Lynn & Michael’s Palm Springs Guide
Breakfast/Brunch Restaurants
Very buzzy and popular. Be prepared for a wait. They don’t take bookings.
259 locals recommend
Cheeky's
622 N Palm Canyon DrVery buzzy and popular. Be prepared for a wait. They don’t take bookings.
Charming setting for outdoor dining. French influenced menu including sweet as well as savory crepe options.
201 locals recommend
Farm
6 La PlazaCharming setting for outdoor dining. French influenced menu including sweet as well as savory crepe options.
Industrial diner vibe serving delicious food with a Southern California influence and using quality ingredients. We like the chilaquiles!
55 locals recommend
Grand Central Palm Springs
160 La PlazaIndustrial diner vibe serving delicious food with a Southern California influence and using quality ingredients. We like the chilaquiles!
If you’re wanting to splurge on a swanky setting with quirky designer decor, this is the place! Solid food with generous portions.
54 locals recommend
Norma's
4200 E Palm Canyon DrIf you’re wanting to splurge on a swanky setting with quirky designer decor, this is the place! Solid food with generous portions.
Great for dinner but arguably one of the best brunches in town. Lovely outdoor patio.
201 locals recommend
Spencer's Restaurant
701 West Baristo RoadGreat for dinner but arguably one of the best brunches in town. Lovely outdoor patio.
Bagels with a slightly crisp exterior and perfect chewiness.
72 locals recommend
Townie Bagels | Bakery | Cafe
650 E Sunny Dunes RdBagels with a slightly crisp exterior and perfect chewiness.
Deli/Daytime
Great organic vegan deli and market. They have limited seating so takeaway may be a better option.
62 locals recommend
Chef Tanya's Kitchen
706 S Eugene RdGreat organic vegan deli and market. They have limited seating so takeaway may be a better option.
Free range rotisserie chicken and great salads. The kale salad is one of our favorites!
33 locals recommend
Chicken Ranch
515 N Palm Canyon DrFree range rotisserie chicken and great salads. The kale salad is one of our favorites!
Excellent corned beef and pastrami. You can’t miss the bakery case filled with cakes, cookies, and other treats. They have a giant… Ding Dong!
53 locals recommend
Manhattan in the Desert
2665 E Palm Canyon DrExcellent corned beef and pastrami. You can’t miss the bakery case filled with cakes, cookies, and other treats. They have a giant… Ding Dong!
Delicious vegan options. We love the salad sampler… can be made vegan.
64 locals recommend
Palm Greens Cafe
611 S Palm Canyon DrDelicious vegan options. We love the salad sampler… can be made vegan.
Popular spot for deli sandwiches, but we love that they serve breakfast all day. And if rich dense cheesecake is your thing, they’ve got it.
250 locals recommend
Sherman's Deli & Bakery
401 E Tahquitz Canyon WayPopular spot for deli sandwiches, but we love that they serve breakfast all day. And if rich dense cheesecake is your thing, they’ve got it.
Best. Smash. Burgers. And sometimes they have lobster rolls… keep an eye on their Instagram to see if they have it.
19 locals recommend
The Heyday
1550 North Palm Canyon DriveBest. Smash. Burgers. And sometimes they have lobster rolls… keep an eye on their Instagram to see if they have it.
The Sandwich Spot
276 N Palm Canyon DrA long list of signature sandwiches with interesting names.
Takeaway sandwiches on fresh artisan breads and homemade prepared foods. You can also pick up specialty Italian groceries for cooking at home.
189 locals recommend
Rooster And The Pig
356 South Indian Canyon DriveTakeaway sandwiches on fresh artisan breads and homemade prepared foods. You can also pick up specialty Italian groceries for cooking at home.
Dinner
Great space for outdoor dining. Fun for groups. Good menu… something for everyone.
55 locals recommend
1501 Uptown gastropub
1501 North Palm Canyon DriveGreat space for outdoor dining. Fun for groups. Good menu… something for everyone.
Was once the guesthouse on the Cary Grant’s estate. Lovely food in an historic place with old Hollywood ties.
109 locals recommend
Copley's on Palm Canyon
621 N Palm Canyon DrWas once the guesthouse on the Cary Grant’s estate. Lovely food in an historic place with old Hollywood ties.
Steakhouse with great food, cocktails, and ambience. Popular with locals and visitors. Be sure to book.
162 locals recommend
Mr. Lyons
233 E Palm Canyon DrSteakhouse with great food, cocktails, and ambience. Popular with locals and visitors. Be sure to book.
Delicious modern Vietnamese. They don’t take bookings so be prepared to wait as they’re very popular. But worth the wait!
189 locals recommend
Rooster And The Pig
356 South Indian Canyon DriveDelicious modern Vietnamese. They don’t take bookings so be prepared to wait as they’re very popular. But worth the wait!
One of our favorites! They offer classic sushi and sashimi but their signature rolls are excellent, as are their signature dishes. Amazing cocktails and an impressive whiskey list.
131 locals recommend
Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey
1556 N Palm Canyon DrOne of our favorites! They offer classic sushi and sashimi but their signature rolls are excellent, as are their signature dishes. Amazing cocktails and an impressive whiskey list.
Modern dining in a James Beard award-winning designed space. The menu is inventive and always changing as they use seasonal fresh ingredients. Ideal spot if you’re in the mood for a dining experience.
179 locals recommend
Workshop Kitchen + Bar
800 North Palm Canyon DriveModern dining in a James Beard award-winning designed space. The menu is inventive and always changing as they use seasonal fresh ingredients. Ideal spot if you’re in the mood for a dining experience.
Think old Hollywood fine dining glamour and Steak Diane! Rat Pack hangout back in the day. Quintessential Palm Springs experience.
130 locals recommend
Melvyn's Restaurant & Lounge
200 W Ramon RdThink old Hollywood fine dining glamour and Steak Diane! Rat Pack hangout back in the day. Quintessential Palm Springs experience.
Lively outdoor patio for an evening hangout. Great for groups and sharing delicious pizzas and pastas.
192 locals recommend
Birba
622 N Palm Canyon DrLively outdoor patio for an evening hangout. Great for groups and sharing delicious pizzas and pastas.
Festive ambience with live music - fun for group dining. Keep in mind the chips are cooked in lard. So if you’re vegan or vegetarian let them know in advance so they’ll bring you chips cooked in vegetable oil.
195 locals recommend
Las Casuelas Terraza
222 S Palm Canyon DrFestive ambience with live music - fun for group dining. Keep in mind the chips are cooked in lard. So if you’re vegan or vegetarian let them know in advance so they’ll bring you chips cooked in vegetable oil.
Cantina style atmosphere. Excellent food and margaritas! Be sure to save room for the churro cart dessert!
24 locals recommend
El Patron
101 S Palm Canyon DrCantina style atmosphere. Excellent food and margaritas! Be sure to save room for the churro cart dessert!
Delicious food! They have small plates and small order tacos so you can try a variety of dishes. Great tequila and mezcal based specialty cocktails list.
117 locals recommend
Tac/Quila
415 N Palm Canyon DrDelicious food! They have small plates and small order tacos so you can try a variety of dishes. Great tequila and mezcal based specialty cocktails list.
Ice Cream
Great selection of tropical flavors. Their date shake is one of the best in town!
18 locals recommend
Lappert's Premium Gourmet Ice Cream & Dole Whip
130 N Palm Canyon DrGreat selection of tropical flavors. Their date shake is one of the best in town!
Small-batch ice creamery with interesting vegan and non-vegan flavors. Check their Instagram story for daily flavors!
27 locals recommend
Kreem
170 E Palm Canyon DrSmall-batch ice creamery with interesting vegan and non-vegan flavors. Check their Instagram story for daily flavors!
Ice cream with modern classic flavors and fun gift shop.
23 locals recommend
Shop(pe) | Ice Cream & Shop
1551 N Palm Canyon DrIce cream with modern classic flavors and fun gift shop.
A local family business with addictive toffee. Try their super decadent toffee ice cream. While you’re there, think about picking up the toffee popcorn - our favorite!
11 locals recommend
Brandini Toffee
132 S Palm Canyon DrA local family business with addictive toffee. Try their super decadent toffee ice cream. While you’re there, think about picking up the toffee popcorn - our favorite!
Bars/Lounges
Modern tiki bar with excellent cocktails. Can get crowded so book in advance.
119 locals recommend
Bootlegger Tiki
1101 N Palm Canyon DrModern tiki bar with excellent cocktails. Can get crowded so book in advance.
Cool wine bar in a tucked away corner of Parker hotel, an icon of midcentury modern architecture.
35 locals recommend
Counter Reformation
4200 E Palm Canyon DrCool wine bar in a tucked away corner of Parker hotel, an icon of midcentury modern architecture.
Fantastic cocktails at this dimly lit lounge… hidden side entrance at Mr. Lyons.
44 locals recommend
Seymour's
233 E Palm Canyon DrFantastic cocktails at this dimly lit lounge… hidden side entrance at Mr. Lyons.
Things to do
Thursday evenings Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs becomes a pedestrian street lined with vendors featuring crafts, art, food, flowers, etc. Street fair vibes with live entertainment.
24 locals recommend
The Palm Springs VillageFest
Thursday evenings Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs becomes a pedestrian street lined with vendors featuring crafts, art, food, flowers, etc. Street fair vibes with live entertainment.
If you happen to be in Palm Spring the 1st Sunday of the month from October through May, this market is a feast of all things vintage. From vintage designer furniture to retro caftans, there are treasures to be found!
25 locals recommend
Palm Springs Vintage Market
2300 E Baristo RdIf you happen to be in Palm Spring the 1st Sunday of the month from October through May, this market is a feast of all things vintage. From vintage designer furniture to retro caftans, there are treasures to be found!
A classic mid-century glass and steel building dedicated to architecture and design. Excellent exhibits and museum store with architecture and design-focused products. Go to their website for hours, closed days, and exhibits.
125 locals recommend
Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center
300 S Palm Canyon DrA classic mid-century glass and steel building dedicated to architecture and design. Excellent exhibits and museum store with architecture and design-focused products. Go to their website for hours, closed days, and exhibits.
A gem of a museum with modern and contemporary permanent collections as well as stunning exhibits. So much to see at an easy pace and without being overwhelmed. Definitely worth a visit. Check their website for hours, closed days, and exhibits.
602 locals recommend
Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrA gem of a museum with modern and contemporary permanent collections as well as stunning exhibits. So much to see at an easy pace and without being overwhelmed. Definitely worth a visit. Check their website for hours, closed days, and exhibits.
The Palm Springs Air Museum is home to one of the world’s largest collections of WWII airplanes housed in impressive hangars… an awesome space to view these planes.
366 locals recommend
Palm Springs Air Museum
lot 745 N Gene Autry TrailThe Palm Springs Air Museum is home to one of the world’s largest collections of WWII airplanes housed in impressive hangars… an awesome space to view these planes.
A great way to see the entire Coachella Valley especially for first time visitors. From desert floor to mountaintop the tram climbs 2 1/2 miles along the cliffs of Chino Canyon. The slowly rotating tram has windows on all sides so you’ll be sure to catch the breathtaking vistas on the 10-minute journey. Upon arriving at Mountain Station (elevation 8,516 ft) you’ll have spectacular views and colder temperatures - 30° cooler! There are some hiking trails and dining options. Check their website for hours and trail information.
1213 locals recommend
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayA great way to see the entire Coachella Valley especially for first time visitors. From desert floor to mountaintop the tram climbs 2 1/2 miles along the cliffs of Chino Canyon. The slowly rotating tram has windows on all sides so you’ll be sure to catch the breathtaking vistas on the 10-minute journey. Upon arriving at Mountain Station (elevation 8,516 ft) you’ll have spectacular views and colder temperatures - 30° cooler! There are some hiking trails and dining options. Check their website for hours and trail information.
Hiking
Andreas Canyon Trail is our favorite easy hike. Following the canyon stream the trail wanders through California Fan Palm groves providing a lush oasis in contrast to the desert environment.
390 locals recommend
Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon DriveAndreas Canyon Trail is our favorite easy hike. Following the canyon stream the trail wanders through California Fan Palm groves providing a lush oasis in contrast to the desert environment.
Palm Canyon is the most popular hike in the Indian Canyons. This hike has more elevation changes and can be muddy during rainy seasons. A ranger-led hike (optional) is a good way to see more and learn more about the ecosystem.
390 locals recommend
Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon DrivePalm Canyon is the most popular hike in the Indian Canyons. This hike has more elevation changes and can be muddy during rainy seasons. A ranger-led hike (optional) is a good way to see more and learn more about the ecosystem.
You can access this 3 1/2 miles (up and back) hike from the Rimcrest/Southridge development. It offers beautiful views of the valley below. Architecture lovers will appreciate this trail as it passes behind iconic Palm Springs homes. Moderate difficulty.
10 locals recommend
Araby Trailhead
Southridge DriveYou can access this 3 1/2 miles (up and back) hike from the Rimcrest/Southridge development. It offers beautiful views of the valley below. Architecture lovers will appreciate this trail as it passes behind iconic Palm Springs homes. Moderate difficulty.