Guidebook for Palm Springs
My favorite coffee shops
This is a trendy local coffee shop with an artistic hipster vibe. It is a pleasant 15-minute neighborhood stroll to get there.
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Ernest Coffee
1101 N Palm Canyon DrThis is a trendy local coffee shop with an artistic hipster vibe. It is a pleasant 15-minute neighborhood stroll to get there.
Koffi
515 N Palm Canyon DrCheck out the great garden in the back of the store.
This is a flagship Starbucks downtown so expect an elevated coffee experience.
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Starbucks
3400 East Tahquitz Canyon WayThis is a flagship Starbucks downtown so expect an elevated coffee experience.
My favorite cocktail bars
The bar room at Mr. Lyons Steakhouse is definitely the place if you want a grown-up Brat Pack dark old school classic martini bar.
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Mr. Lyons
233 E Palm Canyon DrThe bar room at Mr. Lyons Steakhouse is definitely the place if you want a grown-up Brat Pack dark old school classic martini bar.
The Amigo Room in the Ace Hotel at 701 E. Palm Canyon is a great place for inspired cocktails & crafted beers amongst cool Millennial hipster types
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Amigo Room
701 E Palm Canyon DrThe Amigo Room in the Ace Hotel at 701 E. Palm Canyon is a great place for inspired cocktails & crafted beers amongst cool Millennial hipster types
Window Bar & High Bar at the Kimpton Rowan Hotel at 100 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way. Check out the lobby Window Bar or head to the roof top for High Bar & take in the awesome desert views.
Window Bar
100 W Tahquitz Canyon WayWindow Bar & High Bar at the Kimpton Rowan Hotel at 100 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way. Check out the lobby Window Bar or head to the roof top for High Bar & take in the awesome desert views.
This bar is off the beaten path & in a dingy strip mall. If you want a speakeasy vibe where the locals go, this is it!
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Paul Bar/Food
3700 E Vista ChinoThis bar is off the beaten path & in a dingy strip mall. If you want a speakeasy vibe where the locals go, this is it!
Check out the Bootlegger Tiki Bar at 1101 N. Palm Canyon for some Polynesian themed fruity drinks.
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Bootlegger Tiki
1101 N Palm Canyon DrCheck out the Bootlegger Tiki Bar at 1101 N. Palm Canyon for some Polynesian themed fruity drinks.
The Tonga Hut Restaurant and Tiki Bar
254 N Palm Canyon DrFor gay drag bar theme nights check out Toucans Tiki Lounge at 2100 N. Palm Canyon Dr. it is a bit of a dive, but good for no attitude fun.
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Toucans Tiki Lounge
2100 N Palm Canyon DrFor gay drag bar theme nights check out Toucans Tiki Lounge at 2100 N. Palm Canyon Dr. it is a bit of a dive, but good for no attitude fun.
Melvyn’s at the Ingleside Inn at 200 W. Ramon is a great place to dish The T over an afternoon Dirty Martini with friends. Perfect place if you want the classic refined Tennis Club vibe. Popular with Baby Boomers. https://www.inglesideinn.com/melvyns/
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Melvyn's Restaurant & Lounge
200 W Ramon RdMelvyn’s at the Ingleside Inn at 200 W. Ramon is a great place to dish The T over an afternoon Dirty Martini with friends. Perfect place if you want the classic refined Tennis Club vibe. Popular with Baby Boomers. https://www.inglesideinn.com/melvyns/
My favorite brunch places
The ultimate boozy brunch endless mimosa place. Lively place with lots of people watching & good energy. Also fun for Happy Hour & dinner. https://apps.thetropicale.com
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The Tropicale Palm Springs
330 E Amado RdThe ultimate boozy brunch endless mimosa place. Lively place with lots of people watching & good energy. Also fun for Happy Hour & dinner. https://apps.thetropicale.com
Great ambiance indoors or out. Fun people watching. Great for dinner too. http://eight4nine.com
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Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge
849 N Palm Canyon DrGreat ambiance indoors or out. Fun people watching. Great for dinner too. http://eight4nine.com
Palm Springs earliest Happy Hour restaurant. Check out their Prime Rib Friday dinner too! https://www.triopalmsprings.com
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Trio Restaurant
707 N Palm Canyon DrPalm Springs earliest Happy Hour restaurant. Check out their Prime Rib Friday dinner too! https://www.triopalmsprings.com
Seasonally fresh California cuisine. Love the industrial look of this place. Voted best new restaurant in 2020 by The Desert Sun newspaper. Good for dinner too. https://www.grandcentralpalmsprings.com
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Grand Central Palm Springs
160 La PlazaSeasonally fresh California cuisine. Love the industrial look of this place. Voted best new restaurant in 2020 by The Desert Sun newspaper. Good for dinner too. https://www.grandcentralpalmsprings.com
Cheeky's
622 N Palm Canyon DrClassic outdoor patio brunch place. https://cheekysps.com
My favorite everyday casual restaurants
Hearty authentic Thai cuisine in a family run local place. http://www.thaismileps.com/index.html
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Thai Smile
100 S Indian Canyon DrHearty authentic Thai cuisine in a family run local place. http://www.thaismileps.com/index.html
Awesome casual outdoor patio with huge margaritas & reasonably priced tasty Mexican food. https://www.elmirasolrest.com/location/north-el-mirasol-at-los-arboles/
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El Mirasol Restaurant
266 E Vía AltamiraAwesome casual outdoor patio with huge margaritas & reasonably priced tasty Mexican food. https://www.elmirasolrest.com/location/north-el-mirasol-at-los-arboles/
Fast casual free-range farm fresh chicken. Outdoor seating. https://www.eatchickenranch.com
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Chicken Ranch
515 N Palm Canyon DrFast casual free-range farm fresh chicken. Outdoor seating. https://www.eatchickenranch.com
Classic American Pizza parlor. Great after the bars. A local favorite. http://www.billspizzapalmsprings.com
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Bill's Pizza
119 S Indian Canyon DrClassic American Pizza parlor. Great after the bars. A local favorite. http://www.billspizzapalmsprings.com
Hands down the BEST burgers in Palm Springs. Lunch only. http://tylersburgers.com
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Tyler's Burgers
149 S Indian Canyon DrHands down the BEST burgers in Palm Springs. Lunch only. http://tylersburgers.com
This is a Palm Springs institution for a traditional Kosher deli & bakery experience. Very large portions. Indoor & outdoor patio seating. https://shermansdeli.com
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Sherman's Deli & Bakery
401 E Tahquitz Canyon WayThis is a Palm Springs institution for a traditional Kosher deli & bakery experience. Very large portions. Indoor & outdoor patio seating. https://shermansdeli.com
Traditional diner great for breakfast or a hearty American style dinner. Not a fancy place, but very tasty American food! https://eatatelmers.com
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Elmer's Restaurant - Palm Springs
1030 E Palm Canyon DrTraditional diner great for breakfast or a hearty American style dinner. Not a fancy place, but very tasty American food! https://eatatelmers.com
The hottest new trendy Vietnamese-American restaurant in Palm Springs. They don’t accept reservations so go early. https://www.roosterandthepig.com
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Rooster And The Pig
356 South Indian Canyon DriveThe hottest new trendy Vietnamese-American restaurant in Palm Springs. They don’t accept reservations so go early. https://www.roosterandthepig.com
My favorite fine dining restaurants
Great place for a classy modern vibe. Often packed with the young & the beautiful from LA. https://www.workshoppalmsprings.com
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Workshop Kitchen + Bar
800 North Palm Canyon DriveGreat place for a classy modern vibe. Often packed with the young & the beautiful from LA. https://www.workshoppalmsprings.com
Refined locale for gourmet fare with a prix-fixe, French-focused menu & a romantic patio. Old school classic French restaurant. A Baby Boomer favorite. Dress sharp! http://www.levallauris.com/dinner-menu.php
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Le Vallauris Restaurant
385 W Tahquitz Canyon WayRefined locale for gourmet fare with a prix-fixe, French-focused menu & a romantic patio. Old school classic French restaurant. A Baby Boomer favorite. Dress sharp! http://www.levallauris.com/dinner-menu.php
Fine dining in the unmatched surroundings of Cary Grant's former Palm Springs estate. https://www.copleyspalmsprings.com
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Copley's on Palm Canyon
621 N Palm Canyon DrFine dining in the unmatched surroundings of Cary Grant's former Palm Springs estate. https://www.copleyspalmsprings.com
My favorite outdoor activities
Check out the Wellness Park at Ruth Hardy Park. This neighborhood gem is a tranquil place for yoga or enjoy quiet contemplation on a park bench near the small fountain in the herb garden there. Free tennis courts too.
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Ruth Hardy Park
700 Tamarisk RdCheck out the Wellness Park at Ruth Hardy Park. This neighborhood gem is a tranquil place for yoga or enjoy quiet contemplation on a park bench near the small fountain in the herb garden there. Free tennis courts too.
Take a ride up the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Ascend 2.5 miles up to the top of the San Jacinto Mountains. Pack a warm jacket as you may experience snow at the peak! Reserve tickets in advance at www.pstramway.com
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayTake a ride up the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Ascend 2.5 miles up to the top of the San Jacinto Mountains. Pack a warm jacket as you may experience snow at the peak! Reserve tickets in advance at www.pstramway.com
Hike the North Lykken Trail. There are many trailheads for The North Lykken Trail near downtown. Pack water & wear a hat & sunglasses. A beautiful view of Palm Springs awaits all along the way. http://www.hiking-in-ps.com/the-north-lykken-trail/
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North Lykken Trailhead
799 W Ramon RdHike the North Lykken Trail. There are many trailheads for The North Lykken Trail near downtown. Pack water & wear a hat & sunglasses. A beautiful view of Palm Springs awaits all along the way. http://www.hiking-in-ps.com/the-north-lykken-trail/
Check out The Indian Canyons Hiking Trails for massive palm trees & interesting vistas. This area is the ancestral home of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. https://www.indian-canyons.com/indian_canyons
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Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon DriveCheck out The Indian Canyons Hiking Trails for massive palm trees & interesting vistas. This area is the ancestral home of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. https://www.indian-canyons.com/indian_canyons
Book reservations in advance to stroll these magnificent grounds which played host to many modern Presidents. https://sunnylands.org/visit-the-gardens/
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Sunnylands Center & Gardens
37977 Bob Hope DriveBook reservations in advance to stroll these magnificent grounds which played host to many modern Presidents. https://sunnylands.org/visit-the-gardens/
Great for kids & nature buffs. https://www.livingdesert.org
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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola AveGreat for kids & nature buffs. https://www.livingdesert.org
Rent a bike & ride around town. Palm Springs is mostly flat so its easy to bike ride. There are also many dedicated bike lanes. https://www.bikepsrentals.com
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BIKE Palm Springs Rentals
194 S Indian Canyon DrRent a bike & ride around town. Palm Springs is mostly flat so its easy to bike ride. There are also many dedicated bike lanes. https://www.bikepsrentals.com
Neighborhoods
Stroll down Palm Canyon Dr. From North to South you will see all sorts of interesting shops, restaurants and galleries. https://www.palmsprings.com/palm-canyon-drive/
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Downtown Palm Springs
Stroll down Palm Canyon Dr. From North to South you will see all sorts of interesting shops, restaurants and galleries. https://www.palmsprings.com/palm-canyon-drive/