Guidebook for Palm Springs
Drinks & Nightlife
Draughtsman
1501 N Palm Canyon DrOutdoor lawn-sized games and occasional live music or DJ
I love ordering the full order of baby-back ribs and having enough left-overs for days. (It helps that the ribs are delicious)
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Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdI love ordering the full order of baby-back ribs and having enough left-overs for days. (It helps that the ribs are delicious)
Gay Bar, Dance Club, Tiki Lounge, Drag Queen Shows
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Toucans Tiki Lounge
2100 N Palm Canyon DrGay Bar, Dance Club, Tiki Lounge, Drag Queen Shows
There are three separate areas to this place: outdoor seating, bar seating, and a separate dance floor & bar. Happy hour seven days a week from 10am-7pm.
"At Chill, we open our doors to everyone. As a proud LGBT owned and operated establishment, we strive to serve patrons from all walks of life with respect and outstanding service. This reflects on our friendly staff as well as our guests who continue to celebrate diversity in Palm Springs."
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Chill Bar Palm Springs
217 E Arenas RdThere are three separate areas to this place: outdoor seating, bar seating, and a separate dance floor & bar. Happy hour seven days a week from 10am-7pm.
"At Chill, we open our doors to everyone. As a proud LGBT owned and operated establishment, we strive to serve patrons from all walks of life with respect and outstanding service. This reflects on our friendly staff as well as our guests who continue to celebrate diversity in Palm Springs."
Locally brewed beers
They don't serve food, but you are welcome to bring in takeout to eat while you enjoy your beverage of choice. There is indoor & outdoor seating.
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La Quinta Brewing Co - Palm Springs Taproom
301 N Palm Canyon DrLocally brewed beers
They don't serve food, but you are welcome to bring in takeout to eat while you enjoy your beverage of choice. There is indoor & outdoor seating.
Hidden little gem that reminds me of something you'd find in NYC or LA. It's quite small and busy, but the drinks are pretty tasty and worth a little wait. I haven't eaten there, so if you do please let me know.
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Paul Bar/Food
3700 E Vista ChinoHidden little gem that reminds me of something you'd find in NYC or LA. It's quite small and busy, but the drinks are pretty tasty and worth a little wait. I haven't eaten there, so if you do please let me know.
Food Scene
This is my favorite Thai food in the desert.
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Peppers Thai Palm Springs
396 N Palm Canyon DrThis is my favorite Thai food in the desert.
BACON. MAPLE. DONUT.
This is neither a gourmet nor fancy donut shop, but their donuts are really good and the service has always been great. It's a mom and pop type shop, so don't expect a fancy interior/exterior. Their breakfast sandwiches are large and fairly inexpensive, too.
Vienna Donut & Ice Cream
68655 Ramon RdBACON. MAPLE. DONUT.
This is neither a gourmet nor fancy donut shop, but their donuts are really good and the service has always been great. It's a mom and pop type shop, so don't expect a fancy interior/exterior. Their breakfast sandwiches are large and fairly inexpensive, too.
They have a nice late-night happy hour. I always order their breaded fish tacos and oyster shooters.
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Ruben and Ozzy's Oyster Bar & Grill
241 E Tahquitz Canyon WayThey have a nice late-night happy hour. I always order their breaded fish tacos and oyster shooters.
A cool setting, especially if seated outside. They have a reasonable, but not cheap brunch.
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Spencer's Restaurant
701 West Baristo RoadA cool setting, especially if seated outside. They have a reasonable, but not cheap brunch.
Blaze Pizza
201 N Palm Canyon DrPersonalized pizzas that are fired to order.
Go here if you are looking for a touristy, Mexican restaurant near other downtown amenities.
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Las Casuelas Terraza
222 S Palm Canyon DrGo here if you are looking for a touristy, Mexican restaurant near other downtown amenities.
Budget-friendly and more authentic Mexican food. There will be more locals here than tourists.
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Taqueria Tlaquepaque
362 S Palm Canyon DrBudget-friendly and more authentic Mexican food. There will be more locals here than tourists.
While they do serve drinks, they don't serve hard-liquor.
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Rooster And The Pig
356 South Indian Canyon DriveWhile they do serve drinks, they don't serve hard-liquor.
Locally established coffee chain. Be sure to find a spot in their courtyard to enjoy your coffee.
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Koffi
515 N Palm Canyon DrLocally established coffee chain. Be sure to find a spot in their courtyard to enjoy your coffee.
Low-key, not too busy but tasty breakfast spot.
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Rick's Restaurant & Bakery
1973 N Palm Canyon DrLow-key, not too busy but tasty breakfast spot.
Ernest Coffee
1101 N Palm Canyon DrCoffee shop by day, tiki lounge by night.
Awesome views of the mountains, good food, and great drinks. This is away from the hustle and bustle of downtown, so you really feel like you're escaping a bit.
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Escena Lounge & Grill
1100 Clubhouse View DrAwesome views of the mountains, good food, and great drinks. This is away from the hustle and bustle of downtown, so you really feel like you're escaping a bit.
Parks & Nature
Book your PS Aerial Tramway tickets in advance to skip waiting in the long lines. This comes in handy during especially busy times, such during holidays or when their is snow.
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Funivia di Palm Springs
1 Tram WayBook your PS Aerial Tramway tickets in advance to skip waiting in the long lines. This comes in handy during especially busy times, such during holidays or when their is snow.
Never been? Check out Keys View, Barker Dam (ask me how to find the Petroglyphs), Skull Rock, or just drive through a majority of the park from Joshua Tree to I-10. I'm happy to make additional recommendations.
Returning visitor? Let's trade favorite hikes
Please drive carefully during dusk, dawn, and after/during rains as many desert species come out during these times. Sunset and sunrise are especially spectacular.
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Parco Nazionale di Joshua Tree
Never been? Check out Keys View, Barker Dam (ask me how to find the Petroglyphs), Skull Rock, or just drive through a majority of the park from Joshua Tree to I-10. I'm happy to make additional recommendations.
Returning visitor? Let's trade favorite hikes
Please drive carefully during dusk, dawn, and after/during rains as many desert species come out during these times. Sunset and sunrise are especially spectacular.
Canyon Indiani
38520 South Palm Canyon DriveThere is an entrance fee per guest.
Arts & Culture
Some awesome military avation history can be learned here.
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Museo dell'Aria di Palm Springs
lot 745 N Gene Autry TrailSome awesome military avation history can be learned here.
From 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday nights, admission to Palm Springs Art Museum is FREE!
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Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrFrom 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday nights, admission to Palm Springs Art Museum is FREE!
Entertainment & Activities
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
81800 51st AveGiardino del Tennis di Indian Wells
78-200 Miles AveBuy your tickets ahead of time to pick your seats, you know...so you can sit together. We made that mistake once.
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Century La Quinta and XD
46-800 Washington StBuy your tickets ahead of time to pick your seats, you know...so you can sit together. We made that mistake once.
Foreign-films and others you likely won't see at a Hollywood type theater. Hosts the annual Palm Springs International Film Festival in January. Grab a glass of wine from the bar and a snack or meal from the cafe and enjoy your film.
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Camelot Theatres
2300 E Baristo RdForeign-films and others you likely won't see at a Hollywood type theater. Hosts the annual Palm Springs International Film Festival in January. Grab a glass of wine from the bar and a snack or meal from the cafe and enjoy your film.
Essentials
Average grocery prices and a fairly decent selection. Pick up some groceries and prepare yourself a meal in the kitchen.
They have a pretty good fresh sushi selection in the deli section. There are several items prepared that day and usually a chef making to order selections.
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Albertsons
1751 N Sunrise WayAverage grocery prices and a fairly decent selection. Pick up some groceries and prepare yourself a meal in the kitchen.
They have a pretty good fresh sushi selection in the deli section. There are several items prepared that day and usually a chef making to order selections.
Getting Around
Visit their website for current routes and pricing:
https://www.sunline.org/riding-sunline/routes-and-schedules
(Be sure to bring exact change for the fare.)
Line 24 is the nearest to the house:
http://www.sunline.org/transit_routes/route/line24
Stop 17 is closest to the house:
Sunrise at Tachevah
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SunDial
32505 Harry Oliver TrailVisit their website for current routes and pricing:
https://www.sunline.org/riding-sunline/routes-and-schedules
(Be sure to bring exact change for the fare.)
Line 24 is the nearest to the house:
http://www.sunline.org/transit_routes/route/line24
Stop 17 is closest to the house:
Sunrise at Tachevah
6:42 AM
7:22 AM
7:22 AM
8:02 AM
8:42 AM
9:22 AM
10:02 AM
10:42 AM
11:22 AM
12:02 PM
There are several car rental companies at the airport. You can also find a few scattered throughout the city.
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Palm Springs International Airport
3400 E Tahquitz Canyon WayThere are several car rental companies at the airport. You can also find a few scattered throughout the city.