Guidebook for Palm Springs
Food Scene
This is a favorite for having drinks in the lovely upstairs video bar. This is also a restaurant and it has an outdoor bar downstairs right on the downtown Blvd. Straight-friendly.
11 locals recommend
The Alibi
369 N Palm Canyon DrThis is a favorite for having drinks in the lovely upstairs video bar. This is also a restaurant and it has an outdoor bar downstairs right on the downtown Blvd. Straight-friendly.
Happy hour $2 cocktails starting at 4:00 p.m. until I think 7 p.m. Fabulous Asian/Chinese cuisine. Reservations recommended for dinner.
33 locals recommend
Wang's In the Desert
424 S Indian Canyon DrHappy hour $2 cocktails starting at 4:00 p.m. until I think 7 p.m. Fabulous Asian/Chinese cuisine. Reservations recommended for dinner.
Our favorite place to have dinner. Always busy, the restaurant serves great American modern food at reasonable prices. The owners are very active in the Palm Springs community and local charities.
211 locals recommend
Trio Restaurant
707 N Palm Canyon DrOur favorite place to have dinner. Always busy, the restaurant serves great American modern food at reasonable prices. The owners are very active in the Palm Springs community and local charities.
All organic ingredients, mostly vegetarian. One of our favorite lunch stops.
64 locals recommend
Palm Greens Cafe
611 S Palm Canyon DrAll organic ingredients, mostly vegetarian. One of our favorite lunch stops.
This is one of our favorite lunch spots. Excellent, healthy food. Most menu items are vegan/vegetarian and all under $10.00. Friendly service.
50 locals recommend
Nature's Health Food & Cafe
555 S Sunrise WayThis is one of our favorite lunch spots. Excellent, healthy food. Most menu items are vegan/vegetarian and all under $10.00. Friendly service.
This recommended to us by one of our airbnb guests! It has become one of our favorite vegetarian restaurants. Close to the entrance to the Joshua Tree National Park.
334 locals recommend
Joshua Tree
This recommended to us by one of our airbnb guests! It has become one of our favorite vegetarian restaurants. Close to the entrance to the Joshua Tree National Park.
Very popular, and has an amazing interior and delicious food. Raymond and I like to sit at the bar to eat because they offer reduced prices on a pretty robust "bar menu". Three levels to dine inside
353 locals recommend
Lulu California Bistro
200 S Palm Canyon DrVery popular, and has an amazing interior and delicious food. Raymond and I like to sit at the bar to eat because they offer reduced prices on a pretty robust "bar menu". Three levels to dine inside
Native Foods
1775 E Palm Canyon DrA favorite for vegetarian cuisine!
Thai Smile
100 S Indian Canyon DrPopular, reservations recommended!
This is Raymond's favorite lunch spot for quick and fresh Mexican. No lard, no microwave!
6 locals recommend
Guacamoles
555 S Sunrise WayThis is Raymond's favorite lunch spot for quick and fresh Mexican. No lard, no microwave!
El Mirasol Cocina Mexicana
140 E Palm Canyon DrPretty good Mexican cuisine
Great Starbucks alternative. Located in an architecturally significant quaint sitting courtyard complex along with other great shops.
151 locals recommend
Koffi
515 N Palm Canyon DrGreat Starbucks alternative. Located in an architecturally significant quaint sitting courtyard complex along with other great shops.
Starbucks
3400 East Tahquitz Canyon WayLocal Starbucks
Panera Bread
5200 Ramon RdExcellent 'fast-casual' restaurant near the Home Depot.
Kalura Trattoria
124 S Palm Canyon DrHighly recommended Italian restaurant by one of our guests!
Drinks & Nightlife
This is where we met! Early evenings they have video trivia. Probably the closest bar to our place. Tue and Thur is 2-for-1 drink specials all night. Straight-friendly.
90 locals recommend
Toucans Tiki Lounge
2100 N Palm Canyon DrThis is where we met! Early evenings they have video trivia. Probably the closest bar to our place. Tue and Thur is 2-for-1 drink specials all night. Straight-friendly.
Parks & Nature
In the summer months we like to go to the top of the tram and hike in the national park. Miles of trails, a restaurant, views, and a mild mid -70 degrees even on the hottest of days in the desert.
1213 locals recommend
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayIn the summer months we like to go to the top of the tram and hike in the national park. Miles of trails, a restaurant, views, and a mild mid -70 degrees even on the hottest of days in the desert.
Fantastic National Park not too far away. Great for hiking, rock climbing, picnicking, sight-seeing.
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
Fantastic National Park not too far away. Great for hiking, rock climbing, picnicking, sight-seeing.
A must see oasis in the desert. Hike in to see the natural spring, creek and shady palm trees that line the river and pathway. A favorite among our airbnb guests.
390 locals recommend
Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon DriveA must see oasis in the desert. Hike in to see the natural spring, creek and shady palm trees that line the river and pathway. A favorite among our airbnb guests.
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola AveOur local zoo! Fabulous!
Tram Road literally across the street from the apartment. Take the tram up (about $25 per) and enjoy a restaurant, bar, and miles of wilderness hiking!
1213 locals recommend
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayTram Road literally across the street from the apartment. Take the tram up (about $25 per) and enjoy a restaurant, bar, and miles of wilderness hiking!
Sightseeing
Pappy & Harriett's is here! Enjoy BBQ under the stars & groove to a live band at this historic wild west watering hole in the mountains above Yucca Valley.
558 locals recommend
Pioneertown
53688 Pioneertown RdPappy & Harriett's is here! Enjoy BBQ under the stars & groove to a live band at this historic wild west watering hole in the mountains above Yucca Valley.
Take a drive up to the local mountains to this artsy, friendly small town with lots of little shops, restaurants, and art galleries.
46 locals recommend
Idyllwild
Take a drive up to the local mountains to this artsy, friendly small town with lots of little shops, restaurants, and art galleries.
About a 2 hour ride up into the San Bernardino Mountains. A great little day trip for much cooler weather and beautiful scenery.
603 locals recommend
Big Bear Lake
About a 2 hour ride up into the San Bernardino Mountains. A great little day trip for much cooler weather and beautiful scenery.
Essentials
One of our favorite venues for groceries. Wines, cheeses, healthy snacks, nuts, and more!
149 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
67720 E Palm Canyon DrOne of our favorite venues for groceries. Wines, cheeses, healthy snacks, nuts, and more!
Desert Hot Springs is a "hot" spot for, well, Spas! Abundant natural hot mineral waters; internationally famous. Not been to any ourselves (we like our own private jacuzzi :)
75 locals recommend
Desert Hot Springs Spa
10805 Palm DrDesert Hot Springs is a "hot" spot for, well, Spas! Abundant natural hot mineral waters; internationally famous. Not been to any ourselves (we like our own private jacuzzi :)
This spa is right in Desert Hot Springs and comes highly recommended by one of our guests! Only $50 for a day pass! see their page: www.the-spring.com/
16 locals recommend
The Spring Resort and Spa
12699 Reposo WayThis spa is right in Desert Hot Springs and comes highly recommended by one of our guests! Only $50 for a day pass! see their page: www.the-spring.com/
Albertsons
1751 N Sunrise WaySupermarket closest to our place
Stater Bros. Markets
1717 E Vista ChinoSupermarket close to the apartment.
Shopping
Cabazon Outlets
48750 Seminole Dr Factory outlet stores.
The local Home Depot. Also has a Bed Bath & Beyond, Wells -Fargo, and "fast-casual" restaurants.
16 locals recommend
The Home Depot
79900 CA-111The local Home Depot. Also has a Bed Bath & Beyond, Wells -Fargo, and "fast-casual" restaurants.
Lowe's Home Improvement
5201 Ramon RdAcross the street from Home Depot!
Arts & Culture
Coachella
The famous Coachella Fest takes place here!
McCallum Theatre
73000 Fred Waring DrConcert hall with big name performers.
Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrOne of the best small museums in America.