Guidebook for Palm Springs
Food Scene
Draughtsman
1501 N Palm Canyon DrCool decor, great beer selection, happy hour and awesome food.
Some of the best desserts and cookies in town! Gotta try the chocolate rugelach!
250 locals recommend
Sherman's Deli & Bakery
401 E Tahquitz Canyon WaySome of the best desserts and cookies in town! Gotta try the chocolate rugelach!
The Tropicale Palm Springs
330 E Amado RdThe Steakhouse
32-250 Bob Hope DrReally great steakhouse with a variety of food options.
Zobo & Meester's
68703 Perez RdAffordable counter service spot with house-cured pastrami.
Shabu Shabu Zen and Sake Bar
71680 CA-111The food is good but you go for the view. A beautiful patio restaurant situated on the Escena Golf Course. Dog friendly!
40 locals recommend
Escena Lounge & Grill
1100 Clubhouse View DrThe food is good but you go for the view. A beautiful patio restaurant situated on the Escena Golf Course. Dog friendly!
The Old Spaghetti Factory
71-743 CA-111Bringing back their murder mystery night!
A Palm Springs staple frequented by Hollywood elite's like The Rat Pack featuring high-end food and frequent live entertainment.
83 locals recommend
The Purple Room Supper Club
1900 E Palm Canyon DrA Palm Springs staple frequented by Hollywood elite's like The Rat Pack featuring high-end food and frequent live entertainment.
Aspen Mills Bread Co
555 S Sunrise WayBREAD.
King's Highway
701 E Palm Canyon DrA farmer's market at Joshua Tree National Park.
344 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market
61651 Twentynine Palms HighwayA farmer's market at Joshua Tree National Park.
Entertainment & Activities
One of the weirdest and kitschiest art installments I have ever seen, and all for 5 bucks! A Palm Springs staple in the form of a Sci-Fi themed holiday extravaganza!
40 locals recommend
Robolights
1077 E Granvia ValmonteOne of the weirdest and kitschiest art installments I have ever seen, and all for 5 bucks! A Palm Springs staple in the form of a Sci-Fi themed holiday extravaganza!
Escena Golf Club
1100 Clubhouse View DrParks & Nature
The iconic Joshua Tree National Park - located only 45-min from Palm Springs.
334 locals recommend
Joshua Tree
The iconic Joshua Tree National Park - located only 45-min from Palm Springs.
Unique desert beach attraction - no swimming, but rather an oddity of nature.
84 locals recommend
Salton Sea
Unique desert beach attraction - no swimming, but rather an oddity of nature.
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola AveIndian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon DriveTahquitz Canyon
Earl Henderson Trail
Barona RoadCactus to Clouds Trail
Skyline TrailSouth Lykken Trail I
South Lykken Trail ISightseeing
The bizarre and iconic Salvation Mountain - a desert staple of weird.
125 locals recommend
Salvation Mountain
603 Beal RdThe bizarre and iconic Salvation Mountain - a desert staple of weird.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayClassic California kitsch! The famous Cabazon Dinosaurs from Pee Wee's Big Adventure!
15 locals recommend
Cabazon Dinosaurs
Classic California kitsch! The famous Cabazon Dinosaurs from Pee Wee's Big Adventure!
Drinks & Nightlife
A desert staple - catch some amazing live music out by Joshua Tree National Park.
1340 locals recommend
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdA desert staple - catch some amazing live music out by Joshua Tree National Park.
Quintessential Palm Springs tiki-inspired kitsch.
58 locals recommend
The Tonga Hut Restaurant and Tiki Bar
254 N Palm Canyon DrQuintessential Palm Springs tiki-inspired kitsch.
Zelda's Nightclub
611 S Palm Canyon DrLocal gay dance spot playing top 40.
Toucans Tiki Lounge
2100 N Palm Canyon DrA semi-dive bar featuring plenty of live music in, you guessed it, a large barn. Check schedule for music.
15 locals recommend
Red Barn
73290 CA-111A semi-dive bar featuring plenty of live music in, you guessed it, a large barn. Check schedule for music.
Village Pub
266 S Palm Canyon DrPlenty of beer and drinks and lots of live music.
Neil's Lounge
80956 CA-111Western-themed saloon with karaoke every night.
The Hood Bar & Pizza
74360 CA-111Plenty of live music and food. Check schedule for music.
Bar
340 N Palm Canyon DrCrafted cocktails and plenty of live music in downtown Palm Springs.
The Tool Shed
600 E Sunny Dunes RdLocal dive catering mainly to the gay leather scene.
The Barracks Bar
67625 E Palm Canyon DrLocal dive catering mainly to the gay leather scene.
Arts & Culture
Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrA historic estate once owned by the famed composer, Frederick Loewe, known for such classics as Camelot, Paint Your Wagon Red, GiGi, and My Fair Lady.
Frederick Loewe Estate
A historic estate once owned by the famed composer, Frederick Loewe, known for such classics as Camelot, Paint Your Wagon Red, GiGi, and My Fair Lady.
CODA Gallery
73400 El PaseoPalm Springs Air Museum
lot 745 N Gene Autry TrailPalm Springs Historical Society
221 S Palm Canyon DrCoachella Valley Repertory
68510 E Palm Canyon DrCoachella Valley History Museum
82616 Miles AveCabot's Pueblo Museum
67616 Desert View AveAnnenberg Theatre
101 N Museum DrMcCallum Theatre
73000 Fred Waring DrOld Town Artisan Studios
78046 Cll BarcelonaThe Art Place
41801 Corporate WayThe world famous Coachella Music Festival!
359 locals recommend
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
81800 51st AveThe world famous Coachella Music Festival!
Stagecoach Festival
The world famous Stagecoach Music Festival!
A 4-day music festival in early October (Fall Fest) and early May (Spring Fest) taking place in Joshua Tree National Park!
52 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Music Festival
2601 Sunfair RdA 4-day music festival in early October (Fall Fest) and early May (Spring Fest) taking place in Joshua Tree National Park!
Shopping
SHAG the store
745 N Palm Canyon DrExtremely popular Palm Springs inspired art store.