Breakfast/Brunch
Cheeky's
622 North Palm Canyon Drive
Great brunch, but expect to wait a bit.
Tropicale
330 East Amado Road
Enjoy the lush outdoor patio.
Lunch
The Barn Kitchen
1330 East Palm Canyon Drive
Located at the Sparrows Hotel. Sandwiches, salads.
Tyler's
149 South Indian Canyon Drive
Burger joint. Closed Sundays.
Dinner
Las Casuelas Terraza
222 South Palm Canyon Drive
Our go-to spot. On Friday night, grab a seat on the patio for some live classic rock.
Rooster & Pig
356 South Indian Canyon Drive
Vietnamese-American beer bar. No reservations.
Shanghai Red's Oyster Bar
235 South Indian Canyon Drive
Oysters & fish tacos.
Birba
622 North Palm Canyon Drive
Right next door to Cheeky's. Pizza, pasta, salads.
Bootlegger Tiki
1101 North Palm Canyon Drive
Tiki bar behind Ernest Coffee.
Bar
340 North Palm Canyon Drive
The name says it all.
Village Pub
266 South Palm Canyon Drive
Like college all over again.
Toucans
2100 North Palm Canyon Drive
Dancing, Sunday drag shows, weekly go-go competitions.
Joshua Tree National Park
About 40 miles from Palm Springs if you have a half day to spare.
Park entry fee is $30.
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown Road
Pioneertown, CA 92268
Roadhouse near Joshua Tree. Major bands often play small, surprise shows here.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram Way
Take the tram 6,000 feet up for hiking trails and beautiful views. The temperature can drop about 30 degrees, so bring some warm clothes.
Hadley Fruit Orchards
47993 Apache Trail
Cabazon, CA 92230
A must-stop for a date shake.
Palm Springs Modern Tours
760.318.6118
Take this tour to check out mid-century modern architecture and celebrity homes in Palm Springs.
Morongo Casino
49500 Seminole Drive
Cabazon, CA 92230
Head to Morongo if you're feeling lucky.
Desert Hills Premium Outlets
48750 Seminole Drive
Cabazon, CA 92230
Outdoor outlet mall with 180 stores.
Uptown Design District
North Palm Canyon Drive between Alejo and Vereda North
This stretch of Palm Canyon Drive features shops celebrating mid-century modern design.