Going Local in Palm Springs
Arts & Culture
This is not a mega-plex; it also has a restaurant upstairs that serves good food at reasonable prices. My favorite theatre in Palm Springs. 2300 E. Baristo Rd.
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Camelot Theatres
2300 E Baristo RdThis is not a mega-plex; it also has a restaurant upstairs that serves good food at reasonable prices. My favorite theatre in Palm Springs. 2300 E. Baristo Rd.
Palm Springs is famous for its Midcentury Modern aesthetic. So don't miss this museum. The building alone is worth it. It has rotating exhibits, so check it out. Admission is $5.00/person. 300 S. Palm Canyon Dr.
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Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center
300 S Palm Canyon DrPalm Springs is famous for its Midcentury Modern aesthetic. So don't miss this museum. The building alone is worth it. It has rotating exhibits, so check it out. Admission is $5.00/person. 300 S. Palm Canyon Dr.
Never miss an opportunity to take in the local art museum. This one won't disappoint. 101 N. Museum Dr.
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Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrNever miss an opportunity to take in the local art museum. This one won't disappoint. 101 N. Museum Dr.
Mondays from 2-4 PM in the Cascade Lounge, you can enjoy music from the Great American Songbook with Don Wardell, who broadcasts live for 107.3 ModFM. Dancing is an option, too.
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Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
401 E Amado RdMondays from 2-4 PM in the Cascade Lounge, you can enjoy music from the Great American Songbook with Don Wardell, who broadcasts live for 107.3 ModFM. Dancing is an option, too.
If you only go to one place, go here. Check out its website for the options. 37977 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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Sunnylands Center & Gardens
37977 Bob Hope DrIf you only go to one place, go here. Check out its website for the options. 37977 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Food Scene
The best bagels anywhere. 650 E. Sunny Dunes Rd.
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Townie Bagels | Bakery | Cafe
650 E Sunny Dunes RdThe best bagels anywhere. 650 E. Sunny Dunes Rd.
There is a reason this place wins awards. If you're going for pizza in Palm Springs, don't miss this place. 119 S. Indian Canyon Dr.
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Bill's Pizza
119 S Indian Canyon DrThere is a reason this place wins awards. If you're going for pizza in Palm Springs, don't miss this place. 119 S. Indian Canyon Dr.
There are two El Mirasols. This one is part of the Los Arboles Hotel, but you'd never know that. It has a great outdoor patio; it is smaller and quieter. Great margaritas. Access it on Indian Canyon, but the Hotel address is 266 E. Via Altamara
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El Mirasol Restaurant
266 E Vía AltamiraThere are two El Mirasols. This one is part of the Los Arboles Hotel, but you'd never know that. It has a great outdoor patio; it is smaller and quieter. Great margaritas. Access it on Indian Canyon, but the Hotel address is 266 E. Via Altamara
Welcome to the 1970s decor (or maybe the 1870s?) Huge menu. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Full bar. Old-fashioned, simple dishes. All really good and good value. 1800 N. Palm Canyon.
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Billy Reed's Restaurant & Bar
1800 N Palm Canyon DrWelcome to the 1970s decor (or maybe the 1870s?) Huge menu. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Full bar. Old-fashioned, simple dishes. All really good and good value. 1800 N. Palm Canyon.
I've had fish tacos at several places in PS. These are the best. Order them a la carte for the best value. Try to be seated on the patio. They also offer generous-sized glasses of wine at reasonable prices. 241 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way.
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Ruben and Ozzy's Oyster Bar & Grill
241 E Tahquitz Canyon WayI've had fish tacos at several places in PS. These are the best. Order them a la carte for the best value. Try to be seated on the patio. They also offer generous-sized glasses of wine at reasonable prices. 241 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way.
A great place to see and be seen. Try the Prix Fixe 3-course menu available after 11:00 AM. 200 S. Palm Canyon Dr.
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Lulu California Bistro
200 S Palm Canyon DrA great place to see and be seen. Try the Prix Fixe 3-course menu available after 11:00 AM. 200 S. Palm Canyon Dr.
Feels like a nicer version Denny's, with good food and service. Very clean. A lot of locals like it. Safe and reliable, but not a unique experience. 1030 E. Palm Canyon Dr.
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Elmer's Restaurant - Palm Springs
1030 E Palm Canyon DrFeels like a nicer version Denny's, with good food and service. Very clean. A lot of locals like it. Safe and reliable, but not a unique experience. 1030 E. Palm Canyon Dr.
We never miss eating here when we are in town. A traditional New York-styled deli in Palm Springs. I'm not crazy about the indoor atmosphere, but the patio is great. The food and service are great. A fun experience. You won't leave hungry. 401 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
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Sherman's Deli & Bakery
401 E Tahquitz Canyon WayWe never miss eating here when we are in town. A traditional New York-styled deli in Palm Springs. I'm not crazy about the indoor atmosphere, but the patio is great. The food and service are great. A fun experience. You won't leave hungry. 401 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Great food, and a patio that is dog friendly. The menu has items for your pooch, too. It's stylish and fun. If you love dogs, don't miss it. 2080 N. Palm Canyon Dr.
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Boozehounds Palm Springs
2080 North Palm Canyon DriveGreat food, and a patio that is dog friendly. The menu has items for your pooch, too. It's stylish and fun. If you love dogs, don't miss it. 2080 N. Palm Canyon Dr.
Probably the best sushi I have ever had. It's small and noisy, though. But you can't go wrong with the food. Pricey but worth it for a special treat.
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Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey
1556 N Palm Canyon DrProbably the best sushi I have ever had. It's small and noisy, though. But you can't go wrong with the food. Pricey but worth it for a special treat.
Located on a part of the former Cary Grant estate, this is old world dining at its best. A high-end treat. 621 N Palm Canyon.
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Copley's on Palm Canyon
621 N Palm Canyon DrLocated on a part of the former Cary Grant estate, this is old world dining at its best. A high-end treat. 621 N Palm Canyon.
Good food, including traditional New York deli items. Good service at a location close to the house. At dinner, ask for the "Special Menu." Offers a great selection of fresh-baked treats to take home, too. 2665 E. Palm Canyon Dr.
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Manhattan in the Desert
2665 E Palm Canyon DrGood food, including traditional New York deli items. Good service at a location close to the house. At dinner, ask for the "Special Menu." Offers a great selection of fresh-baked treats to take home, too. 2665 E. Palm Canyon Dr.
Great for a casual meal. Open and airy. The sidewalls are roll-up glass garage doors that make the place an indoor/outdoor heaven (weather permitting). 1501 N. Palm Canyon Dr.
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1501 Uptown gastropub
1501 North Palm Canyon DriveGreat for a casual meal. Open and airy. The sidewalls are roll-up glass garage doors that make the place an indoor/outdoor heaven (weather permitting). 1501 N. Palm Canyon Dr.
Located in the old Smoke Tree Shopping Center (highly recommended for all your usual needs), Smoking' Burgers offers a great variety of burgers, sandwiches, salads, and sides. Great service. The inside is sports-bar like, and the patio has misters and it a great alternative. 1775 E. Palm Canyon Dr.
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Smokin' Burgers & Lounge
1775 E Palm Canyon DrLocated in the old Smoke Tree Shopping Center (highly recommended for all your usual needs), Smoking' Burgers offers a great variety of burgers, sandwiches, salads, and sides. Great service. The inside is sports-bar like, and the patio has misters and it a great alternative. 1775 E. Palm Canyon Dr.
Miro's has been around a long time, and for good reason. The "modern European" food is delicious ($$$), the service is excellent, and the atmosphere is casual elegance. 1555 S. Palm Canyon Dr.
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Miro's Restaurant
1555 S Palm Canyon DrMiro's has been around a long time, and for good reason. The "modern European" food is delicious ($$$), the service is excellent, and the atmosphere is casual elegance. 1555 S. Palm Canyon Dr.
New owners took over, and things are only better now. Great patio dining option for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Large portions and friendly staff. Bottomless mimosa's are a bargain, too. 134 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
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Pinocchio In the Desert
134 E Tahquitz Canyon WayNew owners took over, and things are only better now. Great patio dining option for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Large portions and friendly staff. Bottomless mimosa's are a bargain, too. 134 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
What's not to like about a place named after the owner's West Highland Terrier? Jakes is a small, local place with a nice patio bar and a good casual menu. 664 N. Palm Canyon Dr.
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Jake's
664 N Palm Canyon DrWhat's not to like about a place named after the owner's West Highland Terrier? Jakes is a small, local place with a nice patio bar and a good casual menu. 664 N. Palm Canyon Dr.
Drinks & Nightlife
This small tiki bar (3 booths, 6 stools, and a patio for more) has a great tike vibe and excellent craft cocktails. Friendly service, too. 140 W. Via Lola (at Palm Canyon Dr.)
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Bootlegger Tiki
1101 N Palm Canyon DrThis small tiki bar (3 booths, 6 stools, and a patio for more) has a great tike vibe and excellent craft cocktails. Friendly service, too. 140 W. Via Lola (at Palm Canyon Dr.)
PS Air Bar is inside the Bouschet Wine Store. PS Air is decorated like the interior of an airplane, with tables made from airplane wings, and seats from planes, too. The walls are covered in airplane interior walls, including windows that have clever scenes (e.g., the flying nun, superman, King Kong, etc.). Visit drinks and bar food are good. Call in advance about its nightly entertainment and to make reservations. 760-327-7701. The wine store is also very nice with a great selection of wines and a small cafe. 611 S. Palm Canyon Dr.
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Bouschet
611 S Palm Canyon DrPS Air Bar is inside the Bouschet Wine Store. PS Air is decorated like the interior of an airplane, with tables made from airplane wings, and seats from planes, too. The walls are covered in airplane interior walls, including windows that have clever scenes (e.g., the flying nun, superman, King Kong, etc.). Visit drinks and bar food are good. Call in advance about its nightly entertainment and to make reservations. 760-327-7701. The wine store is also very nice with a great selection of wines and a small cafe. 611 S. Palm Canyon Dr.
Shopping
You'll find everything you need here, including a large number of small, locally owned businesses as well as grocery, hardware, drug stores, and a U.S. Post Office. A couple of good restaurants near the Post Office, too. 1775 E. Palm Canyon
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Smoke Tree BBQ Palm Springs
1775 E Palm Canyon DrYou'll find everything you need here, including a large number of small, locally owned businesses as well as grocery, hardware, drug stores, and a U.S. Post Office. A couple of good restaurants near the Post Office, too. 1775 E. Palm Canyon
Don't miss this consignment shop. The desert has many of them, but this is closest to the house, with a large selection and fair prices. 4185 E. Palm Canyon Dr.
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Estate Sale Co.
4185 E Palm Canyon DrDon't miss this consignment shop. The desert has many of them, but this is closest to the house, with a large selection and fair prices. 4185 E. Palm Canyon Dr.
ALDI is big in Europe. Like a Trader Joe's. Great prices on produce. Interesting selection (though you can't get everything here). We always start here. 5200 Ramon Rd. It's also close to a Ross', Marshal's, Home Depot, Lowes, Smart & Final, and Walmart.
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ALDI
5200 Ramon RdALDI is big in Europe. Like a Trader Joe's. Great prices on produce. Interesting selection (though you can't get everything here). We always start here. 5200 Ramon Rd. It's also close to a Ross', Marshal's, Home Depot, Lowes, Smart & Final, and Walmart.
Everything Else
If you need to exercise, World Gym is the see and be seen scene. It also has a fantastic chiropractor, Dr. Tom Carlbert, on site.
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World Gym
1751 N Sunrise WayIf you need to exercise, World Gym is the see and be seen scene. It also has a fantastic chiropractor, Dr. Tom Carlbert, on site.
Sightseeing
The views from atop the mountain are spectacular. There are two dining options: a sit down with great views and decent enough food (that should be tried because, hey, how often are you going to ride a cable gondola to the top of a mountain in the desert?) On a hot day, it's 30-degrees cooler up there, too. You can sit and relax or hike along the trail. 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayThe views from atop the mountain are spectacular. There are two dining options: a sit down with great views and decent enough food (that should be tried because, hey, how often are you going to ride a cable gondola to the top of a mountain in the desert?) On a hot day, it's 30-degrees cooler up there, too. You can sit and relax or hike along the trail. 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs
This is a great introduction to the desert. The gardens are more relevant that the zoo, IMHO. Palm Desert is a short drive from Palm Springs. It has a very nice shopping district in case the Living Desert isn't your cup of tea. 47-900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert
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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola AveThis is a great introduction to the desert. The gardens are more relevant that the zoo, IMHO. Palm Desert is a short drive from Palm Springs. It has a very nice shopping district in case the Living Desert isn't your cup of tea. 47-900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert