The Papaya House Guidebook
Food scene
If you're craving for a morning Chai or want to do some work in a cafe, this is your spot!
50 locals recommend
IW Coffee
74-995 CA-111If you're craving for a morning Chai or want to do some work in a cafe, this is your spot!
Hadley Fruit Orchards
47993 Morongo TrailStop here on your way in for some snacks.
Hands down the best Vegan food in the desert, even if you're not a vegan! May be the best in all of Socal!
62 locals recommend
Chef Tanya's Kitchen
706 S Eugene RdHands down the best Vegan food in the desert, even if you're not a vegan! May be the best in all of Socal!
This is their 2nd location with a larger selection! Hands down the best Vegan food in the desert, even if you're not a vegan! May be the best in all of Socal! Be sure to try their soft serve ice cream!
7 locals recommend
Chef Tanya's Kitchen - Palm Desert
72695 California 111This is their 2nd location with a larger selection! Hands down the best Vegan food in the desert, even if you're not a vegan! May be the best in all of Socal! Be sure to try their soft serve ice cream!
A great restaurant in town. My go-to spot for first time Palm Spring visitors! Colorful, Classic Hollywood Midcentury Modern design with exceptional food and drinks!
353 locals recommend
Lulu California Bistro
200 S Palm Canyon DrA great restaurant in town. My go-to spot for first time Palm Spring visitors! Colorful, Classic Hollywood Midcentury Modern design with exceptional food and drinks!
A must go to local restaurant for great BBQ and desert cowboy vibes!
1340 locals recommend
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdA must go to local restaurant for great BBQ and desert cowboy vibes!
Are you a fan of boba tea? So am I! This is my favorite spot in the desert for boba! They have 2 locations: Cathedral City and Palm Desert
Tea be Honest
34041 Date Palm DriveAre you a fan of boba tea? So am I! This is my favorite spot in the desert for boba! They have 2 locations: Cathedral City and Palm Desert
One of the Palm springs, local ice cream spot. They also have dole whip! If you haven't tried it, now's the perfect time!
18 locals recommend
Lappert's Premium Gourmet Ice Cream & Dole Whip
130 N Palm Canyon DrOne of the Palm springs, local ice cream spot. They also have dole whip! If you haven't tried it, now's the perfect time!
Otori Sushi
68100 Ramon RdMy favorite sushi spot in the desert! Reasonable prices, great food!
This place has huge portions with something for everyone! Another great local Palm springs spot.
24 locals recommend
El Patron
101 S Palm Canyon DrThis place has huge portions with something for everyone! Another great local Palm springs spot.
Si Bon
40101 Monterey AveThis is a must try if you like Belgian Waffles :)
If you love dog watching, decor, and good food, this is your place! Definitely one of my favorite spots to hang out and ogle at people's dogs in Palm springs.
70 locals recommend
Boozehounds Palm Springs
2080 North Palm Canyon DriveIf you love dog watching, decor, and good food, this is your place! Definitely one of my favorite spots to hang out and ogle at people's dogs in Palm springs.
They make the best fish and chips here. Plenty of seating and a nice casual hang out spot.
55 locals recommend
1501 Uptown gastropub
1501 North Palm Canyon DriveThey make the best fish and chips here. Plenty of seating and a nice casual hang out spot.
Kitchen 86 + Bar
73-130 El PaseoGreat local spot that's open late with live bands and music :)
Local Smoothie and Juice shop. They also have juice shots, smoothie bowls, and snacks. Perfect for a hot day!
10 locals recommend
Fresh Juice Bar
73030 El PaseoLocal Smoothie and Juice shop. They also have juice shots, smoothie bowls, and snacks. Perfect for a hot day!
Don't let the outward appearance fool you. If you love Italian Deli's, this is your spot!
189 locals recommend
Rooster And The Pig
356 South Indian Canyon DriveDon't let the outward appearance fool you. If you love Italian Deli's, this is your spot!
My favorite local health food store in the desert. They also have a restaurant/cafe/Juice bar attached. Yummy!
50 locals recommend
Nature's Health Food & Cafe
555 S Sunrise WayMy favorite local health food store in the desert. They also have a restaurant/cafe/Juice bar attached. Yummy!
Another great coffee/tea spot for doing some work or just to mingle with the baristas (Jeff, the dread man is my fave). I love their Matcha here :)
29 locals recommend
Cartel Coffee Lab
1551 N Palm Canyon DrAnother great coffee/tea spot for doing some work or just to mingle with the baristas (Jeff, the dread man is my fave). I love their Matcha here :)
Health & Wellness Spots
This is hands down the most beautiful Pilates Studio in the area. If you are looking for a great work out in a beautiful setting, this is your place. The owner is absolutely fantastic and knows her stuff!
Ara Pilates + Movement
74-917 CA-111This is hands down the most beautiful Pilates Studio in the area. If you are looking for a great work out in a beautiful setting, this is your place. The owner is absolutely fantastic and knows her stuff!
This is the closest health food market to the Papaya House.
17 locals recommend
Clark's Nutrition & Natural Foods Market - Rancho Mirage
34175 Monterey AveThis is the closest health food market to the Papaya House.
Instant Karma Yoga
3619 Twentynine Palms HighwayFor yoga, meditation, and wellness :)
San Jacintos Sunset Yoga from 6-7 pm every Tuesday
A mellow flow in the mighty mountain’s shadow, led by Power Yoga Palm Springs.
All ages and abilities welcome. BYO mat.
This event is outdoors, free and open to all.
Please see the sandwich board in our lobby for the location each week.
152 locals recommend
Ace Hotel & Swim Club
701 E Palm Canyon DrSan Jacintos Sunset Yoga from 6-7 pm every Tuesday
A mellow flow in the mighty mountain’s shadow, led by Power Yoga Palm Springs.
All ages and abilities welcome. BYO mat.
This event is outdoors, free and open to all.
Please see the sandwich board in our lobby for the location each week.
Grounded Bodyworks
1701 N Palm Canyon DrGreat relaxing place for an ultimate desert spa experience :)
Neighborhoods
A must visit area if you're seeing Palm Springs for the first time. Shops, galleries, Souvenir Shops, art installations and more!
98 locals recommend
Downtown Palm Springs
A must visit area if you're seeing Palm Springs for the first time. Shops, galleries, Souvenir Shops, art installations and more!
Nature & Hiking
Only 45 minutes away from the Papaya House, this national park is a must! Amazing Boulder formations and alien trees, it's a one of a kind place that you can't miss!
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
Only 45 minutes away from the Papaya House, this national park is a must! Amazing Boulder formations and alien trees, it's a one of a kind place that you can't miss!
Beautiful hike just 8 minutes away from the Papaya House!
128 locals recommend
Coachella Valley Preserve - Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve
29200 Thousand Palms Canyon RdBeautiful hike just 8 minutes away from the Papaya House!
There's nothing better than hiking towards a waterfall in the middle of the desert. A great easy/medium hike. Go for a swim at the top, work up an appetite, and head downtown for lunch after!
75 locals recommend
Tahquitz Falls
There's nothing better than hiking towards a waterfall in the middle of the desert. A great easy/medium hike. Go for a swim at the top, work up an appetite, and head downtown for lunch after!
Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon DriveAnother beautiful hike!
Shopping
Everyone's favorite local thrift store! They have a few locations throughout the desert but this one is my fave :)
37 locals recommend
Revivals Stores - Palm Springs
611 S Palm Canyon DrEveryone's favorite local thrift store! They have a few locations throughout the desert but this one is my fave :)
Be sure to stop by the Outlets on your way to or from the Papaya House!
342 locals recommend
Cabazon Outlets
48750 Seminole DrBe sure to stop by the Outlets on your way to or from the Papaya House!
We love this local strip of shopping, art, and restaurants!
335 locals recommend
El Paseo Shopping District
We love this local strip of shopping, art, and restaurants!
Costco Wholesale
79795 CA-111This is the nearest big shopping center to the Resort!
I love this cute local crafts store. Not friendly to the wallet but very friendly on the eyes!
34 locals recommend
Mojave Flea Trading Post
383 N Indian Canyon DrI love this cute local crafts store. Not friendly to the wallet but very friendly on the eyes!
Attractions
Get a complete bird's eye view of the desert cities and mountains!
1213 locals recommend
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayGet a complete bird's eye view of the desert cities and mountains!
Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrIf you love art, don't forget to pass through!
If you like Sunday Brunch Drag shows and Saturday Brunch Magic Mike shows, this is your spot. I personally know the dancers! :P
36 locals recommend
Oscar's Downtown Palm Springs
125 E Tahquitz Canyon WayIf you like Sunday Brunch Drag shows and Saturday Brunch Magic Mike shows, this is your spot. I personally know the dancers! :P
This isn't exactly the place, but you will find PS Air bar which is an aviation themed bar and restaurant at this address. Dine as if you're on a first class plane. They also have a Sunday brunch Drag show!
14 locals recommend
Bouschet
611 S Palm Canyon DrThis isn't exactly the place, but you will find PS Air bar which is an aviation themed bar and restaurant at this address. Dine as if you're on a first class plane. They also have a Sunday brunch Drag show!
Nice family visit and you can feed the giraffe!
889 locals recommend
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola AveNice family visit and you can feed the giraffe!
This is an absolute one of a kind place especially if you want an out of this world Sound bath experience!
737 locals recommend
Integratron
2477 Belfield BlvdThis is an absolute one of a kind place especially if you want an out of this world Sound bath experience!
VillageFest takes place in downtown Palm Springs on Palm Canyon Drive every Thursday night. The street is closed to vehicular traffic and is transformed into a festive, pedestrian street fair. The perimeter of the event consists of Indian Canyon Drive to the east and Belardo Road to the west. Vendor booths are set up on both sides of the street, and visitors are able to stroll through the traffic-free event.
Hours
October through May
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
June through September
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
24 locals recommend
The Palm Springs VillageFest
VillageFest takes place in downtown Palm Springs on Palm Canyon Drive every Thursday night. The street is closed to vehicular traffic and is transformed into a festive, pedestrian street fair. The perimeter of the event consists of Indian Canyon Drive to the east and Belardo Road to the west. Vendor booths are set up on both sides of the street, and visitors are able to stroll through the traffic-free event.
Hours
October through May
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
June through September
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
A popular local spot for variety shows. Check out their website as there are different events each day of the week!
36 locals recommend
Oscar's Downtown Palm Springs
125 E Tahquitz Canyon WayA popular local spot for variety shows. Check out their website as there are different events each day of the week!
V Wine Lounge
600 E Tahquitz Canyon WayKaraoke! at V Wine Lounge on Wednesdays from 6-9 pm
If you love vintage, check out the Palm Spring Vintage market!
First Sunday of the month - October to May - 7am to 2pm
Admission - 7am-8am: $10 - 8am-2pm: $5
Camelot Theater / Palm Springs Cultural Center parking lot
2300 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs.
Palm Springs Cultural Center
2300 East Baristo RoadIf you love vintage, check out the Palm Spring Vintage market!
First Sunday of the month - October to May - 7am to 2pm
Admission - 7am-8am: $10 - 8am-2pm: $5
Camelot Theater / Palm Springs Cultural Center parking lot
2300 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs.