Guidebook for White Water

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Guidebook for White Water

Parks & Nature

FREE hiking, camping, and more. Hike the PCT, talk to a ranger, have a picnic, lean about nature and soak your feet in the water.
103 locals recommend
Whitewater Preserve
9160 Whitewater Canyon Rd
103 locals recommend
FREE hiking, camping, and more. Hike the PCT, talk to a ranger, have a picnic, lean about nature and soak your feet in the water.
Natural oasis hiking, wildlife, meet a ranger, learn about the Cahuilla Indians. Worth a visit!
390 locals recommend
Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon Drive
390 locals recommend
Natural oasis hiking, wildlife, meet a ranger, learn about the Cahuilla Indians. Worth a visit!
Escape the heat in the San Jacinto wilderness. 54+ miles of established trails, winter fun and summer awesomeness!
1213 locals recommend
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram Way
1213 locals recommend
Escape the heat in the San Jacinto wilderness. 54+ miles of established trails, winter fun and summer awesomeness!
It's Joshua Tree National Park! Amazing hiking, climbing, camping, and much more.
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
1713 locals recommend
It's Joshua Tree National Park! Amazing hiking, climbing, camping, and much more.
Mud caves, palm tree canyons, bighorn sheep, and camping under the stars. Check it out if you are heading that way and love the outdoors.
35 locals recommend
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
200 Palm Canyon Dr
35 locals recommend
Mud caves, palm tree canyons, bighorn sheep, and camping under the stars. Check it out if you are heading that way and love the outdoors.
A local hiking spot on the Indian reservation. A lot of interesting history culminating in a waterfall view.
142 locals recommend
Tahquitz Canyon
142 locals recommend
A local hiking spot on the Indian reservation. A lot of interesting history culminating in a waterfall view.
One of the hardest hikes in the US -- vertical gain of over 8,000' -- PLEASE ask me abut this hike before attempting it.
Skyline Trail
Skyline Trail
One of the hardest hikes in the US -- vertical gain of over 8,000' -- PLEASE ask me abut this hike before attempting it.
The best natural hot springs in Southern California -- go here mid-week to avoid crowds. Expect nudity.
75 locals recommend
Deep Creek Hot Springs
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail
75 locals recommend
The best natural hot springs in Southern California -- go here mid-week to avoid crowds. Expect nudity.
Desert-scape and small town meet isolation and stunning nighttime views.
36 locals recommend
Borrego Springs
36 locals recommend
Desert-scape and small town meet isolation and stunning nighttime views.
Awesome hike if you know where you are going. Beware of leaving valuable out in your vehicle as break-in's have been occurring. Consider leaving someone at the trailhead.
35 locals recommend
Ladder Canyon Trail
Painted Canyon Road
35 locals recommend
Awesome hike if you know where you are going. Beware of leaving valuable out in your vehicle as break-in's have been occurring. Consider leaving someone at the trailhead.
Explore a real fan palm oasis and check out the San Andreas Fault.
128 locals recommend
Coachella Valley Preserve - Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve
29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Rd
128 locals recommend
Explore a real fan palm oasis and check out the San Andreas Fault.
Birdwatching and hiking.
Big Morongo Canyon Road
Big Morongo Canyon Road
Birdwatching and hiking.

Drinks & Nightlife

Live music, western atmosphere, good food, cheap beer. A destination that you don't want to miss. Check online first for hours.
1340 locals recommend
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown Rd
1340 locals recommend
Live music, western atmosphere, good food, cheap beer. A destination that you don't want to miss. Check online first for hours.
Casino with all the usual trappings.
204 locals recommend
Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
401 E Amado Rd
204 locals recommend
Casino with all the usual trappings.
Cheap gas and live entertainment -- gambling and more.
123 locals recommend
Morongo Casino, Resort and Spa
49500 Seminole Dr
123 locals recommend
Cheap gas and live entertainment -- gambling and more.
Some of the best craft brew in the valley.
34 locals recommend
Coachella Valley Brewing Company
30640 Gunther St
34 locals recommend
Some of the best craft brew in the valley.
Hipsters and live music -- can be fun.
40 locals recommend
Bar
340 N Palm Canyon Dr
40 locals recommend
Hipsters and live music -- can be fun.

Food Scene

Good breakfast joint. Try the homemade cinnamon rolls!
201 locals recommend
Spencer's Restaurant
701 West Baristo Road
201 locals recommend
Good breakfast joint. Try the homemade cinnamon rolls!
Pretty good Mexican food/ tourist prices of around $15 per plate.
79 locals recommend
El Mirasol Cocina Mexicana
140 E Palm Canyon Dr
79 locals recommend
Pretty good Mexican food/ tourist prices of around $15 per plate.
Cheap mexican food, 24 hours a day.
16 locals recommend
Del Taco
2444 N Palm Canyon Dr
16 locals recommend
Cheap mexican food, 24 hours a day.
Great vegan food made fresh -- counter service.
52 locals recommend
Native Foods
1775 E Palm Canyon Dr
52 locals recommend
Great vegan food made fresh -- counter service.
While in Idyllwild... Huge burgers, a locals vibe and karaoke now and then. Call ahead for hours and directions. Try the 1lb Bigfoot Burger!
38 locals recommend
Lumber Mill Bar & Grill
25985 CA-243
38 locals recommend
While in Idyllwild... Huge burgers, a locals vibe and karaoke now and then. Call ahead for hours and directions. Try the 1lb Bigfoot Burger!
Great Indian buffets from 11:30-3pm. Family owned and usually tasty if you like ethnic food.
19 locals recommend
Monsoon Indian Cuisine
555 S Sunrise Way
19 locals recommend
Great Indian buffets from 11:30-3pm. Family owned and usually tasty if you like ethnic food.
The best Reuben sandwich this side of NY. Deli food, a bakery and much more.
250 locals recommend
Sherman's Deli & Bakery
401 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
250 locals recommend
The best Reuben sandwich this side of NY. Deli food, a bakery and much more.
Cheap Mexican food thats delicious. Go for their specials and Mariachi night on Thursdays.
Tacos & Beer
909 E 6th St
Cheap Mexican food thats delicious. Go for their specials and Mariachi night on Thursdays.
Typical American diner with a huge menu and reasonable prices. Try the California omelette!
21 locals recommend
John's Restaurant
900 N Palm Canyon Dr
21 locals recommend
Typical American diner with a huge menu and reasonable prices. Try the California omelette!

Getting Around

Palm Springs International Airport
172 locals recommend
Palm Springs International Airport
3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
172 locals recommend
Palm Springs International Airport

Sightseeing

A historical art piece that is inspiring. An odd area.
125 locals recommend
Salvation Mountain
603 Beal Rd
125 locals recommend
A historical art piece that is inspiring. An odd area.
Helpful people and lots of local info.
42 locals recommend
Palm Springs Visitor Center
2901 N Palm Canyon Dr
42 locals recommend
Helpful people and lots of local info.
A unique bit of Ufology folklore.
291 locals recommend
Giant Rock CA
291 locals recommend
A unique bit of Ufology folklore.
Fall apple picking, colonial reenactments, apple pie & cider, and a cool place to escape the summer heat.
10 locals recommend
Riley's Farm
12261 Oak Glen Rd
10 locals recommend
Fall apple picking, colonial reenactments, apple pie & cider, and a cool place to escape the summer heat.

Shopping

Natures health food store & cafe. Alternative medicine, fluoride-free toothpaste and more.
50 locals recommend
Nature's Health Food & Cafe
555 S Sunrise Way
50 locals recommend
Natures health food store & cafe. Alternative medicine, fluoride-free toothpaste and more.
Trader Joes - great selection of unique food items, beer, & wine at usually very good prices. Organic selection also.
149 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
67720 E Palm Canyon Dr
149 locals recommend
Trader Joes - great selection of unique food items, beer, & wine at usually very good prices. Organic selection also.
Local grocery option.
88 locals recommend
Stater Bros. Markets
1717 E Vista Chino
88 locals recommend
Local grocery option.
Local grocery option - usually has organic also.
16 locals recommend
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market
102 S Sunrise Way
16 locals recommend
Local grocery option - usually has organic also.
A selection of organic food and general supermarket in Palm Springs.
231 locals recommend
Ralphs
49908 Jefferson St
231 locals recommend
A selection of organic food and general supermarket in Palm Springs.
Cheap groceries - a good bang for the buck.
10 locals recommend
Food 4 Less
1150 N Pepper Ave
10 locals recommend
Cheap groceries - a good bang for the buck.

Essentials

Coin-op laundry.
Tsunami Wash
425 S Sunrise Way
Coin-op laundry.
Coin-op laundry.
Thrifty Wash
4781 E Palm Canyon Dr
Coin-op laundry.
Cheap hot springs - cheaper after 3pm.
75 locals recommend
Desert Hot Springs Spa
10805 Palm Dr
75 locals recommend
Cheap hot springs - cheaper after 3pm.