Norma's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon DriveThe Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola AveWhitewater Preserve
9160 Whitewater Canyon RdPalm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayJoshua Tree National Park
La Quinta Museum
77-885 Avenida MontezumaHistoric Annenberg residence which has hosted national and international leaders. Closed during summer months.
73 locals recommend
Sunnylands Center & Gardens
37977 Bob Hope DrHistoric Annenberg residence which has hosted national and international leaders. Closed during summer months.
Palm Springs Air Museum
lot 745 N Gene Autry TrailPalm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrFood scene
The Broken Yolk Cafe
78430 CA-111Great breakfast food. Generous portions.
La Quinta Cliffhouse
78250 CA-111Mastro's Steakhouse
73405 El PaseoTack Room Tavern
81800 Avenue 51Good food and good ambiance. So close you can walk there.
The Cantina
50-950 Madison StIndio is the date capital of the world! Try one of the famous date shakes!
117 locals recommend
The Cafe at Shields
80225 California 111Indio is the date capital of the world! Try one of the famous date shakes!
Great atmosphere! Good music! Good food! Awesome rock n’roll memorabilia.
48 locals recommend
Big Rock Pub
79940 Westward Ho DrGreat atmosphere! Good music! Good food! Awesome rock n’roll memorabilia.
Polo Pizza Company
81-900 51st AveFresh Agave Mexican Bar & Grill
73325 CA-111Arnold Palmer's Restaurant
78164 52nd AveTQLAS
78015 Main StTKB Bakery & Deli
45334 Golf Center PkwyVoted Yelp’s #1 restaurant in America 2018
Sports Activities
Tennis paradise! Don’t miss the BNP Paribas Tennis Tournament at the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens
340 locals recommend
Indian Wells Tennis Garden
78-200 Miles AveTennis paradise! Don’t miss the BNP Paribas Tennis Tournament at the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens
Eldorado Polo Club
50950 Madison StIf you like Polo, check out the tournament schedule.
HITS Desert Horse Park
85555 Airport BlvdAcrisure Arena, new home to the Coachella Valley Firebirds of the American Hockey League
75702 Varner Rd
75702 Varner RoadAcrisure Arena, new home to the Coachella Valley Firebirds of the American Hockey League
Tour De Palm Springs
74854 Velie WayThis is one of the largest and most festive cycling charity events of its kind.
Built with the intention of making the skate park a destination for decades to come! November 2022 this park will host the El Gato Classic, created by 2-time works champion skateboarder Eddie “El Gato” Elguera.
La Quinta X Park
46170 Dune Palms RoadBuilt with the intention of making the skate park a destination for decades to come! November 2022 this park will host the El Gato Classic, created by 2-time works champion skateboarder Eddie “El Gato” Elguera.
Festivals
Indio Tamale Festival
82800-82870 Bliss AveThe best tamales you’ll ever taste and endless variety!
Always great music and performances. You never know what celebrity you’ll spot!
359 locals recommend
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
81800 51st AveAlways great music and performances. You never know what celebrity you’ll spot!
Stagecoach Music Festival
81800 51st AveRiverside County Fair & National Date Festival
82-503 CA-111This Festival offers events and film screenings featuring films from 60+ countries.
(Usually held annually in January)
22 locals recommend
Palm Springs International Film Fstvl
1700 East Tahquitz Canyon WayThis Festival offers events and film screenings featuring films from 60+ countries.
(Usually held annually in January)
Palm Desert Food & Wine Festival located at the Gardens on El Paseo. Tasting event with a variety of restaurants and wineries.
(Usually held annually in March)
Palm Desert Food & Wine
73545 El PaseoPalm Desert Food & Wine Festival located at the Gardens on El Paseo. Tasting event with a variety of restaurants and wineries.
(Usually held annually in March)
Enjoy some jazz music and cocktails while you take in art from over 200 artists.
Indian Wells Arts Festival at the Tennis Garden
78200 Miles AveEnjoy some jazz music and cocktails while you take in art from over 200 artists.
Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade
401 S Pavilion WayA much loved holiday tradition in downtown Palm Springs
Joshua Tree Music Festival
2601 Sunfair RdCasinos
Feeling lucky???
Agua Caliente Spa
32-250 Bob Hope DrSpotlight 29 Casino
46-200 Harrison PlFantasy Springs Resort Casino
84-245 Indio Springs PkwyMorongo Casino, Resort and Spa
49500 Seminole DrAugustine Casino
84-001 Avenue 54Shopping
El Paseo Shopping District
Desert Hills Premium Outlets
48400 Seminole DrStreet fair held in downtown Palm Springs on thursdays.
52 locals recommend
Villagefest Office Palm Springs
401 S Pavilion WayStreet fair held in downtown Palm Springs on thursdays.
Entertainment
McCallum Theatre
73000 Fred Waring DrCheck out their performance schedule.
Century at The River and XD
71800 CA-111The Rock Yard outdoor concert stage is an amphitheater-style area featuring two side-by-side stages holding audiences of passionate music fans. The Rock Yard runs from Spring to Fall and is always live, always free, and always outdoors. New beer and drink specials (often themed to the bands performing on stage) are offered weekly. Guests must be 18 and older to rock. Runs from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
13 locals recommend
Rock Yard
84-245 Indio Springs PkwyThe Rock Yard outdoor concert stage is an amphitheater-style area featuring two side-by-side stages holding audiences of passionate music fans. The Rock Yard runs from Spring to Fall and is always live, always free, and always outdoors. New beer and drink specials (often themed to the bands performing on stage) are offered weekly. Guests must be 18 and older to rock. Runs from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.