The Desert Outpost's guidebook
Restaurants
Fun for birthdays and bachelorettes. Get a table outside by the band!
195 locals recommend
Las Casuelas Terraza
222 S Palm Canyon DrFun for birthdays and bachelorettes. Get a table outside by the band!
This location of Las Casuelas is very close to us and has a really lovely terrace. Easy, inexpensive Mexican food that's fun and good for groups!
43 locals recommend
Las Casuelas Nuevas
70-050 CA-111This location of Las Casuelas is very close to us and has a really lovely terrace. Easy, inexpensive Mexican food that's fun and good for groups!
Birba
622 N Palm Canyon DrCharming outdoor dining in Palm Springs. Delicious flatbreads!
We haven't been but this place is always super busy every time we drive by. It must be good!!
7 locals recommend
The Palms Cafe
69930 CA-111We haven't been but this place is always super busy every time we drive by. It must be good!!
Farm
6 La PlazaDelicious brunch spot
Great burgers, high end diner style, but the vibe is fun at the Ace. Stop by the bar for a drink after!
78 locals recommend
King's Highway
701 E Palm Canyon DrGreat burgers, high end diner style, but the vibe is fun at the Ace. Stop by the bar for a drink after!
Old School charm. The waiters wear tails and the crowd is an eclectic mix. Go for the table side spinach salad and steak Diane, stay for the people watching. Frank Sinatra got married here.
130 locals recommend
Melvyn's Restaurant & Lounge
200 W Ramon RdOld School charm. The waiters wear tails and the crowd is an eclectic mix. Go for the table side spinach salad and steak Diane, stay for the people watching. Frank Sinatra got married here.
Norma's
4200 E Palm Canyon DrBeautiful brunch at the Parker Hotel. Be sure to make a reservation.
Cozy tapas bar at the Parker. There are only about 15 seats at the counter and they don't take reservations so get there early. Drink some great wine and enjoy some small plates.
35 locals recommend
Counter Reformation
4200 E Palm Canyon DrCozy tapas bar at the Parker. There are only about 15 seats at the counter and they don't take reservations so get there early. Drink some great wine and enjoy some small plates.
Such a fun place to go and surprisingly delicious for how broad the menu is. Celebrating? Check out the giant flaming conch shell drink(punch bowl)!!!!!!
262 locals recommend
The Tropicale Palm Springs
330 E Amado RdSuch a fun place to go and surprisingly delicious for how broad the menu is. Celebrating? Check out the giant flaming conch shell drink(punch bowl)!!!!!!
Beautiful design by Martyn Lawrence Bullard and delicious food by Jason Niederkorn at the Pink Cabana! You may want to get a reservation.
48 locals recommend
The Pink Cabana
44-985 Province WyBeautiful design by Martyn Lawrence Bullard and delicious food by Jason Niederkorn at the Pink Cabana! You may want to get a reservation.
Also by Martyn Lawrence Bullard. I recommend going to the purple palm for lunch and having fish tacos!
36 locals recommend
Chop House Palm Springs
262 S Palm Canyon DrAlso by Martyn Lawrence Bullard. I recommend going to the purple palm for lunch and having fish tacos!
Sushi might not be your immediate go-to in the desert, but trust us, Sandfish is not to be missed.
131 locals recommend
Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey
1556 N Palm Canyon DrSushi might not be your immediate go-to in the desert, but trust us, Sandfish is not to be missed.
Bill's Pizza
119 S Indian Canyon DrIf you need an easy pizza option, Bill's is your go-to.
Talay Thai Restaurant
70065 CA-111This is our regular Thai takeout spot!
If you're up for a day trip to the high desert, check out La Copine. Delicious French food. make a reservation.
725 locals recommend
La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs RdIf you're up for a day trip to the high desert, check out La Copine. Delicious French food. make a reservation.
Shopping
If you are a treasure hunter like I am, do NOT miss Misty's. It is the best consignment shop in the valley.
24 locals recommend
Misty's Consignments
70007 CA-111If you are a treasure hunter like I am, do NOT miss Misty's. It is the best consignment shop in the valley.
Amazing rugs and bags and fun things in this whole building! You won't regret checking it out.
9 locals recommend
Soukie Modern
1345 N Palm Canyon DrAmazing rugs and bags and fun things in this whole building! You won't regret checking it out.
Trina Turk | Mr Turk | Palm Springs Boutique
891 N Palm Canyon DrFun home things!
This whole place is FANTASTIC. Tons of good home goods and gifts. Don't miss this one!
30 locals recommend
The Shops At Thirteen Forty Five
1345 N Palm Canyon DrThis whole place is FANTASTIC. Tons of good home goods and gifts. Don't miss this one!
Estate Sale Co.
4185 E Palm Canyon DrAnother good spot for treasure hunting!
The Fine Art of Design
73717 CA-111treasures!
The Frippery
664 N Palm Canyon DrThis is an entire outdoor mall with tons of shops- everything from Anthropologie to high end vintage furniture. If you're in the mood for high density shopping, this is your spot.
429 locals recommend
El Paseo Dr
This is an entire outdoor mall with tons of shops- everything from Anthropologie to high end vintage furniture. If you're in the mood for high density shopping, this is your spot.
If outlet shopping is your jam, these are not to be missed! Frette linens, Le Creuset, YSL, Fendi, Nike...
193 locals recommend
Desert Hills Premium Outlets
48400 Seminole DrIf outlet shopping is your jam, these are not to be missed! Frette linens, Le Creuset, YSL, Fendi, Nike...
Sightseeing
There is nothing like it!! If you're here for a little bit, take the trip!
125 locals recommend
Salvation Mountain
603 Beal RdThere is nothing like it!! If you're here for a little bit, take the trip!
JT is so close by and so stunningly beautiful. It's worth the drive!
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
JT is so close by and so stunningly beautiful. It's worth the drive!
You have to make a reservation way in advance, but reserve a sound bath at the integratron to get an idea of the amazing things the desert has to offer.
737 locals recommend
Integratron
2477 Belfield BlvdYou have to make a reservation way in advance, but reserve a sound bath at the integratron to get an idea of the amazing things the desert has to offer.
Music
Once we're not on lockdown, look for a good show at Pappy & Harriet's. Some of the BEST musical artists in the country come through this tiny and cool venue. It is intimate and totally worth the drive if you're a music fan.
1340 locals recommend
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdOnce we're not on lockdown, look for a good show at Pappy & Harriet's. Some of the BEST musical artists in the country come through this tiny and cool venue. It is intimate and totally worth the drive if you're a music fan.