It's a cute little spot in Rancho Mirage that's just off the main strip. Pretty much a lot of things in the desert is off the main strip. It's a mini shopping center that has a few little boutiques but mainly restaurants. The chain restaurants such as Yard house, PF Changs, Cheesecake Factory, and Dave and Busters. Then there's a few smaller restaurants. The main store that's the biggest out of the other boutique is REI. Besides that, it also house a movie theatre. From The looks of it, it looks pretty impressive. It's a cute walkway that with a mixture of Universal city walk and San Antonio River walk. Of course man made but a cute layout of the property. It's not that big and everything surrounds each other but it's worth a wander through. There's plenty of parking both to the side as well as plenty in the back lot. I think everything is pretty much out in the open as I didn't really see any covered parking spots. Location is amazing as it's pretty much near a lot of things. There's cute little spots throughout the desert that's worth checking out. I don't think it's someplace that you would hang out at for long. More for coming for a meal or the movies. You could walk around but there's nothing much from that. read more

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Why in the hell does this outdoor shopping center not install misting systems and add some shade trees. It's freaking 115 degrees and walking through this beautiful shopping center is like hiking on Venus. In season it is a wonderful place to shop and dine. But during the summer it is horrible. read more

Took my son to Dave & Buster's at the River in Rancho Mirage. They were offering $2.50 unlimited arcade games all day as a 4th of July promotion. We definitely couldn't pass this deal up. As we approached The River, it was completely empty due to the holiday hours. Most stores were closed, but a few were open for business. I love the river flowing throughout the whole outdoor mall. Very tranquil while you shop or dine in at one of the restaurants. Unfortunately, we couldn't experience that except to visit Dave & Buster's since it was the only restaurant that was opened. It was nice to walk around along the river and fountains. Very calm and peaceful. read more

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The River in Rancho Mirage is a nice blend of dining, shopping, and leisure activities that include a movie theatre. The mall feels like an oasis in the otherwise arid Coachella Valley. We came here around 8:00 pm on a Saturday for dinner rather than shopping. The fountain/water features in front of The River was beautiful after dark and made for a pleasant stroll. This is not a big mall, but there were several good restaurants from which to choose. Parking was easy. read more

The River - Exterior -- Water Feature & Fountain - Shopping Centers Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

Super Busy, but no place to shop!!! I'm assuming everyone is going to one of three stores left (Theater, Dave & Busters & Cheesecake Factory)! Numerous stores are boarded up and out of business. Even Body Works & the Burger place are gone!!! I suspect high rents are pushing stores away. Landlord needs to wake up and LOWER the rent before they turn into another Atrium!!! read more

While visiting the area, I stopped by The River in Palm Desert mainly because it was convenient. A solid mix of restaurants, shops, and things to do, all in one easy, walkable spot by the water. Relaxed vibe, good energy, and plenty of options depending on what you're in the mood for. One of those places that just works when you want everything in one place without the hassle. read more

The River - Shopping Centers Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

This is a fun outdoor mall nestled at the base of the mountains in Rancho Mirage. One of its unique features is a small, flowing river that runs through the center, adding a peaceful vibe to the shopping and dining experience. The mall recently welcomed Dave & Buster's, which is a great addition! The main anchor spots are restaurants like P.F. Chang's, The Yard House, Dave & Buster's, Babe's Bar-B-Que, and The Cheesecake Factory. Beyond that, there are plenty of smaller eateries, including ice cream shops, a boba tea spot, a burger joint, sushi, a chocolate shop, a cheesesteak place, and even a Filipino food shop. For entertainment, there's a Cinemark theater and a small amphitheater where live music is played from time to time--great for date nights or family outings. For shopping, you'll find stores like The Body Shop, a sunglass store, and a fun hat shop, among others. It's January, and the weather is perfect for strolling around the mall--cool and comfortable, making it an enjoyable outing for all ages. read more

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Whenever we go on vacation and want a change of scenery from the hotel, we go to The River. It has a Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang's, Yardhouse, Five Guys, Ben n Jerry's and even a movie theater. Aliso if you have a Tesla and need to charge, they have a charging station. read more

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The river is an outdoor mall! Its quietly small! It was very hot and literally i was melting! There great selection of stores and chain restaurants such as Yard house, cheese cake factory and etc...Value wise you can find both restaurants and stores in your budget so its reasonable! The service was great...People are very friendly in this location. There is a small river in middle, make it unique in Rancho Mirage...There is also parking outside... read more

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Hell no. I had went to go see a movie at the theater yet I noticed that outside they were hosting a memorial for Charlie Kirk...like what. I felt like I was watching a cult of American individuals. They had a poster of him in front of the American flag in the middle of a pathway....cmon now I was just trying to enjoy my movie. The service is okay there depending where you go yet I will not be going back there again. read more

The River in the low desert is an outdoor mall of cuisine, comfort, cinema, caps, clothes, and community. Had the opportunity to stop in for dinner and take in "The River" aspect of this lush long collection of businesses both popular and familiar... and it's quite pretty, especially at night, but definitely, more of a lake or a pond as it doesn't encompass the entire mall... which is one of my big critiques... It does seem to be more food focused with the local Cinemark in the center of it all... The parking on either side is pretty easy to navigate... As are the pathways... Some walk bridges in places especially over parts of the water would be amazing... I'll just daydream about them for now. It was fun to see families and kids enjoying a Friday evening about and in the mini amphitheater near the lake... I mean river. Curious to see how this place will grow and change before my next visit... especially with talks of Dave & Buster's emerging this year... which will give things like Escape Games (the escape room place) some more entertainment company. The PF Chang's is solid! The Yard House is reliable, Dringk for stiff drinks and the Cheesecake Factory is as good as it gets for sit-down spots. Five Guys, Ben & Jerry's, Chakaa, and a few others for those more convenient bites and sips on the go. Q Tip: They host some events throughout the year including a car show every first Saturday of the month. Also if you happen to be around on April 1st (something they might do yearly)... they'll be a giveaway for Stage Coach tickets from 4 PM - 7 PM Free cone day is also coming soon!! read more

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This is a hard review, because The River was once such an amazing place! It's been years since I was here, and it sadly has gone very downhill. I remember The River was once a very lively place for families and young people alike. There used to be a ton of shops, restaurants, and live music performances. I'm glad to see some of the OG restaurants, like Babes are still there. Happy to see the movie theater is still there (despite the fact it was very empty). The sad thing was that none of the stores are still there. I hope that one day, The River can get back to what it once was. It would be great to see some more shops for sure! read more

Fun 'River', Shops and Dining The idea of a 'river' at a shopping mall attracted us. It's fun! Bridges, places to sit by the water, and decorative landscape create a perfect setting to enjoy a beverage or ice cream and listen to the soothing sound of flowing water. Plenty of dining options and some shops to share your money with. read more

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Worked in this mall a long while ago. Wow it has deteriorated a lot. Only has a few big chain restaurants. For every store that's here there are 2 vacant stores. Some of the stores aren't even open with posted hours that they are. read more

Most stores and eateries are closed here. Seems abandoned. But, it's a really nice place to walk around because there's a river in the middle of the shopping plaza. It's a nice atmosphere. Unique because most outdoor malls don't have a river in the middle. If they got more shops in this place, it could be amazing. read more

Like an outdoor mall! Here are the shops that are here (at least some) A hat shop Bath and Body works The Kids Clubhouse Cheesecake Factory Dringk The Yardhouse P.F. Chang's Acqua Bistro Five Guys I think there's an Escape room And even a Ben and Jerry's! I love the scenery, farmers market that come occasionally, and the different shops! There's even a small post office here lol! 10/10! read more

What is happening here? This dirty concrete maze needs a fresh look - and turn on the water features on the east sides by the Omni or cover them over with decking and create outdoor seating areas with lounge chairs etc. The River need to decide if it's an entertainment venue, restaurant venues (restaurant row) or a retail destination. Right now it's neither apart from Yard House, Cheesecake Factory, Babes or PF Chang's. This venue is in need of more blended restaurants. A combination of QSR's such as Sweet Greens, Mendocino Farms, Tender Greens, Urban Plates, Shake Shack, Tocaya, Blue Bottle Coffee, etc. I hear Dave and Busters is coming which is fine but there are so many vacant store fronts thats there is plenty of room to go around for plenty of other tenants. Also, "Art Walk" is not a fun way to fill in the gaps, and the seasonal Halloween store might pay the rent but not a compelling enough reason to visit the location. These experience drive down the perceived value of this facility. All this said, parking can be a nightmare with no designated "food to go" parking locations and everything is so spread out it can be hard to get a space. An investment in parking study is probably needed to get ahead of a venue such as Dave and Busters - if it comes. The River needs to be a entertainment destination. Freshen it up. Broker some great tenant deals to bring in quality/ premium tenants to lift the value of this facility. Apart from the big players here, the small players struggle with low amounts of foot traffic stopping by because the river is just know for 4 restaurants and a movie theater. Nobody comes here to hang out and lounge around. For the warmer months provide shade coverings and outdoor misters. Plant more trees and landscape so it's not concrete overload. I really hope The River can figure itself out and get with the times for a new generation of tourist and local! Good luck read more

"Coachella Valley's Supergroup of Classic Rock Veterans," The Brad Mercer Band performed the first of two special rock concerts at The River Amphitheater in Rancho Mirage last Saturday night (3/18/23) to a packed crowd of appreciative fans and shoppers, as part of The River's free live music concert calendar. The Brad Mercer Band, in weekly residence at Fantasy Springs Casino Resort's, The Lit Lounge for four years, moved on in 2023, to new venues, large and small, both in and out of the Coachella Valley, to seek new and diversified audiences. The band has an impressive, extensive song archive with a catalogue of classic rock and pop, including exact renditions of rarely performed, sometimes complex classics from the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, and even new hits from the early 2000's, from artists like: The Eagles, Elton John, The Beatles, Neil Diamond, The Animals, Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, Tom Petty, Peter Frampton, Pat Benetar, Chicago, The Doors, Billy Joel, The Zombies, The Rolling Stones, Badfinger, Doctor John, Pat Benatar, Led Zeppelin, and The Who, to name just a few. In addition, Brad, as a professional impressionist, adds a special touch to the show with his dead-on mimicry of each musical legend. The Brad Mercer Band is: Brad Mercer on vocals, guitar, brass & percussion; Peter Sutter on lead guitar/vocals); Chris "Guido" Carletto on keyboards & vocals); Terry Dubas on drums & vocals); Gene Beavers on bass & vocals); and Susan Lynn Mercer on vocals. Brad's appeared as a guest numerous times on KESQ TV's Eye of the Desert" with host and devoted Brad Mercer fan, Patrick Evans. What makes this very tight band also very special is the level of veteran players assembled here to form one impressive and confident rock band who display a range of musical styles and genres like no other band in the Palm Springs and desert areas. For The River, it was their largest crowd and most energetic to date, with many of the crowd slipping onto the dance area to once again relive great music and rock out. One member of the crowd, in his late 20's, said when he closed his eyes, he swore he was "hearing the original artist live". Brad is a true showman, with a life in rock, pop, and Vegas show biz, having toured the country as an entertainer, stand up comic, and impressionist. Looking like Robert Plant's brother, Brad puts in a Bruce Springsteen-like energy into his live shows and many times goes for three non-stop hours. Each member of the band have their own distinctive voices from an amazing high tenor to a gravel-like blues scowl, and each step forward to perform as front man or woman, in the case of Susan. So Brad, a truly gifted vocalist, is surrounded by a strong vocal ensemble as he is be top notch musicians. What pleased the venue and the crowd, is how Brad plays to the people, often stepping off stage to perform sitting next to them or walking among them, often inviting them to sing along. The band as a whole, seemed generally very appreciative of the love thrown their way, though this writer feels they more than earned it. The Brad Mercer Band delivered a rock show one would normally pay $50-$100 to see. It was a total thumbs-up. I highly recommend this band if you are in the desert. Next up is Wednesday the 22nd at the Tri-Palm Country Club & Resort starting at 5:00. Then back to The River on April 15th at 6:00 PM. The band's website is: TheBradMercerBand.com The band has two current music videos in rotation on MTV Europe. Here are links: https://youtu.be/qx9vIYfpQFs ("I'm Coming Home") https://youtu.be/Y6hmxiBRqps ("Just Wanna Hear My Songs on the Radio") Brad Mercer is also a syndicated country music radio personality who hosts a weekly show, Brad's Bands n' Fans" at KIX Hot Country Radio (96.3 FM). He is represented by Winmill Talent Management. read more

The River - The Brad Mercer Band live at The River Amphitheater in Rancho Mirage, CA - 3/18/2023 - Shopping Centers Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

A great place to go for a night walk or date. I like the cheesecake factory a lot. Many of the stores are usually closed though, which sucks. It's been that way for years, not sure why? They do have a good selection of stores though, not to expensive. read more

Great vibe for a night out or date. I enjoy the warm attitude most employees have. I do wish they would add more parking on the south side, as it fills full every night. Other than that great place to hang out! read more

This is a pretty sad mall with two thirds of all the shops here are shuttered. There remains mostly restaurants, movie theaters, and nail salons. This outdoor mall is dying. We don't know when this mall will ever get revived. read more

Came to The River 4 or 5 years ago to the movie theater with my brother, nephews, plus our grandson. I remember being impressed with the center, but didn't spend more time. On our last trip to the desert, our nephew recommended hanging out there. We ended up going to Yard House for dinner, sitting under the misters, soaking up the atmosphere. We were planning to go the next day, but was just too hot! The landscape / waterscape areas are worth a visit alone. One day we'll hang out there when it's in the 80 degree range. read more

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this place is so pretty! just a great place to eat and walk around. lots of food and shopping options! love visiting this place read more

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This place is just amazing. Couldn't believe it's a shopping mall. Joined family for lunch at The Cheesecake Factory and was sad I didn't have time to walk around. I'm definitely going to plan a day to go back and explore. read more

I mean why did they make this an outdoor shopping area? You're in the desert! Ended up driving around it in 116 degree weather and drove away. So much for a comfortable shopping experience. If you don't have a specific reason or store/restaurant to visit then I see no reason to stop especially when it's summer and hot. read more

It's a nice place but not much here mainly restaurants. I do prefer this forever 21 over the one at the mall tho. Pretty good restaurants miss the sushi place that's gone now. Nice movie theater and the "river" isn't really a river so hopefully your not going for that it's just a man made little water area around some restaurants. During this season they usually put a tree up which they currently have again this year and what's new is the little ice skating rink which is fun for all ages. read more

The River - They have it nicely decorated this time of year :) - Shopping Centers Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

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Parking stinks. But once you find a spot, leave it for 42 days. It's a little oasis in the dessert. A little "river", with chain restaurants (Cheesecake Factory, Yardhouse, Fleming's, Acqua Pazza, Babe's Bar-B-Que & Brewery, PF Chang's, Baja Fresh, Five Guys, Ben & Jerry's, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, and several others. But wait, that's not all you get. A spankin' nice movie theater (Cinemark), Forever 21 (yeah, and I they have men's clothes, too), Bath & Body Works, MAC Cosmetics, and others. Overall, it's small and not enough to really amuse yourself to walk around, but for dinner and a movie, it's great. read more

The River.. I suppose it's gotten better over the years. Definitely a hot spot for tourists, a little outdoor shopping center. It has your standard chains like Cheesecake, YardHouse, Ben & Jerry's, Starbucks, Forever 21, Bath Body Works, etc. Parking can definitely be a bitch during season, especially on the weekends. It's a great place to bring the kids cause they can run around with enough space to not bump into anyone. There's also a shop that sells super overpriced hats. But they're cute and fun. Yeah, not much to say except it's just a place with two restaurants/bars open late. YardHouse & Dringk (however you spell it). read more

I've been coming here since 2004. It's called The River so you think there would be some water that circles the whole complex but it does not, it would have been nice if they would have little rides like paddle boats you could ride on the river but they never did that. the borders bookstore used to be here (anchor store) but they went out of business when they left it seemed to take about a third of the foot traffic out ,plus the parking is a nightmare. The cheesecake factory has average food, the Yard House sucks,the barbecue restaurant that I can't remember the name of that I twice its average, Baja fresh was good here but it went downhill and is no longer in business. All the stores are very expensive. read more

It's a scaled down version of The Commons shopping mall in Calabasas, CA. What brought me here initially was Cohiba. Picked up some cigars and we wandered around for a minute. I did notice they had a valet area just around the corner from the Yardhouse. Later that evening we did come back to the Yardhouse. Pretty straight forward clean mall. read more

We had been here eight months before we investigated The River. We enjoyed some outdoor walking one afternoon followed by an early dinner. The next day we had lunch outside while basking in the sun and listening to a live musician playing his harp. Many restaurants and snack places to choose from along with some retail. The only negative is that my wife found out there is a MAC store there. YIKES!!!! read more

Cool place. I love water so it was great to see a restaurant area with water flowing all around! This was right across the street from where we stayed for the weekend so it was super convenient. There were so many restaurants and a movie theater, ice cream shop, Starbucks and other stores. The parking was good during the day and at night when we were there. This is a nice relaxing place to hang out. read more

Fun nights out under the stars, music, dinner, movie & a date! Only negative is fighting the junior high kids crowding the outside seating area. read more

The River - Avenido under the stars at the River - Shopping Centers Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

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Sporting a cinema, restaurants and semi high-end shopping, the River most likley has what you need - if you're willing to spend a few bucks. My husband and I were staying at one of the local hotels and wandered over here (note - NOT my first time here) for some dinner. We were really in the mood for something 'quick,' but couldn't find anything like that. Yes, there is Baja Fresh and Papa Mario's pizza... but neither suited our mood. Comprised of Yard House, Fleming's, PF Chang's, Cheesecake Factory, Acqua Piazza (or something like that), Babe's - and potentially a few other places - this isn't the place to go if you want a quick, simple meal. For asthetic purposes, the centre is gorgeous. Lovely little water fountain thing / mini lake in the centre, which is super cute. Makes dining at Cheesecake Factory or that Acqua Piazza place quite nice. As for the rest of the centre outside the dining options, it seems to be a random collection of stores. A few cosmetic shops (MAC, Ulta), feel-good-shops (Bath & Body Works), clothing, mix and match places.. but nothing that suited me for shopping. I'm glad we came solely for the purpose of dining. Oh - for those that are curious - we chose Yard House for our dining option. read more

Great place to eat while Covid is going on they distance the tables outside, they have fans and misters to keep you cool. The food is good for the money. I like the hamburgers. Basically a nice big clean place read more

I was at the river last Saturday February the 8th they had music outside. It was a wonderful night and the music was great!! The name of the group was SK Jive. I loved it they have wonderful choice of music a little bit of everything. They will play again February 14 n 15. read more

The River in Rancho Mirage a long series of strip malls. It's composed of five-star shopping, dining (aka The River Restaurant Row) and a movie theater. It's a man-made river. Still, it's real, but.... Yet, fake. And parking for like a county fair. I'm somewhat disappointed. Also, it might actually be a different city than Palm Springs. I dunno.... A bit of browsing/walking around here seems okay. They're open until 9pm. read more

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This place was beatiful, it was a great experience from the places the eat to just the general vibes of the people. Everyone was so nice and friendly that I'm definitely going back soon! read more

As far as Palm Springs goes, you either have casinos, the downtown strip, or golfing for entertainment. Sure, you could go to the hot springs, but It's better you pass due to the recent gang sweep in the area. Maybe you like shopping, but shopping is everywhere. Besides, if you are really looking for some serious shopping, you are better suited to head to the Cabazon outlets. If you are looking for the familiar, a place to enjoy the desert, or somewhere to chill and kill time, head for the RIVER. The River provides waterfront socializing complete with cascading fountains and waterfalls. As long as it's not scorching hot, the River is a relaxing place to people watch. Honest, the misters do really help in 100+ degree weather. You can choose from a variety of options. Ranging from all things chain restaurants, shops, and spas to a real deal century movie theater. Cigars, cheesecake, ice cream, makeup, beer, books...have I peeked your interest? You'll find them all the River, including a white and brindle bulldog at Ben Jerry's. If you see this slice of cuteness, give him a kiss for me! read more

I am the Duke of The River. I love The River. Restaurants, theatre, art galleries, bad cigar shop, Bobby Chan men's shop,.... Stores for everyone. If you don't think it's the best thing, in the desert, next to El Paseo.... You're a freakn' communist! read more