Palm Springs Guidebook
Sightseeing
Incredible scenery, beautiful views of the San Jacinto Valley and such a fun way to travel! A must see in the Palm Springs area!
1213 locals recommend
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayIncredible scenery, beautiful views of the San Jacinto Valley and such a fun way to travel! A must see in the Palm Springs area!
Enjoy the cool style and culture of Palm Springs! You'll learn something and maybe decide to stay longer.....
8 locals recommend
Palm Springs Mod Squad (Architecture Tours)
1800 E Palm Canyon DrEnjoy the cool style and culture of Palm Springs! You'll learn something and maybe decide to stay longer.....
Truly inspirational and breath taking! You won't be disappointed!
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
Truly inspirational and breath taking! You won't be disappointed!
Take a hike in a wonderfully adventurous place! You may have to pay a fee to do so, but well worth it!
142 locals recommend
Tahquitz Canyon
Take a hike in a wonderfully adventurous place! You may have to pay a fee to do so, but well worth it!
Fun evening at the casino, great pool, wonderful restaurants and awesome service!
204 locals recommend
Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
401 E Amado RdFun evening at the casino, great pool, wonderful restaurants and awesome service!
Food scene
Just down the street from the Ocotillo Lodge, this fabulous tiki bar is a must! Great drinks, food & pool area......Once you've visited, you'll be hooked!
13 locals recommend
The Reef
411 E Palm Canyon DrJust down the street from the Ocotillo Lodge, this fabulous tiki bar is a must! Great drinks, food & pool area......Once you've visited, you'll be hooked!
Wonderful atmosphere, great food (don't forget to celebrate your Birthday there to get the cotton candy dessert) fabulous drinks & service!
353 locals recommend
Lulu California Bistro
200 S Palm Canyon DrWonderful atmosphere, great food (don't forget to celebrate your Birthday there to get the cotton candy dessert) fabulous drinks & service!
Omg! This place is a must.....Food, food, food & desserts galore! Need I say more?
250 locals recommend
Sherman's Deli & Bakery
401 E Tahquitz Canyon WayOmg! This place is a must.....Food, food, food & desserts galore! Need I say more?
Often visited by the "Rat Pack", Melvyn's is a landmark not to be missed. Stop in for a drink at the bar or to have a fabulous meal, reservations a must. Cheers!
130 locals recommend
Melvyn's Restaurant & Lounge
200 W Ramon RdOften visited by the "Rat Pack", Melvyn's is a landmark not to be missed. Stop in for a drink at the bar or to have a fabulous meal, reservations a must. Cheers!
Immerse yourself in vivid color, Tequila & Mexican street food served in a rustic, stylish cocktail bar at The Saguaro Palm Springs.
41 locals recommend
El Jefe
1800 E Palm Canyon DrImmerse yourself in vivid color, Tequila & Mexican street food served in a rustic, stylish cocktail bar at The Saguaro Palm Springs.
Wonderful food, great atmosphere & the desserts will win you over!
27 locals recommend
Zin American Bistro
198 S Palm Canyon DrWonderful food, great atmosphere & the desserts will win you over!
Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey
1556 N Palm Canyon DrSushi lovers unite!
Il Corso - Palm Springs
111 North Palm Canyon DriveGreat vibe, awesome Italian cuisine & fabulous bar!
Farm to table specialists with wonderfully eclectic menu, limited hours so check their website.
201 locals recommend
Farm
6 La PlazaFarm to table specialists with wonderfully eclectic menu, limited hours so check their website.
Shopping, restaurants & more!
Lively Downtown Palm Springs is a compact hub that draws crowds with eclectic shops, the Walk of Stars, and the Palm Springs Art Museum, home to 2 sculpture gardens and a performing arts theater. Farm-to-table bistros, classic Italian restaurants, and bars with live music and drag shows bring evening crowds, while weekly night market VillageFest has stalls with art, vinyl, gourmet foods, and crafts.
98 locals recommend
Downtown Palm Springs
Lively Downtown Palm Springs is a compact hub that draws crowds with eclectic shops, the Walk of Stars, and the Palm Springs Art Museum, home to 2 sculpture gardens and a performing arts theater. Farm-to-table bistros, classic Italian restaurants, and bars with live music and drag shows bring evening crowds, while weekly night market VillageFest has stalls with art, vinyl, gourmet foods, and crafts.
Neighborhoods
The fabulous Movie Colony neighborhood in Palm Springs, CA, developed in the 1930s and 1940s as Hollywood movie stars built their smaller getaways from their Los Angeles area estates. Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Estée Lauder, and Bing Crosby built homes in these neighborhoods which only consists of approximately 170 homes.
36 locals recommend
The Movie Colony
The fabulous Movie Colony neighborhood in Palm Springs, CA, developed in the 1930s and 1940s as Hollywood movie stars built their smaller getaways from their Los Angeles area estates. Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Estée Lauder, and Bing Crosby built homes in these neighborhoods which only consists of approximately 170 homes.
Chic Vista Las Palmas is a favorite spot for midcentury-modern architecture, including homes once owned by Debbie Reynolds and Dean Martin. It contains pioneering examples of the style, like the futuristic Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway, where Presley holidayed with Priscilla, and which has regular tours. The area is also known for stylish accommodations, from hip motel-style rooms to a sleek, tech-forward resort.
13 locals recommend
Vista Las Palmas
Chic Vista Las Palmas is a favorite spot for midcentury-modern architecture, including homes once owned by Debbie Reynolds and Dean Martin. It contains pioneering examples of the style, like the futuristic Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway, where Presley holidayed with Priscilla, and which has regular tours. The area is also known for stylish accommodations, from hip motel-style rooms to a sleek, tech-forward resort.
A Hollywood stars’ playground in the 1920s, chic Old Las Palmas envelops a stretch of the Uptown Design District on North Palm Canyon Drive with galleries, design stores, and tiki bars. Spanish-Colonial and modernist homes once owned by stars like Elizabeth Taylor, Judy Garland, and Cary Grant stand grandly against a backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains, with a network of hiking trails accessible nearby.
23 locals recommend
Old Las Palmas
A Hollywood stars’ playground in the 1920s, chic Old Las Palmas envelops a stretch of the Uptown Design District on North Palm Canyon Drive with galleries, design stores, and tiki bars. Spanish-Colonial and modernist homes once owned by stars like Elizabeth Taylor, Judy Garland, and Cary Grant stand grandly against a backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains, with a network of hiking trails accessible nearby.
City/town information
If you're looking for a daylight adventure tour a 30 minute drive will get you to this quaint village located in the Coachella Valley between Indian Wells & Indio with eatery's, golf and shopping....
91 locals recommend
La Quinta
If you're looking for a daylight adventure tour a 30 minute drive will get you to this quaint village located in the Coachella Valley between Indian Wells & Indio with eatery's, golf and shopping....
Golfing
"Escena Golf Club OPEN for play! Grill open for takeout! Blending championship golf with a classic Palm Springs setting, a round at Escena Golf Club is as much about the surroundings as the unforgettable golf. The towering San Jacinto Mountains & blue desert skies frame the flight of every tee shot. Abundant palm trees, native desert landscaping and dramatic waterscapes add to the sensory feast as you wind your way through your round. A meal or a drink in the stunning mid-century environs of the Escena Grill is a perfect way to round out your day. Ranked the #6 Public Course in California by PGATOUR.com, this Nicklaus Design golf course is noted for its unobstructed sightlines, generous fairways and the overall strength of its design."
59 locals recommend
Escena Golf Club
1100 Clubhouse View Dr"Escena Golf Club OPEN for play! Grill open for takeout! Blending championship golf with a classic Palm Springs setting, a round at Escena Golf Club is as much about the surroundings as the unforgettable golf. The towering San Jacinto Mountains & blue desert skies frame the flight of every tee shot. Abundant palm trees, native desert landscaping and dramatic waterscapes add to the sensory feast as you wind your way through your round. A meal or a drink in the stunning mid-century environs of the Escena Grill is a perfect way to round out your day. Ranked the #6 Public Course in California by PGATOUR.com, this Nicklaus Design golf course is noted for its unobstructed sightlines, generous fairways and the overall strength of its design."
Traveler advice
Getting around
Rent a car, take the seasonal Buzz Bus or Uber
Palm Springs has a seasonal Buzz Bus which runs every 15 minutes Thurs-Sun from 9am-1am and it's FREE! Pick up locations are in front of Koffi (just a short walk west of the complex) This will take you to downtown/Uptown Palm Springs with 30 stops every 15 minutes. We also recommend using Uber, our drivers are really awesome!
What to pack
Depending on the time of year.....
Winter months are beautiful with an average temp of 77 degrees but, do pack a jacket/sweater for cooler evenings..... very casual vibe in PS.
Summer months are extremely hot, but the pool will keep you cool! Shorts, shorts and more shorts!