Our Picks
Food Scene
One of our favorite spots for lively atmosphere. A fun and active spot with a large menu. Great outdoor dining as well.
262 locals recommend
The Tropicale Palm Springs
330 E Amado RdOne of our favorite spots for lively atmosphere. A fun and active spot with a large menu. Great outdoor dining as well.
All around good menu and happy hour if you just feel like sitting at the bar.
211 locals recommend
Trio Restaurant
707 N Palm Canyon Dr All around good menu and happy hour if you just feel like sitting at the bar.
One of our favorite spots for Mexican cuisine. They have a very nice patio for outdoor dining.
52 locals recommend
El Mirasol Restaurant
266 E Vía AltamiraOne of our favorite spots for Mexican cuisine. They have a very nice patio for outdoor dining.
You might not think seafood in the desert would go hand in hand, but the seafood here comes from Santa Monica Fish Co and is fresh and well prepared!
100 locals recommend
Fisherman's Market & Grill
78575 CA-111You might not think seafood in the desert would go hand in hand, but the seafood here comes from Santa Monica Fish Co and is fresh and well prepared!
Spencer's Restaurant
701 West Baristo RoadQuiet, lovely place to dine.
1501 Uptown Gastropub
Nice menu and atmosphere for casual dining.
Melvyn's Restaurant & Lounge
200 W Ramon RdOne of the old main stays for a special night.
Fun place with a big menu and pretty courtyard for dining. It's been in operation for many years!
19 locals recommend
John Henry's Cafe
1785 E Tahquitz Canyon WayFun place with a big menu and pretty courtyard for dining. It's been in operation for many years!
Carry Grant's old guest house with a lovely courtyard for dining outside.
109 locals recommend
Copley's on Palm Canyon
621 N Palm Canyon DrCarry Grant's old guest house with a lovely courtyard for dining outside.
Tyler's Burgers
149 S Indian Canyon DrBest burgers in town!
Pomme Frite
256 S Palm Canyon DrNice Belgian/French restaurant when you're tired of Mexican.
Blackbook
315 E Arenas RdFun place on the strip for casual dining, decent menu and drinks
One of the prettiest place's to have a special dinner outside by their pool. The menu can be a little odd and $$$, but a beautiful spot.
Colony Club Restaurant
One of the prettiest place's to have a special dinner outside by their pool. The menu can be a little odd and $$$, but a beautiful spot.
Parks & Nature
Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon DriveGreat hiking through a natural oasis.
Bogert Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA
Good hike in South Palm Springs
Murray Canyon Trail
2019 E Murray Canyon DrAnother good hike.
South Lykken Trailhead
Good workout!
Painted Canyon
Painted Canyon RoadPretty cool hike through a canyon, worth the drive
Definitely worth the drive and also a good place for star gazing on clear nights. Nice manageable hikes and rock climbing.
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
Definitely worth the drive and also a good place for star gazing on clear nights. Nice manageable hikes and rock climbing.
Arts & Culture
Palm Springs Art Museum
101 N Museum DrNice collection to check out.
Essentials
Ralphs
49908 Jefferson StYou can get all of your main supplies here.
Trader Joe's
67720 E Palm Canyon DrWhen Ralph's just isn't quite right!
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun spot downtown to meet up with friends. Don't forget to check out the Scorpion Room.
52 locals recommend
Chill Bar Palm Springs
217 E Arenas RdFun spot downtown to meet up with friends. Don't forget to check out the Scorpion Room.
Hunters Nightclub
302 East Arenas RoadIf you want to dance...
Blackbook
315 E Arenas RdGood place to meet up on the strip.
Sightseeing
The ride up the mountain is worth the trip alone and there are nice hiking trails once you're up at the top. The views of the valley are wonderful and there is a restaurant and bar if you want to hang out before coming back down the mountain.
1213 locals recommend
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayThe ride up the mountain is worth the trip alone and there are nice hiking trails once you're up at the top. The views of the valley are wonderful and there is a restaurant and bar if you want to hang out before coming back down the mountain.
Recreation
Palm Springs Swim Center
405 S Pavilion WayBeautiful outdoor pool where you can do lap swimming.