HIKING

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Palm Desert Cross : a three mile round trip hike, with a stop at the top of the mountain to see St. Margaret’s Cross which sits atop a peak along the mountains overlooking Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage. A local favorite that never disappoints.

Palm Desert Cross: a three mile round trip hike, with a stop at the top of the mountain to see St. Margaret’s Cross which sits atop a peak along the mountains overlooking Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage. A local favorite that never disappoints.

Indian Canyons Hikes :  Palm Springs' most popular hiking area — Andreas, Murray and Palm canyons, collectively, the Indian Canyons features trails to palm groves, streams and waterfalls on land once inhabited by the Agua Caliente Band of Cah

Indian Canyons Hikes: Palm Springs' most popular hiking area — Andreas, Murray and Palm canyons, collectively, the Indian Canyons features trails to palm groves, streams and waterfalls on land once inhabited by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Our favorite is the “Seven Sisters” hike. Take the Murray Canyon trail, which ranges from two to six miles. This hike eventually reaches the splendor of the Seven Sisters Waterfall.

Painted Canyon Trail Ladder Hike :  Located approximately a 1-hour drive from downtown Palm Springs, The Painted Canyon Trail Ladder hike is a 6-mile round trip trail featuring slot canyons and numerous ladders. Bring extra water as the trail

Painted Canyon Trail Ladder Hike: Located approximately a 1-hour drive from downtown Palm Springs, The Painted Canyon Trail Ladder hike is a 6-mile round trip trail featuring slot canyons and numerous ladders. Bring extra water as the trail is kind of remote!

Living Desert Hike :  the easiest hike on our list and conveniently located behind the Tully’s house. Enter through the Living Desert (see below), hike one of three loops (depending on how long you want to hike!) of varying difficulty. All fe

Living Desert Hike: the easiest hike on our list and conveniently located behind the Tully’s house. Enter through the Living Desert (see below), hike one of three loops (depending on how long you want to hike!) of varying difficulty. All feature stunning views of Eisenhower Mountain.

SHOPPING 

Shopping
The Desert Hills Premium Outlets :  The largest luxury outlet in California features 180 designer stores. The outlets are conveniently located right off the intersection of I-10 approximately 25 minutes west of Palm Springs, and right on the

The Desert Hills Premium Outlets: The largest luxury outlet in California features 180 designer stores. The outlets are conveniently located right off the intersection of I-10 approximately 25 minutes west of Palm Springs, and right on the way to or from Los Angeles.

Uptown Design District :  looking for some mid-Century modern furniture? If so, this is the place. Browse one-of-a-kind boutiques brimming with hard-to-find vintage Midcentury Modern decor and updated 21st Century Modern reinterpretation. Loc

Uptown Design District: looking for some mid-Century modern furniture? If so, this is the place. Browse one-of-a-kind boutiques brimming with hard-to-find vintage Midcentury Modern decor and updated 21st Century Modern reinterpretation. Located along a two-mile stretch of North Palm Canyon Drive (between Tachevah Drive and Alejo Road just north of Downtown).

Elizabeth and Prince :  favorite boutique on El Paseo with a curated collection of accessories and clothing.

Elizabeth and Prince: favorite boutique on El Paseo with a curated collection of accessories and clothing.

The Shops at El Paseo :   the best luxury shopping in the desert featuring high end shopping from Gucci to Ralph Lauren

The Shops at El Paseo: the best luxury shopping in the desert featuring high end shopping from Gucci to Ralph Lauren

TO SEE

See
Palm Springs Art Museum :  the museum's permanent art collection features 19th, 20th, and 21st century works focusing on contemporary California art, classic western and Native American art; Mesoamerican art, Mexican art, and European modern

Palm Springs Art Museum: the museum's permanent art collection features 19th, 20th, and 21st century works focusing on contemporary California art, classic western and Native American art; Mesoamerican art, Mexican art, and European modern art; glass studio art, American mid-twentieth century architecture, and American photography. 

Living Desert :  a desert botanical garden and a zoo located in Palm Desert. Go see the various desert animals, plants or for a hike!

Living Desert: a desert botanical garden and a zoo located in Palm Desert. Go see the various desert animals, plants or for a hike!

Take the Palm Springs Aerial Tram :  Ride the world's largest rotating aerial tramway, whisking you from the desert floor to near the top of piney San Jacinto Peak in 10 minutes.  

Take the Palm Springs Aerial Tram: Ride the world's largest rotating aerial tramway, whisking you from the desert floor to near the top of piney San Jacinto Peak in 10 minutes.  

Visit the Sunnylands Estate  (reservations are required for certain activities and are only released on the 15th of every month):  the a 200-acre estate, also known as the "Camp David of the West,” features nine acres of stunning garden

Visit the Sunnylands Estate (reservations are required for certain activities and are only released on the 15th of every month):  the a 200-acre estate, also known as the "Camp David of the West,” features nine acres of stunning gardens. There are also tours of the historic house that was formerly home to Ambassadors Walter and Leonore Annenberg, and where the Annenberg’s entertained presidents, royalty, celebrities, and international leaders, was left by them for high-level retreats devoted to international understanding and the public good.

Head to Joshua Tree :  about 45 minutes away from Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park is a wonderland of desert rocks and dense stands of its namesake yucca trees, making for a superb day trip!

Head to Joshua Tree: about 45 minutes away from Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park is a wonderland of desert rocks and dense stands of its namesake yucca trees, making for a superb day trip!

Check out the   Colin Fisher Studios :  our favorite art gallery in the desert. Our friend Colin Fisher has a wide-ranging and every changing art and sculpture collection.

Check out the Colin Fisher Studios: our favorite art gallery in the desert. Our friend Colin Fisher has a wide-ranging and every changing art and sculpture collection.

TO EAT

BREAKFAST & BRUNCH 

To Eat: Breakfast & Brunch
Normas :  the Parker Hotel’s 5-Star diner, serving indulgent comfort food and breakfast all day.

Normas: the Parker Hotel’s 5-Star diner, serving indulgent comfort food and breakfast all day.

King’s Highway :  the Ace Hotel has transformed this former “Denny’s” into a modern upscale diner.

King’s Highway: the Ace Hotel has transformed this former “Denny’s” into a modern upscale diner.

Cheeky’s :  the best breakfast in Palm Springs!

Cheeky’s: the best breakfast in Palm Springs!

LUNCH 

To Eat: Lunch
Tyler’s Burgers :  a must stop for their burgers, fries, and outdoor seating.

Tyler’s Burgers: a must stop for their burgers, fries, and outdoor seating.

Draughtsman :  if you are looking for some great seasonal and local craft beers, this is the spot! Also features a large patio with fun games.

Draughtsman: if you are looking for some great seasonal and local craft beers, this is the spot! Also features a large patio with fun games.

Sherman’s Deli :  boasting two locations (one in Palm Springs, one in Palm Desert), this fabulous New York style Deli features some of the best sandwiches around.

Sherman’s Deli: boasting two locations (one in Palm Springs, one in Palm Desert), this fabulous New York style Deli features some of the best sandwiches around.

Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar :  located on El Paseo, stop here for a leisurely outdoor lunch after some shopping! Also great for a casual dinner.

Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar: located on El Paseo, stop here for a leisurely outdoor lunch after some shopping! Also great for a casual dinner.

DINNER

To Eat: Dinner
Spencer's :  set against the backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains, this elegant spot serves upscale fare with occasional piano music.

Spencer's: set against the backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains, this elegant spot serves upscale fare with occasional piano music.

Tropicale :  Festive eatery with a retro tropical interior and large patio. Tropicale features an eclectic menu and live jazz on Thursdays.

Tropicale: Festive eatery with a retro tropical interior and large patio. Tropicale features an eclectic menu and live jazz on Thursdays.

Trio :  American cuisine & specialty cocktails in a modern space with a patio.

Trio: American cuisine & specialty cocktails in a modern space with a patio.

Eight4Nine :  stop by for some of the best cocktails around, stay for their West Coast Modern Cuisine.

Eight4Nine: stop by for some of the best cocktails around, stay for their West Coast Modern Cuisine.

La Vallauris :  Gourmet French-Mediterranean dining with a romantic patio.

La Vallauris: Gourmet French-Mediterranean dining with a romantic patio.

Workshop Kitchen + Bar :  our favorite dinner spot in downtown Palm Springs, the Workshop is a stylish eatery for inventive New American eats & seasonal craft cocktails in a former movie house with outdoor seating.

Workshop Kitchen + Bar: our favorite dinner spot in downtown Palm Springs, the Workshop is a stylish eatery for inventive New American eats & seasonal craft cocktails in a former movie house with outdoor seating.