about Palm Springs aka "Desert Playground"

RESTAURANTS:

Bill's Pizza - https://www.billspizzapalmsprings.com/

Fresh Custom Pizza (also by slice)

Billy Reed's - https://billyreedsps.com/

Nostalgic Down Home American

Blue Coyote - https://www.bluecoyotegrill.com/

Southwest Mexican Cuisine

Boozehounds - https://www.boozehoundsps.com/

Pet-friendly Restaurant & Lounge

Copley’s - https://www.copleyspalmsprings.com/

American Cuisine & Craft Cocktails

Eight4Nine - https://www.eight4nine.com/

Modern American Food

Farm - https://www.farmpalmsprings.com/

French Cuisine

Gabino's Creperie - https://www.gabinos-creperie.com/

Salads and savory crepes - outdoor seating

Gastropub - https://www.1501uptown.com/

HH 3p-5p, Sat & Sun Brunch

Jake’s - https://www.jakespalmsprings.com/

American / European Bistro

John’s - https://order.toasttab.com/online/johnsps

Classic American

LG’s Steakhouse - https://www.lgsprimesteakhouse.com/

Fresh USDA Prime

Lulu - https://lulupalmsprings.com/

Ca Bistro w/ Bar

Manhattan in the Desert - https://www.manhattans.delivery/

American

Melvin’s in Ingleside Estate - https://inglesideestate.com/melvyns/

Upscale American Cuisine

Miro’s - https://www.mirosrestaurant.com/

Italian Cuisine

Pinocchio in the Desert - http://pinocchiops.com/

Authentic Breakfast w/ Bottomless Champagne option

Rooster and the Pig - https://www.roosterandthepig.com/

Vietnamese Cuisine

Sandfish - https://www.sandfishsushiwhiskey.com/

Sushi & Whiskey

Spencer’s - https://www.spencersrestaurant.com/

American / French Cuisine - Sunday Brunch

TacQuila - https://tacquila.com/

Hip Mexican Eatery

Thai Smile - https://www.thaismileps.com/

Thai Fare & Drinks

Trio - https://www.triopalmsprings.com/

Modern CA Cuisine

Tropicale - https://thetropicale.com/

HH 4p-7p, Weekend Bottomless Champagne Brunch

Sherman’s Deli & Bakery - https://shermansdeli.com/

World Famous NY-Style Deli

LGBT NIGHTLIFE:

Blackbook - https://www.blackbookbar.com/

Restaurant & Cocktail Bar @ Arenas

Chill Bar - https://www.chillbarpalmsprings.com/

Nightclub & Restaurant @ Arenas

Dick’s - https://dicksps.com/

Leather & Jeans Bar @ Arenas

The Evening Citizen - https://www.theeveningcitizen.com/

Speakeasy-style Cocktail Lounge @ Arenas

Hunter’s - https://hunterspalmsprings.com/

Nightclub @ Arenas

Quadz - http://www.quadz.bar/

Video Bar @ Arenas

StreetBar - Palm Springs 1st Gay Bar @ Arenas

The Roost Lounge - https://www.theroostcc.com/

Drag, Bingo, Karaoke, Piano / Open Mic Night, Live Entertainment

Tryst - Bar & Lounge @ Arenas

Tool Shed - https://www.pstoolshed.com/

Dive Gay Bar w/ Patio

Toucans Tiki Lounge - https://toucanstikilounge.com/

Hosts 5-day Weekend w/ Live Stage & Mayhem Miller Weekends

NIGHTLIFE:

Azacar & Sugar - https://www.azucarpalmsprings.com/

Rooftop Lounge

Bootlegger Tiki & Tailor Shop - https://www.bootleggertiki.com/

https://www.tailorshopps.com/

Tiki fun w/ Upscale Lounge

Copa - https://www.copanightclubs.com/

Nightclub

DJ’s - https://www.djscatcity.com/

@ Cathedral City - like a BWW

Fireside Lounge - Locals Sports Bar & Pool (off Dinah Shore)

Hair of the Dog - https://www.hairofthedogps.com/

Pool, Darts, Sports Ball

High Bar - Rooftop Lounge

Lush Bar & Lounge - https://lushpalmsprings.com/

Palm Canyon Roadhouse - Pub Grub, Full Bar, Live Music

Privado - Fridays & Saturdays only

PS Air - https://www.psairbar.com/

Speakeasy-type Bar inside Bouschet Wine Lounge

Reforma - https://www.reformaps.com/

Pan-Latin fare & Cocktails

Retro Room Lounge - https://retroroomlounge.com/

Lively Karaoke Bar

Rooftop 262 - https://www.rooftop262.com/

Nightclub Bar & Grill

Shamrocks Irish Pub - http://shamrocksirishpub.net/

$5 Bloody Marys 7a-1p & Whiskey List

The Saguaro - https://thesaguaro.com/

Speakeasy Bar & Mexican Cantina - Weekend Drag Brunch 12p-2p

The Village - https://www.villagepubps.com/

Sports Bar & Party Spot below Rooftop 262

Truss & Wine - https://www.trussandtwine.com/

Wine and Whiskey Lounge

HAPPY HOUR:

Bootlegger Tiki - https://www.bootleggertiki.com/

open 3p-11p, HH first, last hour

Gastropub https://www.1501uptown.com/

3p-5p

PS Air - https://www.psairbar.com/

Mon-Thurs 4p-10p

Retro Room - https://retroroomlounge.com/

4p-7p

Rooftop 262 - https://www.rooftop262.com/

4p-7p

The Topicale - https://thetropicale.com/

4p-7p

Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar - https://www.tommybahama.com/restaurants-and-marlin-bars/locations/palm-springs

3p-6p

DRAG BRUNCH & SHOWS:

Chill Bar - https://www.chillbarpalmsprings.com/

Sunday Drag Brunch

Diva Royale Drag Brunch & Dinner Show - https://dragqueenshow.com/palm-springs-drag-queen-show.html

I Heart Drag Brunch - https://www.iheartdragbrunch.com/

@ Hyatt on Saturdays 11a

Illusions - https://www.illusionsthedragqueenshow.com/

Drag Burlesque Show

One Eleven Bar - https://oneelevenbar.com/

@ Cathedral City - Sundays 2p

Oscar’s Downtown - https://oscarspalmsprings.com/

Weekend Brunch & Sunday T-Dance 3p-7p

PS Drag Brunch @ Saguaro - https://www.psdragbrunch.com/

Cabaret-style Mimosa Brunch

PS Underground - https://www.psunderground.com/

Dinner Theatre Venue

HIKING TRAILS:

https://www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com/things-to-do/hiking-and-trails/

Andreas Canyon Trail - @ Indian Canyon - 2-mile

Araby Trail - 6-mile loop - hike around Bob Hope’s estate

Big Morongo - 11-mile loop - diverse plant life & 240+ species of birds

Cactus to Clouds - Palm Springs to San Jacinto Peak - 10,300-feet

Lake Cahuilla Rec Area - @ La Quinta - hiking, shore fishing, horseback riding

Long Valley Discovery Trail - easy 1-mile loop path views flora & fauna

Murray Canyon Trail - 2 to 6-mile hike up to Seven Sisters Waterfall

Palm Springs Museum Trail - 2-mile, 900-foot hike overviews city

The Cross Trail - 2.6-mile loop w/ perfect viewpoint of Greater Palm Springs

JUST for the FUN of IT!:

Azure Palm Hot Springs - https://azurepalmhotsprings.com/

private outdoor soaking tubs

Backstreet Art District Walk - https://backstreetartdistrict.com/

First Wednesdays - East Palm

Cabazon Dinosaurs Park - https://www.cabazondinosaurs.com/

world’s largest dinos - 150-ft. Bronto & 65-ft. T-Rex

Escape Rooms - https://escapeps.com/

Titanic, Merlin’s Magic, Vampire’s Lair, Bank Heist, Traitor

Palm Springs Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour - https://www.scavengerhuntwalkingtours.com/scavenger-hunts/palm-springs/

2-hour - $28 for group of 2-5 persons

Star Home Tour - https://www.palmspringscelebritytours.com/

Old/Vista Las Palmas/Movie Colony - Liberace @ 501 Belardo / Goldie Hawn @ 550 W Via Lola, Clark Gable @ 222 W Chino, Debbie Reynolds @ 670 Stevens Rd., Sinatra @ 1148 E. Alejo Rd., Ross Matthews @ 1420 E Alejo Road, Bob Hope @ 1188 E El Alameda, Leonardo DiCaprio @ 432 Hermosa, & Marilyn Monroe @ 1326 N Rose

The Spa at Sec-he - https://thespaatseche.com/

healing waters of Cahuilla Indians’ sacred hot mineral springs

Two Bunch Palms - https://twobunchpalms.com/

mineral water flowing from a 600-year-old spring in DHS

THEATRE / PERFORMING ARTS:

Annenberg Theater - https://www.psmuseum.org/

@ Palm Springs Art Museum lower level - diverse live performances (music, dance, lecture) & film screenings

Desert Ensemble Theatre - https://www.desertensembletheatre.org/

comtemporary & classic theatre

Dezart Performs - https://dezartperforms.org/

@ Pearl McManus Theatre @ Palm Springs Women's Club

Palm Canyon Theatre - https://palmcanyontheatre.net/

@ historic Frances S Stevens School gymnasium - musicals, plays, & children's' summer camp

Palm Springs Cultural Center - https://www.psculturalcenter.org/

film festivals, farmers' markets, live performances, art, theatre, lectures, & more

Purple Room Supper Club - https://www.purpleroompalmsprings.com/

@ Club Trinidad Hotel (next to Saguaro) - classic cocktails, world-class cuisine, live entertainment, jazz, & The Judy Show

Plaza Theatre - https://savetheplazatheatreps.com/

live performances, timeless films, & community events

Revolution Stage Company - https://www.revolutionstagecompany.com/

live theatre plays & musicals

Richards Center for the Arts @PSHS - performing arts venue hosting dance recitals, film festivals, & artistic events & performances

The Rustic Theatre - https://www.rustictheatre.com/

movie premieres, private events, corporate presentations, live entertainment w/ full bar Tavern

PALM SPRINGS ATTRACTIONS:

Aerial Tramway - https://pstramway.com/

2.5-mile - dine @ Peaks or Pines Cafe

Air Museum - https://palmspringsairmuseum.org/

30-min flights available as well ($125-$1895)

Art Museum - https://www.psmuseum.org/

behind our giant Marilyn Monroe - free @ Thursdays 5p-8p

Bike Palm Springs - https://www.bikepsrentals.com/

($90/day or $225/week)

Modernism Architecture & History Bike Tour - https://www.psarchitecturetours.com/bike-tour-details.html

Moorten Botanical Garden - http://www.moortenbotanicalgarden.com/

$5 - living museum of desert lore and the world’s first “cactarium” greenhouse

Tahquitz Canyon - https://www.tahquitzcanyon.com/

1.8-mile hike - 60-foot waterfall - rock art, native flora & fauna, visitor’s center

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:

Acrisure Arena - https://acrisurearena.com/

concerts, Cirque, sports ball, rodeos, monster truck, comedy

BMW Performance Driving School @ Thermal - https://bmwperformancecenter.com/

a unique, challenging track layout - Take the DRIVE!

Joshua Tree - https://www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm

where the Mojave & the Colorado meet - Hummer Adventure & Scenic Tours available

Red Jeep Tours of Palm Desert & San Andreas Fault - https://www.red-jeep.com/

$150-$1800

San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour - from Palm Desert

The Living Desert @ Palm Desert - https://www.livingdesert.org/

500 animals from 150 species

The Sunnylands Center & Gardens - https://sunnylands.org/

@ Ranch Mirage - 200-acre estate

GOLF COURSES:

Escena - https://escenagolf.com/

Jack Nicholas designed 9-hole course w/ Am. Grill

Desert Princess - https://www.desertprincesscc.com/

27-hole w/ 3 different unique rotations, multiple pools, tennis, pickleball, on-site restaurant & spa

Indian Canyons - https://www.indiancanyonsgolf.com/

36-hole, driving range, food

Tahquitz Creek - https://tahquitzgolfresort.com/

36-hole, driving range, food

LGBT HAPPY HOUR

Blackbook - https://www.blackbookbar.com/

Mon-Fri 3p-6p

Chill Bar - https://www.chillbarpalmsprings.com/

Tues-Sat Open-7p / Mon & Tues cheap cheap beer/well

Dicks - https://dicksps.com/

Sun 6a-12p Bloody Mary & 2p-7p, Mon- all day, Tues, Wedn 7p-close, Fri 4p-9p, Sat 6a-12p & 9p-close

Hunters - https://hunterspalmsprings.com/

daily 10a-7p & all day Monday

Streetbar - 10a-8p $2 beer/$3.75 well

Tool Shed - https://www.pstoolshed.com/

HH - 10a-8p / Sunday Beer Bust - 10a-2p / Bingo Tuesdays

Toucan’s - https://toucanstikilounge.com/

Sun Tea Dance 2p-6p

Tryst - 12p-8p - $2.50 beer/$4 well/$2 jello shots

Quadz - http://www.quadz.bar/

Tues, Wednesday, Sun - all day & Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat 2p-8p