Palm Springs.
Hipster Cool. Pools. Palms. Pineapples.
SLEEP
The Amado is a beautiful mid-century, desert chic boutique property (Located at 1821 E Amado Rd.). Stay at this property for the beautifully designed rooms, fully functional kitchenettes in each unit, fun pool toys for the pool, BBQ, and location (within minutes drive from other great PS restaurants, groceries, etc.).
NOTE: Rent out the rooms individually OR rent out the entire property for larger parties.
The Parker Palm Springs is an incredibly beautiful hotel (Located at 4200 East Palm Canyon Drive) with the perfect combination of rooms, suites, villas, etc., paired with pools, restaurants, the cuutest (adult) lemonade bar, fire pits, hammocks.. I mean the list goes on.
EAT + DRINK
COFFEE + BRUNCH + LUNCH + SWEETS
Ernest Coffee Located in Uptown Design District ( 1101 North Palm Canyon Drive). Go for stumptown coffee, fresh pastries and quiche. NOTE: They also love HH here, you could also join them for a glass of wine, beer or bubbly, and shareable snacks.
Customs Coffee Located at ARRIVE hotel complex in Uptown Palm Springs (1551 N Palm Canyon Dr.). Serving Joshua Tree Coffee.
Ice Cream & Shop(pe) Located at ARRIVE hotel complex. Rotating Ice Cream + Sorbet. Order the Coconut sorbet and top with fresh coconut shavings.
King's Highway Located at the Ace Hotel (701 E Palm Canyon Dr.). Go for the avo toast, chilaquiles and stumptown coffee (!!)
Norma's Located at the Parker Palm Springs Hotel. Order the fresh fruit, the light and healthy egg white primavera omelet, and/or the huevos rancheros. NOTE: dinner is delish here too.
DINNER + DRINKS
The Barn Kitchen Located at the Sparrows Lodge (1330 East Palm Canyon Drive). Go for "Chicken" Wednesdays OR "Steak" Saturdays. Expect a champagne toast upon arrival, family style dining (seating for approx 30 ppl), outdoor fire pits, the most savory flavors, and amazing atmosphere. NOTES: Reservations required.. Also. Their brunch has been recommended as well.
Las Casuelas Mexican. Located at 222 S Palm Canyon Drive. Often voted "Best Margaritas in the Valley". Spacious dance floor and live, outdoor music in the heart of downtown Palm Springs.
King's Highway Located at the Ace Hotel (701 E Palm Canyon Dr.). Order the shishito peppers, fries for the table, black kale salad, tacos (+mahi mahi!) and/or the burger. Expect low key vibes and good eats. NOTE: After dinner go next door to The Amigo Room (listed below).
The Amigo Room Located in the Ace Hotel. Beers, Cocktails, Live Performances (Music, DJs, Comedians, etc.), Outdoor Seating, Ping Pong + Good Vibes.
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If you have the time, make the drive out to Joshua Tree National Park located at 74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA (!!)
SLEEP (Our AirBnB Picks)
The Joshua Tree House
Casa Joshua Tree
EAT + DRINK
Joshua Tree Coffee Company. Located at 61738 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA.
Pappy + Harriets. Located at 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown, CA. Go for live music, tasty eats, and good vibes. NOTE: Call ahead of time to make a reservation.
- Last Updated: June 2016 -
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SLEEP
The Ace Hotel. Sparrows Lodge. The Junipero.
BRUNCH + LUNCH
Cheeky's. CHI CHI. The Tropicale
DINNER
SO.PA. Workshop Kitchen + Bar. Birba. JJ's Mexican Oasis. Tyler's. Mister Parker. Rooster at the Pig.
Shanghai Red's Oyster Bar.
DRINKS
Bootleggers Tiki. Bar. Village Pub. Toucans Tiki Lounge. Zeldas Nightclub.