Restaurants & Bars
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Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey
Complementing his award-winning sushi with a judiciously stocked whiskey bar, Chef Engin Onural introduces new levels of taste to the table.
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Bar Cecil
This French style bistro is a love letter to Cecil Beaton, a renaissance man who was equal parts rebel and aristocrat.
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Mister Parker's
Classic and modern French fare at the Parker Palm Springs Hotel. Dark, discreet, and decadent. Over-the-top decor and under-the-tank mischief.
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Norma's
Brightly colored open-air Terrace restaurant at the Parker Palm Springs. Serves breakfast all day and night.
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Melvyn’s
Ingleside Inn's longtime eatery has American fare, old Hollywood history, and a lounge with live music.
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Jake's
Casual, upscale European-style bistro nestled in a secluded courtyard at the epicenter of the Mid-Century Uptown design district.
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FARM
Intimate, chic eatery with a patio for farm-to-table Provençal fare, including breakfast.
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Tyler's Burgers
Local fixture serving up burgers, hot dogs & malts in laid-back surrounds with a patio.
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Sherman's Deli & Bakery
A New York- style family deli still owned and operated by Sherman Harris' son, Sam and daughter Janet.
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Townie Bagels
Classic boiled bagels with shiny, malted, chewy cruft, plus, coffee and espresso drinks, plus breakfast or lunch sandwiches and retail beans.
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Cheeky's Palm Springs
A bright indoor/outdoor space for creative breakfast, brunch & lunch menus, bacon flights & specialty cinnamon rolls. A Palm Springs bunch must.
Activities
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Indian Canyons Hiking
Hiking trails for Palm, Murray, Andreas, Tahquitz and Chino Canyons. Complimentary ranger-led interpretive hikes and ranger nature and history talks are available seasonally.
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Sunnylands Center & Gardens
Spacious, contemporary houses, a rotating art exhibition, café, gift shop, and multimedia offerings that detail the history of Sunnylands and its founders, Walter and Leonore Annenberg.
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Palm Springs Art Museum
Located in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, the Palm Springs Art Museum features an art collection that rivals urban metropolitan museums, and includes works from Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, and more.
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway—the world’s largest rotating tram car—travels over two-and-one-half miles along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon, transporting riders to the pristine wilderness of the Mt. San Jacinto State Park.
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PGA West Golf Academy
The Waldorf Astoria resort, La Quinta is also home to the PGA West's legendary golf academy. Golf school and private lessons are obviously on offer, but they also do custom club fittings and high-tech video analysis.
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Uptown Design District Shopping
The Palm Springs Uptown Design District, along North Palm Canyon Drive, is one of the city’s vintage hot spots. Dozens of consignment, resale and antique boutiques line the avenue.
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Palm Springs Air Museum
The Palm Springs Air Museum is a living history museum dedicated to educating the public about the role Air Power played in preserving American liberties and way of life.
Hotels
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Parker Palm Springs
Chic, upscale resort on a 13-acre lot featuring decor by designer Jonathan Adler. See INFO for details on our room block.
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Avalon Hotel Palm Springs
Gorgeously manicured but not overly fussy. Seclusion, naturally. New-fashioned desert hideaway tucked into the design scene of old downtown.
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Ace Hotel & Swim Club
Hip and artsy. Two saltwater swimming pools are popular daytime hangouts, but when night falls, dinner at Kings Highway and a mezcal cocktail at the Amigo Room make for fun-filled night.
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Casa Cody
Quaint hacienda-style B&B set in lush gardens with views of the San Jacinto mountains. We had our engagement shoot here. The rooms and grounds are lovely.
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Korakia Pensione
A romantic resort in downtown Palm Springs with a Moroccan look and feel. Villas are filled with hand-carved wooden furniture, and lemon and olive trees are right outside your window.
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Saguaro Hotel Palm Springs
Lively, colorful hotel with a buzzing pool scene.