Alistair & Jenny’s palm springs guidebook
Sightseeing
A real treasure -- great spot for camping, hiking, picnics, scrambling up boulders or just driving and seeing the amazing desert landscape through the window.
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
A real treasure -- great spot for camping, hiking, picnics, scrambling up boulders or just driving and seeing the amazing desert landscape through the window.
This tram soars up 2.5 miles vertically from the valley floor to the top of the San Jacinto mountain range. Great views from the top and a variety of walking/hiking trails.
1213 locals recommend
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayThis tram soars up 2.5 miles vertically from the valley floor to the top of the San Jacinto mountain range. Great views from the top and a variety of walking/hiking trails.
Food scene
Rooster And The Pig
356 South Indian Canyon DriveExcellent Vietnamese food. Delivery as well.
Classic French pastries executed flawlessly (with prices to match). There is no dine in space, grab and go only. Pro tip -- arrive a few minutes before opening time. A long line forms quickly.
44 locals recommend
Peninsula Pastries Palm Springs
611 S Palm Canyon DrClassic French pastries executed flawlessly (with prices to match). There is no dine in space, grab and go only. Pro tip -- arrive a few minutes before opening time. A long line forms quickly.
Our favorite Italian delivery place for pizzas and salads. Have not had the chance to dine in (due to pandemic) but hope to soon.
24 locals recommend
Brickworks American Restaurant
155 S Palm Canyon DrOur favorite Italian delivery place for pizzas and salads. Have not had the chance to dine in (due to pandemic) but hope to soon.
Peppers Thai Palm Springs
396 N Palm Canyon DrOur favorite Thai delivery place. Yum.
Lively, fun and hip restaurant/bar at Ace Hotel & Swim Club. Indoor/outdoor dining. Cool pool scene.
78 locals recommend
King's Highway
701 E Palm Canyon DrLively, fun and hip restaurant/bar at Ace Hotel & Swim Club. Indoor/outdoor dining. Cool pool scene.
Hip hotel and restaurant (King's Highway) for the Coachella crowd and hipsters. Great pool scene.
152 locals recommend
Ace Hotel & Swim Club
701 E Palm Canyon DrHip hotel and restaurant (King's Highway) for the Coachella crowd and hipsters. Great pool scene.
Mr. Lyons
233 E Palm Canyon DrFancy steak joint....incredible (but pricey)
Birba
622 N Palm Canyon DrCraft cocktails and pizza
Charming, hip cocktail spot with excellent food -- and lots of cute pups
70 locals recommend
Boozehounds Palm Springs
2080 North Palm Canyon DriveCharming, hip cocktail spot with excellent food -- and lots of cute pups
Bootlegger Tiki
1101 N Palm Canyon DrClassic Tiki Bar vibes
Hipster boutique hotel with an incredible veranda for outside eating and cool cocktail bar inside. Spanish tapas and high end cocktails. Reservations recommended. We can suggest the lamb chops, asparagus with romesco sauce, and beet salad. The martinis are great, although it’s fair to say the entire cocktail menu looked interesting. Walkable from our house.
17 locals recommend
Del Rey at Villa Royale
1620 S Indian TrailHipster boutique hotel with an incredible veranda for outside eating and cool cocktail bar inside. Spanish tapas and high end cocktails. Reservations recommended. We can suggest the lamb chops, asparagus with romesco sauce, and beet salad. The martinis are great, although it’s fair to say the entire cocktail menu looked interesting. Walkable from our house.
Stylish old school Palm Springs charm. Great spot for lunch or dinner or a craft cocktail by the pool.
13 locals recommend
Colony Palms Hotel
572 N Indian Canyon DrStylish old school Palm Springs charm. Great spot for lunch or dinner or a craft cocktail by the pool.
Neighborhoods
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.
Classic mid-century modern houses and lovely, quiet streets make for a perfect spot to stroll.
Deepwell Estates
Classic mid-century modern houses and lovely, quiet streets make for a perfect spot to stroll.
Another great classic old Palm Springs neighborhood for walking/biking and gawking at cool mid-century homes.
13 locals recommend
Vista Las Palmas
Another great classic old Palm Springs neighborhood for walking/biking and gawking at cool mid-century homes.
Shopping
Super hip market of makers & merchants from Joshua Tree, the Coachella Valley + beyond. Check out the bodega way in the back for a beautifully curated collection of beer, wine & snacks.
34 locals recommend
Mojave Flea Trading Post
383 N Indian Canyon DrSuper hip market of makers & merchants from Joshua Tree, the Coachella Valley + beyond. Check out the bodega way in the back for a beautifully curated collection of beer, wine & snacks.
Pickle Ball
Good spot for pickle ball. There are 12 public pickle ball courts. About 2 miles from the house.
Demuth Park Pickleball Courts
Good spot for pickle ball. There are 12 public pickle ball courts. About 2 miles from the house.