Food scene
A favorite for brunch! Get there a little early and put in your name, they don't take reservations for brunch, but they do for dinner.
201 locals recommend
Farm
6 La PlazaA favorite for brunch! Get there a little early and put in your name, they don't take reservations for brunch, but they do for dinner.
Wonderful spot - beloved in town so make your reservations early
179 locals recommend
Workshop Kitchen + Bar
800 North Palm Canyon DriveWonderful spot - beloved in town so make your reservations early
One of my all-time favorite spots in Palm Springs. Make a reservations at Norma's for brunch or dinner, and if you can wander around the spectacular grounds, get a massage, grab a cocktail and enjoy the fireside lounge, or enjoy a lemonade by the pool.
70 locals recommend
Parker Palm Springs Spa
4200 E Palm Canyon DrOne of my all-time favorite spots in Palm Springs. Make a reservations at Norma's for brunch or dinner, and if you can wander around the spectacular grounds, get a massage, grab a cocktail and enjoy the fireside lounge, or enjoy a lemonade by the pool.
My favorite Mexican place in town : down to earth vibe, great outdoor patio, delicious food and margaritas, occasional live music. Don't forget to ask for the Diablo sauce.
52 locals recommend
El Mirasol Restaurant
266 E Vía AltamiraMy favorite Mexican place in town : down to earth vibe, great outdoor patio, delicious food and margaritas, occasional live music. Don't forget to ask for the Diablo sauce.
Birba
622 N Palm Canyon DrBeautiful and delicious Italian place with a fantastic outdoor patio.
Tac/Quila
415 N Palm Canyon DrGreat Mexican Food & Fun spot!
Norma's
4200 E Palm Canyon DrOne of my favorite spots in all of Palm Springs.
THE most amazing Vegan food you'll ever have - casual and delicious. There is another larger location in Palm Desert. SO GOOD.
62 locals recommend
Chef Tanya's Kitchen
706 S Eugene RdTHE most amazing Vegan food you'll ever have - casual and delicious. There is another larger location in Palm Desert. SO GOOD.
Cafe La Jefa
750 N Palm Canyon DrGreat coffee spot with outdoor seating and fun shops next door.
A classic old Palm Springs restaurant. Come here for a fancy steak dinner, or have a glass of wine and enjoy the fabulous musicians at the piano bar.
130 locals recommend
Melvyn's Restaurant & Lounge
200 W Ramon RdA classic old Palm Springs restaurant. Come here for a fancy steak dinner, or have a glass of wine and enjoy the fabulous musicians at the piano bar.
Famous Music Venue and restaurant in Pioneer Town on the edge of Joshua Tree & Yucca Valley
1340 locals recommend
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdFamous Music Venue and restaurant in Pioneer Town on the edge of Joshua Tree & Yucca Valley
The Tropicale Palm Springs
330 E Amado RdA classic - love this place!
Rooster And The Pig
356 South Indian Canyon DriveDelicious Vietnamese food
Trader Joe's
67720 E Palm Canyon DrEveryone's Favorite grocery store
The Pink Cabana
44-985 Province WyAdorable restaurant at the famous Sands Hotel in Indio.
Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey
1556 N Palm Canyon DrAmazing Sushi!
Sightseeing
A most beautiful neighborhood to walk around in or at least drive thru. Beautifully restored mid-century modern homes.
23 locals recommend
Old Las Palmas
A most beautiful neighborhood to walk around in or at least drive thru. Beautifully restored mid-century modern homes.
A fantastic city park in the middle of it all, with expansive lawns, free tennis courts, a nice walking path. Come here in the morning for Aerobics or Yoga, and come visit all the happy dogs who get to play here.
43 locals recommend
Ruth Hardy Park
700 Tamarisk RdA fantastic city park in the middle of it all, with expansive lawns, free tennis courts, a nice walking path. Come here in the morning for Aerobics or Yoga, and come visit all the happy dogs who get to play here.
About a 45 minute drive and a must-see National Park while you are in the desert.
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
About a 45 minute drive and a must-see National Park while you are in the desert.
Take an unforgettable tram ride up to the much cooler top of Palm Springs where there is a restaurant and hiking trails to discover.
1213 locals recommend
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayTake an unforgettable tram ride up to the much cooler top of Palm Springs where there is a restaurant and hiking trails to discover.
A truly fantastic little art museum - Free on Thursday nights
602 locals recommend
Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrA truly fantastic little art museum - Free on Thursday nights
Fantastic architecture and design museum right downtown
125 locals recommend
Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center
300 S Palm Canyon DrFantastic architecture and design museum right downtown
Big Antique Mall with tons of vendors - always fun to peruse
14 locals recommend
Sunny Dunes Antique Mall
507 E Sunny Dunes RdBig Antique Mall with tons of vendors - always fun to peruse
Sunnylands Center & Gardens
37977 Bob Hope DriveMoorten Botanical Garden
1701 S Palm Canyon DrSuch a great garden to check out while you're in town.
Find out more about the amazing history of our town here. Architecture tours, maps, etc.
24 locals recommend
Palm Springs Historical Society
221 S Palm Canyon DrFind out more about the amazing history of our town here. Architecture tours, maps, etc.
Come explore and support sacred lands. Andreas is an amazing and short hike back to a magical desert oasis. There is so much to explore here. Make sure to bring a friend and bring lots of water and sunscreen.
390 locals recommend
Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon DriveCome explore and support sacred lands. Andreas is an amazing and short hike back to a magical desert oasis. There is so much to explore here. Make sure to bring a friend and bring lots of water and sunscreen.
On your way to Joshua Tree check out this amazing old western movie set that has been converted into shops, homes and restaurants. Right next to Pappy and Harriets. Bring Layers, it can get surprisingly chilly out this way.
558 locals recommend
Pioneertown
53688 Pioneertown RdOn your way to Joshua Tree check out this amazing old western movie set that has been converted into shops, homes and restaurants. Right next to Pappy and Harriets. Bring Layers, it can get surprisingly chilly out this way.
Love this collection of local vendors. Beautiful home goods, clothing, jewelry etc.
34 locals recommend
Mojave Flea Trading Post
383 N Indian Canyon DrLove this collection of local vendors. Beautiful home goods, clothing, jewelry etc.
Mojave Flea Trading Post Yucca Valley
55727 Twentynine Palms HighwayCabot's Pueblo Museum
67616 Desert View AveFantastic Historic Museum
Every Thursday night on Palm Canyon Drive there is a fun outdoor market with shops, vendors and musicians. The street comes alive with people.
24 locals recommend
The Palm Springs VillageFest
Every Thursday night on Palm Canyon Drive there is a fun outdoor market with shops, vendors and musicians. The street comes alive with people.
All along Palm Canyon Drive you'll find tons of shops & restaurants. The southern part is a bit more touristy, and the northern part has a few more design shops and is a bit mellower.
South Palm Canyon Drive
South Palm Canyon DriveAll along Palm Canyon Drive you'll find tons of shops & restaurants. The southern part is a bit more touristy, and the northern part has a few more design shops and is a bit mellower.
Palm Springs Vintage Market
2300 E Baristo RdFantastic Vintage Market which goes October-May
Farmers Market Saturdays
2300 E Baristo RdBig street in Palm Desert with lots of shops, art galleries and restaurants.
335 locals recommend
El Paseo Shopping District
Big street in Palm Desert with lots of shops, art galleries and restaurants.
Salvation Mountain
603 Beal RdA road trip away from Palm Springs!