Guidebook for Palm Springs
Food Scene
Best coffee in town -- try the "Malted Milk Coffee Shake!"
151 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Koffi
515 N Palm Canyon DrBest coffee in town -- try the "Malted Milk Coffee Shake!"
Thai Smile
100 S Indian Canyon DrSherman's is always recommended (it IS closer), but Manhattan in the Desert is worth the 15 minutes drive for deli!
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Manhattan in the Desert
2665 E Palm Canyon DrSherman's is always recommended (it IS closer), but Manhattan in the Desert is worth the 15 minutes drive for deli!
Greek Islands
139 E Andreas Rd Great friendly service
Try the "white" sangria...
Live music most nights
Blaze Pizza
201 N Palm Canyon Dr"Make Your Own Pizza"
Great prices...
China 8
31855 Date Palm DrBit of a drive -- 15-20 minutes -- but the best in town!
(it's a dive!)
Little Caesars Pizza
1717 E Vista Chino$6 pizza! :)
(take out only)
Drinks & Nightlife
East Arenas Road
East Arenas RoadMany gar bars are on this street -- park once, and barhop!
Ace Hotel & Swim Club
701 E Palm Canyon DrFun room, back patio
The newest (hidden) spot in town...
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Del Rey at Villa Royale
1620 S Indian TrailThe newest (hidden) spot in town...
The Tool Shed
600 E Sunny Dunes RdA little rough around the edges :)
Great (if pricey) rooftop bar & pool, right in downtown PS
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel
100 W Tahquitz Canyon WayGreat (if pricey) rooftop bar & pool, right in downtown PS
The closest gay bar to our home.
Great drag revue (Sundays?)
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Toucans Tiki Lounge
2100 N Palm Canyon DrThe closest gay bar to our home.
Great drag revue (Sundays?)
Sightseeing
Expensive, but the 10-minute ride up is gorgeous, plus you'll find hiking and a restaurant at the top -- always 30-40 degrees cooler than the valley.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tram Way
Expensive, but the 10-minute ride up is gorgeous, plus you'll find hiking and a restaurant at the top -- always 30-40 degrees cooler than the valley.
Parks & Nature
Moorten Botanical Garden
1701 S Palm Canyon DrCacti (cactuses?) Galore!
Park in the lot (and it's $12-15)
Park on Tahquitz (and it's free!)
142 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tahquitz Canyon
Park in the lot (and it's $12-15)
Park on Tahquitz (and it's free!)
About 30-40 minute drive...wonderful.
You can hike, or just drive through
1713 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Nacional Joshua Tree
About 30-40 minute drive...wonderful.
You can hike, or just drive through
Arts & Culture
Children's Discovery Museum
71-701 Gerald Ford DrMcCallum Theatre
73000 Fred Waring DrCommunity Theater...always a fun musical!
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palm Canyon Theatre
538 N Palm Canyon DrCommunity Theater...always a fun musical!
Really good collection, plus special exhibits
602 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sendero del Museo de Palm Springs
101 N Museum DrReally good collection, plus special exhibits
The design "annex" in a beautifully-restored Mid-Century Bank Bldg
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center
300 S Palm Canyon DrThe design "annex" in a beautifully-restored Mid-Century Bank Bldg
Shopping
Great Mid-Century reproductions and gifts
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Destination PSP
170 North Palm Canyon DriveGreat Mid-Century reproductions and gifts
Not our favorite, but lots of stores unique to the valley, like Barnes & Noble
163 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Westfield Palm Desert
72-840 CA-111Not our favorite, but lots of stores unique to the valley, like Barnes & Noble
THE BEST resale/consignment store in town...and everything benefits our local AIDS charity, the Desert AIDS Project.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Revivals Stores - Palm Springs
611 S Palm Canyon DrTHE BEST resale/consignment store in town...and everything benefits our local AIDS charity, the Desert AIDS Project.
Dollar Tree
1717 E Vista ChinoA little bit of everything...really $1
Essentials
Albertsons
1751 N Sunrise WayStater Bros. Markets
1717 E Vista Chino