Carlos G.

Something to do indoors and great relief when you're in 110 + degree weather. Nice two story indoor mall about 1/2 mile long. Definitely not as cool as the 85 degree, middle of summer temperature at Catalina Island in which I was a couple days ago.s

Manuel C.

It really needs more variety. It has enough amenities to suit most tastes, got the basics covered, but it's lacking more niche stores and conveniences. Is not a bad place, neither is good. Just something in between