Palm Springs
Amazing Things To See & Do In Palm Springs
Culinary Options
533 Viet Fusion
1775 E Palm Canyon Dr, Ste 625 Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-778-6595
Casual setting for a mix of modern & traditional Vietnamese dishes, plus a cocktail lounge.
533vietfusion.com
Sandfish
1556 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-537-1022
Within its Scandinavian designed interior, you’ll enjoy a judicious selection of hand-crafted sushi and whiskey pairings
sandfishps.com/order
Farm
6 La Plaza, Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-322-2724
Intimate, country-chic eatery with a patio for farm-to-table Provençal fare, including breakfast
farmpalmsprings.com
Rooster & the Pig
356 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-832-6691
Stylish, industrial-chic eatery serving ambitious riffs on Vietnamese fare, plus craft cocktails
roosterandthepig.com
Blue Coyote Grill
415 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-417-4471
For nearly 3 decades, the Blue Coyote Grill has gained a local, national and international reputation for quality Southwestern and authentic Mexican cuisine
bluecoyotegrill.com
Tac/Quila
415 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-417-4471
Tac/Quila is Palm Springs’ best modern Mexican cuisine located downtown. Curated cocktails and a wonderful dining experience to be found here
tacquila.com
El Patron
101 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
888-340-8226
El Patron, The Boss of Fresh – Hand Crafted Tacos & Drinks. A boutique Baja inspired eatery committed to serving the freshest natural, local food
elpatronps.com
Trio
707 N Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs
760-864-8746
Solid American cuisine & specialty cocktails are served in a lively modern space with a patio (casual)
triopalmsprings.com
Jakes
664 N Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs
760-327-4400
Hearty portions of comfort food favorites are served in a relaxed space with a courtyard
jakespalmsprings.com
Workshop Kitchen & Bar
800 N Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs
760-459-3451
Stylish eatery for inventive New American eats & seasonal craft cocktails in a former movie house
workshoppalmsprings.com
Spencer’s
701 W Baristo Road, Palm Springs
760-327-3446
Set in the San Jacinto Mountains, this elegant spot serves upscale fare with occasional piano music
spencersrestaurant.com
Eight4Nine
849 N Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs
760-325-8490
Contemporary eatery offering refined New American cuisine in a sleek setting with pops of color
eight4nine.com
Copley’s
621 N Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, dinner
760-327-9555
Part of the former Cary Grant estate, this romantic restaurant offers elevated American dishes
copleyspalmsprings.com
1501 Uptown Gastropub
1501 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs
760-320-1501
A range of seasonal freshly prepared food and a comprehensive drinks selection along with first class service.
1501uptown.com
Willie’s
1501 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs
760-320-1501
Updated classic European dishes with a contemporary twist. Think warm goat cheese, grilled watermelon salad or a vegetarian cassoulet.
williesrm.com
Cheeky’s (Brunch)
622 N Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs
760-327-7595
Modern space for creative breakfast & lunch sandwiches, bacon flights & specialty cinnamon rolls. (popular – come early to avoid a line!)
cheekysps.com
Las Casuelas Terraza
222 S Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs
760-325-2794
Family-owned mini-chain serves Mexican food with an American spin in a bustling spot with a patio
lascasuelas.com
Kaiser Grill
205 S Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs
760-323-1003
Festive, colorfully lit bistro with an eclectic American menu & outdoor seating for people-watching. (heart of downtown)
kaisergrille.com
Lulu
200 S Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs
760-327-5858
A vast, eclectic menu of American eats plus an all-day happy hour are presented in a modern setting
lulupalmsprings.com
Tropicale Restaurant
330 E Amado, Palm Springs
760-866-1952
Festive eatery with neon-lit exterior & retro tropical interior features an eclectic menu & patio
thetropicale.com
Tommy Bahamas
The Marlin Bar at Palm Springs
111 N. Palm Canyon Drive Suite 150, Palm Springs
760-778-0012
tommybahama.com
Melvyn’s Restaurant and Lounge
200 W Ramon Road, Palm Springs
760-325-2323
Ingleside Inn’s longtime eatery has American fare, old Hollywood history & a lounge with live music
inglesideinn.com/melvyns
Sherman’s Deli
401 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs
760-325-1199
New York style bakery and deli
shermansdeli.com
Shanghai Reds
(inside Fisherman’s Market)
235 S Indian Canyon
760-322-9293
nighttime entertainment, Louisiana Cajun (casual)
fishermans.com/shanghai-reds-palm-springs
Tyler’s Burgers
149 S Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs
760-325-2990
(lunch/casual)
tylersburgers.com
Chicken Ranch
515 N Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs
760-832-6682
(casual)
eatchickenranch.com
Purple Room
(Supper Club and Entertainment)
1900 E Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs
760-322-4422
Old-school supper club hosting intimate music & comedy shows accompanied by a surf ‘n’ turf menu
purpleroompalmsprings.com
Thai Smile
100 S Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs
760-320-5503
Cozy spot offers comfy booth & table seating for standard Thai fare & drinks amid simple decor
thaismileps.com
Bill’s Pizza
119 S Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs
760-325-5571
Comfort food, late night
billspizzapalmsprings.com
Attractions In & Around Palm Springs
Palm Springs Village Fest
The Thursday night street fair featuring arts, crafts, food, and entertainment!
Downtown Palm Springs
villagefest.org
Visit Palm Springs
A great site with great fun ideas for dining, shopping, playing, and events
visitpalmsprings.com
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
The world’s largest rotating tram car – travels over two-and-one-half miles along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon, transporting riders to the pristine wilderness of the Mt. San Jacinto State Park
1 Tram Way Palm Springs, CA 92262
pstramway.com
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert
47900 Portola Ave
Palm Desert, CA 92260
760-346-5694
livingdesert.org
Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is a vast protected area in southern California. It’s characterized by rugged rock formations and stark desert landscapes. Named for the region’s twisted, bristled Joshua trees, the park straddles the cactus-dotted Colorado Desert and the Mojave Desert
nps.gov/jotr/index.htm
Big Wheel Tours
(Jeep tours and Bicycle Rentals)
1590 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264
760-548-0500
bwbtours.com
Sunnylands Center & Gardens
(House tours must be purchased in advance)
37977 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
sunnylands.org
Desert Rocks Indoor Climbing Gym
19160 McLane St., North Palm Springs, CA 92258
760-671-1101
climbdesertrocks.com
Sunny Cycle Palm Springs
Electric pedal party!
760-567-4875
sunnycycleps.com
Palm Springs Air Museum
745 North Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-778-6262
palmspringsairmuseum.org
Salton Sea
The Salton Sea is a vast, shallow body of water percolating in the hot desert inland of San Diego and a key stopover point for many birds migrating along the Pacific Flyway
saltonseaauthority.org
Idyllwild
Idyllwild is a mile high paradise nestled in pines of the San Jacinto Mountains of Southern California. Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway or a fun family vacation, there are many adventurous options for a great outing
idyllwildcalifornia.com
Slab City
Under the unforgiving sun of southern California’s Colorado Desert lies Slab City, a community of squatters, artists, snowbirds, migrants, survivalists, and homeless people
Slab City Smithsonian Article
Salvation Mountain
Salvation Mountain is a hillside visionary environment created by local resident Leonard Knight in the California Desert area of Imperial County, north of Calipatria, northeast of Niland, near the Slab City squatter/art commune
salvationmountain.us