Breakfast & Lunch
CHEEKY’S
622 N Palm Canyon Drive / 760 327 7595 / 3.1 miles (9 min)
8 a.m. – 2 p.m. / Thu – Mon (Closed Tue & Wed)
Worth-the-wait, amazing breakfast!
NORMA’S
The Parker Hotel / 4200 E Palm Canyon Drive / 760 770 5000 / 1.9 miles (6 min)
7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. / Open Daily
All-day breakfast in a lovely indoor/outdoor setting.
CHEF TANYA’S KITCHEN
706 S Eugene Rd, Palm Springs / 760 832 9007 / 1.3 miles (4 min)
11 a.m. – 8 p.m. / Open Daily
All-vegetarian deli sandwiches, bowls, and salads. Local favorite.
ELMER’S RESTAURANT
1030 E Palm Canyon Drive / 760 327 8419 / 0.4 miles (1 min)
6 a.m. – 9 p.m. / Open Daily
Classic old-school diner with great breakfast in a lively atmosphere.
TYLER’S BURGERS
149 S Indian Canyon Drive / 760 325 2990 / 2.4 miles (6 min)
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. / Mon – Sat / Closed Sun
One of the best burger experiences in Palm Springs.
KING’S HIGHWAY @ ACE HOTEL
701 E Palm Canyon Drive / 760 325 9900 / 0.7 miles (2 min)
7 a.m. – 10 p.m. / Open Daily
Hip, modern diner with great breakfast and lunch.
FARM
6 La Plaza, Palm Springs / 760 322 2724 / 2.4 miles (6 min)
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. / Open Daily
Intimate country-chic spot for French Provençal breakfast and brunch.
Dinner
PHO 533
1775 E Palm Canyon Drive / 760 778 6595 / 0.3 miles (2 min)
11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. / Open Daily
Modern Vietnamese with a big menu and full bar.
BIRBA
622 N Palm Canyon Drive / 760 327 5678 / 3.1 miles (8 min)
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. / Tue – Thu & Sun
5 p.m. – 11 p.m. / Fri – Sat
Closed Mon
Stylish outdoor dining for pizza, small plates, and cocktails.
ROOSTER & THE PIG
356 S Indian Canyon Drive / 760 832 6691 / 2.2 miles (6 min)
5 p.m. – 9 p.m. / Wed – Mon / Closed Tue
Casual pan-Asian hit. Expect a wait; no reservations or carry-out.
GIUSEPPE’S PIZZA & PASTA
1775 E Palm Canyon Drive / 760 537 1890 / 0.3 miles (2 min)
11 a.m. – 9 p.m. / Sun – Thu
11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. / Fri – Sat
Casual family-owned Italian with Chicago-inspired pan pizzas.
EL MIRASOL
140 E Palm Canyon Drive / 760 323 0721 / 3.1 miles (8 min)
11 a.m. – 10 p.m. / Open Daily
Classic Mexican cuisine + strong margaritas.
RIO AZUL MEXICAN BAR & GRILL
350 S Indian Canyon Drive / 760 992 5641 / 2.2 miles (6 min)
Mon – Thu: 4–9 p.m.
Fri – Sat: 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sun: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Famous for table-side guacamole & pitcher margaritas.
WORKSHOP KITCHEN + BAR
800 N Palm Canyon Drive / 760 459 3451 / 3.3 miles (8 min)
Mon – Thu: 5–10 p.m.
Fri – Sat: 5–11 p.m.
Sun: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. (Brunch) & 5–10 p.m.
Modern farm-to-table dining in a stunning architectural space.
MR. LYONS STEAKHOUSE
233 E Palm Canyon Drive / 760 327 1551 / 0.9 miles (2 min)
Tue – Thu: 5–10 p.m. / Fri – Sat: 5–11 p.m.
Sun: 5–9 p.m. / Closed Mon
Steakhouse with retro Hollywood glamour and classic cocktails.
MISTER PARKER’S
The Parker Hotel / 4200 E Palm Canyon Drive / 760 321 4629 / 2 miles (6 min)
Wed – Sun: 6 p.m. – “until the chef goes home”
Dark, sexy French bistro vibe.
THE TROPICALE
330 E Amado Rd / 760 866 1952 / 1.9 miles (6 min)
Hours vary by day (typically open for dinner + weekend brunch)
Retro-tropical eatery with a lively patio and eclectic menu.
LE VALLAURIS
385 W Tahquitz Canyon Way / 760 325 5059 / 2.6 miles (7 min)
11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. + 5–10:30 p.m. / Open Daily
Classic French-Mediterranean dining under a tree-filled patio.
COUNTER REFORMATION (The Parker Hotel)
4200 E Palm Canyon Drive / 760 321 4629 / 2 miles (6 min)
3 p.m.–11 p.m. / Thu – Mon
Hidden, speakeasy-style wine bar with small bites.
TAC/QUILA
415 N Palm Canyon Drive / 760 417 4771 / 3 miles (7 min)
11 a.m.–10 p.m. / Open Daily
Jalisco-style Mexican cuisine with creative tequila & mezcal cocktails.
Our Favorite Bars
BOOTLEGGER TIKI
1101 N Palm Canyon Drive / 760 318 4154 / 3.5 miles (9 min)
4 p.m.–2 a.m. / Open Daily
Tiny, fun tiki bar with great cocktails.
DEAD OR ALIVE BAR
150 E Palm Canyon Drive / 385 645 3323 / 1 mile (2 min)
5 p.m.–2 a.m. / Open Daily
Cozy bar serving craft beer & wine.
SEYMOUR’S SPEAKEASY (inside Mr. Lyons)
233 E Palm Canyon Drive / 760 327 1551 / 0.9 miles (2 min)
Tue – Sun: 6 p.m.–12 a.m.
Fri – Sat: until 1 a.m.
Intimate craft-cocktail bar with speakeasy vibes.
TRUSS & TWINE
800 N Palm Canyon Drive / 760 459 3451 / 3.3 miles (8 min)
4 p.m.–12:30 a.m. / Mon – Thu
4 p.m.–1:30 a.m. / Fri – Sat
Industrial-chic craft cocktails in a historic building.
MELVYN’S
Ingleside Inn / 200 W Ramon Rd / 760 325 2323 / 1.7 miles (6 min)
11 a.m.–11 p.m. / Daily
Fri – Sat until 12 a.m.
Vintage Palm Springs institution with live music & old Hollywood charm.
Attractions
PALM SPRINGS ARCHITECTURE TOURS
901 N Palm Canyon Drive / 323 578 6020 / 0.3 miles (2 min)
Guided exploration of the city’s iconic mid-century modern architecture.
PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY
One Tram Way / 760 325 1449 / 8.9 miles (21 min)
Ascend 2.5 miles aboard the world’s largest rotating tramcar.
JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK
760 367 5500 / 37 miles (1 hr)
Where the Mojave + Colorado deserts meet; multiple park entrances.
SUNNYLANDS CENTER & GARDENS
37977 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage / 760 202 2222 / 7.9 miles (20 min)
Thu – Sun / 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Free admission to the historic estate’s gardens and center.
PAPPY & HARRIET’S
53688 Pioneertown Rd, Pioneertown / 760 365 5956 / 33 miles (50 min)
Thu – Sun: 11 a.m.–2 a.m.
Mon: 5 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Closed Tue – Wed
Mesquite-grilled fare, legendary music venue. Book early for big shows.
INTEGRATRON
2477 Belfield Blvd, Landers / 760 364 3126 / 46 miles (1 hr)
By appointment only / Wed – Mon
Historic sound-bath dome on a geomagnetic vortex.
SMOKE TREE STABLES
2500 S Toledo Ave / 760 327 1372 / 0.7 miles (4 min)
Fri – Tue: 8 a.m.–2 p.m. / Closed Wed – Thu
Family-owned for 65+ years. Guided rides into the desert trails.
Palm Springs Area Hiking
(All distances & times are from central Palm Springs.)
PALM SPRINGS INDIAN CANYONS
4.9 miles (12 min)
Strenuous + easy hikes; famous palm oases.
THE ARABY TRAIL
2.1 miles (8 min)
Uphill trail past Bob Hope’s house.
ART SMITH TRAIL
14 miles (28 min)
Long scenic trail with palm oasis views.
PALM SPRINGS MUSEUM TRAIL
3.2 miles (10 min)
Short but steep climb behind the Art Museum.
CLARA BURGESS TRAIL
2.7 miles (8 min)
Takes you to the top of Murray Hill.
NORTH LYKKEN TRAIL
2.9 miles (7 min)
Uphill trail with sweeping valley views.
SOUTH LYKKEN TRAIL
2.9 miles (7 min)
Favorite scenic hike; great for sunrise or sunset.
COACHELLA VALLEY PRESERVE
15 miles (30 min)
Trails around the San Andreas fault + Thousand Palms Oasis.
TAHQUITZ CANYON TRAIL
1.8 miles (6 min)
Two-mile loop to Tahquitz Falls.