Desert Guidebook
Arts & Culture
Coachella Fest is only 25 miles from the house and provides a great place to use as a home base. The house can accommodate 8 and has free parking.
359 locals recommend
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
81800 51st AveCoachella Fest is only 25 miles from the house and provides a great place to use as a home base. The house can accommodate 8 and has free parking.
Just down the road! Check out the one of a kind pueblo built over decades by our city's founder.
147 locals recommend
Cabot's Pueblo Museum
67616 Desert View AveJust down the road! Check out the one of a kind pueblo built over decades by our city's founder.
Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrEverything Else
Miracle Springs offers natural hot springs pool and hot tubs available for day use from 10am to 4pm. They also have an Italian restaurant, Capri, for delicious dinners.
34 locals recommend
Miracle Springs Spa
10625 Palm DrMiracle Springs offers natural hot springs pool and hot tubs available for day use from 10am to 4pm. They also have an Italian restaurant, Capri, for delicious dinners.
The most popular public hot springs in town. DHS Spa offers 8 pools that feature our world renowned mineral hot springs. The prices are very reasonable ($3 - $10, depending on the day) from 7am-11pm
75 locals recommend
Desert Hot Springs Spa
10805 Palm DrThe most popular public hot springs in town. DHS Spa offers 8 pools that feature our world renowned mineral hot springs. The prices are very reasonable ($3 - $10, depending on the day) from 7am-11pm
The Spring Resort and Spa
12699 Reposo WayFood Scene
Iconic Palm Springs. Downtown on Palm Canyon Dr. in the heart of Palm Springs. Delicious and affordable with mid century modern atmosphere.
353 locals recommend
Lulu California Bistro
200 S Palm Canyon DrIconic Palm Springs. Downtown on Palm Canyon Dr. in the heart of Palm Springs. Delicious and affordable with mid century modern atmosphere.
Delicious local Thai restaurant with take out available.
Open for lunch 11-3 and dinner 5-9
28 locals recommend
Thai Palms Restaurant
12070 Palm DrDelicious local Thai restaurant with take out available.
Open for lunch 11-3 and dinner 5-9
Popular in Desert Hot Springs - colorful dining with great Mexican food!
46 locals recommend
Casa Blanca Restaurant
66370 Pierson BlvdPopular in Desert Hot Springs - colorful dining with great Mexican food!
A staple in Desert Hot Springs that has been here for decades. Now a part of the Miracle Springs Spa Hotel, they serve delicious Italian food in a candlelit atmosphere.
14 locals recommend
Capri Italian Restaurant
10625 Palm DrA staple in Desert Hot Springs that has been here for decades. Now a part of the Miracle Springs Spa Hotel, they serve delicious Italian food in a candlelit atmosphere.
Enjoy a French brunch in a stunning patio garden. One of the best spots in Palm Springs!!
201 locals recommend
Farm
6 La PlazaEnjoy a French brunch in a stunning patio garden. One of the best spots in Palm Springs!!
A downtown Palm Springs favorite for breakfast and lunch. The restaurant is located upstairs above the Sonny Bono fountain in the heart of downtown. Sit on your own private terrace to enjoy the views and delicious food. Featured on Guy Fieri's show a couple of years ago :)
47 locals recommend
Wilma & Frieda's
155 S Palm Canyon DrA downtown Palm Springs favorite for breakfast and lunch. The restaurant is located upstairs above the Sonny Bono fountain in the heart of downtown. Sit on your own private terrace to enjoy the views and delicious food. Featured on Guy Fieri's show a couple of years ago :)
A fantastic family-owned restaurant that features Chicago Style Pizza and delicious Italian specialties.
28 locals recommend
Giuseppes Pizzeria
1775 E Palm Canyon DrA fantastic family-owned restaurant that features Chicago Style Pizza and delicious Italian specialties.
Delicias Mexican Cuisine
66121 Pierson BlvdWonderful Mexican Street Food!!
TRY THE MOLE!
Chipotle Mexican Grill
79174 CA-111Rubio's
78-447 CA-111Starbucks
3400 East Tahquitz Canyon WaySightseeing
A unique landscape to behold. The park gate is about 40 min. drive, but well worth it. Nighttime stargazing is stunning. Take plenty of water and snacks...very desolate.
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
A unique landscape to behold. The park gate is about 40 min. drive, but well worth it. Nighttime stargazing is stunning. Take plenty of water and snacks...very desolate.
Breathtaking mountain vistas, restaurant at the top of the tram, hiking available on the mountaintop.
1213 locals recommend
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayBreathtaking mountain vistas, restaurant at the top of the tram, hiking available on the mountaintop.
Palm Springs Air Museum
lot 745 N Gene Autry TrailThe Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola AveEssentials
Stater Bros. Markets
13200 Palm DrJust down the street!
Very close grocery store with a broad selection of foods including organics.
446 locals recommend
Vons
42170 Big Bear BlvdVery close grocery store with a broad selection of foods including organics.
Palm Springs International Airport
3400 E Tahquitz Canyon WayTrader Joe's
67720 E Palm Canyon DrSprouts Farmers Market
79050 CA-111Whole Foods Market
44-459 Town Center WayClark's Nutrition & Natural Foods Market - Rancho Mirage
34175 Monterey AveALDI
5200 Ramon RdDrinks & Nightlife
Don't miss this iconic high desert saloon! Right in the heart of Pioneertown (an old west replica used in countless movies) this venue has hosted everyone from Leon Russel to Paul McCartney. Check them out if you love good music!
1340 locals recommend
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdDon't miss this iconic high desert saloon! Right in the heart of Pioneertown (an old west replica used in countless movies) this venue has hosted everyone from Leon Russel to Paul McCartney. Check them out if you love good music!
Usually has a band and is very popular in Palm Springs. Near Lulu Bistro which I recommended in the restaurant section.
63 locals recommend
Village Pub
266 S Palm Canyon DrUsually has a band and is very popular in Palm Springs. Near Lulu Bistro which I recommended in the restaurant section.
Morongo Casino, Resort and Spa
49500 Seminole DrGreat pool!
Agua Caliente Spa
32-250 Bob Hope DrFantastic restaurants!
Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
401 E Amado RdFantasy Springs Resort Casino
84-245 Indio Springs PkwySpotlight 29 Casino
46-200 Harrison PlKimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel
100 W Tahquitz Canyon WayParks & Nature
Gorgeous hiking in the heart of Palm Springs and the San Jacinto mountain range. You have to enter the reservation to hike, and the fee is usually about $9 per person.
390 locals recommend
Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon DriveGorgeous hiking in the heart of Palm Springs and the San Jacinto mountain range. You have to enter the reservation to hike, and the fee is usually about $9 per person.
Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
6554 Park BoulevardCoachella Valley Preserve - Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve
29200 Thousand Palms Canyon RdBig Morongo Canyon Preserve
11055 East DriveWhitewater Preserve
9160 Whitewater Canyon RdBump and Grind Trail
Bump and Grind Trail