Guidebook for Palm Springs
Food Scene
Koffi
515 N Palm Canyon DrBest coffee in town -- try the "Malted Milk Coffee Shake!"
Thai Smile
100 S Indian Canyon DrSherman's is always recommended (it IS closer), but Manhattan in the Desert is worth the 15 minutes drive for deli!
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Manhattan in the Desert
2665 E Palm Canyon DrSherman's is always recommended (it IS closer), but Manhattan in the Desert is worth the 15 minutes drive for deli!
Greek Islands
139 E Andreas Rd Great friendly service
Try the "white" sangria...
Live music most nights
Blaze Pizza
201 N Palm Canyon Dr"Make Your Own Pizza"
Great prices...
China 8
31855 Date Palm DrBit of a drive -- 15-20 minutes -- but the best in town!
(it's a dive!)
Little Caesars Pizza
1717 E Vista Chino$6 pizza! :)
(take out only)
Drinks & Nightlife
East Arenas Road
East Arenas RoadMany gar bars are on this street -- park once, and barhop!
Ace Hotel & Swim Club
701 E Palm Canyon DrFun room, back patio
Del Rey at Villa Royale
1620 S Indian TrailThe newest (hidden) spot in town...
The Tool Shed
600 E Sunny Dunes RdA little rough around the edges :)
Great (if pricey) rooftop bar & pool, right in downtown PS
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Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel
100 W Tahquitz Canyon WayGreat (if pricey) rooftop bar & pool, right in downtown PS
The closest gay bar to our home.
Great drag revue (Sundays?)
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Toucans Tiki Lounge
2100 N Palm Canyon DrThe closest gay bar to our home.
Great drag revue (Sundays?)
Sightseeing
Expensive, but the 10-minute ride up is gorgeous, plus you'll find hiking and a restaurant at the top -- always 30-40 degrees cooler than the valley.
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Tram Way
Expensive, but the 10-minute ride up is gorgeous, plus you'll find hiking and a restaurant at the top -- always 30-40 degrees cooler than the valley.
Parks & Nature
Moorten Botanical Garden
1701 S Palm Canyon DrCacti (cactuses?) Galore!
Park in the lot (and it's $12-15)
Park on Tahquitz (and it's free!)
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Tahquitz Canyon
Park in the lot (and it's $12-15)
Park on Tahquitz (and it's free!)
About 30-40 minute drive...wonderful.
You can hike, or just drive through
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IJoshua Tree National Park
About 30-40 minute drive...wonderful.
You can hike, or just drive through
Arts & Culture
Children's Discovery Museum
71-701 Gerald Ford DrMcCallum Theatre
73000 Fred Waring DrPalm Canyon Theatre
538 N Palm Canyon DrCommunity Theater...always a fun musical!
I-Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrReally good collection, plus special exhibits
The design "annex" in a beautifully-restored Mid-Century Bank Bldg
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Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center
300 S Palm Canyon DrThe design "annex" in a beautifully-restored Mid-Century Bank Bldg
Shopping
Destination PSP
170 North Palm Canyon DriveGreat Mid-Century reproductions and gifts
Not our favorite, but lots of stores unique to the valley, like Barnes & Noble
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Westfield Palm Desert
72-840 CA-111Not our favorite, but lots of stores unique to the valley, like Barnes & Noble
THE BEST resale/consignment store in town...and everything benefits our local AIDS charity, the Desert AIDS Project.
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Revivals Stores - Palm Springs
611 S Palm Canyon DrTHE BEST resale/consignment store in town...and everything benefits our local AIDS charity, the Desert AIDS Project.
Dollar Tree
1717 E Vista ChinoA little bit of everything...really $1
Essentials
Albertsons
1751 N Sunrise WayStater Bros. Markets
1717 E Vista Chino