Guidebook for Palm Springs
Arts & Culture
Fantastic Lounge, live music (non-hotel guests welcome)
37 locals recommend
The Riviera Palm Springs, a Tribute Portfolio Resort
1600 N Indian Canyon DrFantastic Lounge, live music (non-hotel guests welcome)
Mesquite Golf and Country Club
2700 E Mesquite AveNearest golf course
Food Scene
Starbucks
1751 N Sunrise WayIt's coffee! :)
J J's
1550 N Palm Canyon DrWalk to this terrific, family run Mexican restaurant.
Rick's Desert Grill
1596 North Palm Canyon DriveLong time good value restaurant, easy walk.
Spencer's Restaurant
701 West Baristo RoadCasual, cuban influenced food.
Chada Thai Cuisine
1418 N Palm Canyon DrWalk to this nice little Thai place.
Cantala
1600 N Indian Canyon DrUpscale American. Short walk
Billy Reed's Restaurant & Bar
1800 N Palm Canyon DrInteresting, 'old school' Palm Springs restaurant.
One of the most hippiest, highest rated restaurants in the city now.
179 locals recommend
Workshop Kitchen + Bar
800 North Palm Canyon DriveOne of the most hippiest, highest rated restaurants in the city now.
Well known favorite. Nice patio space. Check on their Happy Hours.
211 locals recommend
Trio Restaurant
707 N Palm Canyon DrWell known favorite. Nice patio space. Check on their Happy Hours.
A decent American diner, we like this place for breakfast. It isn't 'cool' or trendy but food is pretty good.
21 locals recommend
John's Restaurant
900 N Palm Canyon DrA decent American diner, we like this place for breakfast. It isn't 'cool' or trendy but food is pretty good.
Cheeky's
622 N Palm Canyon DrExcellent for breakfast or lunch.
Birba
622 N Palm Canyon DrI love the outdoor space, and excellent drinks.
Our second favorite Mexican restaurant, we often bring our friends here when they visit.
195 locals recommend
Las Casuelas Terraza
222 S Palm Canyon DrOur second favorite Mexican restaurant, we often bring our friends here when they visit.
Blue Coyote Grill
445 N Palm Canyon DrGreat patio, nice for lunch
Tucked in back, nice lawn, great place to spend a bit of time with a cup of something.
151 locals recommend
Koffi
515 N Palm Canyon DrTucked in back, nice lawn, great place to spend a bit of time with a cup of something.
Ernest Coffee
1101 N Palm Canyon DrNearby coffee, funk little place
Essentials
Walk or bike to this large grocery store. Place also for alcohol, freshly made meals, coffee, and pharmacy
159 locals recommend
Albertsons
1751 N Sunrise WayWalk or bike to this large grocery store. Place also for alcohol, freshly made meals, coffee, and pharmacy
Shopping
Walgreens Pharmacy
1695 N Sunrise WayGood for inexpensive all purpose stuff, pharmacy.
7-Eleven
2493 N Palm Canyon DrNearest 7-11 if you need one for some reason.
Sightseeing
If you are here for a week or more, you need to get here! It's only about 2 hours but it's really awesome. Just stop at one of the info centres on your way in, get a map and suggested spots to visit
334 locals recommend
Joshua Tree
If you are here for a week or more, you need to get here! It's only about 2 hours but it's really awesome. Just stop at one of the info centres on your way in, get a map and suggested spots to visit
Fabulous place to hike. A few bucks to get in but soooo worth it. Lots of hiking options, very beautiful
390 locals recommend
Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon DriveFabulous place to hike. A few bucks to get in but soooo worth it. Lots of hiking options, very beautiful
We thought this would be lame (as we have way higher mountains and bigger trams in Vancouver). But it is REALLY neat and worth doing. The ride up is fun, the view is cool & alpine hiking at the top!
1213 locals recommend
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayWe thought this would be lame (as we have way higher mountains and bigger trams in Vancouver). But it is REALLY neat and worth doing. The ride up is fun, the view is cool & alpine hiking at the top!
South Lykken Trail
Another nice hike, great views. Free.
Entertainment & Activities
If you have kids along or into zoos, this is a pretty nice one to visit.
889 locals recommend
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola AveIf you have kids along or into zoos, this is a pretty nice one to visit.
Could be great way to spend the day if you have kids. A bit pricey, especially for parking, and a bit run down imho.
102 locals recommend
Wet 'n' Wild Palm Springs
1500 S Gene Autry TrailCould be great way to spend the day if you have kids. A bit pricey, especially for parking, and a bit run down imho.
This is another potentially fun thing with kids. They have bumper boats, mini golf, etc. A bit run down but inexpensive.
73 locals recommend
Boomers
67-700 E Palm Canyon DrThis is another potentially fun thing with kids. They have bumper boats, mini golf, etc. A bit run down but inexpensive.
Victoria Park
2744 N Vía MiralesteNice little park with playground for your kids. A short walk away.
Everything Else
Palm Springs Dog Park
222 N Civic DrYour canine travelers might like this off leash dog park.