Carrie's Guidebook
Coffee
Best coffee in town
Ernest Coffee
1101 N Palm Canyon DrGré Coffee House & Art Gallery
278 N Palm Canyon DrKoffi Central Palm Springs
650 E Tahquitz Canyon WayThis has become our new favorite place, wonderful indoor and outdoor spaces for eating and visiting.
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Cafe La Jefa
750 N Palm Canyon DrThis has become our new favorite place, wonderful indoor and outdoor spaces for eating and visiting.
If you are visiting Joshua Tree this is a great place to grab an early morning coffee.
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Joshua Tree Coffee Company
61738 Twentynine Palms HighwayIf you are visiting Joshua Tree this is a great place to grab an early morning coffee.
Food scene
This is our favorite breakfast spot. We love sitting in the leafy courtyards, with mist and umbrellas to keep us cool. The food is extremely delicious. Our favorite is the Brie Appetizer.
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Farm
6 La PlazaThis is our favorite breakfast spot. We love sitting in the leafy courtyards, with mist and umbrellas to keep us cool. The food is extremely delicious. Our favorite is the Brie Appetizer.
Birba
622 N Palm Canyon DrGreat great pizza.
Really traditional Japanese sushi. The sushi chef’s knife work is amazing.
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TAKA SHIN
641 N Palm Canyon DrReally traditional Japanese sushi. The sushi chef’s knife work is amazing.
Very expensive, but absolutely one of the best dining experiences of my life. We have had three meals here and all have been spectacular.
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The Edge Steakhouse
68900 Frank Sinatra DrVery expensive, but absolutely one of the best dining experiences of my life. We have had three meals here and all have been spectacular.
Peninsula Pastries Palm Springs
611 S Palm Canyon DrIf you are going to VilladeFest this is a great place to reserve a table for dinner during the event.
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Las Casuelas Terraza
222 S Palm Canyon DrIf you are going to VilladeFest this is a great place to reserve a table for dinner during the event.
Reservations a must. In as far in advance as possible. The patio is great.
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Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey
1556 N Palm Canyon DrReservations a must. In as far in advance as possible. The patio is great.
We love the food and service here, but truly our favorite thing about dining here is the road runners in the garden on the south patio.
1501 Uptown Gastropub
We love the food and service here, but truly our favorite thing about dining here is the road runners in the garden on the south patio.
Not the best Mexican in town, but very good. We happen to love lunch on their patio.
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Blue Coyote Grill
445 N Palm Canyon DrNot the best Mexican in town, but very good. We happen to love lunch on their patio.
Chicken Ranch
515 N Palm Canyon DrGood fast food alternative
Consistently good. Nice menu, great service, lots of outdoor seating.
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Trio Restaurant
707 N Palm Canyon DrConsistently good. Nice menu, great service, lots of outdoor seating.
Not the best brunch in town but not horrible. You will almost always find a table.
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Wilma & Frieda's
155 S Palm Canyon DrNot the best brunch in town but not horrible. You will almost always find a table.
Pu PU platters. Taco Tuesdays specials. Fabulous tropical drinks. Just a fun spot.
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The Tonga Hut Restaurant and Tiki Bar
254 N Palm Canyon DrPu PU platters. Taco Tuesdays specials. Fabulous tropical drinks. Just a fun spot.
Tailor Shop
Johnny Costa's Ristorante
440 S Palm Canyon DrOur favorite dinner spot. Perfection every time. However we have found the wait staff at times to be abrasive to rude. We return only because the food is so good, because customer service and kindness is not a priority.
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Workshop Kitchen + Bar
800 North Palm Canyon DriveOur favorite dinner spot. Perfection every time. However we have found the wait staff at times to be abrasive to rude. We return only because the food is so good, because customer service and kindness is not a priority.
Sammy G's Tuscan Grill
265 S Palm Canyon DrBlackbook
315 E Arenas RdThis is actually a small neighborhood Mexican restaurant off the beaten path. Strictly locals. It also has some of the best home style Mexican food I’ve ever eaten. No frills, nothing fancy just a great neighborhood eatery.
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Felipe's Fine Mexican Restaurant
El Cielo RoadThis is actually a small neighborhood Mexican restaurant off the beaten path. Strictly locals. It also has some of the best home style Mexican food I’ve ever eaten. No frills, nothing fancy just a great neighborhood eatery.
When making a reservation ask for patio seating.
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The Tropicale Palm Springs
330 E Amado RdWhen making a reservation ask for patio seating.
Grab a coffee beverage before showing up because there is almost always a line. It’s worth it. The food never disappoints. The pancakes are great, the bacon flight legendary.
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Cheeky's
622 N Palm Canyon DrGrab a coffee beverage before showing up because there is almost always a line. It’s worth it. The food never disappoints. The pancakes are great, the bacon flight legendary.
CHi CHi Restaurant
415 S Belardo RdBoozehounds Palm Springs
My favorite item on the menu here is the Açaí bowl, but it’s all good. Great service. Good coffee. Great vibe.
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King's Highway
701 E Palm Canyon DrMy favorite item on the menu here is the Açaí bowl, but it’s all good. Great service. Good coffee. Great vibe.
Every item I have eaten here is outrageously perfect. I can’t pick a favorite. The service is over the top great. I particularly love the host staff at the front. They are always such a pleasure.
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Tac/Quila
415 N Palm Canyon DrEvery item I have eaten here is outrageously perfect. I can’t pick a favorite. The service is over the top great. I particularly love the host staff at the front. They are always such a pleasure.
Canopy Wine Lounge
Great “diner” food with a Cuban twist. Go for the Cuban food. It’s great.
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Rick's Restaurant & Bakery
1973 N Palm Canyon DrGreat “diner” food with a Cuban twist. Go for the Cuban food. It’s great.
Azúcar Restaurant and Bar
339 S Belardo RdAlice B.
Amazing food. Great atmosphere.
SO.PA Restaurant
1050 E Palm Canyon DrDeli
The food is good NY kosher style deli. The desserts not so much.
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Sherman's Deli & Bakery
401 E Tahquitz Canyon WayThe food is good NY kosher style deli. The desserts not so much.
The Real Italian Deli of Palm Springs
100 S Sunrise WayOn The Mark Palm Springs
111 North Palm Canyon DriveChef Tanya's Kitchen
706 S Eugene RdVegan take out
Farmers market
Just a great way to grab food if you plan to cook at home. Great pastries, breads, cookies, produce, and people. The breakfast tacos are great.
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Farmers Market Saturdays
2300 E Baristo RdJust a great way to grab food if you plan to cook at home. Great pastries, breads, cookies, produce, and people. The breakfast tacos are great.
Certified Farmers' Market Palm Springs Indoor
401 S Pavilion WaySightseeing
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayIJoshua Tree National Park
Review website and pick the hike that best suits your skill level
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Agua Caliente Indian Reservation
Review website and pick the hike that best suits your skill level
The Historical Society has two really great bike tours of Palm Springs, we love them both, and recommend paying extra for the e-bike
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Palm Springs Historical Society
221 S Palm Canyon DrThe Historical Society has two really great bike tours of Palm Springs, we love them both, and recommend paying extra for the e-bike
BIKE Palm Springs Rentals
194 S Indian Canyon DrI-Living Desert Zoo nezihlahla
47900 Portola AveI-Palm Springs Art Museum
101 N Museum DrForever Marilyn
Museum WayDesert Adventures
74794 Lennon PlThis is a tiny little place that will take an hour to see. Super local, and really great.
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Moorten Botanical Garden
1701 S Palm Canyon DrThis is a tiny little place that will take an hour to see. Super local, and really great.
Desert Healthcare (Wellness) Park
This park has a great workout circuit.
Pioneertown
53688 Pioneertown RdPalm Springs Biplanes
145 N Gene Autry TrailSmoke Tree Stables
2500 S Toledo AveThis has to be booked well in advance but if you are a thrill seeker, this experience is hard to top.
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BMW Performance Center West
86-050 Jasper LaneThis has to be booked well in advance but if you are a thrill seeker, this experience is hard to top.
The Modern Tour - Palm Springs
1000 S Palm Canyon DrThe Palm Springs Surf Club
Palm Springs Mod Squad (Architecture Tours)
1800 E Palm Canyon DrPalm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center
300 S Palm Canyon DrMarket
Weekly Street Fair with lots of vendor: local arts, crafts, and food
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Villagefest Office Palm Springs
401 S Pavilion WayWeekly Street Fair with lots of vendor: local arts, crafts, and food
Jensen's Finest Foods
Best meat and fish in town.
Entertainment
Copa Nightclub
244 E Amado RdThe Purple Room Supper Club
1900 E Palm Canyon DrYou will have to book this about a month in advance of your trip. In general the events here sell out fast. They are creative and fun and a great way to meet people.
PS Underground
1700 S Camino RealYou will have to book this about a month in advance of your trip. In general the events here sell out fast. They are creative and fun and a great way to meet people.
Oscar's Downtown Palm Springs
125 E Tahquitz Canyon WayDave & Buster's Rancho Mirage
For the kids in your life.
Chill Bar Palm Springs
217 E Arenas RdThe Evening Citizen
RetroRoom Lounge
125 E Tahquitz Canyon WayAmigo Room
701 E Palm Canyon DrPalm Canyon Theatre
538 N Palm Canyon Dr