Guidebook for Palm Springs
Food Scene
Rooster And The Pig
356 South Indian Canyon DriveDelicious modern asian in a casual hip setting.
Koffi
515 N Palm Canyon Drgreat coffee and a morning social scene with pups invited on the back lawn
Ernest Coffee
1101 N Palm Canyon DrStump town coffee and a tiki bar in the back.
Elmer's Restaurant - Palm Springs
1030 E Palm Canyon DrGo for the German pancakes.
Native Foods
1775 E Palm Canyon DrVegan cafe-great for a healthy lunch after a night of imbibing.
Giant saucy rolls and reasonable prices at this hole in the wall in a strip mall.
14 locals recommend
Otori Sushi
68100 Ramon RdGiant saucy rolls and reasonable prices at this hole in the wall in a strip mall.
Jake's
664 N Palm Canyon DrNice lunch spot with amazing cakes and bloody marys.
Best in town for a California-style pie and Monday all day $2 microbrews and wine with food purchase.
129 locals recommend
Bill's Pizza
119 S Indian Canyon DrBest in town for a California-style pie and Monday all day $2 microbrews and wine with food purchase.
Fresh, very good mexican. Ask for the bottle of house made hot sauce.
52 locals recommend
El Mirasol Restaurant
266 E Vía AltamiraFresh, very good mexican. Ask for the bottle of house made hot sauce.
Nature's Health Food & Cafe
555 S Sunrise WayHealth food store with vegetarian cafe.
Health food store with awesome smoothies and garden fresh food.
17 locals recommend
Luscious Lorraine's
73910 CA-111Health food store with awesome smoothies and garden fresh food.
El Salvador Cafe
1751 N Sunrise WayGreasy and good pupusas in the Albertsons shopping center.
Good happy hour and old-style Palm Springs crooners performing every evening.
83 locals recommend
The Purple Room Supper Club
1900 E Palm Canyon DrGood happy hour and old-style Palm Springs crooners performing every evening.
Townie Bagels | Bakery | Cafe
650 E Sunny Dunes RdLocally made small bagel shop.
Classic old Palm Springs restaurant with very civilized brunch.
201 locals recommend
Spencer's Restaurant
701 West Baristo RoadClassic old Palm Springs restaurant with very civilized brunch.
Beautiful bar and speakeasy as well as elegant art deco dining room for fine dining. Happy hour 4-7 Wed-Sun in the bar.
162 locals recommend
Mr. Lyons
233 E Palm Canyon DrBeautiful bar and speakeasy as well as elegant art deco dining room for fine dining. Happy hour 4-7 Wed-Sun in the bar.
Peruvian Fuego
1751 N Sunrise WayAuthentic and casual. Recommend the fish ceviche and Lomo Saltado.
Paul Bar/Food
3700 E Vista ChinoOff the beaten bath craft cocktails and casual/fine dining.
Yes really Tommy Bahamas is a recommendation. Large patio and frozen drink selection but try the Mai Tai on the rocks and the blue crab salad.
35 locals recommend
Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar & Store
111 N Palm Canyon DrYes really Tommy Bahamas is a recommendation. Large patio and frozen drink selection but try the Mai Tai on the rocks and the blue crab salad.
Shopping
Hedge
68929 Perez RdGo off the beaten path for beautiful vintage and eclectic furnishings.
Furniture store with the best of the funky 70's goods
14 locals recommend
Modernway Vintage Mid-century Modern Furnishings
2500 N Palm Canyon DrFurniture store with the best of the funky 70's goods
you will find some treasures here 2300 E Baristo Rd
Outdoor market first Sunday of the month from 8-2
25 locals recommend
Palm Springs Vintage Market
2300 E Baristo Rdyou will find some treasures here 2300 E Baristo Rd
Outdoor market first Sunday of the month from 8-2
A 40,000 square foot emporium of fine vintage, repurposed & one of a kind goods including apparel, accessories, housewares, furniture, art & design.
Market Market
A 40,000 square foot emporium of fine vintage, repurposed & one of a kind goods including apparel, accessories, housewares, furniture, art & design.
Arts & Culture
Spectacular architecture housing some good contemporary art. Also check out the architecture and design museum downtown.
602 locals recommend
Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrSpectacular architecture housing some good contemporary art. Also check out the architecture and design museum downtown.
Small museum beautifully restored E. Stewart Williams design.
125 locals recommend
Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center
300 S Palm Canyon DrSmall museum beautifully restored E. Stewart Williams design.
Drinks & Nightlife
Workshop Kitchen + Bar
800 North Palm Canyon DriveGreat Sunday brunch and special dinner spot.
Lovely modern-traditional steakhouse but I like the smaller servings for happy hour in the pretty deco bar.
162 locals recommend
Mr. Lyons
233 E Palm Canyon DrLovely modern-traditional steakhouse but I like the smaller servings for happy hour in the pretty deco bar.
Swanky outdoor patio with craft cocktails and serves food later than most places.
192 locals recommend
Birba
622 N Palm Canyon DrSwanky outdoor patio with craft cocktails and serves food later than most places.
Dead or Alive
150 E Palm Canyon DrTiny wine bar with no sign.
We now have three tiki bars but this one is by far the best. Truly amazing cocktails.
119 locals recommend
Bootlegger Tiki
1101 N Palm Canyon DrWe now have three tiki bars but this one is by far the best. Truly amazing cocktails.
Tuesday night Karaoke is a blast and the Amigo room bar has a fantastic beer and cocktail selection. Tour the hotel grounds and sit by a fire or stargaze by the pool.
152 locals recommend
Ace Hotel & Swim Club
701 E Palm Canyon DrTuesday night Karaoke is a blast and the Amigo room bar has a fantastic beer and cocktail selection. Tour the hotel grounds and sit by a fire or stargaze by the pool.
Spectacular craft cocktails and super friendly bartenders with a small but elegant and delicious food menu.
52 locals recommend
Truss & Twine
800 N Palm Canyon DrSpectacular craft cocktails and super friendly bartenders with a small but elegant and delicious food menu.
Strong drinks, fun atmosphere and modern bar food on the street with many gay bars but mixed crowd.
36 locals recommend
Blackbook
315 E Arenas RdStrong drinks, fun atmosphere and modern bar food on the street with many gay bars but mixed crowd.
El Jefe
1800 E Palm Canyon DrTaco and Tequila Bar in the Saguaro hotel. Taco Tuesday and Thursday.
Entertainment & Activities
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola AveNative gardens and animals.
Parks & Nature
Palm Tree Oasis hiking trail. It's on Indian land so there is an entrance fee.
390 locals recommend
Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon DrivePalm Tree Oasis hiking trail. It's on Indian land so there is an entrance fee.
A nursery with a small fee to tour their greenhouse of quirky and rare plants.
160 locals recommend
Moorten Botanical Garden
1701 S Palm Canyon DrA nursery with a small fee to tour their greenhouse of quirky and rare plants.
Smoke Tree Ranch
1850 Smoke Tree LnTrail rides daily.