The Papaya House Guidebook

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The Papaya House Guidebook

Food scene

If you're craving for a morning Chai or want to do some work in a cafe, this is your spot!
50 residents recomanen
IW Coffee
74-995 CA-111
50 residents recomanen
If you're craving for a morning Chai or want to do some work in a cafe, this is your spot!
Stop here on your way in for some snacks.
12 residents recomanen
Hadley Fruit Orchards
47993 Morongo Trail
12 residents recomanen
Stop here on your way in for some snacks.
Hands down the best Vegan food in the desert, even if you're not a vegan! May be the best in all of Socal!
62 residents recomanen
Chef Tanya's Kitchen
706 S Eugene Rd
62 residents recomanen
Hands down the best Vegan food in the desert, even if you're not a vegan! May be the best in all of Socal!
This is their 2nd location with a larger selection! Hands down the best Vegan food in the desert, even if you're not a vegan! May be the best in all of Socal! Be sure to try their soft serve ice cream!
7 residents recomanen
Chef Tanya's Kitchen - Palm Desert
72695 California 111
7 residents recomanen
This is their 2nd location with a larger selection! Hands down the best Vegan food in the desert, even if you're not a vegan! May be the best in all of Socal! Be sure to try their soft serve ice cream!
A great restaurant in town. My go-to spot for first time Palm Spring visitors! Colorful, Classic Hollywood Midcentury Modern design with exceptional food and drinks!
353 residents recomanen
Lulu California Bistro
200 S Palm Canyon Dr
353 residents recomanen
A great restaurant in town. My go-to spot for first time Palm Spring visitors! Colorful, Classic Hollywood Midcentury Modern design with exceptional food and drinks!
A must go to local restaurant for great BBQ and desert cowboy vibes!
1340 residents recomanen
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown Rd
1340 residents recomanen
A must go to local restaurant for great BBQ and desert cowboy vibes!
Are you a fan of boba tea? So am I! This is my favorite spot in the desert for boba! They have 2 locations: Cathedral City and Palm Desert
Tea be Honest
34041 Date Palm Drive
Are you a fan of boba tea? So am I! This is my favorite spot in the desert for boba! They have 2 locations: Cathedral City and Palm Desert
One of the Palm springs, local ice cream spot. They also have dole whip! If you haven't tried it, now's the perfect time!
18 residents recomanen
Lappert's Premium Gourmet Ice Cream & Dole Whip
130 N Palm Canyon Dr
18 residents recomanen
One of the Palm springs, local ice cream spot. They also have dole whip! If you haven't tried it, now's the perfect time!
My favorite sushi spot in the desert! Reasonable prices, great food!
14 residents recomanen
Otori Sushi
68100 Ramon Rd
14 residents recomanen
My favorite sushi spot in the desert! Reasonable prices, great food!
This place has huge portions with something for everyone! Another great local Palm springs spot.
24 residents recomanen
El Patron
101 S Palm Canyon Dr
24 residents recomanen
This place has huge portions with something for everyone! Another great local Palm springs spot.
This is a must try if you like Belgian Waffles :)
38 residents recomanen
Si Bon
40101 Monterey Ave
38 residents recomanen
This is a must try if you like Belgian Waffles :)
If you love dog watching, decor, and good food, this is your place! Definitely one of my favorite spots to hang out and ogle at people's dogs in Palm springs.
70 residents recomanen
Boozehounds Palm Springs
2080 North Palm Canyon Drive
70 residents recomanen
If you love dog watching, decor, and good food, this is your place! Definitely one of my favorite spots to hang out and ogle at people's dogs in Palm springs.
They make the best fish and chips here. Plenty of seating and a nice casual hang out spot.
55 residents recomanen
1501 Uptown gastropub
1501 North Palm Canyon Drive
55 residents recomanen
They make the best fish and chips here. Plenty of seating and a nice casual hang out spot.
Great local spot that's open late with live bands and music :)
25 residents recomanen
Kitchen 86 + Bar
73-130 El Paseo
25 residents recomanen
Great local spot that's open late with live bands and music :)
Local Smoothie and Juice shop. They also have juice shots, smoothie bowls, and snacks. Perfect for a hot day!
10 residents recomanen
Fresh Juice Bar
73030 El Paseo
10 residents recomanen
Local Smoothie and Juice shop. They also have juice shots, smoothie bowls, and snacks. Perfect for a hot day!
Don't let the outward appearance fool you. If you love Italian Deli's, this is your spot!
189 residents recomanen
Rooster And The Pig
356 South Indian Canyon Drive
189 residents recomanen
Don't let the outward appearance fool you. If you love Italian Deli's, this is your spot!
My favorite local health food store in the desert. They also have a restaurant/cafe/Juice bar attached. Yummy!
50 residents recomanen
Nature's Health Food & Cafe
555 S Sunrise Way
50 residents recomanen
My favorite local health food store in the desert. They also have a restaurant/cafe/Juice bar attached. Yummy!
Another great coffee/tea spot for doing some work or just to mingle with the baristas (Jeff, the dread man is my fave). I love their Matcha here :)
29 residents recomanen
Cartel Coffee Lab
1551 N Palm Canyon Dr
29 residents recomanen
Another great coffee/tea spot for doing some work or just to mingle with the baristas (Jeff, the dread man is my fave). I love their Matcha here :)

Health & Wellness Spots

This is hands down the most beautiful Pilates Studio in the area. If you are looking for a great work out in a beautiful setting, this is your place. The owner is absolutely fantastic and knows her stuff!
Ara Pilates + Movement
74-917 CA-111
This is hands down the most beautiful Pilates Studio in the area. If you are looking for a great work out in a beautiful setting, this is your place. The owner is absolutely fantastic and knows her stuff!
This is the closest health food market to the Papaya House.
17 residents recomanen
Clark's Nutrition & Natural Foods Market - Rancho Mirage
34175 Monterey Ave
17 residents recomanen
This is the closest health food market to the Papaya House.
For yoga, meditation, and wellness :)
90 residents recomanen
Instant Karma Yoga
3619 Twentynine Palms Highway
90 residents recomanen
For yoga, meditation, and wellness :)
San Jacintos Sunset Yoga from 6-7 pm every Tuesday A mellow flow in the mighty mountain’s shadow, led by Power Yoga Palm Springs. All ages and abilities welcome. BYO mat. This event is outdoors, free and open to all. Please see the sandwich board in our lobby for the location each week.
152 residents recomanen
Ace Hotel & Swim Club
701 E Palm Canyon Dr
152 residents recomanen
San Jacintos Sunset Yoga from 6-7 pm every Tuesday A mellow flow in the mighty mountain’s shadow, led by Power Yoga Palm Springs. All ages and abilities welcome. BYO mat. This event is outdoors, free and open to all. Please see the sandwich board in our lobby for the location each week.
Great relaxing place for an ultimate desert spa experience :)
14 residents recomanen
Grounded Bodyworks
1701 N Palm Canyon Dr
14 residents recomanen
Great relaxing place for an ultimate desert spa experience :)

Neighborhoods

A must visit area if you're seeing Palm Springs for the first time. Shops, galleries, Souvenir Shops, art installations and more!
98 residents recomanen
Downtown Palm Springs
98 residents recomanen
A must visit area if you're seeing Palm Springs for the first time. Shops, galleries, Souvenir Shops, art installations and more!

Nature & Hiking

Only 45 minutes away from the Papaya House, this national park is a must! Amazing Boulder formations and alien trees, it's a one of a kind place that you can't miss!
1713 residents recomanen
Parc Nacional de Joshua Tree
1713 residents recomanen
Only 45 minutes away from the Papaya House, this national park is a must! Amazing Boulder formations and alien trees, it's a one of a kind place that you can't miss!
Beautiful hike just 8 minutes away from the Papaya House!
128 residents recomanen
Reserva del Coachella Valley - Reserva de Thousand Palms Oasis
29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Rd
128 residents recomanen
Beautiful hike just 8 minutes away from the Papaya House!
There's nothing better than hiking towards a waterfall in the middle of the desert. A great easy/medium hike. Go for a swim at the top, work up an appetite, and head downtown for lunch after!
75 residents recomanen
Tahquitz Falls
75 residents recomanen
There's nothing better than hiking towards a waterfall in the middle of the desert. A great easy/medium hike. Go for a swim at the top, work up an appetite, and head downtown for lunch after!
Another beautiful hike!
390 residents recomanen
Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon Drive
390 residents recomanen
Another beautiful hike!

Shopping

Everyone's favorite local thrift store! They have a few locations throughout the desert but this one is my fave :)
37 residents recomanen
Revivals Stores - Palm Springs
611 S Palm Canyon Dr
37 residents recomanen
Everyone's favorite local thrift store! They have a few locations throughout the desert but this one is my fave :)
Be sure to stop by the Outlets on your way to or from the Papaya House!
342 residents recomanen
Cabazon Outlets
48750 Seminole Dr
342 residents recomanen
Be sure to stop by the Outlets on your way to or from the Papaya House!
We love this local strip of shopping, art, and restaurants!
335 residents recomanen
El Paseo Shopping District
335 residents recomanen
We love this local strip of shopping, art, and restaurants!
This is the nearest big shopping center to the Resort!
189 residents recomanen
Costco Wholesale
79795 CA-111
189 residents recomanen
This is the nearest big shopping center to the Resort!
I love this cute local crafts store. Not friendly to the wallet but very friendly on the eyes!
34 residents recomanen
Mojave Flea Trading Post
383 N Indian Canyon Dr
34 residents recomanen
I love this cute local crafts store. Not friendly to the wallet but very friendly on the eyes!

Attractions

Get a complete bird's eye view of the desert cities and mountains!
1213 residents recomanen
Telefèric de Palm Springs
1 Tram Way
1213 residents recomanen
Get a complete bird's eye view of the desert cities and mountains!
If you love art, don't forget to pass through!
602 residents recomanen
Ruta del Museu de Palm Springs
101 N Museum Dr
602 residents recomanen
If you love art, don't forget to pass through!
If you like Sunday Brunch Drag shows and Saturday Brunch Magic Mike shows, this is your spot. I personally know the dancers! :P
36 residents recomanen
Oscar's Downtown Palm Springs
125 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
36 residents recomanen
If you like Sunday Brunch Drag shows and Saturday Brunch Magic Mike shows, this is your spot. I personally know the dancers! :P
This isn't exactly the place, but you will find PS Air bar which is an aviation themed bar and restaurant at this address. Dine as if you're on a first class plane. They also have a Sunday brunch Drag show!
14 residents recomanen
Bouschet
611 S Palm Canyon Dr
14 residents recomanen
This isn't exactly the place, but you will find PS Air bar which is an aviation themed bar and restaurant at this address. Dine as if you're on a first class plane. They also have a Sunday brunch Drag show!
Nice family visit and you can feed the giraffe!
889 residents recomanen
El desert viu zoològic i jardins
47900 Portola Ave
889 residents recomanen
Nice family visit and you can feed the giraffe!
This is an absolute one of a kind place especially if you want an out of this world Sound bath experience!
737 residents recomanen
Integratron
2477 Belfield Blvd
737 residents recomanen
This is an absolute one of a kind place especially if you want an out of this world Sound bath experience!
VillageFest takes place in downtown Palm Springs on Palm Canyon Drive every Thursday night. The street is closed to vehicular traffic and is transformed into a festive, pedestrian street fair. The perimeter of the event consists of Indian Canyon Drive to the east and Belardo Road to the west. Vendor booths are set up on both sides of the street, and visitors are able to stroll through the traffic-free event. Hours October through May 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM June through September 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
24 residents recomanen
The Palm Springs VillageFest
24 residents recomanen
VillageFest takes place in downtown Palm Springs on Palm Canyon Drive every Thursday night. The street is closed to vehicular traffic and is transformed into a festive, pedestrian street fair. The perimeter of the event consists of Indian Canyon Drive to the east and Belardo Road to the west. Vendor booths are set up on both sides of the street, and visitors are able to stroll through the traffic-free event. Hours October through May 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM June through September 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
A popular local spot for variety shows. Check out their website as there are different events each day of the week!
36 residents recomanen
Oscar's Downtown Palm Springs
125 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
36 residents recomanen
A popular local spot for variety shows. Check out their website as there are different events each day of the week!
Karaoke! at V Wine Lounge on Wednesdays from 6-9 pm
14 residents recomanen
V Wine Lounge
600 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
14 residents recomanen
Karaoke! at V Wine Lounge on Wednesdays from 6-9 pm
If you love vintage, check out the Palm Spring Vintage market! First Sunday of the month - October to May - 7am to 2pm Admission - 7am-8am: $10 - 8am-2pm: $5 Camelot Theater / Palm Springs Cultural Center parking lot 2300 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs.
Palm Springs Cultural Center
2300 East Baristo Road
If you love vintage, check out the Palm Spring Vintage market! First Sunday of the month - October to May - 7am to 2pm Admission - 7am-8am: $10 - 8am-2pm: $5 Camelot Theater / Palm Springs Cultural Center parking lot 2300 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs.