Ilan & Jen’s Palm Springs guidebook

Ilan & Jen
Ilan & Jen’s Palm Springs guidebook

Places to eat/drink (some of our favorites!)

"Intimate, country-chic eatery with a patio for farm-to-table Provençal fare. Whether for breakfast or dinner, Farm is a great choice all day."
201 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Farm
6 La Plaza
201 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
"Intimate, country-chic eatery with a patio for farm-to-table Provençal fare. Whether for breakfast or dinner, Farm is a great choice all day."
In the Parker Palm Springs, you'll find this hip, trendy, "brightly colored open-air Terrace restaurant that serves breakfast all day and night."
54 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Norma's
4200 E Palm Canyon Dr
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In the Parker Palm Springs, you'll find this hip, trendy, "brightly colored open-air Terrace restaurant that serves breakfast all day and night."
"Local lunch staple and NYC-style deli serving kosher fare from morning to night, with specialty cakes & other baked goods."
250 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Sherman's Deli & Bakery
401 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
250 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
"Local lunch staple and NYC-style deli serving kosher fare from morning to night, with specialty cakes & other baked goods."
"Funky-chic cafe serving Californian fare, with coffee, tea, cocktails & a bar-snacks menu."
55 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Grand Central Palm Springs
160 La Plaza
55 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
"Funky-chic cafe serving Californian fare, with coffee, tea, cocktails & a bar-snacks menu."
"Hip Mexican eatery with eclectic decor serving street fare, seafood, meat dishes & craft cocktails. Good for dinner and drinks."
117 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Tac/Quila
415 N Palm Canyon Dr
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"Hip Mexican eatery with eclectic decor serving street fare, seafood, meat dishes & craft cocktails. Good for dinner and drinks."
Low-key spot that offers a delicious vegan menu of deli sandwiches & salads plus healthy bowls. "A kitchen inspired by my love for good food, nature and the animal kingdom. Dedicated to making food tasty, fun, healthy and easy." -Chef Tanya
62 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Chef Tanya's Kitchen
706 S Eugene Rd
62 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Low-key spot that offers a delicious vegan menu of deli sandwiches & salads plus healthy bowls. "A kitchen inspired by my love for good food, nature and the animal kingdom. Dedicated to making food tasty, fun, healthy and easy." -Chef Tanya
"Hidden hangout with a speakeasy feel for global wines & bites in Parker Palm Springs."
35 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Counter Reformation
4200 E Palm Canyon Dr
35 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
"Hidden hangout with a speakeasy feel for global wines & bites in Parker Palm Springs."
Coffee (I mean, koffi) that hits the spot. Cute and peaceful outdoor patio space.
151 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Koffi
515 N Palm Canyon Dr
151 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Coffee (I mean, koffi) that hits the spot. Cute and peaceful outdoor patio space.
Family-owned and operated, this shop prides itself on their gourmet shakes, malts, floats and fruit infusions. Cool off with one of their date shakes or a scoop or two of ice cream!
33 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Great Shakes
160 S Palm Canyon Dr
33 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Family-owned and operated, this shop prides itself on their gourmet shakes, malts, floats and fruit infusions. Cool off with one of their date shakes or a scoop or two of ice cream!
"Modern Italian restaurant with a changing menu of global eats, craft cocktails in an almost entirely outdoor setting."
192 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Birba
622 N Palm Canyon Dr
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"Modern Italian restaurant with a changing menu of global eats, craft cocktails in an almost entirely outdoor setting."
The food is so fresh and delicious here! The vibe and decor are awesome as well! "Stylish restaurant where dogs are welcome, offering brunch, cocktails & Southern California plates."
70 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Boozehounds Palm Springs
2080 North Palm Canyon Drive
70 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
The food is so fresh and delicious here! The vibe and decor are awesome as well! "Stylish restaurant where dogs are welcome, offering brunch, cocktails & Southern California plates."
Cool off with a treat at Lappert's! The menu features an "award winning, world famous Lappert’s Super Premium Ice Cream – boasting 260 distinctive, unique, rotating flavors." Don't forget to try to one of their award-winning date shakes, as well!
18 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Lappert's Premium Gourmet Ice Cream & Dole Whip
130 N Palm Canyon Dr
18 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Cool off with a treat at Lappert's! The menu features an "award winning, world famous Lappert’s Super Premium Ice Cream – boasting 260 distinctive, unique, rotating flavors." Don't forget to try to one of their award-winning date shakes, as well!

Things to do

"Travel over 8,500 feet above the Coachella Valley on the world's largest rotating tram car. Tickets often sell out weeks in advance."
1213 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram Way
1213 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
"Travel over 8,500 feet above the Coachella Valley on the world's largest rotating tram car. Tickets often sell out weeks in advance."
"This reservation is home to two stunning canyons, several waterfalls and the largest California fan palm oasis in the world."
390 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon Drive
390 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
"This reservation is home to two stunning canyons, several waterfalls and the largest California fan palm oasis in the world."
"Nestled in the heart of Downtown Palm Springs, this museum is an innovative artistic cultural center in the Coachella Valley." "Stunning architecture and sophisticated art collection that rivals urban metropolitan museums and includes works from Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Donald Judd, Louise Bourgeois, Alexander Calder, Henry Moore, Robert Rauschenberg, Antony Gormley and Ansel Adams. Two unique outdoor sculpture gardens."
602 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum Dr
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"Nestled in the heart of Downtown Palm Springs, this museum is an innovative artistic cultural center in the Coachella Valley." "Stunning architecture and sophisticated art collection that rivals urban metropolitan museums and includes works from Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Donald Judd, Louise Bourgeois, Alexander Calder, Henry Moore, Robert Rauschenberg, Antony Gormley and Ansel Adams. Two unique outdoor sculpture gardens."
"Sunnylands is the former Annenberg Estate and located in Rancho Mirage. It's a 200-acre estate with beautiful gardens and grounds. It's open and free to the public Thursdays through Sundays. Free parking. Paid tours of the main house are possible but hard to secure."
28 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Sunnylands Center & Gardens
37977 Bob Hope Drive
28 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
"Sunnylands is the former Annenberg Estate and located in Rancho Mirage. It's a 200-acre estate with beautiful gardens and grounds. It's open and free to the public Thursdays through Sundays. Free parking. Paid tours of the main house are possible but hard to secure."

Day trips to explore

"This large national park located in California's high desert (about a 45 min drive from Palm Springs) is named for the region's iconic trees."
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Joshua Tree
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"This large national park located in California's high desert (about a 45 min drive from Palm Springs) is named for the region's iconic trees."
"Travel back in time and experience the wild west in this former Hollywood western movie set in California's high desert."
558 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Pioneertown
53688 Pioneertown Rd
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"Travel back in time and experience the wild west in this former Hollywood western movie set in California's high desert."

Neighborhoods

"From shopping to dining to activities for all ages, the "Main Street" of Palm Springs offers something for everyone."
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Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Canyon Drive
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"From shopping to dining to activities for all ages, the "Main Street" of Palm Springs offers something for everyone."
This historic neighborhood once home to Hollywood stars is now known for its glamorous hotels.
36 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
The Movie Colony
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This historic neighborhood once home to Hollywood stars is now known for its glamorous hotels.

Family-friendly

"The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, formerly the Living Desert Museum, is a non-profit zoo and desert botanical garden located in Palm Desert, Riverside County, California, United States. The Living Desert is home to over 500 animals representing over 150 species and welcomes over 500,000 visitors annually." Check online calendar for special events throughout the year (e.g., Safari Nights, Howl-o-Ween, WildLights, the 50th Anniversary Gala and Palm Desert Brew at The Zoo).
889 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Den levande öknen Zoo och trädgårdar
47900 Portola Ave
889 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
"The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, formerly the Living Desert Museum, is a non-profit zoo and desert botanical garden located in Palm Desert, Riverside County, California, United States. The Living Desert is home to over 500 animals representing over 150 species and welcomes over 500,000 visitors annually." Check online calendar for special events throughout the year (e.g., Safari Nights, Howl-o-Ween, WildLights, the 50th Anniversary Gala and Palm Desert Brew at The Zoo).
"The Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert is a valuable community resource for children and families to experience the joy of learning about themselves and the world around them. The museum inspires personal growth by engaging curiosity and creativity through hands-on explorations of exhibits and programs."
75 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Children's Discovery Museum
71-701 Gerald Ford Dr
75 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
"The Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert is a valuable community resource for children and families to experience the joy of learning about themselves and the world around them. The museum inspires personal growth by engaging curiosity and creativity through hands-on explorations of exhibits and programs."
"A live adventure game for friends, family or co-workers. Choose from six themed rooms, good for all ages. You have 60 minutes to search for clues, solve puzzles and achieve your goal before time runs out."
21 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Escape Room Palm Springs
2500 N Palm Canyon Dr
21 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
"A live adventure game for friends, family or co-workers. Choose from six themed rooms, good for all ages. You have 60 minutes to search for clues, solve puzzles and achieve your goal before time runs out."

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Downtown Palm Springs and Palm Springs International Airport are ~5 minutes away, with desert resort cities including Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, and La Quinta all located nearby.