Guidebook for Palm Springs
Food Scene
Delicious Mediterranean cuisine in a fun atmosphere - hidden tiki bar through the double doors at the back.
11 locals recommend
Evzin Palm Springs
1501 North Palm Canyon DriveDelicious Mediterranean cuisine in a fun atmosphere - hidden tiki bar through the double doors at the back.
Cheeky's
622 N Palm Canyon DrGet the bacon flight!
Lively diner during the day, bingo monday nights and trivia in the bar after.
152 locals recommend
Ace Hotel & Swim Club
701 E Palm Canyon DrLively diner during the day, bingo monday nights and trivia in the bar after.
The Tropicale Palm Springs
330 E Amado RdGo early for the happy hour!
Welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Built in the 50's and reopened in 2015. Kitchie interiors with lots of white and pink.
123 locals recommend
Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge
849 N Palm Canyon DrWelcoming and friendly atmosphere. Built in the 50's and reopened in 2015. Kitchie interiors with lots of white and pink.
They serve modern contemporary cuisine with an emphasis and focus on flavor utilizing high quality and local ingredients. Great staff!
51 locals recommend
Azúcar Restaurant and Bar
339 S Belardo RdThey serve modern contemporary cuisine with an emphasis and focus on flavor utilizing high quality and local ingredients. Great staff!
Blast from the past. Billy Reed's Restaurant Bakery & Bar has been celebrating Palm Springs since 1975. Huge portions, great prices and fantastic pies!
58 locals recommend
Billy Reed's Restaurant & Bar
1800 N Palm Canyon DrBlast from the past. Billy Reed's Restaurant Bakery & Bar has been celebrating Palm Springs since 1975. Huge portions, great prices and fantastic pies!
The Barn Kitchen at Sparrows Lodge serves an incredible family-style dinner every Wednesday and Saturday, with a rotating menu based on local, seasonal ingredients. This was a major highlight of the trip for us, and we love making new friends around a common table!
14 locals recommend
The Barn Kitchen
1330 East Palm Canyon DriveThe Barn Kitchen at Sparrows Lodge serves an incredible family-style dinner every Wednesday and Saturday, with a rotating menu based on local, seasonal ingredients. This was a major highlight of the trip for us, and we love making new friends around a common table!
Chic indoor-outdoor restaurant offering New American cuisine amid minimalist black & white decor.
725 locals recommend
La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs RdChic indoor-outdoor restaurant offering New American cuisine amid minimalist black & white decor.
Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace is a honky-tonk, barbecue restaurant and music venue near Joshua Tree National Park in Pioneertown.
1340 locals recommend
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdPappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace is a honky-tonk, barbecue restaurant and music venue near Joshua Tree National Park in Pioneertown.
Paul Bar/Food
3700 E Vista ChinoGreat little speakeasy in a small strip mall serving snacks!
Family-owned mini-chain serves Mexican food with an American spin in a bustling spot with a patio. Great salsa!
195 locals recommend
Las Casuelas Terraza
222 S Palm Canyon DrFamily-owned mini-chain serves Mexican food with an American spin in a bustling spot with a patio. Great salsa!
Workshop Kitchen + Bar has retrofitted a 90-year old movie theater into a James Beard Award winning restaurant design. Farm-to-table New American fare and a classic cocktail bar, Workshop sources most of their ingredients from local farms within an hour of Palm Springs.
179 locals recommend
Workshop Kitchen + Bar
800 North Palm Canyon DriveWorkshop Kitchen + Bar has retrofitted a 90-year old movie theater into a James Beard Award winning restaurant design. Farm-to-table New American fare and a classic cocktail bar, Workshop sources most of their ingredients from local farms within an hour of Palm Springs.
Go spare and minimalist with the simplicity of poached eggs and half a grapefruit or go maximalist with any one of the french toast, waffle, or pancake concoctions. Go gluten free, vegan or vegetarian -- they serve to change it up and please.
54 locals recommend
Norma's
4200 E Palm Canyon DrGo spare and minimalist with the simplicity of poached eggs and half a grapefruit or go maximalist with any one of the french toast, waffle, or pancake concoctions. Go gluten free, vegan or vegetarian -- they serve to change it up and please.
The perfect, rosy steak amid glamorous, Old Hollywood environs? Here’s looking at you, Mr. Lyons.
162 locals recommend
Mr. Lyons
233 E Palm Canyon DrThe perfect, rosy steak amid glamorous, Old Hollywood environs? Here’s looking at you, Mr. Lyons.
On ‘Fried Chicken Fridays’ the Pantry serves up a family style supper for a select number of guests. The menu slightly changes each week. Reservations needed!
6 locals recommend
The Pantry
171-199 S Belardo RdOn ‘Fried Chicken Fridays’ the Pantry serves up a family style supper for a select number of guests. The menu slightly changes each week. Reservations needed!
A midsummer night in Tuscany, pasta-heaped + wine-imbued? Welcome to Birba.
192 locals recommend
Birba
622 N Palm Canyon DrA midsummer night in Tuscany, pasta-heaped + wine-imbued? Welcome to Birba.
Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store
73595 El PaseoHoliday House Palm Springs
200 W Arenas RdThe Tropicale Palm Springs
330 E Amado Rdmister parker's
4200 E Palm Canyon DrGreat Shakes
160 S Palm Canyon DrDrinks & Nightlife
The Barracks Bar
67625 E Palm Canyon DrGood for a gay sunday beer bust. Lots of leather.
Toucans Tiki Lounge
2100 N Palm Canyon DrGreat tiki bar with awesome drag shows.
Hunters Nightclub
302 East Arenas RoadGreat gay bar with nightly shows and good happy hour.
Blackbook
315 E Arenas RdRelaxed setting with yummy food.
A nightcap—or a night out—with a proper cocktail in a moody backbar? Cheers to Seymour’s.
44 locals recommend
Seymour's
233 E Palm Canyon DrA nightcap—or a night out—with a proper cocktail in a moody backbar? Cheers to Seymour’s.
Red Barn
73290 CA-111Pete's hideaway
665 S Palm Canyon DrThe Purple Room Supper Club
1900 E Palm Canyon DrSightseeing
Sound bath. This is an unforgettable sound experience for those who seek deep relaxation, rejuvenation, and introspection.
737 locals recommend
Integratron
2477 Belfield BlvdSound bath. This is an unforgettable sound experience for those who seek deep relaxation, rejuvenation, and introspection.
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway in Palm Springs, California, is the largest rotating aerial tramway in the world. It was opened in September 1963 as a way of getting from the floor of the Coachella Valley to relatively near the top of San Jacinto Peak and was constructed in rugged Chino Canyon.
1213 locals recommend
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayThe Palm Springs Aerial Tramway in Palm Springs, California, is the largest rotating aerial tramway in the world. It was opened in September 1963 as a way of getting from the floor of the Coachella Valley to relatively near the top of San Jacinto Peak and was constructed in rugged Chino Canyon.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park with lots of trails and majestic views.
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
Beautiful park with lots of trails and majestic views.
Historic Landmark opened in 1938 featuring a desert environment with tours, wildlife & a nursery.
160 locals recommend
Moorten Botanical Garden
1701 S Palm Canyon DrHistoric Landmark opened in 1938 featuring a desert environment with tours, wildlife & a nursery.
Andreas Canyon Trailhead
South Palm Canyon DriveBeautiful and easy hike.
South Lykken Trail I
South Lykken Trail IHas bighorn sheep about 4 1/2 miles. 1500 ft or elevation
Whitewater Preserve
9160 Whitewater Canyon RdAwesome nature preserve!
Essentials
Albertsons
1751 N Sunrise WayEasy grocery store for all the essentials - very close to the house!
BevMo!
333 S Palm Canyon DrBeer, wine, liquor superstore.
Stein Mart
1555 S Palm Canyon DrNecessities.
The Home Depot
79900 CA-111Nature's Health Food & Cafe
555 S Sunrise WayTrader Joe's
67720 E Palm Canyon DrWalmart Supercenter
Arts & Culture
Palm Springs Art Museum is the largest cultural institution in the Coachella Valley and includes three locations in Palm Springs and Palm Desert. The flagship building is located in downtown Palm Springs and features compelling art exhibitions, a vast permanent collection, and the 433-seat Annenberg Theater, all in a 150,000 square foot, architecturally-significant building.
602 locals recommend
Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrPalm Springs Art Museum is the largest cultural institution in the Coachella Valley and includes three locations in Palm Springs and Palm Desert. The flagship building is located in downtown Palm Springs and features compelling art exhibitions, a vast permanent collection, and the 433-seat Annenberg Theater, all in a 150,000 square foot, architecturally-significant building.
Robolights
1077 E Granvia ValmonteAgua Caliente Cultural Museum
140 S Palm Canyon DrPalm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center
300 S Palm Canyon DrMuseum of Ancient Wonders
69028-B E Palm Canyon DrCabot's Pueblo Museum
67616 Desert View AvePalm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert
72567 CA-111Shopping
Desert Hills Premium Outlets
48400 Seminole DrOutlets!
Antique Galleries of Palm Springs
505 Industrial PlPalm Springs Vintage Market
2300 E Baristo RdPalm Springs General Store
193 S Palm Canyon Dr