Guidebook for Palm Springs
Arts & Culture
It is free Thursday evenings from 5-7 pm coinciding with Village Fest on Palm Canyon.
602 locals recommend
Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrIt is free Thursday evenings from 5-7 pm coinciding with Village Fest on Palm Canyon.
Drinks & Nightlife
Arenas Rd
Epicenter for LGBT nightlife.
Dance bar, predominantly LGBT, on Arenas Road. Friday afternoon is "Fur Friday" (Bears) 4P-8P.
86 locals recommend
Hunters Nightclub
302 East Arenas RoadDance bar, predominantly LGBT, on Arenas Road. Friday afternoon is "Fur Friday" (Bears) 4P-8P.
Toucans Tiki Lounge
2100 N Palm Canyon DrAlternative, LGBT and mixed crowd.
Friday night is "Showtunes". Predominantly LGBT and alternative, on Arenas Road.
15 locals recommend
QUADZ Palm Springs
200 S Indian Canyon DrFriday night is "Showtunes". Predominantly LGBT and alternative, on Arenas Road.
Food Scene
Very small place, fantastic food! The locals come here. All their plates are really good. One of my favorite restaurants in Palm Springs. Gyros and pizzas, they're all delicious, opaaa!
10 locals recommend
NINA.S GREEK CUISINE & PIZZERIA
555 S Sunrise WayVery small place, fantastic food! The locals come here. All their plates are really good. One of my favorite restaurants in Palm Springs. Gyros and pizzas, they're all delicious, opaaa!
The 1940's Cary Grant's guesthouse, a bit pricey but excellent restaurant.
109 locals recommend
Copley's on Palm Canyon
621 N Palm Canyon DrThe 1940's Cary Grant's guesthouse, a bit pricey but excellent restaurant.
One of the most popular restaurants in town, you may need reservations. A bit pricey, great ambiance.
211 locals recommend
Trio Restaurant
707 N Palm Canyon DrOne of the most popular restaurants in town, you may need reservations. A bit pricey, great ambiance.
Trendy, a bit pricey, good food and the right place to get a Martini.
262 locals recommend
The Tropicale Palm Springs
330 E Amado RdTrendy, a bit pricey, good food and the right place to get a Martini.
Where the locals go for good pasta and salads, priced very reasonably.
116 locals recommend
Mario's Italian Cafe
49906 Jefferson StWhere the locals go for good pasta and salads, priced very reasonably.
Mexican food, live band outdoor patio playing 70's music, people dancing, margaritas. Food not the greatest, people go here for the ambience and the margaritas.
195 locals recommend
Las Casuelas Terraza
222 S Palm Canyon DrMexican food, live band outdoor patio playing 70's music, people dancing, margaritas. Food not the greatest, people go here for the ambience and the margaritas.
Very popular. Good food and specials. In the ♥ of Downtown.
353 locals recommend
Lulu California Bistro
200 S Palm Canyon DrVery popular. Good food and specials. In the ♥ of Downtown.
One of the best spots for dinner in town, great wines, pricey.
201 locals recommend
Spencer's Restaurant
701 West Baristo RoadOne of the best spots for dinner in town, great wines, pricey.
Both locals and tourists enjoy coming here, seating indoors or outside on the small patio. Good food.
119 locals recommend
Thai Smile
100 S Indian Canyon DrBoth locals and tourists enjoy coming here, seating indoors or outside on the small patio. Good food.
Phó Vu Vietnamese Restaurant
285 S Palm Canyon DrInexpensive Vietnamese food, on Palm Canyon in Downtown.
Best place to take photos, don't forget your selfie-stick. Oh, the sandwiches are good too!
40 locals recommend
Escena Lounge & Grill
1100 Clubhouse View DrBest place to take photos, don't forget your selfie-stick. Oh, the sandwiches are good too!
Sightseeing
Tram to the San Jacinto mountains, in just 12 minutes up 8,500 feet. Snowy during winter but beautiful, pleasant during summer and much cooler than the valley. Cost $31 adults, $19 children. Summer pass available from 1 May at $85, Seniors 65+ $45.
1213 locals recommend
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayTram to the San Jacinto mountains, in just 12 minutes up 8,500 feet. Snowy during winter but beautiful, pleasant during summer and much cooler than the valley. Cost $31 adults, $19 children. Summer pass available from 1 May at $85, Seniors 65+ $45.
Bike rentals by day or by the hour. Fun year round, except Summer.
45 locals recommend
BIKE Palm Springs Rentals
194 S Indian Canyon DrBike rentals by day or by the hour. Fun year round, except Summer.
Everything Else
Only two blocks from Palm Canyon, just like being in Vegas but not quite, gambling, a few restaurants inside.
204 locals recommend
Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
401 E Amado RdOnly two blocks from Palm Canyon, just like being in Vegas but not quite, gambling, a few restaurants inside.