Guidebook for Rancho Mirage
Food Scene
I love this place, but I love me a little Wiener Schnitzel every now and again and this Austrian is outstanding. It's right on the corner of Gay Palm Springs epicenter Arenas Road and also downtown Palm Springs. Modern decor, very friendly service. Good idea to call, you might need reservations.
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Johannes
196 S Indian Canyon DrI love this place, but I love me a little Wiener Schnitzel every now and again and this Austrian is outstanding. It's right on the corner of Gay Palm Springs epicenter Arenas Road and also downtown Palm Springs. Modern decor, very friendly service. Good idea to call, you might need reservations.
This is your go-to diner in the desert. If you have a dog that's a good walker and it isn't the middle of summer, it's an easy walk from the house to this tribute to Marilyn Monroe in restaurant form. Not kidding. Every inch of the wall is covered with Marilyn memorabilia--this is an old-fashioned diner, well in a strip mall, with booths and a u-shaped counter in the center.
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Michael's Cafe
35955 Date Palm Dr This is your go-to diner in the desert. If you have a dog that's a good walker and it isn't the middle of summer, it's an easy walk from the house to this tribute to Marilyn Monroe in restaurant form. Not kidding. Every inch of the wall is covered with Marilyn memorabilia--this is an old-fashioned diner, well in a strip mall, with booths and a u-shaped counter in the center.
There are a few location around the Valley--one in downtown Palm Springs, another in Palm Desert--this is the middle one right by the Ace Hotel. Great coffee. Cool scene.
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Koffi
515 N Palm Canyon DrThere are a few location around the Valley--one in downtown Palm Springs, another in Palm Desert--this is the middle one right by the Ace Hotel. Great coffee. Cool scene.
Very close to the casino downtown--nice bar and a great patio space with nice views of the mountains. They also have some great happy hour specials and a good cocktail menu.
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The Tropicale Palm Springs
330 E Amado RdVery close to the casino downtown--nice bar and a great patio space with nice views of the mountains. They also have some great happy hour specials and a good cocktail menu.
This is a fantastic place to check out a band while you have some of the best BBQ in the desert. They grill ribs, pork chops, you name it on some huge mesquite wood fire pits out back and you'll love the results. Even though this place screams laid back and casual--your best bet is to make a reservations--it tends to be packed. And, that tends to be always.
Right next to P&H is Pioneertown--a real life western style movie set.
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Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdThis is a fantastic place to check out a band while you have some of the best BBQ in the desert. They grill ribs, pork chops, you name it on some huge mesquite wood fire pits out back and you'll love the results. Even though this place screams laid back and casual--your best bet is to make a reservations--it tends to be packed. And, that tends to be always.
Right next to P&H is Pioneertown--a real life western style movie set.
This is a fun Mexican restaurant right on the main drag of Palm Springs. Great margaritas and wonderful deck as well.
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Blue Coyote Grill
445 N Palm Canyon DrThis is a fun Mexican restaurant right on the main drag of Palm Springs. Great margaritas and wonderful deck as well.
Great old-school deli--sandwiches are delicious and this is a great place to have some breakfast too. Also some pretty fantastic cakes and pies too. Located in downtown Palm Springs close to the action.
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Sherman's Deli & Bakery
401 E Tahquitz Canyon WayGreat old-school deli--sandwiches are delicious and this is a great place to have some breakfast too. Also some pretty fantastic cakes and pies too. Located in downtown Palm Springs close to the action.
It's an old school desert institution and the contemporary California cuisine that Exec Chef Pascal Lallemand whips up is pretty spectacular. It's a little more formal--after all it's where the elite of the desert meet, you might be sitting next to a star--but the food is terrific. Reservations are recommended.
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Wally's Desert Turtle
71775 CA-111It's an old school desert institution and the contemporary California cuisine that Exec Chef Pascal Lallemand whips up is pretty spectacular. It's a little more formal--after all it's where the elite of the desert meet, you might be sitting next to a star--but the food is terrific. Reservations are recommended.
Located just before downtown Palm Springs and just after the big turn on South Palm Canyon, this Mexican restaurant has a casual atmosphere that can't be beat. Check out its outdoor patio and treat yourself to one of the desert's best margaritas.
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El Mirasol Cocina Mexicana
140 E Palm Canyon DrLocated just before downtown Palm Springs and just after the big turn on South Palm Canyon, this Mexican restaurant has a casual atmosphere that can't be beat. Check out its outdoor patio and treat yourself to one of the desert's best margaritas.
Head through the line, pick out your seafood and they'll bring it to you in this very casual desert restaurant. This is in the heart of downtown Palm Springs.
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Fisherman's Market & Grill
78575 CA-111Head through the line, pick out your seafood and they'll bring it to you in this very casual desert restaurant. This is in the heart of downtown Palm Springs.
This is the place to go in the desert for ribs. All kinds of ribs. Located in Rancho Mirage's open air mall, The River, this is close to everything and the food is pretty darn good to boot!
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Babe's Bar-B-Que & Brewhouse
71800 CA-111This is the place to go in the desert for ribs. All kinds of ribs. Located in Rancho Mirage's open air mall, The River, this is close to everything and the food is pretty darn good to boot!
The most popular Asian restaurant in the desert. Great for groups--just make a reservation--it even has a bridge over a babbling brook. If you're a little light in the loafers and want to meet every gay in town, head there on a Friday night--it's tea dance is legendary, and packed.
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Wang's In the Desert
424 S Indian Canyon DrThe most popular Asian restaurant in the desert. Great for groups--just make a reservation--it even has a bridge over a babbling brook. If you're a little light in the loafers and want to meet every gay in town, head there on a Friday night--it's tea dance is legendary, and packed.
Parks & Nature
If you haven't been to the Coachella Valley, this is a must---you're going is towards the North side of Palm Springs--it's a MUST-DO for first time visitors. The views and the ride are amazing to the top of Mount San Jacinto. The tram revolves which is extremely cool, you get to experience the ascent from every angle.
IMPORTANT TIP--expect the temperature to be 20 degrees cooler up at the summit. Make sure that you wear layers you may need them. Also, check their website---you might even have snow at the summit. Bring your camera and your hiking boots you can go on some terrific hikes up there.
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayIf you haven't been to the Coachella Valley, this is a must---you're going is towards the North side of Palm Springs--it's a MUST-DO for first time visitors. The views and the ride are amazing to the top of Mount San Jacinto. The tram revolves which is extremely cool, you get to experience the ascent from every angle.
IMPORTANT TIP--expect the temperature to be 20 degrees cooler up at the summit. Make sure that you wear layers you may need them. Also, check their website---you might even have snow at the summit. Bring your camera and your hiking boots you can go on some terrific hikes up there.
As it begins behind a mall, a Target to be exact, your expectations might not be too high for this experience. But after the initial rise, civilization slips away and you're up in the mountains for an invigorating hike that's very close to town.
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Bump and Grind Trail
Bump and Grind TrailAs it begins behind a mall, a Target to be exact, your expectations might not be too high for this experience. But after the initial rise, civilization slips away and you're up in the mountains for an invigorating hike that's very close to town.
Shopping
Outdoor shopping outlet mall about a 40 minute drive from the house. It's located just off of the 10 freeway between Palm Springs/Rancho Mirage and Los Angeles. Nearby sites are the towering Morongo Casino and the Cabazon dinosaurs.
Just a sampling of some of the brands with shops at Desert Hills: Armani, Bally, Banana Republic, Barney's New York, Brioni, Hugo Boss, Burberry, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Ermenegildo Zegna, G-Star, The Gap, Gucci, Guess, J. Crew, Jimmy Choo, John Varvatos, Kate Spade, Levi's, Lululemon Athletica, Michael Kors, Neiman Marcus, Nike, Prada, rag & bone, Saks Fifth Avenue/Off 5th, The North Face, Tom Ford, Tory Burch, Versace and countless other shops.
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Desert Hills Premium Outlets
48400 Seminole DrOutdoor shopping outlet mall about a 40 minute drive from the house. It's located just off of the 10 freeway between Palm Springs/Rancho Mirage and Los Angeles. Nearby sites are the towering Morongo Casino and the Cabazon dinosaurs.
Just a sampling of some of the brands with shops at Desert Hills: Armani, Bally, Banana Republic, Barney's New York, Brioni, Hugo Boss, Burberry, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Ermenegildo Zegna, G-Star, The Gap, Gucci, Guess, J. Crew, Jimmy Choo, John Varvatos, Kate Spade, Levi's, Lululemon Athletica, Michael Kors, Neiman Marcus, Nike, Prada, rag & bone, Saks Fifth Avenue/Off 5th, The North Face, Tom Ford, Tory Burch, Versace and countless other shops.
In nearby Palm Desert, this is a great shopping street with art galleries, upscale shopping like Williams Sonoma, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tommy Bahamas--the rooftop restaurant has great views. Also, the Apple store is located along this avenue as well.
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El Paseo Dr
In nearby Palm Desert, this is a great shopping street with art galleries, upscale shopping like Williams Sonoma, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tommy Bahamas--the rooftop restaurant has great views. Also, the Apple store is located along this avenue as well.
If you're a Costco member, our outlet is very close to the house. As you won't need to buy a super sized roll of paper towels or toliet paper (we gladly provide those), make a bee line for the meat department, where you'll find some great cuts to throw on the grill.
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Costco Wholesale
79795 CA-111If you're a Costco member, our outlet is very close to the house. As you won't need to buy a super sized roll of paper towels or toliet paper (we gladly provide those), make a bee line for the meat department, where you'll find some great cuts to throw on the grill.
If you need a Walmart fix, this outlet features a grocery store as well as all other other W-mart departments: clothing, electronics, you name it.
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Walmart Supercenter
If you need a Walmart fix, this outlet features a grocery store as well as all other other W-mart departments: clothing, electronics, you name it.
Essentials
This is the closest grocery store to the house and it's a really good one---great deli and bakery. A little more expensive than some options like Ralph's which are further away, but staff is very nice and it has the closest Starbucks too.
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Gelson's
36101 Bob Hope DrThis is the closest grocery store to the house and it's a really good one---great deli and bakery. A little more expensive than some options like Ralph's which are further away, but staff is very nice and it has the closest Starbucks too.
This is your go-to sandwich shop that's right around the corner. In addition to a full-service deli, Jensen's also has a full liquor department.
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Jensen's Finest Foods
69900 Frank Sinatra DrThis is your go-to sandwich shop that's right around the corner. In addition to a full-service deli, Jensen's also has a full liquor department.
This spa has been around forever--it's part of the ultra-hip Parker Hotel---once the Givenchy Hotel owned by talk and game show icon Merv Griffith. The spa is pretty incredible with its treatment rooms and indoor pool--now with a decidedly nautical theme.
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Palm Springs Yacht Club
4200 E Palm Canyon DrThis spa has been around forever--it's part of the ultra-hip Parker Hotel---once the Givenchy Hotel owned by talk and game show icon Merv Griffith. The spa is pretty incredible with its treatment rooms and indoor pool--now with a decidedly nautical theme.
Remember in the Player where the lovely Greta Scacchi says "Do places like this really exist?" to her male companion Tim Robbins? They were at this location, a legendary spa in a secret little enclave of Desert Hot Springs. Let the healing waters do their trick or enjoy a mud or mineral treatment in one of the spas outdoor gazebos.
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Two Bunch Palms
67425 Two Bunch Palms TrailRemember in the Player where the lovely Greta Scacchi says "Do places like this really exist?" to her male companion Tim Robbins? They were at this location, a legendary spa in a secret little enclave of Desert Hot Springs. Let the healing waters do their trick or enjoy a mud or mineral treatment in one of the spas outdoor gazebos.
La Quinta is a very upscale community located down valley from the house. Spa La Quinta is a getaway that you won't forget, the perfect setting for a variety of different massages, facials, and other luxurious treatments. Expensive compared to other spas but well worth the price.
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Spa La Quinta
49499 Eisenhower DriveLa Quinta is a very upscale community located down valley from the house. Spa La Quinta is a getaway that you won't forget, the perfect setting for a variety of different massages, facials, and other luxurious treatments. Expensive compared to other spas but well worth the price.
Can't recommend this spa firsthand but can advise that Desert Hot Springs is named for... their natural hot mineral springs. Check out the many spa options available in this town just on the other side of the 10 freeway from Palm Springs. Other choices include--The Spring Resort & Spa, Miracle springs Resort & Spa and for those who check the clothing optional box, the Living Waters Clothing-optional Spa.
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Desert Hot Springs Spa
10805 Palm DrCan't recommend this spa firsthand but can advise that Desert Hot Springs is named for... their natural hot mineral springs. Check out the many spa options available in this town just on the other side of the 10 freeway from Palm Springs. Other choices include--The Spring Resort & Spa, Miracle springs Resort & Spa and for those who check the clothing optional box, the Living Waters Clothing-optional Spa.
According to Trip Advisor--this ranks #2 among the legendary spas in Desert Hot Springs--
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Miracle Springs Spa
10625 Palm DrAccording to Trip Advisor--this ranks #2 among the legendary spas in Desert Hot Springs--
Sightseeing
This legendary estate is right around the corner from the house and is also why Rancho Mirage is referred to as the "Playground to the Presidents"--every U.S. leader since Eisenhower has visited mid-century compound once owned by Walter Annenberg--a publisher/lead member of Reagan's kitchen cabinet/British Ambassador. It's the West Coast White House.
Hint: Go online the first of the month of your visit--that's when Sunnylands releases a limited number of tickets for tours of the actual estate--you can always drop by the Visitors Center.
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Sunnylands
37977 Bob Hope DriveThis legendary estate is right around the corner from the house and is also why Rancho Mirage is referred to as the "Playground to the Presidents"--every U.S. leader since Eisenhower has visited mid-century compound once owned by Walter Annenberg--a publisher/lead member of Reagan's kitchen cabinet/British Ambassador. It's the West Coast White House.
Hint: Go online the first of the month of your visit--that's when Sunnylands releases a limited number of tickets for tours of the actual estate--you can always drop by the Visitors Center.
Remember in Pee Wee's Big Adventure, where Large Marge dropped off our hero. This is it: the location with the gigantic dinosaurs to boot. Of course, if it isn't weird enough to see a gigantic T-Rex in the middle of the desert, it gets a little weirder--located in the stomach of the brontosaurus, you can visit a mini-museum devoted to Creationism. In addition to explaining how our fiends the dinosaurs came to be, you can pick up a Large Marge t-shirt there as well.
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Cabazon Dinosaurs
Remember in Pee Wee's Big Adventure, where Large Marge dropped off our hero. This is it: the location with the gigantic dinosaurs to boot. Of course, if it isn't weird enough to see a gigantic T-Rex in the middle of the desert, it gets a little weirder--located in the stomach of the brontosaurus, you can visit a mini-museum devoted to Creationism. In addition to explaining how our fiends the dinosaurs came to be, you can pick up a Large Marge t-shirt there as well.
In 1946, Pioneertown was founded by a group of Hollywood investors, including actors Roy Rogers and Gene Autry. They dreamed of creating an Old West set that was actually a town worth visiting, with 1880s-style false-front facades but interiors that had stuff for visitors to see and do too. Up went (from the outside) frontier stables, saloons, and jails; inside, they housed ice cream parlors, bowling alleys, and motels. More than 50 films and television shows were filmed here in the 1940s and ‘50s.
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Pioneertown
53688 Pioneertown RdIn 1946, Pioneertown was founded by a group of Hollywood investors, including actors Roy Rogers and Gene Autry. They dreamed of creating an Old West set that was actually a town worth visiting, with 1880s-style false-front facades but interiors that had stuff for visitors to see and do too. Up went (from the outside) frontier stables, saloons, and jails; inside, they housed ice cream parlors, bowling alleys, and motels. More than 50 films and television shows were filmed here in the 1940s and ‘50s.
Entertainment & Activities
Great little zoo featuring desert wildlife and incredibly cool exhibits. Biggest, or tallest ticket items: some giraffes that were just came into the mix a few years ago.
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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola AveGreat little zoo featuring desert wildlife and incredibly cool exhibits. Biggest, or tallest ticket items: some giraffes that were just came into the mix a few years ago.
This is a great place to enjoy a show or have a nice dinner. Your options include a variety of different restaurants like The Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang's, Fleming's--a great steak house--the Yardhouse--great place for apps--the food kind--and some beers.
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The River Mall
71800 CA-111This is a great place to enjoy a show or have a nice dinner. Your options include a variety of different restaurants like The Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang's, Fleming's--a great steak house--the Yardhouse--great place for apps--the food kind--and some beers.
This high rise just off of the 10 freeway houses the Morongo tribe's Casino, Spa and Event Center. Check out their website before you visit--they might have an act that you'd like to check out. This is about a 45 minute trip from the house.
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Morongo Casino, Resort and Spa
49500 Seminole DrThis high rise just off of the 10 freeway houses the Morongo tribe's Casino, Spa and Event Center. Check out their website before you visit--they might have an act that you'd like to check out. This is about a 45 minute trip from the house.
Not only can you see a flick here, you can also see the legendary first lady of the American screen Mary Pickford's Oscar in her namesake theatre.
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Mary Pickford Theatre is D'Place
36850 Pickfair StNot only can you see a flick here, you can also see the legendary first lady of the American screen Mary Pickford's Oscar in her namesake theatre.
This is closest casino to the house is about 4 miles away. And, it also has a spa and an event center where you might be able to check out some great musical and comedy acts.
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Agua Caliente Spa
32-250 Bob Hope DrThis is closest casino to the house is about 4 miles away. And, it also has a spa and an event center where you might be able to check out some great musical and comedy acts.
Centrally located in downtown Palm Springs, this classic boasts all the games and casino excitement that you'd like in the heart of Palm Springs.
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Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
401 E Amado RdCentrally located in downtown Palm Springs, this classic boasts all the games and casino excitement that you'd like in the heart of Palm Springs.
If you're looking for a cool pool scene, this is it. You can buy a day pass, hang by the pool and have the food and drinks delivered right to where you're lounging. It's right next to Koffi. The Feel Good Spa is affiliated with the hotel--give them a call to see if they can accommodate you while you're in town.
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Ace Hotel & Swim Club
701 E Palm Canyon DrIf you're looking for a cool pool scene, this is it. You can buy a day pass, hang by the pool and have the food and drinks delivered right to where you're lounging. It's right next to Koffi. The Feel Good Spa is affiliated with the hotel--give them a call to see if they can accommodate you while you're in town.
Arts & Culture
Looking for a great place for some family fun? You've found it--this interactive museum is just around the corner from the house. My nephews loved it as have other friends' kids--fun exhibits for younger kids.
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Children’s Discovery Museum
71-701 Gerald Ford DrLooking for a great place for some family fun? You've found it--this interactive museum is just around the corner from the house. My nephews loved it as have other friends' kids--fun exhibits for younger kids.
This museum can take you to new heights--literally. Check out the Warbird program which enables visitors to book a trip in a genuine Warbird from World War II. Be sure to consult the website for more information on this interactive program--they have pretty strict availability requirements.
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Palm Springs Air Museum
lot 745 N Gene Autry TrailThis museum can take you to new heights--literally. Check out the Warbird program which enables visitors to book a trip in a genuine Warbird from World War II. Be sure to consult the website for more information on this interactive program--they have pretty strict availability requirements.