Guidebook for Palm Springs
Food Scene
Mr Lyons makes you feel like you've stepped into another time in Palm Springs...the Glamour Age. They have a cozy bar that has a great Happy Hour and the restaurant itself is stunning. You can order the full menu in the bar as well. They also have a secret "speakeasy" bar behind the curtain so be sure to check that out.
161 locals recommend
Mr. Lyons
233 E Palm Canyon DrMr Lyons makes you feel like you've stepped into another time in Palm Springs...the Glamour Age. They have a cozy bar that has a great Happy Hour and the restaurant itself is stunning. You can order the full menu in the bar as well. They also have a secret "speakeasy" bar behind the curtain so be sure to check that out.
For special nights out, Workshop is a great spot. It is modern, creative and memorable. The food is amazing. Presentation is on point. Cocktails are perfect. Reservations are recommended.
179 locals recommend
Workshop Kitchen + Bar
800 North Palm Canyon Drive For special nights out, Workshop is a great spot. It is modern, creative and memorable. The food is amazing. Presentation is on point. Cocktails are perfect. Reservations are recommended.
Farm is a lovely, outdoor restaurant with delicious French food and great service. It is quaint and romantic. Beautiful courtyard scenery.
200 locals recommend
Farm
6 La Plaza Farm is a lovely, outdoor restaurant with delicious French food and great service. It is quaint and romantic. Beautiful courtyard scenery.
Elmer's is a great Old School breakfast spot. They have an huge menu and great choices. German pancakes and even a celebrity sighting here and there! I saw one of my favorite writers/actors there one sleepy Sunday morning.
143 locals recommend
Elmer's Restaurant - Palm Springs
1030 E Palm Canyon DrElmer's is a great Old School breakfast spot. They have an huge menu and great choices. German pancakes and even a celebrity sighting here and there! I saw one of my favorite writers/actors there one sleepy Sunday morning.
Trio has an amazing Happy Hour! They also have friendly staff and it is great for people watching and being in the middle of the Palm Springs action!
211 locals recommend
Trio Restaurant
707 N Palm Canyon Dr Trio has an amazing Happy Hour! They also have friendly staff and it is great for people watching and being in the middle of the Palm Springs action!
Copley's is a beautiful restaurant with great history (on Cary Grant's former estate). The outdoor seating has an amazing view of the mountains and sunsets there are fabulous. The food is also top-notch.
109 locals recommend
Copley's on Palm Canyon
621 N Palm Canyon DrCopley's is a beautiful restaurant with great history (on Cary Grant's former estate). The outdoor seating has an amazing view of the mountains and sunsets there are fabulous. The food is also top-notch.
This is a newer addition to the downtown Palm Springs restaurants and has an innovative and delicious menu of Mexican dishes as well as craft cocktails.
117 locals recommend
Tac/Quila
415 N Palm Canyon DrThis is a newer addition to the downtown Palm Springs restaurants and has an innovative and delicious menu of Mexican dishes as well as craft cocktails.
My personal favorite Mexican restaurant in the valley; family-owned since the 60's and a beautiful outdoor and indoor seating areas. Best burritos and margaritas!
43 locals recommend
Las Casuelas Nuevas
70-050 CA-111My personal favorite Mexican restaurant in the valley; family-owned since the 60's and a beautiful outdoor and indoor seating areas. Best burritos and margaritas!
Drinks & Nightlife
Truss & Twine is owned by the same talented people running the neighbor, Workshop Kitchen. This is their more casual/bar place and the food is stellar. The drinks are amazing. They also have a great Happy Hour.
52 locals recommend
Truss & Twine
800 N Palm Canyon DrTruss & Twine is owned by the same talented people running the neighbor, Workshop Kitchen. This is their more casual/bar place and the food is stellar. The drinks are amazing. They also have a great Happy Hour.
Bootlegger Tiki is adorable. It is very small and hard to get a table so go early. But their drinks are on point and it's different than any other experience in Palm Springs.
119 locals recommend
Bootlegger Tiki
1101 N Palm Canyon Dr Bootlegger Tiki is adorable. It is very small and hard to get a table so go early. But their drinks are on point and it's different than any other experience in Palm Springs.
Super cozy and dark craft cocktail bar and restaurant with a fireplace and intimate seating. Del Rey is tucked away behind the lush landscaping and gates at the quaint Villa Royale. The retro setting is complimented with original art produced on site during the hotel renovations by resident artists from around the country. Excellent cocktails and appetizers.
16 locals recommend
Del Rey at Villa Royale
1620 S Indian TrailSuper cozy and dark craft cocktail bar and restaurant with a fireplace and intimate seating. Del Rey is tucked away behind the lush landscaping and gates at the quaint Villa Royale. The retro setting is complimented with original art produced on site during the hotel renovations by resident artists from around the country. Excellent cocktails and appetizers.
Newest speakeasy in Palm Springs with a beautiful space and great service. Purveyor of high spirits, brings the bespoke traditions of custom suiting to craft cocktails, wine selections and small plates.
12 locals recommend
Tailor Shop
140 West Vía LolaNewest speakeasy in Palm Springs with a beautiful space and great service. Purveyor of high spirits, brings the bespoke traditions of custom suiting to craft cocktails, wine selections and small plates.
Sightseeing
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram Way
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola Ave
Joshua Tree National Park
Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon Drive
Whitewater Preserve
9160 Whitewater Canyon RdArts & Culture
Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum Dr
Palm Springs Air Museum
lot 745 N Gene Autry TrailEntertainment & Activities
Agua Caliente Spa
32-250 Bob Hope Dr
McCallum Theatre
73000 Fred Waring DrHistoric supper club featuring live entertainment, great food and a full bar. This is an old haunt of the Rat Pack and really will take you back to that era. Sinatra proposed to his third wife in the dining room here! But I go for the amazing live band/vocalists and the great happy hour drinks. Weekend entertainment is ticketed.
83 locals recommend
The Purple Room Supper Club
1900 E Palm Canyon DrHistoric supper club featuring live entertainment, great food and a full bar. This is an old haunt of the Rat Pack and really will take you back to that era. Sinatra proposed to his third wife in the dining room here! But I go for the amazing live band/vocalists and the great happy hour drinks. Weekend entertainment is ticketed.
Shopping
Sunny Dunes Antique Mall
507 E Sunny Dunes Rd
Antique Galleries of Palm Springs
505 Industrial PlOnce a month outdoor market for retro finds (first Sunday of the mo)
25 locals recommend
Palm Springs Vintage Market
356 E Baristo RdOnce a month outdoor market for retro finds (first Sunday of the mo)