Just Opened & Coming Soon in the Coachella Valley

The valley’s next chapter

New tables. New places. More reasons to get out and explore.

  • Discover restaurants, cafés, shops, hotels and attractions across the valley.
  • Separate open doors from future plans.
  • Check the timing and evidence behind every listing.

Desert Oasis Insider · Sources checked September 24, 2026 · Editorial standards

14Open now
in this edition
8Coming soon
in this edition
7Date / status unconfirmed
in this edition

“Open now” describes operating status when checked, not today’s business hours. Expected dates can change. Open listings are ordered by known opening or report timing; broad dates are not exact opening days. Cotino tenant windows refer to the district’s target.

Rancho MirageComing soon

Attractions · New opening

Cotino Bay Beach

District target: spring 2027

Planned public beach access with day tickets, alongside the dining and shopping district.

Projected district opening; ticket details and individual opening dates remain subject to change.

Check latest details
Sources & verification

Sources checked September 24, 2026. Research-based; not an on-site review.

Link to this listing
CoachellaDate / status unconfirmed

Coffee & sweets · Reported new location

Xanti’s Coffee — Coachella

Opening date unconfirmed

A Coachella location has been reported as planned.

Separate from the open Indio location; address and timing remain unconfirmed.

Check latest details
Sources & verification

Sources checked September 24, 2026. Research-based; not an on-site review.

Link to this listing
Cathedral CityDate / status unconfirmed

Restaurants · Announced storefront

Tacon’Todo

Opening date unconfirmed

The mobile taco business has announced a permanent spot near Vista Chino and Landau.

Reported August 24; storefront opening not confirmed.

Check latest details
Sources & verification

Sources checked September 24, 2026. Research-based; not an on-site review.

Link to this listing
Palm DesertDate / status unconfirmed

Attractions · Opening status check

DSRT Surf

Public opening needs confirmation

The website offers booking links, but its FAQ still gives a late-summer 2026 opening target.

Conflicting timing signals. Confirm operating dates directly before planning a visit; restaurant service is separately described as coming soon.

Check latest details
Sources & verification

Sources checked September 24, 2026. Research-based; not an on-site review.

Link to this listing
Desert Hot SpringsDate / status unconfirmed

Hotels · Announced project

Hampton Inn project

Opening date unconfirmed

The city identified a Hampton Inn project at Indian and I-10 in its April council update.

Project announcement only. Construction progress, booking availability and an opening date are not confirmed here.

Check latest details
Sources & verification

Sources checked September 24, 2026. Research-based; not an on-site review.

Link to this listing
Rancho MirageDate / status unconfirmed

Restaurants · Announced location

Keke’s Breakfast Cafe — Rancho Mirage

Earlier target: 2026; date unconfirmed

A second valley cafe was announced for Rancho Mirage Marketplace.

March owner interview; a current opening confirmation was not located.

Check latest details
Sources & verification

Sources checked September 24, 2026. Research-based; not an on-site review.

Link to this listing

Useful information, clearly qualified

Know what’s confirmed.

Evidence before excitement

We prioritize business websites, official project announcements and city records, then use dated local reporting. Each card identifies its sources. A reported opening is distinguished from a projected date; a project announcement alone does not establish that a business is operating.

A guide you can revisit

Every entry carries a source-check date. Older projections stay qualified until new evidence resolves them. This edition is a researched snapshot, not a live business-hours feed or a guarantee that every opening in the valley is included.

A few things to know

What does “open now” mean?

It means the location is reported as operating in the sources checked. It does not mean the doors are open at this moment. Confirm daily hours, reservations and seasonal closures directly.

How recent are the openings?

This launch edition includes 2026 openings, new concepts and relocations, alongside announced future projects. Timing appears on every card so an early-year opening is not mistaken for this week’s news. Major reopenings are labeled separately.

Are coming-soon dates guaranteed?

No. Expected windows are projections. “Date / status unconfirmed” means an announcement exists but we could not establish a current opening date or resolve conflicting information. An elapsed target never automatically changes a listing to open.

Does this cover the entire Coachella Valley?

Yes. The coverage area includes all nine cities plus communities such as Bermuda Dunes, Thousand Palms, Thermal, Mecca and Oasis. Some places or filter combinations may have no sourced listings yet. This is a curated guide, not a complete business registry.

How can I suggest an opening or correction?

Use the Contact Mark link below and include the business name, city, expected or actual opening date, and a public announcement or official website. We check tips before adding them. Saving this guide to My DOI makes it easy to return.

Source directory & update notes

Launch edition · September 24, 2026. Individual cards show which sources support each listing. Official operating pages and older dated announcements are identified separately.