Guidebook for Cathedral City
Food Scene
This is our go-to Mexican restaurant. It's just down the hill and it's tasty! Good margaritas.
23 locals recommend
La Tablita Restaurant
68369 E Palm Canyon DrThis is our go-to Mexican restaurant. It's just down the hill and it's tasty! Good margaritas.
Sunshine Cafe
36815 Cathedral Canyon DrGood for breakfast. But also open for lunch and dinner.
Salsas Restaurant
69020 E Palm Canyon DrThey make really good ceviche!
El Cielo Bakery
68480 E Palm Canyon DrJust like they do it in Mexico!
Parker Palm Springs Spa
4200 E Palm Canyon DrUber swank. Place to see and be seen. Quite famous.
Good breakfast joint. They are decorated with everything Marylin Monroe!
11 locals recommend
Michael's Cafe
35955 Date Palm DrGood breakfast joint. They are decorated with everything Marylin Monroe!
Tony's Burgers
35903 Date Palm DrReally great burgers and salads.
Our closest go-to Thai restaurant. The close in the summer for 6 weeks. If you're July through September please call before you go.
Bangkok noodles
35911 Date Palm DrOur closest go-to Thai restaurant. The close in the summer for 6 weeks. If you're July through September please call before you go.
This is our fav Indian restaurant in the valley. More akin to London style Indian cuisine.
16 locals recommend
India Oven
35875 Date Palm DrThis is our fav Indian restaurant in the valley. More akin to London style Indian cuisine.
This is truly a hidden jewel. Family owned and operated, everything is made from scratch. Uh-may-zing!
Fernanda's Salvadorian Food
34351 Date Palm DrThis is truly a hidden jewel. Family owned and operated, everything is made from scratch. Uh-may-zing!
Ok, so not everyone's cuppa, but they do have a small buffet of traditional Philippino foods.
Fil Am Oriental Market
34010 Date Palm DrOk, so not everyone's cuppa, but they do have a small buffet of traditional Philippino foods.
Yummy for my tummy! Our preferred sushi hangout. If they have the blue fin, it's delish!
6 locals recommend
Joyce's Sushi
36-101 Bob Hope DrYummy for my tummy! Our preferred sushi hangout. If they have the blue fin, it's delish!
The Palms Cafe
69930 CA-111Popular with the local and tourists alike.
They have all you can eat tapas in the bar area for $20 on certain days. Super generous portions! We love this place!
28 locals recommend
Catalan Mediterranean Restaurant
70026 CA-111They have all you can eat tapas in the bar area for $20 on certain days. Super generous portions! We love this place!
Talay Thai Restaurant
70065 CA-111Babe's Bar-B-Que & Brewhouse
71800 CA-111The most popular bbq in the valley.
Blue Orchid Thai Bistro
73030 El PaseoWe really like this place. Reasonable prices.
Cuistot
72595 El PaseoOne of our favorite fine dining places in the valley. Reservations highly suggested; especially November-April.
82 locals recommend
Le Vallauris Restaurant
385 W Tahquitz Canyon WayOne of our favorite fine dining places in the valley. Reservations highly suggested; especially November-April.
Manhattan in the Desert
2665 E Palm Canyon DrGet your nosh on; but it's better at Sherman's Deli!
Nice steakhouse. But the coolest thing is the speakeasy! Small, intimate and good cocktails!
162 locals recommend
Mr. Lyons
233 E Palm Canyon DrNice steakhouse. But the coolest thing is the speakeasy! Small, intimate and good cocktails!
Europa is the restaurant here. Bizarre decor: Spanish Mission and Ming Dynasty. Way weird. But the food is amazeballs!
Villa Royale
1620 S Indian TrailEuropa is the restaurant here. Bizarre decor: Spanish Mission and Ming Dynasty. Way weird. But the food is amazeballs!
One of the BEST patios in the valley. Try the spicy Cochinita Pibil or the Mole. Even better you can order the entree with half of each!
52 locals recommend
El Mirasol Restaurant
266 E Vía AltamiraOne of the BEST patios in the valley. Try the spicy Cochinita Pibil or the Mole. Even better you can order the entree with half of each!
Kiyosaku
1555 S Palm Canyon DrTownie Bagels | Bakery | Cafe
650 E Sunny Dunes RdThis one is located in the 500 Bldg. Parking can be a pisser but it's a fun spot.
11 locals recommend
Ristretto
500 S Palm Canyon DrThis one is located in the 500 Bldg. Parking can be a pisser but it's a fun spot.
Rooster And The Pig
356 South Indian Canyon DriveVietnamese-American fusion with some awesome dishes!
Local chain. Quite expensive but very popular with locals and visitors alike.
106 locals recommend
LG's Prime Steakhouse
78525 CA-111Local chain. Quite expensive but very popular with locals and visitors alike.
Ok, so I haven't had the best of luck at this place but it's wildly popular with the locals. Great decor. Try sitting at the bar for cheaper menu prices on a variety of appies.
353 locals recommend
Lulu California Bistro
200 S Palm Canyon DrOk, so I haven't had the best of luck at this place but it's wildly popular with the locals. Great decor. Try sitting at the bar for cheaper menu prices on a variety of appies.
OMG. Nothing healthy about this place! They have a few dozen varieties of shakes, including lactose free. Served with whipped cream and a mini donut. Realzies.
33 locals recommend
Great Shakes
160 S Palm Canyon DrOMG. Nothing healthy about this place! They have a few dozen varieties of shakes, including lactose free. Served with whipped cream and a mini donut. Realzies.
The most popular pizza joint in Palm Springs. VERY busy place and no reservations. They have gluten free options.
129 locals recommend
Bill's Pizza
119 S Indian Canyon DrThe most popular pizza joint in Palm Springs. VERY busy place and no reservations. They have gluten free options.
The most well known burger place in town. Hand made patties. You'll wait quite a long time to be seated in season. Only open for lunch.
72 locals recommend
Tyler's Burgers
149 S Indian Canyon DrThe most well known burger place in town. Hand made patties. You'll wait quite a long time to be seated in season. Only open for lunch.
Good TexMex style restaurant with a great patio. Can be a bit noisy because it's right on 111.
39 locals recommend
Blue Coyote Grill
445 N Palm Canyon DrGood TexMex style restaurant with a great patio. Can be a bit noisy because it's right on 111.
Local coffee shop. This one has a beautiful courtyard where people bring their dogs and sit in the sun. There is also one on 111 and Camino Real.
151 locals recommend
Koffi
515 N Palm Canyon DrLocal coffee shop. This one has a beautiful courtyard where people bring their dogs and sit in the sun. There is also one on 111 and Camino Real.
Considered one of the finest restaurants in the valley. Pricey.
109 locals recommend
Copley's on Palm Canyon
621 N Palm Canyon DrConsidered one of the finest restaurants in the valley. Pricey.
Great farm to table menu for breakfast and brunch. A bit expensive but well prepared. You need to get there early or you'l wait for quite a while. Closes at 2:00pm.
259 locals recommend
Cheeky's
622 N Palm Canyon DrGreat farm to table menu for breakfast and brunch. A bit expensive but well prepared. You need to get there early or you'l wait for quite a while. Closes at 2:00pm.
Trio Restaurant
707 N Palm Canyon DrPopular with the locals. American cuisine.
Tres Palm Springs. The best time to go is mid afternoon for a nosh and a bevvie. Dinner is also ver good.
123 locals recommend
Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge
849 N Palm Canyon DrTres Palm Springs. The best time to go is mid afternoon for a nosh and a bevvie. Dinner is also ver good.
James Beard award winner. Small portions, expensive, but a fun treat.
179 locals recommend
Workshop Kitchen + Bar
800 North Palm Canyon DriveJames Beard award winner. Small portions, expensive, but a fun treat.
I want to really love this place. The gluten-free chocolate brioche muffins are sinful:) But they tend to run out of things for the day....
89 locals recommend
Ernest Coffee
1101 N Palm Canyon DrI want to really love this place. The gluten-free chocolate brioche muffins are sinful:) But they tend to run out of things for the day....
Sherman's Deli & Bakery
401 E Tahquitz Canyon WayTHE BEST delicatessen outside NYC!
John Henry's Cafe
1785 E Tahquitz Canyon WayGood eats at reasonable prices. American cuisine with a twist.
About an hour away. Sunday brunch is da bomb! About $50pp.
126 locals recommend
Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
3649 Mission Inn AvenueAbout an hour away. Sunday brunch is da bomb! About $50pp.
Miro's Restaurant
1555 S Palm Canyon DrContinental cuisine, outstanding service.
The Habit Burger Grill
79174 CA-111One of the only fast food establishments I'd recommend.
Great place to stop on the way to Joshua Tree for some eats. American cuisine. Also pretty hoppin on weekends with live bands.
1340 locals recommend
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdGreat place to stop on the way to Joshua Tree for some eats. American cuisine. Also pretty hoppin on weekends with live bands.
Pieology Pizzeria, Rancho Mirage, CA
42500 Bob Hope DrBuild your own pizza.
The BEST French bakery I've been to outside France. Get there in the morning because by noon they're sold out. Closed in summer.
44 locals recommend
Peninsula Pastries Palm Springs
611 S Palm Canyon DrThe BEST French bakery I've been to outside France. Get there in the morning because by noon they're sold out. Closed in summer.
Felipe's Fine Mexican Restaurant
El Cielo RoadGood Mexican food. Right by the airport.
Zin American Bistro
198 S Palm Canyon DrIn the hear of downtown. Great food and good wine.
Patio views of the mountains are breathtaking, but the food is underwhelming:(
40 locals recommend
Escena Lounge & Grill
1100 Clubhouse View DrPatio views of the mountains are breathtaking, but the food is underwhelming:(
Pinocchio In the Desert
134 E Tahquitz Canyon WayCheap breakfast and brunch.
Entertainment & Activities
CCBC Resort Hotel
68-300 Gay Resort DrThe largest LGBT resort in the valley. Offers day passes...
Newly remodeled with reclining seats and "DBox" seats. Most movies are $6.00 on Tuesdays all day.
44 locals recommend
Mary Pickford Theatre is D'Place
36850 Pickfair StNewly remodeled with reclining seats and "DBox" seats. Most movies are $6.00 on Tuesdays all day.
One of only two revolving trams in the world! $5 to park and about $30pp. Check the weather before heading there.
1213 locals recommend
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayOne of only two revolving trams in the world! $5 to park and about $30pp. Check the weather before heading there.
This is a great place to see native plants and animals. Also known for its cheetah and giraffe breeding programs.
889 locals recommend
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola AveThis is a great place to see native plants and animals. Also known for its cheetah and giraffe breeding programs.
Small gardens specializing in cacti. Tim volunteers his time here as a Master Gardner.
160 locals recommend
Moorten Botanical Garden
1701 S Palm Canyon DrSmall gardens specializing in cacti. Tim volunteers his time here as a Master Gardner.
DH has some really good natural hot springs due to its being on the San Andreas fault. Ask us about the best to visit. Most are about $50pp for a day pass.
49 locals recommend
Desert Hot Springs
DH has some really good natural hot springs due to its being on the San Andreas fault. Ask us about the best to visit. Most are about $50pp for a day pass.
A 15 min walk or a quick few min drive you can play slots, tables and dine.
20 locals recommend
Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City
68960 E Palm Canyon DrA 15 min walk or a quick few min drive you can play slots, tables and dine.
Drinks & Nightlife
For the Levi/Leather guy in all of us. Sunday Beer Bust and Wednesday underwear night. You decide:)
8 locals recommend
The Barracks Bar
67625 E Palm Canyon DrFor the Levi/Leather guy in all of us. Sunday Beer Bust and Wednesday underwear night. You decide:)
Streetbar
224 E Arenas RdOlder LGBT crowd. Busy starting at 2:00pm. Heavy pours.
Packed on weekends. They only true LGBT dance bar in the valley.
86 locals recommend
Hunters Nightclub
302 East Arenas RoadPacked on weekends. They only true LGBT dance bar in the valley.
Blackbook
315 E Arenas Rd70% LGBT, 30% friendly. Good cocktails and actually good food.
Chill Bar Palm Springs
217 E Arenas Rd So very gay.
Essentials
Target
67750 E Palm Canyon DrYou can never escape with just one thing in your basket!
The UPS Store
67-782 CA-111Trader Joe's
67720 E Palm Canyon DrVons
4733 E Palm Canyon DrHigher end shopping. Lines are usually long.
Low-cost food store (Kroger family of stores). If you get produce there you should eat it within a couple days.
25 locals recommend
Food 4 Less
49241 Grapefruit BlvdLow-cost food store (Kroger family of stores). If you get produce there you should eat it within a couple days.
If you want to grill and have a hankerin' for a great steak, this is the best place for an affordable cut of meat.
88 locals recommend
Stater Bros. Markets
1717 E Vista ChinoIf you want to grill and have a hankerin' for a great steak, this is the best place for an affordable cut of meat.
High-end super market. But honestly, the best steak for grilling to be found in the valley!
29 locals recommend
Gelson's
36101 Bob Hope DrHigh-end super market. But honestly, the best steak for grilling to be found in the valley!
Whole Foods Market
44-459 Town Center WayChuh-ching!
Cardenas Markets
31655 Date Palm DrOne of the best Mexican grocery stores in town.
World Gym
1751 N Sunrise WayOffer day, week, month passes.
Bristol Farms Palm Desert
73101 Country Club DrHigh-end supermarket - great wine and cheese selection
Arts & Culture
Backstreet Art District
2600 Cherokee WaySeveral artists in one location.
It's the largest folk art installation in the country and it's all about Jesus! If you have time to kill and want a road trip along the Salton Sea, this is for you. Ask before you go:)
22 locals recommend
Slab City
It's the largest folk art installation in the country and it's all about Jesus! If you have time to kill and want a road trip along the Salton Sea, this is for you. Ask before you go:)
Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrQuite a good collection for a small museum!
Dedicated to MidCMod architecture. Very small.
125 locals recommend
Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center
300 S Palm Canyon DrDedicated to MidCMod architecture. Very small.
Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert
72567 CA-111Tiny museum but a lovely sculpture park!
Blink and you'll miss it! The original downtown Palm Springs. It's just across the street from Lulu.
19 locals recommend
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
140 S Palm Canyon DrBlink and you'll miss it! The original downtown Palm Springs. It's just across the street from Lulu.
SHAG the store
745 N Palm Canyon DrBright and colorful midc mod drawings.
Sunnylands Center & Gardens
37977 Bob Hope DrAmazing gardens and important mission.
Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory
71-100 CA-111Shopping
Estate Sale Co.
4185 E Palm Canyon DrConsignment and antiques. Open on the weekends only.
The Rodeo Drive of the Coachella Valley. Lots of expensive shopping and some really good restaurants.
429 locals recommend
El Paseo Dr
The Rodeo Drive of the Coachella Valley. Lots of expensive shopping and some really good restaurants.
Destination PSP
170 North Palm Canyon DriveAll this Mid Century Palm Springs. A lot of really great gifts!
Greetings
301 N Palm Canyon DrHUGE selection of greeting cards and funny knickknacks.
LGBT store featuring a huge variety of greeting cards. Also books, clothing, Christmas ornaments, and adult novelties and toys.
Q Trading Co
606 E Sunny Dunes RdLGBT store featuring a huge variety of greeting cards. Also books, clothing, Christmas ornaments, and adult novelties and toys.
You'll drop a pretty penny in this place but let me tell you, you'll look FAAAAAABulous!
48 locals recommend
Trina Turk | Mr Turk | Palm Springs Boutique
891 N Palm Canyon DrYou'll drop a pretty penny in this place but let me tell you, you'll look FAAAAAABulous!
Christopher Kennedy Inc
707 N Palm Canyon DrPopular local designer with a storefront.
Two stories of antiques and collectibles. Fun shopping!
24 locals recommend
Antique Galleries of Palm Springs
505 Industrial PlTwo stories of antiques and collectibles. Fun shopping!
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but chains and whips excite me. More "geared" for the LGBT crowd.
Gear Leather and Fetish
650 E Sunny Dunes RdSticks and stones may break my bones, but chains and whips excite me. More "geared" for the LGBT crowd.
GayMart
305 E Arenas RdExtensive clothing here. If you're into Andrew Christian, this is place!
Westfield Palm Desert
72-840 CA-111Blech. It's a mall.
Cabazon Outlets
48750 Seminole DrPremium outlet stores about 45 min from us.
Just Fabulous Palm Springs
515 N Palm Canyon DrA mix of new and used clothes,, furniture, books. Benefiting local charities.
13 locals recommend
Revivals - Cathedral City
California 111A mix of new and used clothes,, furniture, books. Benefiting local charities.
Parks & Nature
Visit an authentic palm oasis. Hikes from easy to strenuous. The only place where the fringe-toed lizard lives.
128 locals recommend
Coachella Valley Preserve - Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve
29200 Thousand Palms Canyon RdVisit an authentic palm oasis. Hikes from easy to strenuous. The only place where the fringe-toed lizard lives.
Here you can hike up to a beautiful waterfall. See sacred rock paintings and an ancient Cahuilla kitchen. Entrance fee around $15pp.
8 locals recommend
Agua Caliente Tahquitz Visitor Center
500 W Mesquite AveHere you can hike up to a beautiful waterfall. See sacred rock paintings and an ancient Cahuilla kitchen. Entrance fee around $15pp.
Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon DriveLots of great hiking here. About $10pp to get in.
Our absolute FAV hike!! You will need a sturdy car or suv to access the trailhead. Better early in the morning.
37 locals recommend
Painted Canyon
Painted Canyon RoadOur absolute FAV hike!! You will need a sturdy car or suv to access the trailhead. Better early in the morning.
Right outside our back door! There are two trails. One pretty easy, the other strenuous. Ask us!
Cathedral Canyon
Right outside our back door! There are two trails. One pretty easy, the other strenuous. Ask us!
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
11055 East DriveThis is some of the best bird watching close by.
Great hiking! You can even hook up with the Pacific Coast Trail!
103 locals recommend
Whitewater Preserve
9160 Whitewater Canyon RdGreat hiking! You can even hook up with the Pacific Coast Trail!
Other than Yellowstone, this is my park! Stunning!! Note that there is no running water or concessions in the park. You need to bring those.
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
Other than Yellowstone, this is my park! Stunning!! Note that there is no running water or concessions in the park. You need to bring those.
The largest state park in the country. Especially worth seeing during March when the desert is in bloom. Also take note of the many metal sculptures!
27 locals recommend
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center
200 Palm Canyon DrThe largest state park in the country. Especially worth seeing during March when the desert is in bloom. Also take note of the many metal sculptures!
Newly built in 2018 this is a research quality observatory offering star gazing to the public. Check website for details.
24 locals recommend
Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory
71-100 CA-111Newly built in 2018 this is a research quality observatory offering star gazing to the public. Check website for details.