William & Morgan’s Desert Guidebook
Hot Spring Spas
The centuries-old hot mineral springs which flow beneath the Spa Zone are world-renowned for their health and rejenuvative powers. Indiginous peoples to early Europeans have flocked to hot mineral spring spas for centuries to experience the restorative and curative values of the mineral waters. The practice of “taking the waters” for therapeutic purposes is as popular today as it was in the days of the Roman baths.
Great day spa access for $55. They also have weekly yoga on Thursday and Sunday mornings as well as pop-up events like sound baths and silent discos. Ask for Danielle about upcoming events, she's amazing and will give you all the details. They also have a delicious brunch menu on Thursdays and Sundays with 24 hour notice.
Miracle Manor Boutique Hotel & Spa
Great day spa access for $55. They also have weekly yoga on Thursday and Sunday mornings as well as pop-up events like sound baths and silent discos. Ask for Danielle about upcoming events, she's amazing and will give you all the details. They also have a delicious brunch menu on Thursdays and Sundays with 24 hour notice.
Azure Palm Hot Springs offers incredible day spa use along with an array of massages, body wraps, and facials. We love Jason and Mercedes for massages. The Himalayan salt room is the only one of it's kind in the Coachella valley. It's deeply relaxing and perfect for restoration. Their outdoor pool is huge and gorgeously warm. They've recently opened up the outdoor garden area with private soaking tubs. It's divine! If you order a spa service, you get 10% off your day spa fee.
16 locals recommend
Azure Palm Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa Oasis
67589 Hacienda AveAzure Palm Hot Springs offers incredible day spa use along with an array of massages, body wraps, and facials. We love Jason and Mercedes for massages. The Himalayan salt room is the only one of it's kind in the Coachella valley. It's deeply relaxing and perfect for restoration. Their outdoor pool is huge and gorgeously warm. They've recently opened up the outdoor garden area with private soaking tubs. It's divine! If you order a spa service, you get 10% off your day spa fee.
Fabulous day spa! Everyone is so awesome and welcoming. Book online. You will feel exceptional here. They are also dog friendly and have lunch, breakfast and drink options.
The Good House
12885 Eliseo RdFabulous day spa! Everyone is so awesome and welcoming. Book online. You will feel exceptional here. They are also dog friendly and have lunch, breakfast and drink options.
Pristine day spa experience for $50/4hrs. Gorgeous retreat, go to be rejuvenated. Excellent spa and massage treatments.
16 locals recommend
The Spring Resort and Spa
12699 Reposo WayPristine day spa experience for $50/4hrs. Gorgeous retreat, go to be rejuvenated. Excellent spa and massage treatments.
Great vibes for day spa at $40 per person for up to 8 hours. Rick is the owner, he's amazing!
The O Spa
11740 Mesquite AveGreat vibes for day spa at $40 per person for up to 8 hours. Rick is the owner, he's amazing!
Day spa access from 10am-2pm. David is amazing, he gave us an incredible tour of the grounds. Gorgeous one of a kind place!
Bubbling Wells - Historic Hot Spring Ranch
Day spa access from 10am-2pm. David is amazing, he gave us an incredible tour of the grounds. Gorgeous one of a kind place!
Food Scene
Azure Palm Café
67589 Hacienda AveFabulous food menu. Now open daily.
Great old school Palm Springs staple with great drinks and food.
58 locals recommend
Billy Reed's Restaurant & Bar
1800 N Palm Canyon DrGreat old school Palm Springs staple with great drinks and food.
Everything is excellent on the menu. We love the chicken or eggplant parmigiana with Bolognese sauce and the Valley Harvest Salad with chicken. GrubHub app delivers from Capri.
14 locals recommend
Capri Italian Restaurant
10625 Palm DrEverything is excellent on the menu. We love the chicken or eggplant parmigiana with Bolognese sauce and the Valley Harvest Salad with chicken. GrubHub app delivers from Capri.
Not so hidden gem where you can have the best burritos, a solid margarita, great service and a weekday happy hour from 3-6pm. Try the ceviche for a light fair :)
46 locals recommend
Casa Blanca Restaurant
66370 Pierson BlvdNot so hidden gem where you can have the best burritos, a solid margarita, great service and a weekday happy hour from 3-6pm. Try the ceviche for a light fair :)
Great chef from Puebla, serving up traditional Mexican cuisine, as well as fabulous burgers. They make their buns fresh everyday. Try their chipotle bacon burger or the fish or octopus tacos. They also serve beer and agave cocktails. Live music Fridays 6-9pm and for Sunday brunch. They also have a full bar, amazing flights of tequila and mezcal. Ask for Armando, and mention William and Morgan sent you.
22 locals recommend
Delicias Mexican Cuisine
66121 Pierson BlvdGreat chef from Puebla, serving up traditional Mexican cuisine, as well as fabulous burgers. They make their buns fresh everyday. Try their chipotle bacon burger or the fish or octopus tacos. They also serve beer and agave cocktails. Live music Fridays 6-9pm and for Sunday brunch. They also have a full bar, amazing flights of tequila and mezcal. Ask for Armando, and mention William and Morgan sent you.
Great burgers, drinks and beers on tap, karaoke, live music.
19 locals recommend
Dillon's Burgers & Beers Restaurant
64647 Dillon RdGreat burgers, drinks and beers on tap, karaoke, live music.
Great Indian food for pickup, they do not deliver. Remember to ask for cutlery and napkins if you need them.
20 locals recommend
ITS TASTE OF INDIA
13104 Palm DrGreat Indian food for pickup, they do not deliver. Remember to ask for cutlery and napkins if you need them.
Excellent thai food, they make magic in that kitchen. Easy pickup in the back parking lot. We love the Pumpkin Curry and the Tofu Coconut Soup. Also, great price on bottles of wine. Interior is not exciting, better for takeout.
28 locals recommend
Thai Palms Restaurant
12070 Palm DrExcellent thai food, they make magic in that kitchen. Easy pickup in the back parking lot. We love the Pumpkin Curry and the Tofu Coconut Soup. Also, great price on bottles of wine. Interior is not exciting, better for takeout.
Best date shakes in town. They also have an outdoor patio that gets pretty busy for lunch.
12 locals recommend
Windmill Market
17080 N Indian Canyon DrBest date shakes in town. They also have an outdoor patio that gets pretty busy for lunch.
Great drinks! Food is pricey and mediocre. However this place is beautiful and right off the pool at the Rowan so it can be a fun scene.
30 locals recommend
4 Saints
100 W Tahquitz Canyon WayGreat drinks! Food is pricey and mediocre. However this place is beautiful and right off the pool at the Rowan so it can be a fun scene.
Dog-friendly salon in the heart of Palm Springs. Newly opened, check out their Instagram for photos.
70 locals recommend
Boozehounds Palm Springs
2080 North Palm Canyon DriveDog-friendly salon in the heart of Palm Springs. Newly opened, check out their Instagram for photos.
This place has the best food. Highly recommend the Pastrami Mami sandwich. Great small market inside.
62 locals recommend
Chef Tanya's Kitchen
706 S Eugene RdThis place has the best food. Highly recommend the Pastrami Mami sandwich. Great small market inside.
Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge
849 N Palm Canyon DrGreat food and atmosphere
Farm
6 La PlazaProvençal cuisine with prix fixe menu.
French Miso Cafe
19 La PlazaTry their hot chicken!
Great martinis and food. The kind of restaurant you can ask the waiter/waitress to pick anything off the menu and surprise you. Julieta is absolutely amazing, she has the best recommendations.
19 locals recommend
John Henry's Cafe
1785 E Tahquitz Canyon WayGreat martinis and food. The kind of restaurant you can ask the waiter/waitress to pick anything off the menu and surprise you. Julieta is absolutely amazing, she has the best recommendations.
One of our go to Italian spots. It's a nice slice of Italy in the desert. Outdoor seating available.
6 locals recommend
Il Giardino Italian Restaurant
333 S Indian Canyon DrOne of our go to Italian spots. It's a nice slice of Italy in the desert. Outdoor seating available.
Le Vallauris Restaurant
385 W Tahquitz Canyon WayPerfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner.
Miro's Restaurant
1555 S Palm Canyon DrModern European deliciousness
Mr. Lyons
233 E Palm Canyon DrRecently voted the best steakhouse in Palm Springs.
Fabulous for everyone, and all organic foods. Delicious vegetarian options!
64 locals recommend
Palm Greens Cafe
611 S Palm Canyon DrFabulous for everyone, and all organic foods. Delicious vegetarian options!
The Pink Cabana
44-985 Province WyFabulous decor and food and vibes!
Their sandwiches are fabulous. This is more of a deli than a restaurant, however they do have beer. Take home some cannoli and eggplant parmesan or lasagna. They also have great Italian markets items for sale.
16 locals recommend
The Real Italian Deli
44795 San Pablo AveTheir sandwiches are fabulous. This is more of a deli than a restaurant, however they do have beer. Take home some cannoli and eggplant parmesan or lasagna. They also have great Italian markets items for sale.
The Sandwich Spot
276 N Palm Canyon DrIf you love sandwiches, check out this place.
Tac/Quila
415 N Palm Canyon DrHighly recommend this place! Super yummy!
Delicious food and drinks. Definitely a hot spot for locals and tourists.
52 locals recommend
Truss & Twine
800 N Palm Canyon DrDelicious food and drinks. Definitely a hot spot for locals and tourists.
Make your reservation weeks early if you can. This is a popular spot on the way to Joshua Tree.
725 locals recommend
La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs RdMake your reservation weeks early if you can. This is a popular spot on the way to Joshua Tree.
The best pastrami sandwich in town. You better be hungry, the portions are huge.
250 locals recommend
Sherman's Deli & Bakery
401 E Tahquitz Canyon WayThe best pastrami sandwich in town. You better be hungry, the portions are huge.
Great spot any time of day. It's packed for dinner so make a reservation on OpenTable.
55 locals recommend
1501 Uptown gastropub
1501 North Palm Canyon DriveGreat spot any time of day. It's packed for dinner so make a reservation on OpenTable.
Easy delivery until 10pm and the sandwiches are delicious. Great to have delivered to the house through Uber Eats. We have only experienced delivery.
The Meltdown
Easy delivery until 10pm and the sandwiches are delicious. Great to have delivered to the house through Uber Eats. We have only experienced delivery.
Rocky's New York Pizza
12856 Palm DrGreat for delivery to the house.
Village Doughnut
13160 Palm DriveI go here for the Apple Fritters, they are phenomenal.
Sol Y Sombra
New hot spot restaurant to check out
Great spot for lunch and breakfast with vintage vibes. The food is consistently good, we like the breakfast burrito with bacon (ask for Guacamole, sour cream and salsa), Chinese Chicken Salad, and the Hot Chicken sandwich. It's a spot both locals and tourists love.
Sunshine Café
Great spot for lunch and breakfast with vintage vibes. The food is consistently good, we like the breakfast burrito with bacon (ask for Guacamole, sour cream and salsa), Chinese Chicken Salad, and the Hot Chicken sandwich. It's a spot both locals and tourists love.
Bar Cecil
Fun spot to hangout in Palm Springs
Great spot for cocktails and dinner. It gets packed on the weekends so make reservations.
The Copper Room
Great spot for cocktails and dinner. It gets packed on the weekends so make reservations.
Grill-A-Burger
73091 Country Club DrBy far the best burger place.
Popular spot that usually has a lineup since they don't take reservations.
189 locals recommend
Rooster And The Pig
356 South Indian Canyon DrivePopular spot that usually has a lineup since they don't take reservations.
Espresso Self
Great local café that just opened in 2024.
The Spread
Great sandwich spot, they also have great salads.
Escena Lounge & Grill
1100 Clubhouse View DrBreathtaking views of the mountains and delicious food
Live Music
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdBest concerts, vibe, crowd, drinks and food.
Groceries
This place has since closed, however they do come for Fridays to sell produce out of a farm truck.
6 locals recommend
Farmer In the Dale Produce
66425 Pierson BlvdThis place has since closed, however they do come for Fridays to sell produce out of a farm truck.
Best specialty food store, if you haven't been to a Trader Joe's, go!
149 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
67720 E Palm Canyon DrBest specialty food store, if you haven't been to a Trader Joe's, go!
Whole Foods delivers through the Amazon app. Save time by ordering in advance and have your groceries delivered for your arrival.
144 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
44-459 Town Center WayWhole Foods delivers through the Amazon app. Save time by ordering in advance and have your groceries delivered for your arrival.
This place has the best prices. Literally half the price of equivalent organic groceries. It's our new favorite place!
Grocery Outlet
14677 Palm DrThis place has the best prices. Literally half the price of equivalent organic groceries. It's our new favorite place!
This is our 2nd newest favorite place. If you're into amazing prices for incredible organic meats and fabulous everything, go here. It's better than Whole Foods!
17 locals recommend
Clark's Nutrition & Natural Foods Market - Rancho Mirage
34175 Monterey AveThis is our 2nd newest favorite place. If you're into amazing prices for incredible organic meats and fabulous everything, go here. It's better than Whole Foods!
Stater Bros. Markets
13200 Palm DrLocal Stater Bros, there's a Vons as well.
Sightseeing
This museum is a must-see and walking distance. Cabot Yerxa, one of the early homesteaders hand-built pueblo (1913) and historical site. Upon discovering the water, it prompted Cabot to name his homestead Miracle Hill.
147 locals recommend
Cabot's Pueblo Museum
67616 Desert View AveThis museum is a must-see and walking distance. Cabot Yerxa, one of the early homesteaders hand-built pueblo (1913) and historical site. Upon discovering the water, it prompted Cabot to name his homestead Miracle Hill.
This is an amazing experience, literally one of a kind.
98 locals recommend
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tramway RoadThis is an amazing experience, literally one of a kind.
One of a kind place that draws in tourists from all around the world.
125 locals recommend
Salvation Mountain
603 Beal RdOne of a kind place that draws in tourists from all around the world.
Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrMust see if you're an art buff.
Gorgeous former Annenberg Estate now open to the public. We highly recommend the gardens, and the architecture is exquisite.
73 locals recommend
Sunnylands Center & Gardens
37977 Bob Hope DrGorgeous former Annenberg Estate now open to the public. We highly recommend the gardens, and the architecture is exquisite.
They are doing outdoor drive-in movie theater in the evenings. Also fun to checkout during the day.
366 locals recommend
Palm Springs Air Museum
lot 745 N Gene Autry TrailThey are doing outdoor drive-in movie theater in the evenings. Also fun to checkout during the day.
Joshua Tree is a phenomenal day trip. Great views, hiking, and local scene.
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree is a phenomenal day trip. Great views, hiking, and local scene.
It's a unique spot...check out the book in the living room called Weird California to read all about it.
291 locals recommend
Giant Rock CA
It's a unique spot...check out the book in the living room called Weird California to read all about it.
Sand to Snow National Monument
Millard Canyon RoadLike no other place on Earth. It's the perfect day trip, a hike in Joshua Tree and visiting the Transmissions outdoor art installation.
‘Transmission’ Sculpture by Daniel Popper
Like no other place on Earth. It's the perfect day trip, a hike in Joshua Tree and visiting the Transmissions outdoor art installation.
Neighborhoods
Palm Springs
57096 Twentynine Palms HighwayPioneertown
53688 Pioneertown RdJoshua Tree
Palm Desert
Temecula
Great day trip for wine tasting tours.
Wildlife & Zoo
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola AveAmazing place to see desert wildlife!