Frank’s guide to Palm Springs
Sightseeing
Amazing views of the valley and wow what a ride. Board a rotating car inside an angular 1963 station and after 10 minutes and a double-digit temperature drop, you’ll find yourself facing the entirety of the Coachella Valley below, or hike deeper into the San Jacinto Mountains.
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayAmazing views of the valley and wow what a ride. Board a rotating car inside an angular 1963 station and after 10 minutes and a double-digit temperature drop, you’ll find yourself facing the entirety of the Coachella Valley below, or hike deeper into the San Jacinto Mountains.
looks just like a living slice of the Sonoran Desert. Located a couple of miles outside of Palm Springs, the largely outdoor locale is broadly split into North American and African environments. Explore the grounds to find an assortment of wild cats and hoofed mammals, as well as giraffe feedings ($7).
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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola Avelooks just like a living slice of the Sonoran Desert. Located a couple of miles outside of Palm Springs, the largely outdoor locale is broadly split into North American and African environments. Explore the grounds to find an assortment of wild cats and hoofed mammals, as well as giraffe feedings ($7).
This mid-size museum houses a collection of contemporary paintings, sculpture and art glass from the likes of Henry Moore, Robert Motherwell and Helen Frankenthaler as well as West Coast artists like Sam Francis, Mark di Suvero and Edward Ruscha. Exhibitions often focus on the cultures and themes of the desert: Modernism, Native Americans and the American West.
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Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrThis mid-size museum houses a collection of contemporary paintings, sculpture and art glass from the likes of Henry Moore, Robert Motherwell and Helen Frankenthaler as well as West Coast artists like Sam Francis, Mark di Suvero and Edward Ruscha. Exhibitions often focus on the cultures and themes of the desert: Modernism, Native Americans and the American West.
The falls are located within the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians reservation, so you’ll need to pay a $12.50 admission fee. On the plus side, the fee keeps the trail impeccably maintained, unlike many of L.A.’s graffiti-filled waterfalls.
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Tahquitz Falls
The falls are located within the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians reservation, so you’ll need to pay a $12.50 admission fee. On the plus side, the fee keeps the trail impeccably maintained, unlike many of L.A.’s graffiti-filled waterfalls.
Sunnylands, the former winter retreat for the wealthy Annenberg family and a popular summit space for decades of presidents, resides on a 200-acre plot of irrigated desert in Rancho Mirage. Though much of that space is occupied by a nine-hole golf course, 12 acres have been dedicated to public gardens and a visitor center with a rotating selection of artwork from the Annenberg collection. Tours of the mansion are available but regularly sell out months in advance.
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Sunnylands
37977 Bob Hope DriveSunnylands, the former winter retreat for the wealthy Annenberg family and a popular summit space for decades of presidents, resides on a 200-acre plot of irrigated desert in Rancho Mirage. Though much of that space is occupied by a nine-hole golf course, 12 acres have been dedicated to public gardens and a visitor center with a rotating selection of artwork from the Annenberg collection. Tours of the mansion are available but regularly sell out months in advance.
Joshua Tree National Park is a popular destination for overnight campers, but you can explore plenty in a single afternoon, too, from an easygoing hike around Hidden Valley to vistas from 5,000 feet up at Keys View. If you’re coming from Palm Springs, you’ll want to enter from the northwest entrance in Joshua Tree
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Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree National Park is a popular destination for overnight campers, but you can explore plenty in a single afternoon, too, from an easygoing hike around Hidden Valley to vistas from 5,000 feet up at Keys View. If you’re coming from Palm Springs, you’ll want to enter from the northwest entrance in Joshua Tree
Food scene
Chef-owner Engin Onural blends traditional Japanese technique with modern global touches, resulting in one of Palm Springs’ hottest—and most genre-bending—dining spots.
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Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey
1556 N Palm Canyon DrChef-owner Engin Onural blends traditional Japanese technique with modern global touches, resulting in one of Palm Springs’ hottest—and most genre-bending—dining spots.
This beloved Vietnamese-American spot takes no reservations and almost always draws a crowd.
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Rooster And The Pig
356 South Indian Canyon DriveThis beloved Vietnamese-American spot takes no reservations and almost always draws a crowd.
There’s no better spot for it than Birba. My fav outdoor dining experience in palm springs. This modern spot serves pastas, pizzas and creative cocktails beneath a flowering tree and romantic string lighting. Though it’s the ideal outdoor dinner date spot in Palm Springs
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Birba
622 N Palm Canyon DrThere’s no better spot for it than Birba. My fav outdoor dining experience in palm springs. This modern spot serves pastas, pizzas and creative cocktails beneath a flowering tree and romantic string lighting. Though it’s the ideal outdoor dinner date spot in Palm Springs
In a city that loves to brunch, Cheeky’s is a Palm Springs institution. Yes, there’s always a line, and yes, it’s always a bit of a scene, but this place has been churning out consistently fresh and inventive breakfast and brunch fare for years, and is a favorite of both visitors and locals
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Cheeky's
622 N Palm Canyon DrIn a city that loves to brunch, Cheeky’s is a Palm Springs institution. Yes, there’s always a line, and yes, it’s always a bit of a scene, but this place has been churning out consistently fresh and inventive breakfast and brunch fare for years, and is a favorite of both visitors and locals
There’s a full-service OG kosher deli in the middle of the desert. Wexler’s may be an exciting new addition to the scene, but Sherman’s is an old-school originator, serving all the traditional favorites, including thick-cut pastrami and a matzo ball soup
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Sherman's Deli & Bakery
401 E Tahquitz Canyon WayThere’s a full-service OG kosher deli in the middle of the desert. Wexler’s may be an exciting new addition to the scene, but Sherman’s is an old-school originator, serving all the traditional favorites, including thick-cut pastrami and a matzo ball soup
love this place for a morning bagel, coffee and sweet bun
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Townie Bagels | Bakery | Cafe
650 E Sunny Dunes Rdlove this place for a morning bagel, coffee and sweet bun
a must visit for breakfast and the german pancake
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Elmer's Restaurant - Palm Springs
1030 E Palm Canyon Dra must visit for breakfast and the german pancake
The experience at Farm is like being transported to the South of France. You can expect an extraordinary sensory experience; from our garden-like patio seating, our beautiful bouquet of floral landscaping, to the incredible authentic menu comprised of the freshest ingredients
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Farm
6 La PlazaThe experience at Farm is like being transported to the South of France. You can expect an extraordinary sensory experience; from our garden-like patio seating, our beautiful bouquet of floral landscaping, to the incredible authentic menu comprised of the freshest ingredients
love this place for the amazing burgers and the outdoor dining experince
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Tyler's Burgers
149 S Indian Canyon Drlove this place for the amazing burgers and the outdoor dining experince