36 hours in Palm Springs
Where to Eat and Drink
There’s one cafe in town where dogs take their humans, and this is it. The menu has delicious treats for humans and four legged friends alike.
70 locals recommend
Boozehounds Palm Springs
2080 North Palm Canyon DriveThere’s one cafe in town where dogs take their humans, and this is it. The menu has delicious treats for humans and four legged friends alike.
Great for a breakfast bagel. Get there early or be prepared to miss out on your favorite. They close at 12pm but often run out earlier.
72 locals recommend
Townie Bagels | Bakery | Cafe
650 E Sunny Dunes RdGreat for a breakfast bagel. Get there early or be prepared to miss out on your favorite. They close at 12pm but often run out earlier.
The most famous brunch place in town. Get the bacon flight. Be prepared to wait in a line, even if you arrive at opening time.
259 locals recommend
Cheeky's
622 N Palm Canyon DrThe most famous brunch place in town. Get the bacon flight. Be prepared to wait in a line, even if you arrive at opening time.
The casual patio dining spot at The Parker is perfect for vacation brunch or dinner. You’ll need a reservation.
54 locals recommend
Norma's
4200 E Palm Canyon DrThe casual patio dining spot at The Parker is perfect for vacation brunch or dinner. You’ll need a reservation.
The best spot in town for a coffee. They have a few pastries and breakfast sandwiches too.
151 locals recommend
Koffi
515 N Palm Canyon DrThe best spot in town for a coffee. They have a few pastries and breakfast sandwiches too.
Upscale Vietnamese food, super popular in the high season. Expect to wait in a line. It's worth it.
189 locals recommend
Rooster And The Pig
356 South Indian Canyon DriveUpscale Vietnamese food, super popular in the high season. Expect to wait in a line. It's worth it.
The best restaurant in town. Great cocktails. You’ll need a reservation.
They have a lovely outdoor dining area.
179 locals recommend
Workshop Kitchen + Bar
800 North Palm Canyon DriveThe best restaurant in town. Great cocktails. You’ll need a reservation.
They have a lovely outdoor dining area.
This is the perfect place for an easy brunch or dinner. It's great for large groups and families, and the outdoor patio has misting fans for those scorching desert days.
55 locals recommend
1501 Uptown gastropub
1501 North Palm Canyon DriveThis is the perfect place for an easy brunch or dinner. It's great for large groups and families, and the outdoor patio has misting fans for those scorching desert days.
Things To Do
Take a cable car up San Jacinto mountain and retreat to an alpine climate! There are some nice hikes and spectacular views of the city.
1213 locals recommend
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayTake a cable car up San Jacinto mountain and retreat to an alpine climate! There are some nice hikes and spectacular views of the city.
The spot to visit for a desert souvenir. Among their wares are clothing and objects created by local craftspeople and artisans.
34 locals recommend
Mojave Flea Trading Post
383 N Indian Canyon DrThe spot to visit for a desert souvenir. Among their wares are clothing and objects created by local craftspeople and artisans.
It’s a short 45 minute drive to the entrance. The best view in the park can be had at Key’s View, which is 45 minutes into the park. To catch the sunset there you need to leave the house at least 90 minutes before sunset.
Ryan Mountain is a great hike for those who like views.
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
It’s a short 45 minute drive to the entrance. The best view in the park can be had at Key’s View, which is 45 minutes into the park. To catch the sunset there you need to leave the house at least 90 minutes before sunset.
Ryan Mountain is a great hike for those who like views.
Excellent rotating exhibitions and a surprisingly decent permanent collection. Thursday nights are free!
602 locals recommend
Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrExcellent rotating exhibitions and a surprisingly decent permanent collection. Thursday nights are free!
Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms HighwayStop in for a drink after you visit the park.
Hit up the free sunset yoga on Tuesdays or the Sunday sessions by the pool with local DJs.
152 locals recommend
Ace Hotel & Swim Club
701 E Palm Canyon DrHit up the free sunset yoga on Tuesdays or the Sunday sessions by the pool with local DJs.
Pioneertown is a cute little Western themed town that was originally built as a movie set for Hollywood. They also have a weekly drive-in movie on Tuesday nights.
558 locals recommend
Pioneertown
53688 Pioneertown RdPioneertown is a cute little Western themed town that was originally built as a movie set for Hollywood. They also have a weekly drive-in movie on Tuesday nights.