Palm Springs Guidebook
Food Scene
Great for brunch, sit on the patio if you can, FARM is a traditional Provencal-style restaurant with a menu comprised of traditional French dishes, brimming with locally sourced produce, eggs and artisanal meats.
201 residents recomanen
Farm
6 La PlazaGreat for brunch, sit on the patio if you can, FARM is a traditional Provencal-style restaurant with a menu comprised of traditional French dishes, brimming with locally sourced produce, eggs and artisanal meats.
Azucar, located in La Serena Villas is a 21 and over restaurant serving contemporary American and Mediterranean food with a really fun funky ambiance.
Sugar High
This special roof top deck is a great mix of Boho chic meets cool Palm Springs. Our little gem sits atop our fresh and vibrant restaurant Azucar. It is the perfect slice of heaven to sip on amazing cocktails and nosh on appetizers. You can have all this while surrounded by the breathtaking San Jacinto mountains. There is really nothing like it in all of Palm Springs. Private parties are available too!
51 residents recomanen
Azúcar Restaurant and Bar
339 S Belardo RdAzucar, located in La Serena Villas is a 21 and over restaurant serving contemporary American and Mediterranean food with a really fun funky ambiance.
Sugar High
This special roof top deck is a great mix of Boho chic meets cool Palm Springs. Our little gem sits atop our fresh and vibrant restaurant Azucar. It is the perfect slice of heaven to sip on amazing cocktails and nosh on appetizers. You can have all this while surrounded by the breathtaking San Jacinto mountains. There is really nothing like it in all of Palm Springs. Private parties are available too!
Incredible Vietnamese food! There tends to be a wait so don't go if you are in a rush. Only open for dinner.
189 residents recomanen
Rooster And The Pig
356 South Indian Canyon DriveIncredible Vietnamese food! There tends to be a wait so don't go if you are in a rush. Only open for dinner.
Another good one for breakfast/ brunch but again, there is almost always a a long wait so keep that in mind.
259 residents recomanen
Cheeky's
622 N Palm Canyon DrAnother good one for breakfast/ brunch but again, there is almost always a a long wait so keep that in mind.
When you need a green juice or a vegetarian lunch/ specialty groceries this is the place. I love it, super healthy and clean.
50 residents recomanen
Nature's Health Food & Cafe
555 S Sunrise WayWhen you need a green juice or a vegetarian lunch/ specialty groceries this is the place. I love it, super healthy and clean.
Tyler's Burgers
149 S Indian Canyon Drgreat all-American burgers with a laid-back environment.
Romantic setting with classic French cuisine. Great for special occasions. Le Vallauris is owned and operated by the well-known restaurateur Paul Bruggemans and Partner Omar Haddedou. When the restaurant was established it became a favorite place for Presidents and the Hollywood elite. The renowned Patio lined with Giant Fichus trees is THE place to dine
82 residents recomanen
Le Vallauris Restaurant
385 W Tahquitz Canyon WayRomantic setting with classic French cuisine. Great for special occasions. Le Vallauris is owned and operated by the well-known restaurateur Paul Bruggemans and Partner Omar Haddedou. When the restaurant was established it became a favorite place for Presidents and the Hollywood elite. The renowned Patio lined with Giant Fichus trees is THE place to dine
Fantastic sushi, not just good for the desert, great by LA standards.
131 residents recomanen
Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey
1556 N Palm Canyon DrFantastic sushi, not just good for the desert, great by LA standards.
Fashionable diner inside the famous Parker Palm Springs with a delicious menu.
54 residents recomanen
Norma's
4200 E Palm Canyon DrFashionable diner inside the famous Parker Palm Springs with a delicious menu.
Copley’s on Palm Canyon, a lively restaurant in a rustic-chic cottage that was once home of Cary Grant.
109 residents recomanen
Copley's on Palm Canyon
621 N Palm Canyon DrCopley’s on Palm Canyon, a lively restaurant in a rustic-chic cottage that was once home of Cary Grant.
Get your caffeine fix at this chic cafe that serves delicious Stumptown coffee, freshly baked pastries, and — if you’re in the mood for a tipple — half-priced house wine during happy hour.
89 residents recomanen
Ernest Coffee
1101 N Palm Canyon DrGet your caffeine fix at this chic cafe that serves delicious Stumptown coffee, freshly baked pastries, and — if you’re in the mood for a tipple — half-priced house wine during happy hour.
James Beard award-winning chef Jose Garces helms this well-known restaurant inside The Saguaro, which specializes in authentic Mexico City-inspired street food and features an extensive list of over 100 tequilas and mezcals.
41 residents recomanen
El Jefe
1800 E Palm Canyon DrJames Beard award-winning chef Jose Garces helms this well-known restaurant inside The Saguaro, which specializes in authentic Mexico City-inspired street food and features an extensive list of over 100 tequilas and mezcals.
A revamped former Denny’s, Ace Hotel’s King’s Highway serves typical roadside diner fare — with a sophisticated twist. Hearty dishes, like buttermilk fried jidori chicken and shepherd’s pie made with roasted root veggies, make this spot a brunch and dinner go-to.
78 residents recomanen
King's Highway
701 E Palm Canyon DrA revamped former Denny’s, Ace Hotel’s King’s Highway serves typical roadside diner fare — with a sophisticated twist. Hearty dishes, like buttermilk fried jidori chicken and shepherd’s pie made with roasted root veggies, make this spot a brunch and dinner go-to.
Thanks to its Moroccan-esque décor, this restaurant — a throwback to old-school Palm Springs glamour — is the ideal setting for a romantic dinner. Dine on a well-curated menu of bacon-crusted salmon, butternut squash ravioli, and more while sitting poolside at the opulent Colony Palms Hotel.
36 residents recomanen
Chop House Palm Springs
262 S Palm Canyon DrThanks to its Moroccan-esque décor, this restaurant — a throwback to old-school Palm Springs glamour — is the ideal setting for a romantic dinner. Dine on a well-curated menu of bacon-crusted salmon, butternut squash ravioli, and more while sitting poolside at the opulent Colony Palms Hotel.
You have two options at Workshop Kitchen: Either sample a bunch of small plates, choosing from delectable starters like octopus carpaccio and mesquite-charred Brussel sprouts, or share one of their large-format dishes, such as a 22-ounce rib-eye, with your table.
179 residents recomanen
Workshop Kitchen + Bar
800 North Palm Canyon DriveYou have two options at Workshop Kitchen: Either sample a bunch of small plates, choosing from delectable starters like octopus carpaccio and mesquite-charred Brussel sprouts, or share one of their large-format dishes, such as a 22-ounce rib-eye, with your table.
Great Shakes
160 S Palm Canyon DrBest shakes around! Served with a mini doughnut.
This is hands down my favorite place to grab a quick healthy lunch in the whole Coachella valley, Chef Tanya's kitchen serves vegan fare but everything on the menu is so delicious you won't even notice. Great for everyone, vegan or not.
62 residents recomanen
Chef Tanya's Kitchen
706 S Eugene RdThis is hands down my favorite place to grab a quick healthy lunch in the whole Coachella valley, Chef Tanya's kitchen serves vegan fare but everything on the menu is so delicious you won't even notice. Great for everyone, vegan or not.
Upscale modern steakhouse with a cool speakeasy vibe, the perfect place for a martini.
162 residents recomanen
Mr. Lyons
233 E Palm Canyon DrUpscale modern steakhouse with a cool speakeasy vibe, the perfect place for a martini.
Great local Vietnamese, awesome happy hour and drink specials !
59 residents recomanen
533 Viet Fusion
1775 E Palm Canyon DrGreat local Vietnamese, awesome happy hour and drink specials !
La Bonita's
330 N Palm Canyon DrDelicious homemade Mexican food, my favorite in Palm Springs!
Sightseeing
Incredible views from the largest rotating areal tramway in the world. The tram takes you from the floor of the Coachella Valley to near the top of San Jacinto peak.
1213 residents recomanen
Telefèric de Palm Springs
1 Tram WayIncredible views from the largest rotating areal tramway in the world. The tram takes you from the floor of the Coachella Valley to near the top of San Jacinto peak.
Horse stables, great activity for any animal lover! I grew up riding the horses here, there are a variety of lengths and types of rides you can do. Call ahead.
44 residents recomanen
Smoke Tree Stables
2500 S Toledo AveHorse stables, great activity for any animal lover! I grew up riding the horses here, there are a variety of lengths and types of rides you can do. Call ahead.
Parks & Nature
Reserva Natural de Whitewater
9160 Whitewater Canyon RdBeautiful hiking.
The Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium is a 1-acre family-owned botanical garden specializing in cacti and other desert plants, an incredible experience to walk the grounds.
160 residents recomanen
Moorten Botanical Garden
1701 S Palm Canyon DrThe Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium is a 1-acre family-owned botanical garden specializing in cacti and other desert plants, an incredible experience to walk the grounds.
Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is a unique zoo and botanical garden that specializes in the deserts of the world. Giraffes, mountain lions, zebras, and cheetahs are just a few of the incredible animals that take you from Africa to North America.
889 residents recomanen
El desert viu zoològic i jardins
47900 Portola AveLiving Desert Zoo and Gardens is a unique zoo and botanical garden that specializes in the deserts of the world. Giraffes, mountain lions, zebras, and cheetahs are just a few of the incredible animals that take you from Africa to North America.
South Lykken Trail
Fantastic hike with sweeping views of Palm Springs
Difficult but great hike in Rancho Mirage! Prepare to sweat!
62 residents recomanen
Bump and Grind Trail
Bump and Grind TrailDifficult but great hike in Rancho Mirage! Prepare to sweat!
Arts & Culture
Ruta del Museu de Palm Springs
101 N Museum DrA must visit for the art aficionado.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Nest
75188 CA-111Awesome oldschool dive bar, enter at your own risk!
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdIt's a hike from PS (45 mins) but unbeatable music scene.
The Tropicale Palm Springs
330 E Amado RdGreat bar and restaurant.
A mixologists dream! Incredible artisan cocktails with a tiki vibe, teeny tiny with a ton of personality.
119 residents recomanen
Bootlegger Tiki
1101 N Palm Canyon DrA mixologists dream! Incredible artisan cocktails with a tiki vibe, teeny tiny with a ton of personality.
Another fun tiki bar with boardgames and novelty drinks.
58 residents recomanen
The Tonga Hut Restaurant and Tiki Bar
254 N Palm Canyon DrAnother fun tiki bar with boardgames and novelty drinks.
Shopping
highly curated selection of specialty items! check them out on instagram @shopthieves
15 residents recomanen
Thick As Thieves
183 S Indian Canyon Drhighly curated selection of specialty items! check them out on instagram @shopthieves
The Frippery
664 N Palm Canyon Drawesome funky vintage
Soukie Modern
1345 N Palm Canyon Drincredible moroccan rugs, just a gorgeous store all around.
A huge warehouse filled with all sorts of treasures, great for art and furniture.
24 residents recomanen
Misty's Consignments
70007 CA-111A huge warehouse filled with all sorts of treasures, great for art and furniture.
Essentials
great grocery, a bit higher end so may be best for specialty stuff.
80 residents recomanen
Jensen's Finest Foods
69900 Frank Sinatra Drgreat grocery, a bit higher end so may be best for specialty stuff.
Ralphs
49908 Jefferson StGreat for essentials