A Fine Guide to Palm Springs

Aaron & Lu
A Fine Guide to Palm Springs

Food Scene

One of the best Shabu experiences you will have anywhere outside of Japan! Incredible sake selection. Go for the fried chicken, sake tasting, and Japanese Wagyu (A5). Ask them to show you the certificate that tells you where your cow came from. Very authentic.
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Shabu Shabu Zen and Sake Bar
71680 CA-111
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One of the best Shabu experiences you will have anywhere outside of Japan! Incredible sake selection. Go for the fried chicken, sake tasting, and Japanese Wagyu (A5). Ask them to show you the certificate that tells you where your cow came from. Very authentic.
Teas and coffee. Everything iced or hot. Walking distance.
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Koffi
515 N Palm Canyon Dr
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Teas and coffee. Everything iced or hot. Walking distance.
Restaurant + bar + group dinners. This is also especially good for date nights. The food is excellent, well thought through menu with fresh ingredients. The drink menu is robust, with many whiskey, rye, cocktails, apéritifs and digestifs. Looking for a large communal table that seats your entire wedding party? Look no further.
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Workshop Kitchen + Bar
800 North Palm Canyon Drive
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Restaurant + bar + group dinners. This is also especially good for date nights. The food is excellent, well thought through menu with fresh ingredients. The drink menu is robust, with many whiskey, rye, cocktails, apéritifs and digestifs. Looking for a large communal table that seats your entire wedding party? Look no further.
Great no fuss vegetarian/vegan/gluten free cafe located inside a naturals shop that also carries great selection of probiotics, vitamins, organic soaps and oils. A quick spot for brunch or lunch. Lu's favorite: a pitaya smoothie and portobello wrap.
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Nature's Health Food & Cafe
555 S Sunrise Way
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Great no fuss vegetarian/vegan/gluten free cafe located inside a naturals shop that also carries great selection of probiotics, vitamins, organic soaps and oils. A quick spot for brunch or lunch. Lu's favorite: a pitaya smoothie and portobello wrap.
Delicious sandwich shop that is good for eat in (small groups or individuals) or take out. We love the chicken salad sandwich, build your own, or try one of their many specialities. While you're there, stop by the Wabi Sabi shop for some quick perusing (it's just across the street).
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The Sandwich Spot
276 N Palm Canyon Dr
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Delicious sandwich shop that is good for eat in (small groups or individuals) or take out. We love the chicken salad sandwich, build your own, or try one of their many specialities. While you're there, stop by the Wabi Sabi shop for some quick perusing (it's just across the street).
The newest and most authentic Japanese food in Downtown Palm Springs. We recommend the Takoyaki たこ焼き (octopus balls)
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TAKA SHIN
641 N Palm Canyon Dr
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The newest and most authentic Japanese food in Downtown Palm Springs. We recommend the Takoyaki たこ焼き (octopus balls)
The original founder of Southern California vegan staple Native Foods, Chef Tanya founded her newest namesake restaurant in 2017. Starting as a manufacturing facility for tempeh and seitan, it expands into a deli style quick service eatery. We recommend the deli potato salad, vegan "ribs", and an iced Mumbai chai to go.
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Chef Tanya's Kitchen
706 S Eugene Rd
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The original founder of Southern California vegan staple Native Foods, Chef Tanya founded her newest namesake restaurant in 2017. Starting as a manufacturing facility for tempeh and seitan, it expands into a deli style quick service eatery. We recommend the deli potato salad, vegan "ribs", and an iced Mumbai chai to go.
Great outdoor spot for nighttime dining. Lovely al fresco ambience and a nice selection of wine and drinks to go along.
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Birba
622 N Palm Canyon Dr
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Great outdoor spot for nighttime dining. Lovely al fresco ambience and a nice selection of wine and drinks to go along.
Newest brunch spot located inside the Sand's Hotel. An aesthetically pleasing decor that will delight your girlfriends.
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The Pink Cabana
44-985 Province Wy
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Newest brunch spot located inside the Sand's Hotel. An aesthetically pleasing decor that will delight your girlfriends.
Located inside the renowned Parker Hotel in Palm Springs. This brunch spot is made for Instagram.
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Norma's
4200 E Palm Canyon Dr
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Located inside the renowned Parker Hotel in Palm Springs. This brunch spot is made for Instagram.
Hip steak house with fine furnishings. Great for groups and special occasions.
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Mr. Lyons
233 E Palm Canyon Dr
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Hip steak house with fine furnishings. Great for groups and special occasions.
We love this semi-formal restaurant located within the Palm Springs Tennis Club (where fit retirees on their way to the courts are abound). It is a great option for family celebrations/graduations/reunions. Your parent's will enjoy the menu and the lovely outdoor patio area.
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Spencer's Restaurant
701 West Baristo Road
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We love this semi-formal restaurant located within the Palm Springs Tennis Club (where fit retirees on their way to the courts are abound). It is a great option for family celebrations/graduations/reunions. Your parent's will enjoy the menu and the lovely outdoor patio area.
Healthy lunch option for those who are pescatarian and enjoy boba, poke, and to go options. It is conveniently located in the heart of downtown next to the Kimpton Rowan Hotel.
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Haus of Poké PS
111 N Palm Canyon Dr
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Healthy lunch option for those who are pescatarian and enjoy boba, poke, and to go options. It is conveniently located in the heart of downtown next to the Kimpton Rowan Hotel.
Custom cakes for special occasions, bachelorettes, birthdays, and anniversaries.
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Over the Rainbow Cupcakes
1775 E Palm Canyon Dr
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Custom cakes for special occasions, bachelorettes, birthdays, and anniversaries.
A popular brunch option with an award winning Botanical Berry and Jalisco mule.
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Farm
6 La Plaza
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A popular brunch option with an award winning Botanical Berry and Jalisco mule.
A hot cheeto burrito and chavela (similar to a Michelada).
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La Bonita's
330 N Palm Canyon Dr
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A hot cheeto burrito and chavela (similar to a Michelada).
Romantic fine dining restaurant set against a gorgeous cliff.
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La Quinta Cliffhouse
78250 CA-111
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Romantic fine dining restaurant set against a gorgeous cliff.

Drinks & Nightlife

A Palm Springs institution. If you're looking to put on some classy attire (or not!), and drink some delicious martinis. This is the place. There's a dance floor in the back and they serve jumbo shrimp cocktail. If you're lucky, you'll run into Melvin himself, who looks like Tony Bennett, holding a martini.
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Melvyn's Restaurant & Lounge
200 W Ramon Rd
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A Palm Springs institution. If you're looking to put on some classy attire (or not!), and drink some delicious martinis. This is the place. There's a dance floor in the back and they serve jumbo shrimp cocktail. If you're lucky, you'll run into Melvin himself, who looks like Tony Bennett, holding a martini.
Tiki bar with a dark and intimate inside and seating outdoor for groups. The standout for this bar is the artisanal approach to tiki cocktails. The servers and bartender really know their stuff - drinks are strong and good looking.
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Bootlegger Tiki
1101 N Palm Canyon Dr
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Tiki bar with a dark and intimate inside and seating outdoor for groups. The standout for this bar is the artisanal approach to tiki cocktails. The servers and bartender really know their stuff - drinks are strong and good looking.
Rooftop bar at the Rowan hotel. Great spot for large groups or couples looking to sneak away. At night, the view of downtown Palm Springs is magical and one of kind. Plenty of comfortable cushioned seating and friendly staff. Music follows citywide noise ordinances and will stop playing at 10PM.
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4 Saints
100 W Tahquitz Canyon Way
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Rooftop bar at the Rowan hotel. Great spot for large groups or couples looking to sneak away. At night, the view of downtown Palm Springs is magical and one of kind. Plenty of comfortable cushioned seating and friendly staff. Music follows citywide noise ordinances and will stop playing at 10PM.
Large open bar seating with room for larger groups to do a walk-in on weekdays. There is also table seating for groups of 2, all around. It is a more casual option to Workshop Kitchen + Bar but the menu is pretty much the same. We recommend the meatballs with zucchini pasta!
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Truss & Twine
800 N Palm Canyon Dr
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Large open bar seating with room for larger groups to do a walk-in on weekdays. There is also table seating for groups of 2, all around. It is a more casual option to Workshop Kitchen + Bar but the menu is pretty much the same. We recommend the meatballs with zucchini pasta!
New brewery in town. Sells cute Las Palmas branded merchandise.
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Las Palmas Brewing
461 N Palm Canyon Dr
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New brewery in town. Sells cute Las Palmas branded merchandise.
This hot spot serves amazing food and drinks. Reservations recommended.
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Bar Cecil
1555 South Palm Canyon Drive
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This hot spot serves amazing food and drinks. Reservations recommended.

Shopping

See Village Fest website for hours. This night market happens every Thursday, year round! It is a great way to start the weekend off early. Restaurants and shops along this Downtown route are open late. Purchase natural body and beauty products, local crafts, shaved ice, and local grown produce.
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Palm Springs Walk of Stars
10 N Palm Canyon Dr
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See Village Fest website for hours. This night market happens every Thursday, year round! It is a great way to start the weekend off early. Restaurants and shops along this Downtown route are open late. Purchase natural body and beauty products, local crafts, shaved ice, and local grown produce.
Grab an iced tea next door at Koffi and wander into this fun shop that sells must have pool floats, Palm Springs decor, and a great selection of coffee table books from Frank Lloyd Wright to Dan Rather.
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Just Fabulous Palm Springs
515 N Palm Canyon Dr
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Grab an iced tea next door at Koffi and wander into this fun shop that sells must have pool floats, Palm Springs decor, and a great selection of coffee table books from Frank Lloyd Wright to Dan Rather.
Luxury and premium name brand outlet shopping including Prada, Gucci, Balenciaga, and more. Just a short stop away from the Cabazon Dinosaurs.
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Cabazon Outlets
48750 Seminole Dr
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Luxury and premium name brand outlet shopping including Prada, Gucci, Balenciaga, and more. Just a short stop away from the Cabazon Dinosaurs.
Vintage designer shopping in Palm Springs is here at Mitchell's. Also go across the street to M Designer Vintage for amazing vintage Chanel, Versace, etc.
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Hotel Zoso Palm Springs
150 S Indian Canyon Dr
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Vintage designer shopping in Palm Springs is here at Mitchell's. Also go across the street to M Designer Vintage for amazing vintage Chanel, Versace, etc.
A luxury designer boutique in the heart of the neighborhood. Need a last minute bikini? The Webster carries labels like Burberry and Eres (Lu's favorite).
The Webster
A luxury designer boutique in the heart of the neighborhood. Need a last minute bikini? The Webster carries labels like Burberry and Eres (Lu's favorite).

Sightseeing

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Cabazon Dinosaurs
50770 Seminole Dr
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Feed the giraffes! And pet the animals at their child friendly petting zoo. A great option for families. Pre-purchase tickets online.
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Den levande öknen Zoo och trädgårdar
47900 Portola Ave
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Feed the giraffes! And pet the animals at their child friendly petting zoo. A great option for families. Pre-purchase tickets online.
A fun, alternative way for groups to explore the desert. Take a Red Jeep excursion with a David Attenborough approved eco-tour guide who will lead you through a variety of hiking and sightseeing attractions.
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Desert Adventures
74794 Lennon Pl
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A fun, alternative way for groups to explore the desert. Take a Red Jeep excursion with a David Attenborough approved eco-tour guide who will lead you through a variety of hiking and sightseeing attractions.
Bring a jacket, it gets cold at the top! If you love hiking, this is a fun one. Once you're at the top you will find yourself in the middle of the beautiful San Jacinto State Park. Plan a whole day of exploring nature trails and end with a glass of wine and a spectacular view of the city from the top of the Peak.
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram Way
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Bring a jacket, it gets cold at the top! If you love hiking, this is a fun one. Once you're at the top you will find yourself in the middle of the beautiful San Jacinto State Park. Plan a whole day of exploring nature trails and end with a glass of wine and a spectacular view of the city from the top of the Peak.
Museum and Museum Way provide a cool way to relax in the heart of Palm Springs. Take in a unique collection of contemporary art and new exhibits. And stroll along the newly expanded Museum Way which includes a special water feature for kids.
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Palm Springs Art Museum
101 N Museum Dr
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Museum and Museum Way provide a cool way to relax in the heart of Palm Springs. Take in a unique collection of contemporary art and new exhibits. And stroll along the newly expanded Museum Way which includes a special water feature for kids.

Getting Around

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BIKE Palm Springs Rentals
194 S Indian Canyon Dr
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Now flying from San Francisco International Airport/ SFO.
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Palm Springs International Airport
3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
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Now flying from San Francisco International Airport/ SFO.

Arts & Culture

Palm Springs Library
300 S Sunrise Way
This is not for the Rowan, but rather, BEHIND the Rowan. Currently exhibiting: The sculptures, affectionately known here as “The Palm Springs Babies,” were created by controversial Czech Republic artist David Černý and are on loan to Grit Development, builder of the downtown revitalization project, for 20 months. Instagram it if you dare.
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Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel
100 W Tahquitz Canyon Way
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This is not for the Rowan, but rather, BEHIND the Rowan. Currently exhibiting: The sculptures, affectionately known here as “The Palm Springs Babies,” were created by controversial Czech Republic artist David Černý and are on loan to Grit Development, builder of the downtown revitalization project, for 20 months. Instagram it if you dare.
Known as the "Camp David of the West," and maintained by the Annenberg Foundation, this multi acre, 25,000 sq ft Mid Century Modern estate is rich with historical significance. Envisioned as a place for national and foreign dignitaries and diplomats to gather for summit meetings and retreats in a relaxed setting, available to leaders from all political parties including Ronald Reagan, Barack Obama, Prince Charles, and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Designed by famed architect A. Quincy Jones. Visit website to purchase advance tickets.
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Sunnylands
37977 Bob Hope Drive
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Known as the "Camp David of the West," and maintained by the Annenberg Foundation, this multi acre, 25,000 sq ft Mid Century Modern estate is rich with historical significance. Envisioned as a place for national and foreign dignitaries and diplomats to gather for summit meetings and retreats in a relaxed setting, available to leaders from all political parties including Ronald Reagan, Barack Obama, Prince Charles, and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Designed by famed architect A. Quincy Jones. Visit website to purchase advance tickets.
Directly across the street from the home is Robolights. Created by artist Kenny Irwin in 1986. Set on two acres, it is a colossally quirky homage to giant robots, aliens and dinosaurs. For private tours, please contact Kenny via text (number available just ask us!). Hours are 10AM-6PM.
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Robolights
1077 E Granvia Valmonte
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Directly across the street from the home is Robolights. Created by artist Kenny Irwin in 1986. Set on two acres, it is a colossally quirky homage to giant robots, aliens and dinosaurs. For private tours, please contact Kenny via text (number available just ask us!). Hours are 10AM-6PM.

Essentials

The closest proximity grocery store to the home. There is also a Starbucks and CVS within the same plaza.
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Ralphs
49908 Jefferson St
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The closest proximity grocery store to the home. There is also a Starbucks and CVS within the same plaza.
Stock up on additional entertaining/dining plates, utensils, and pool noodles here.
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99 Cents Only Stores
102 S Sunrise Way
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Stock up on additional entertaining/dining plates, utensils, and pool noodles here.
Need refreshments? This is located across the street from Fuzion Five and convenient for picking up last minute champagne, wine, or whiskey.
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BevMo!
333 S Palm Canyon Dr
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Need refreshments? This is located across the street from Fuzion Five and convenient for picking up last minute champagne, wine, or whiskey.