Guidebook for Palm Springs
Food Scene
They have an amazing breakfast. It is definitely one of the best in the area, and people wait in line on the weekends. The special German pancakes are delicious, and unlike anything you have likely ever seen.
143 locals recommend
Elmer's Restaurant - Palm Springs
1030 E Palm Canyon DrThey have an amazing breakfast. It is definitely one of the best in the area, and people wait in line on the weekends. The special German pancakes are delicious, and unlike anything you have likely ever seen.
Wang's is a hidden treasure with amazing food, a small bar, and live music on weekends outside. This is a popular spot, and the walnut shrimp is worth writing home about.
33 locals recommend
Wang's In the Desert
424 S Indian Canyon DrWang's is a hidden treasure with amazing food, a small bar, and live music on weekends outside. This is a popular spot, and the walnut shrimp is worth writing home about.
Coming from Austin, I am hard to please when it comes to Mexican food, but Las Casuelas delivers. I would have to say that this is more of a Tex-Mex restaurant, in terms of their combination plates, but they have a large menu with a lot of other options as well. The margaritas are on point, and they have live music most nights of the week. They are located on Palm Canyon Drive, in the heart of downtown.
195 locals recommend
Las Casuelas Terraza
222 S Palm Canyon DrComing from Austin, I am hard to please when it comes to Mexican food, but Las Casuelas delivers. I would have to say that this is more of a Tex-Mex restaurant, in terms of their combination plates, but they have a large menu with a lot of other options as well. The margaritas are on point, and they have live music most nights of the week. They are located on Palm Canyon Drive, in the heart of downtown.
This strip-mall-located Italian restaurant really delivers! The caprese salad, fettucine alredo, chicken parmesan, and pizza are all absolutely delicious. I have yet to try more than that, but intend to go back often as I really enjoyed what they served so far. The service has also been impeccable on the nights we have visited.
6 locals recommend
Spaghetteria
611 S Palm Canyon DrThis strip-mall-located Italian restaurant really delivers! The caprese salad, fettucine alredo, chicken parmesan, and pizza are all absolutely delicious. I have yet to try more than that, but intend to go back often as I really enjoyed what they served so far. The service has also been impeccable on the nights we have visited.
They have great pizza, ideal outdoor seating above the action on Palm Canyon Drive, and a nice selection of beverages. I would recommend this to both families and couples looking for a dining experience.
24 locals recommend
Brickworks American Restaurant
155 S Palm Canyon DrThey have great pizza, ideal outdoor seating above the action on Palm Canyon Drive, and a nice selection of beverages. I would recommend this to both families and couples looking for a dining experience.
Woody's Palm House
450 South Palm Canyon DriveGreat burgers. 'Nuff said.
The food is excellent, the servers are very friendly, the cocktails are delicious, and the setting is worth the price of admission by itself. This is part of the Avalon hotel, and they offer valet parking. Street parking is ample if you choose not to valet.
20 locals recommend
CHi CHi Restaurant
415 S Belardo RdThe food is excellent, the servers are very friendly, the cocktails are delicious, and the setting is worth the price of admission by itself. This is part of the Avalon hotel, and they offer valet parking. Street parking is ample if you choose not to valet.
This is a great place for food, drinks, and live music on the weekends. The peel and eat shrimp is served in buckets, they have delicious lobster bisque, and the fish tacos are the best in the area.
63 locals recommend
Shanghai Reds Bar & Grill
235 S Indian Canyon DrThis is a great place for food, drinks, and live music on the weekends. The peel and eat shrimp is served in buckets, they have delicious lobster bisque, and the fish tacos are the best in the area.
A must for lunch. The menu is like a book, and everything they make at this kosher-friendly location is the best I have ever tasted. I highly recommend lunch here. Ask for Jim!
250 locals recommend
Sherman's Deli & Bakery
401 E Tahquitz Canyon WayA must for lunch. The menu is like a book, and everything they make at this kosher-friendly location is the best I have ever tasted. I highly recommend lunch here. Ask for Jim!
This is a highly regarded spot to eat that is walking distance from the condo. They also have amazing cocktails.
19 locals recommend
Sparrows Lodge
1330 E Palm Canyon DrThis is a highly regarded spot to eat that is walking distance from the condo. They also have amazing cocktails.
Another highly rated restaurant with great food and drinks that is walking distance from the condo.
18 locals recommend
SO.PA Restaurant
1050 E Palm Canyon DrAnother highly rated restaurant with great food and drinks that is walking distance from the condo.
This is another great place to grab a bite to eat that is walking distance from the condo.
78 locals recommend
King's Highway
701 E Palm Canyon DrThis is another great place to grab a bite to eat that is walking distance from the condo.
Cheeky's
622 N Palm Canyon DrThis is another must for breakfast. There is often a line.
Gyoro Gyoro Izakaya Japonaise
105 S Palm Canyon DrDish Creative Cuisine
1107 N Palm Canyon DrEight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge
849 N Palm Canyon DrErnest Coffee
1101 N Palm Canyon DrGreek Islands
139 E Andreas RdShop(pe) | Ice Cream & Shop
1551 N Palm Canyon DrIl Giardino Italian Restaurant
333 S Indian Canyon DrJohannes
196 S Indian Canyon DrJohnny Costa's Ristorante
440 S Palm Canyon DrNINA.S GREEK CUISINE & PIZZERIA
555 S Sunrise WayThe Noodle Bar
401 East Amado RoadOasis Buffet
401 E Amado RdRio Azul Mexican Bar & Grill
350 S Indian Canyon DrRistretto
500 S Palm Canyon DrSpencer's Restaurant
701 West Baristo RoadThai Smile
100 S Indian Canyon DrTrio Restaurant
707 N Palm Canyon DrThe Tropicale Palm Springs
330 E Amado RdSightseeing
The tram is an amazing way to get an aerial view of the Coachella Valley. The ride is relatively inexpensive, provides access to a bunch of hiking trails up top, along with a restaurant and bar, and is great for families or couples. It really should not be missed on a visit to Palm Springs.
1213 locals recommend
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayThe tram is an amazing way to get an aerial view of the Coachella Valley. The ride is relatively inexpensive, provides access to a bunch of hiking trails up top, along with a restaurant and bar, and is great for families or couples. It really should not be missed on a visit to Palm Springs.
Bob Hope Estate
Elvis Presley Estate
845 W Chino Canyon RdThe Movie Colony
That Pink Door
This is one of the most photographed spots on Instagram.
A great spot for photo opportunities and cacti. Another Instagram favorite.
106 locals recommend
Cactus Mart and Morongo Hardware
49889 Twentynine Palms HighwayA great spot for photo opportunities and cacti. Another Instagram favorite.
Joshua Tree
Cabazon Dinosaurs
50770 Seminole DrSalvation Mountain
603 Beal RdDrinks & Nightlife
Chop House Palm Springs
262 S Palm Canyon DrHip and sexy with great cocktails.
This hotel, which is just a block away from the condo, has events happening all of the time. This is a great place to visit during your stay.
152 locals recommend
Ace Hotel & Swim Club
701 E Palm Canyon DrThis hotel, which is just a block away from the condo, has events happening all of the time. This is a great place to visit during your stay.
The Saguaro is another hotel that is walking distance from the condo with events and live music throughout the year.
38 locals recommend
The Saguaro Palm Springs
1800 E Palm Canyon DrThe Saguaro is another hotel that is walking distance from the condo with events and live music throughout the year.
Bootlegger Tiki
1101 N Palm Canyon DrLegends of Palm Springs
125 E Tahquitz Canyon WayThe Purple Room Supper Club
1900 E Palm Canyon DrTryst
188 S Indian Canyon DrThe Club Downtown Palm Springs at Hotel Zoso
150 S Indian Canyon DrDead or Alive
150 E Palm Canyon DrRetroRoom Lounge
125 E Tahquitz Canyon WayRed Barn
73290 CA-111Copa Nightclub
244 E Amado RdSundance Tequila Bar
401 E Amado RdArts & Culture
This is a large and impressive museum in downtown Palm Springs that should not be missed.
602 locals recommend
Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrThis is a large and impressive museum in downtown Palm Springs that should not be missed.
Palm Springs Air Museum
lot 745 N Gene Autry TrailEverything Else
There are a large variety of events and trade shows taking place at this facility throughout the year.
39 locals recommend
Palm Springs Convention Center
277 N Avenida CaballerosThere are a large variety of events and trade shows taking place at this facility throughout the year.
Getting Around
This bus service is free, and runs Thursday through Sunday from 11am to 1am. There are a number of pickups on the route, and the service comes by every 15 minutes during operating hours.
51 locals recommend
BUZZ Trolley Route
150 E Palm Canyon DrThis bus service is free, and runs Thursday through Sunday from 11am to 1am. There are a number of pickups on the route, and the service comes by every 15 minutes during operating hours.
Shopping
This is a fun place to find great modern and mid century pieces with friendly owners/management. It is located in the design district, and is walkable to a number of other interesting places.
14 locals recommend
Modernway Vintage Mid-century Modern Furnishings
2500 N Palm Canyon DrThis is a fun place to find great modern and mid century pieces with friendly owners/management. It is located in the design district, and is walkable to a number of other interesting places.
This is one of those furniture stores that really should be reclassified as an art gallery featuring usable art. I have never fallen in love with so many pieces at the same time. Truly stunning, and worth the visit.
Christopher Anthony Ltd.
803 N Palm Canyon DrThis is one of those furniture stores that really should be reclassified as an art gallery featuring usable art. I have never fallen in love with so many pieces at the same time. Truly stunning, and worth the visit.
A really lovely boutique design and furniture store with friendly staff, and lovely vignettes. A great find.
Grace Home Furnishings
1001 N Palm Canyon DrA really lovely boutique design and furniture store with friendly staff, and lovely vignettes. A great find.
A very popular location with high end fashion located in the design district of Palm Canyon Road.
48 locals recommend
Trina Turk | Mr Turk | Palm Springs Boutique
891 N Palm Canyon DrA very popular location with high end fashion located in the design district of Palm Canyon Road.
This is the place to visit if you are looking for vintage finds and unique furnishings at reasonable prices when compared to the high end shops on Palm Canyon Drive.
24 locals recommend
Antique Galleries of Palm Springs
505 Industrial PlThis is the place to visit if you are looking for vintage finds and unique furnishings at reasonable prices when compared to the high end shops on Palm Canyon Drive.
In the industrial/antiques area, this is another great mall with lots of different vintage finds.
14 locals recommend
Sunny Dunes Antique Mall
507 E Sunny Dunes RdIn the industrial/antiques area, this is another great mall with lots of different vintage finds.
This is a really nice place to get groceries, prepared foods, and coffee.
80 locals recommend
Jensen's Finest Foods
69900 Frank Sinatra DrThis is a really nice place to get groceries, prepared foods, and coffee.