Palm Springs Recommendations
Food scene
New dog Café restaurant bar. Dine inside or out with your pup or just come for food - sashimi, excellent burgers, coffee, salads…. Instagram worthy at every turn. Tulum vibes. Great cocktails. Happy Hour. Dinner an opening for lunch soon.
70 locals recommend
Boozehounds Palm Springs
2080 North Palm Canyon DriveNew dog Café restaurant bar. Dine inside or out with your pup or just come for food - sashimi, excellent burgers, coffee, salads…. Instagram worthy at every turn. Tulum vibes. Great cocktails. Happy Hour. Dinner an opening for lunch soon.
Best brunch, good prices, adore the corn pancake and can we say bacon sampler? Love the coffee
It has become so popular that there are lines so either get there super early when it opens or don't go on weekends. Next door is Jakes or head to The Farm or French Miso if you can't get in.
259 locals recommend
Cheeky's
622 N Palm Canyon DrBest brunch, good prices, adore the corn pancake and can we say bacon sampler? Love the coffee
It has become so popular that there are lines so either get there super early when it opens or don't go on weekends. Next door is Jakes or head to The Farm or French Miso if you can't get in.
One of the best spots for cocktails in Palm Springs. Tiny tiki bar w epic concoctions. Come for happy hour specials or reserve a seat in advance outside. Next to coffee shop and they use to make some killer coffee cocktail concoctions too
119 locals recommend
Bootlegger Tiki
1101 N Palm Canyon DrOne of the best spots for cocktails in Palm Springs. Tiny tiki bar w epic concoctions. Come for happy hour specials or reserve a seat in advance outside. Next to coffee shop and they use to make some killer coffee cocktail concoctions too
At the Parker Palm Springs Hotel, book this wine bar experience in advance. Repent your sins in the back communal -praying hands at the door. All wines are the same price and are carefully selected. The food is also extraordinary in this dark bar setting.
35 locals recommend
Counter Reformation
4200 E Palm Canyon DrAt the Parker Palm Springs Hotel, book this wine bar experience in advance. Repent your sins in the back communal -praying hands at the door. All wines are the same price and are carefully selected. The food is also extraordinary in this dark bar setting.
Insanely amazing - more like a sandwich than a regular French crepe. They use this special seasoning on the outside of the crepe. We adore the Ranch chicken version overflowing with chicken and fresh lettuce and tomato on top. Call ahead for takeout or eat outside in their cute alleyway. Finish with Kream ice cream next door.
25 locals recommend
Gabino's Creperie
170 East Palm Canyon DriveInsanely amazing - more like a sandwich than a regular French crepe. They use this special seasoning on the outside of the crepe. We adore the Ranch chicken version overflowing with chicken and fresh lettuce and tomato on top. Call ahead for takeout or eat outside in their cute alleyway. Finish with Kream ice cream next door.
Colony Palms Hotel (not ChopHouse) has a restaurant that is romantic and enchanting at night - great for a cocktail near the pool or dinner. Guest Chef Series on Wednesdays.
36 locals recommend
Chop House Palm Springs
262 S Palm Canyon DrColony Palms Hotel (not ChopHouse) has a restaurant that is romantic and enchanting at night - great for a cocktail near the pool or dinner. Guest Chef Series on Wednesdays.
An old favorite for live music/piano and martinis at the bar. Where the old school celebs hung out. Find Frank Sinatra on the napkin and many old photos of the rich and famous who use to frequent this little hidden joint inside Ingleside Inn. They use to have a fabulous happy hour. Dinner is excellent too - chicken pot pie the size of your head. Lobster risotto. Older crowd
130 locals recommend
Melvyn's Restaurant & Lounge
200 W Ramon RdAn old favorite for live music/piano and martinis at the bar. Where the old school celebs hung out. Find Frank Sinatra on the napkin and many old photos of the rich and famous who use to frequent this little hidden joint inside Ingleside Inn. They use to have a fabulous happy hour. Dinner is excellent too - chicken pot pie the size of your head. Lobster risotto. Older crowd
One of best new restaurants in Palm Springs. French CA cuisine. A $50 caviar martini. The decor is divine almost like a Soho House. Dine inside or out. Reservations need to be made way in advance or come at 4:45 to try to get a reservation or later (8 pm) and hope for a bar seat. Ogle the extensive famous art collection from the owners. You might be sitting below a Calder.
48 locals recommend
Bar Cecil
1555 South Palm Canyon DriveOne of best new restaurants in Palm Springs. French CA cuisine. A $50 caviar martini. The decor is divine almost like a Soho House. Dine inside or out. Reservations need to be made way in advance or come at 4:45 to try to get a reservation or later (8 pm) and hope for a bar seat. Ogle the extensive famous art collection from the owners. You might be sitting below a Calder.
Small location in Palm Springs. Bigger location in Palm Desert. Adore the bread! Favs: meatball sub and roast beef sandwich. Fresh pasta and Italian dessert like cannolis can be picked up.
28 locals recommend
The Real Italian Deli of Palm Springs
100 S Sunrise WaySmall location in Palm Springs. Bigger location in Palm Desert. Adore the bread! Favs: meatball sub and roast beef sandwich. Fresh pasta and Italian dessert like cannolis can be picked up.
Great food and drinks. Old school steak place the old celebs use to haunt. We love the bar adjacent for happy hour or the speakeasy bar too.
162 locals recommend
Mr. Lyons
233 E Palm Canyon DrGreat food and drinks. Old school steak place the old celebs use to haunt. We love the bar adjacent for happy hour or the speakeasy bar too.
At Palm Springs Tennis Club, perhaps book lunch after your game of tennis?
201 locals recommend
Spencer's Restaurant
701 West Baristo RoadAt Palm Springs Tennis Club, perhaps book lunch after your game of tennis?
Dine outside or in. Wonderful food. Loved the hearty bento box for lunch w whole salmon. Japanese woman and French man own this lovely spot and great take pride in your food happiness.
19 locals recommend
French Miso Cafe
19 La PlazaDine outside or in. Wonderful food. Loved the hearty bento box for lunch w whole salmon. Japanese woman and French man own this lovely spot and great take pride in your food happiness.
Guillermo’s is the name of the restaurant ~ not the one above. Old school authentic Mexican in Palm Desert. Best Mexican in desert - great happy hour weekday deals at bar but omg the Carnitas! Love the shrimp ceviche too - so fresh. Worth the drive.
16 locals recommend
Alberto's Ristorante
71416 CA-111Guillermo’s is the name of the restaurant ~ not the one above. Old school authentic Mexican in Palm Desert. Best Mexican in desert - great happy hour weekday deals at bar but omg the Carnitas! Love the shrimp ceviche too - so fresh. Worth the drive.
Best burger in town although Boozehounds is great too. Inside Hilton Hotel - get takeout or dine here. Around $12 for a double double
19 locals recommend
The Heyday
1550 North Palm Canyon DriveBest burger in town although Boozehounds is great too. Inside Hilton Hotel - get takeout or dine here. Around $12 for a double double
Come for happy hour drink and food specials. Sunday sushi hours and sometime drag queen brunch. Local favorite. And of course the margaritas - coconut and spicy mango pictured here.
262 locals recommend
The Tropicale Palm Springs
330 E Amado RdCome for happy hour drink and food specials. Sunday sushi hours and sometime drag queen brunch. Local favorite. And of course the margaritas - coconut and spicy mango pictured here.
Best sushi in Palm Springs and whiskey flights. Dine outside. Reservations strongly encouraged.
131 locals recommend
Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey
1556 N Palm Canyon DrBest sushi in Palm Springs and whiskey flights. Dine outside. Reservations strongly encouraged.
Great spot for gourmet made to order sandwiches to-go and specialty products and wines. Often have half priced wines in back. We heard you can pick up a charcuterie board for around $25.
19 locals recommend
On The Mark Palm Springs
111 North Palm Canyon DriveGreat spot for gourmet made to order sandwiches to-go and specialty products and wines. Often have half priced wines in back. We heard you can pick up a charcuterie board for around $25.
Best tacos 🌮 Order the ones w cheese grilled on shell or even a cheese shell. Great spot. Dine outside or takeout. So close to home.
15 locals recommend
La Bonita's
330 N Palm Canyon DrBest tacos 🌮 Order the ones w cheese grilled on shell or even a cheese shell. Great spot. Dine outside or takeout. So close to home.
Rooster And The Pig
356 South Indian Canyon DriveGreat Vietnamese inspired food.
Clandestino is their new venue with the same menu with a nicer setting. Lobster tacos, fried avocado bites, amazing cocktails, Mezcal cocktails galore, can’t go wrong with any dish! They don’t take reservations and are always busy so show up on later side or maybe mid day.
117 locals recommend
Tac/Quila
415 N Palm Canyon DrClandestino is their new venue with the same menu with a nicer setting. Lobster tacos, fried avocado bites, amazing cocktails, Mezcal cocktails galore, can’t go wrong with any dish! They don’t take reservations and are always busy so show up on later side or maybe mid day.
Great food atop the Rowan Hotel with epic sunset views. There is a cocktail bar near the pool too that we highly recommend.
30 locals recommend
4 Saints
100 W Tahquitz Canyon WayGreat food atop the Rowan Hotel with epic sunset views. There is a cocktail bar near the pool too that we highly recommend.
For a romantic dinner in Cary Grant’s old home now w a sprawling lawn and heat lamps. Great food.
109 locals recommend
Copley's on Palm Canyon
621 N Palm Canyon DrFor a romantic dinner in Cary Grant’s old home now w a sprawling lawn and heat lamps. Great food.
Who would think this place would exist in the desert? Epic huge pastrami and corned beef sandwiches. Huge menu selection. Cakes by the slice. Yummy potato salad. Huge Salads and more huge divine deli options.
250 locals recommend
Sherman's Deli & Bakery
401 E Tahquitz Canyon WayWho would think this place would exist in the desert? Epic huge pastrami and corned beef sandwiches. Huge menu selection. Cakes by the slice. Yummy potato salad. Huge Salads and more huge divine deli options.
Can’t get into Cheekys? Jake’s is next door with great brunch, lunch - bit pricier than Cheekys. Dine outside.
118 locals recommend
Jake's
664 N Palm Canyon DrCan’t get into Cheekys? Jake’s is next door with great brunch, lunch - bit pricier than Cheekys. Dine outside.
Steak. Great food but also they have a cocktail speakeasy bar next door that often has happy hour.
162 locals recommend
Mr. Lyons
233 E Palm Canyon DrSteak. Great food but also they have a cocktail speakeasy bar next door that often has happy hour.
Dine in a beautiful courtyard or inside w great menu. Very popular spot.
179 locals recommend
Workshop Kitchen + Bar
800 North Palm Canyon DriveDine in a beautiful courtyard or inside w great menu. Very popular spot.
Bill's Pizza
119 S Indian Canyon DrGreat pizza but $ with a delicious crust
Great place for beer or organic wine outside or in. Friendly spot.
19 locals recommend
Las Palmas Brewing
461 N Palm Canyon DrGreat place for beer or organic wine outside or in. Friendly spot.
Thursday evenings just 1 mile away. Walk around downtown area where they close off streets for local food options and shopping. We liked buying dates, snacks, picking up a date shake, and sampling various cuisines.
52 locals recommend
Villagefest Office Palm Springs
401 S Pavilion WayThursday evenings just 1 mile away. Walk around downtown area where they close off streets for local food options and shopping. We liked buying dates, snacks, picking up a date shake, and sampling various cuisines.
The Farm a mile away. Beautiful venue in town with great food - quiches, salads, crepes. Go for brunch! Weekends are very busy. They offer a 3 course set menu often with live music. One of the most romantic spots to dine outside. Also, they now have The Front Porch right next door with a wonderful menu ~ amazing salads, stuffed dates, and carved Turkey sandwiches.
11 locals recommend
The Farm of Beverly Hills
189 The Grove DrThe Farm a mile away. Beautiful venue in town with great food - quiches, salads, crepes. Go for brunch! Weekends are very busy. They offer a 3 course set menu often with live music. One of the most romantic spots to dine outside. Also, they now have The Front Porch right next door with a wonderful menu ~ amazing salads, stuffed dates, and carved Turkey sandwiches.
Makes reservations for drinks at Sugar High - rooftop bar at Azucar Hotel. Instagram worthy setting. Great cocktails. Watermelon feta salad hmmm
51 locals recommend
Azúcar Restaurant and Bar
339 S Belardo RdMakes reservations for drinks at Sugar High - rooftop bar at Azucar Hotel. Instagram worthy setting. Great cocktails. Watermelon feta salad hmmm
At the Sands Hotel, find this Instagram worthy restaurant. Great bar for cocktails too or dining outside. The food is so so but they have tagine, tacos, etc
48 locals recommend
The Pink Cabana
44-985 Province WyAt the Sands Hotel, find this Instagram worthy restaurant. Great bar for cocktails too or dining outside. The food is so so but they have tagine, tacos, etc
Food is fab ~ get there early to get in like 4:30-5 PM or line
Don’t let the dingy outside fool you ~ Locals fav place
Some drink specials early for HH
55 locals recommend
Paul Bar/Food
3700 E Vista ChinoFood is fab ~ get there early to get in like 4:30-5 PM or line
Don’t let the dingy outside fool you ~ Locals fav place
Some drink specials early for HH
Margaritas esp spicy 🌶️ pineapple
Amazing tacos~ we love BARBACOA and carnitas
Fried shrimp is also insane as an app
Mexican corn (elote) is amazing
24 locals recommend
El Patron
101 S Palm Canyon DrMargaritas esp spicy 🌶️ pineapple
Amazing tacos~ we love BARBACOA and carnitas
Fried shrimp is also insane as an app
Mexican corn (elote) is amazing
Sightseeing
Book in advance. The largest aerial rotating tramway in the world thanks to the Swiss. Scale up the canyons to over 8000 feet to view the entire desert to the Salton Sea and hike around this wooded area. Food is also on top and neat views from many different areas. A great place to cool down in summer.
1213 locals recommend
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayBook in advance. The largest aerial rotating tramway in the world thanks to the Swiss. Scale up the canyons to over 8000 feet to view the entire desert to the Salton Sea and hike around this wooded area. Food is also on top and neat views from many different areas. A great place to cool down in summer.
Book the home tour in advance. Due to COVID it has been not available but is now! You can still come to walk the gardens and explore the interior for free. Don’t forget the 20 minute video showcasing all the presidents and notables who have spent time here.
28 locals recommend
Sunnylands Center & Gardens
37977 Bob Hope DriveBook the home tour in advance. Due to COVID it has been not available but is now! You can still come to walk the gardens and explore the interior for free. Don’t forget the 20 minute video showcasing all the presidents and notables who have spent time here.
Call and book a tour with Kenny, the artist to admire 30 years worth of robotic sculptures he created out of garbage on his parents land/yard - just a block from Lone Palm Bungalow.
40 locals recommend
Robolights
1077 E Granvia ValmonteCall and book a tour with Kenny, the artist to admire 30 years worth of robotic sculptures he created out of garbage on his parents land/yard - just a block from Lone Palm Bungalow.
Incredible modernist museum with outdoor cafe surrounded by fun sculptures. Book online in advance for FREE Thursday nights. Check out the new Marilyn Monroe installation outside, art murals, car standing on its nose, and more.
602 locals recommend
Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrIncredible modernist museum with outdoor cafe surrounded by fun sculptures. Book online in advance for FREE Thursday nights. Check out the new Marilyn Monroe installation outside, art murals, car standing on its nose, and more.
Check-in advance to make sure they are open. An hour is a sufficient time. They sell plants too. Some people bring food and eat surrounded by fascinating cacti and succulents.
160 locals recommend
Moorten Botanical Garden
1701 S Palm Canyon DrCheck-in advance to make sure they are open. An hour is a sufficient time. They sell plants too. Some people bring food and eat surrounded by fascinating cacti and succulents.
Bike or walk by this historic estate where Frank use to fly his flag each day to let his celeb pals know it was time for Happy Hour. Rent the place for $2,500 a night or if you're lucky, the door may be open and you can take a sneak peak of the piano shaped pool. This home is mere feet from Lone Palm Bungalow so you will often see bikers, walkers, and cars pulling over to take photos. Often tours start in our neighborhood on weekends.
8 locals recommend
Twin Palms Frank Sinatra Estate
1145 E Vía ColusaBike or walk by this historic estate where Frank use to fly his flag each day to let his celeb pals know it was time for Happy Hour. Rent the place for $2,500 a night or if you're lucky, the door may be open and you can take a sneak peak of the piano shaped pool. This home is mere feet from Lone Palm Bungalow so you will often see bikers, walkers, and cars pulling over to take photos. Often tours start in our neighborhood on weekends.
Hike around this otherworldly landscape to a waterfall. The loop is about 2 miles. Bring water. Pay to get into the Native American land.
142 locals recommend
Tahquitz Canyon
Hike around this otherworldly landscape to a waterfall. The loop is about 2 miles. Bring water. Pay to get into the Native American land.
Amazing hike over Palm Springs but don't do unless you are an experienced hiker. You go straight up and around major rocks and one wrong foot placement could send you toppling over the edge. It begins behind the Palm Springs Art Museum. I would not take children so was shocked when I saw parents carrying kids. On top there are picnic tables and a pull up exercise bar. My husband and I did this a second time and parked a second car on a different road and came back down another way. Ask us for more info if you plan to do. Carry water and go when its not too hot. I prefer Tahquitz Canyon hike more and Indian Canyons for hiking.
26 locals recommend
Museum Trail
South Palm Canyon DriveAmazing hike over Palm Springs but don't do unless you are an experienced hiker. You go straight up and around major rocks and one wrong foot placement could send you toppling over the edge. It begins behind the Palm Springs Art Museum. I would not take children so was shocked when I saw parents carrying kids. On top there are picnic tables and a pull up exercise bar. My husband and I did this a second time and parked a second car on a different road and came back down another way. Ask us for more info if you plan to do. Carry water and go when its not too hot. I prefer Tahquitz Canyon hike more and Indian Canyons for hiking.
Hiking in here blew me away due to palm tree oases in middle of desert on Indian Land. Pay a fee to drive in and choose from numerous hikes. For an easy 2 mile loop try the hike to the waterfall. There is another incredible 3-4 mile hike we love too. Happy to tell you about more.
390 locals recommend
Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon DriveHiking in here blew me away due to palm tree oases in middle of desert on Indian Land. Pay a fee to drive in and choose from numerous hikes. For an easy 2 mile loop try the hike to the waterfall. There is another incredible 3-4 mile hike we love too. Happy to tell you about more.
Not a fan of zoos but the giraffes 🦒 here have acres and acres to roam and you can feed them. Other exciting areas: Australian animal area where some animals are allowed to hop around outside of cages. Watch the dingos (wild dogs) on the way to the giraffes. This Living Zoo is about 30 minutes from our home.
889 locals recommend
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola AveNot a fan of zoos but the giraffes 🦒 here have acres and acres to roam and you can feed them. Other exciting areas: Australian animal area where some animals are allowed to hop around outside of cages. Watch the dingos (wild dogs) on the way to the giraffes. This Living Zoo is about 30 minutes from our home.
Come here for date shakes from the date farm or eat in back ~ date burgers, date dishes, and walk around the back garden. You can also take hike numerous varieties of juicy dates.
103 locals recommend
Shields Date Garden
80-225 CA-111Come here for date shakes from the date farm or eat in back ~ date burgers, date dishes, and walk around the back garden. You can also take hike numerous varieties of juicy dates.
About an hour from Lone Palm Bungalow, spend time at cholla cacti garden around sunset, or select one of these fabulous hikes ~ https://lalascoop.com/2015/10/26/la-escape-joshua-tree/
https://lalascoop.com/2020/11/10/moongazing-in-joshua-tree-in-the-back-of-a-chevy-silverado/
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
About an hour from Lone Palm Bungalow, spend time at cholla cacti garden around sunset, or select one of these fabulous hikes ~ https://lalascoop.com/2015/10/26/la-escape-joshua-tree/
https://lalascoop.com/2020/11/10/moongazing-in-joshua-tree-in-the-back-of-a-chevy-silverado/
Shopping
For fun PS finds like retro bathing suits for men, vintage Palm Springs Life photos to frame, cards, and pool decor.
Peepa's
120 N Palm Canyon DrFor fun PS finds like retro bathing suits for men, vintage Palm Springs Life photos to frame, cards, and pool decor.
Hit or miss but often a hit for finding amazing home decor, furniture, and art. Consignment that gets in cool stuff all of the time
24 locals recommend
Misty's Consignments
70007 CA-111Hit or miss but often a hit for finding amazing home decor, furniture, and art. Consignment that gets in cool stuff all of the time
The best colorful clothes and home decor!
48 locals recommend
Trina Turk | Mr Turk | Palm Springs Boutique
891 N Palm Canyon DrThe best colorful clothes and home decor!
Right near our place is this cool trading post of local designers. $$ but many cool finds from home decor, plants, hats, clothes, coffee, and more.
34 locals recommend
Mojave Flea Trading Post
383 N Indian Canyon DrRight near our place is this cool trading post of local designers. $$ but many cool finds from home decor, plants, hats, clothes, coffee, and more.
Don’t miss this vintage market for the coolest finds - art, furniture, decor, clothes. Occurs on Sundays once a month but not in summer. Go early to score the best deals.
25 locals recommend
Palm Springs Vintage Market
2300 E Baristo RdDon’t miss this vintage market for the coolest finds - art, furniture, decor, clothes. Occurs on Sundays once a month but not in summer. Go early to score the best deals.
Neighborhoods
Bike or walk this gorgeous Old Las Palmas neighborhood filled with mid century homes after exploring the Movie Colony near our home. Consider driving around Indian Canyons neighborhoods or Deepwell Estates too.
13 locals recommend
Vista Las Palmas
Bike or walk this gorgeous Old Las Palmas neighborhood filled with mid century homes after exploring the Movie Colony near our home. Consider driving around Indian Canyons neighborhoods or Deepwell Estates too.
Yoga
They use to offer yoga classes on the rooftop of Cafe La Jefa coffee shop on top w drool worthy Mountain Views
They use to offer outdoor classes atop Cafe La Jefa right in town w incredible Mountain View’s that feel like Morocco
Check website for times and location
11 locals recommend
Power Yoga Palm Springs
333 N Palm Canyon DrThey use to offer outdoor classes atop Cafe La Jefa right in town w incredible Mountain View’s that feel like Morocco
Check website for times and location
Coffee ☕️
Great coffee next to Bootlegger Tiki. Stumptown coffee is used and many tea options too
89 locals recommend
Ernest Coffee
1101 N Palm Canyon DrGreat coffee next to Bootlegger Tiki. Stumptown coffee is used and many tea options too
Gorgeous garden courtyard out back to enjoy your coffee and so close to our home you could bike there
151 locals recommend
Koffi
515 N Palm Canyon DrGorgeous garden courtyard out back to enjoy your coffee and so close to our home you could bike there
Cartel Coffee Lab
1551 N Palm Canyon DrSecret bar
Inside Bouschet find this secret PS Airbar ~ wine tasting in a pretend airplane ✈️ Haven’t been but dying to go. Drag queen shows and special events each night
14 locals recommend
Bouschet
611 S Palm Canyon DrInside Bouschet find this secret PS Airbar ~ wine tasting in a pretend airplane ✈️ Haven’t been but dying to go. Drag queen shows and special events each night