Guidebook for Cathedral City

John & Tim
John & Tim
Guidebook for Cathedral City

Food Scene

This is our go-to Mexican restaurant. It's just down the hill and it's tasty! Good margaritas.
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La Tablita Restaurant
68369 E Palm Canyon Dr
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This is our go-to Mexican restaurant. It's just down the hill and it's tasty! Good margaritas.
Good for breakfast. But also open for lunch and dinner.
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Sunshine Cafe
36815 Cathedral Canyon Dr
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Good for breakfast. But also open for lunch and dinner.
They make really good ceviche!
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Salsas Restaurant
69020 E Palm Canyon Dr
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They make really good ceviche!
Just like they do it in Mexico!
El Cielo Bakery
68480 E Palm Canyon Dr
Just like they do it in Mexico!
Uber swank. Place to see and be seen. Quite famous.
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Parker Palm Springs Spa
4200 E Palm Canyon Dr
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Uber swank. Place to see and be seen. Quite famous.
Good breakfast joint. They are decorated with everything Marylin Monroe!
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Michael's Cafe
35955 Date Palm Dr
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Good breakfast joint. They are decorated with everything Marylin Monroe!
Really great burgers and salads.
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Tony's Burgers
35903 Date Palm Dr
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Really great burgers and salads.
Our closest go-to Thai restaurant. The close in the summer for 6 weeks. If you're July through September please call before you go.
Bangkok noodles
35911 Date Palm Dr
Our closest go-to Thai restaurant. The close in the summer for 6 weeks. If you're July through September please call before you go.
This is our fav Indian restaurant in the valley. More akin to London style Indian cuisine.
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India Oven
35875 Date Palm Dr
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This is our fav Indian restaurant in the valley. More akin to London style Indian cuisine.
This is truly a hidden jewel. Family owned and operated, everything is made from scratch. Uh-may-zing!
Fernanda's Salvadorian Food
34351 Date Palm Dr
This is truly a hidden jewel. Family owned and operated, everything is made from scratch. Uh-may-zing!
Ok, so not everyone's cuppa, but they do have a small buffet of traditional Philippino foods.
Fil Am Oriental Market
34010 Date Palm Dr
Ok, so not everyone's cuppa, but they do have a small buffet of traditional Philippino foods.
Yummy for my tummy! Our preferred sushi hangout. If they have the blue fin, it's delish!
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Joyce's Sushi
36-101 Bob Hope Dr
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Yummy for my tummy! Our preferred sushi hangout. If they have the blue fin, it's delish!
Popular with the local and tourists alike.
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The Palms Cafe
69930 CA-111
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Popular with the local and tourists alike.
They have all you can eat tapas in the bar area for $20 on certain days. Super generous portions! We love this place!
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Catalan Mediterranean Restaurant
70026 CA-111
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They have all you can eat tapas in the bar area for $20 on certain days. Super generous portions! We love this place!
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Talay Thai Restaurant
70065 CA-111
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The most popular bbq in the valley.
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Babe's Bar-B-Que & Brewhouse
71800 CA-111
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The most popular bbq in the valley.
We really like this place. Reasonable prices.
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Blue Orchid Thai Bistro
73030 El Paseo
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We really like this place. Reasonable prices.
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Cuistot
72595 El Paseo
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One of our favorite fine dining places in the valley. Reservations highly suggested; especially November-April.
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Le Vallauris Restaurant
385 W Tahquitz Canyon Way
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One of our favorite fine dining places in the valley. Reservations highly suggested; especially November-April.
Get your nosh on; but it's better at Sherman's Deli!
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Manhattan in the Desert
2665 E Palm Canyon Dr
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Get your nosh on; but it's better at Sherman's Deli!
Nice steakhouse. But the coolest thing is the speakeasy! Small, intimate and good cocktails!
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Mr. Lyons
233 E Palm Canyon Dr
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Nice steakhouse. But the coolest thing is the speakeasy! Small, intimate and good cocktails!
Europa is the restaurant here. Bizarre decor: Spanish Mission and Ming Dynasty. Way weird. But the food is amazeballs!
Villa Royale
1620 S Indian Trail
Europa is the restaurant here. Bizarre decor: Spanish Mission and Ming Dynasty. Way weird. But the food is amazeballs!
One of the BEST patios in the valley. Try the spicy Cochinita Pibil or the Mole. Even better you can order the entree with half of each!
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El Mirasol Restaurant
266 E Vía Altamira
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One of the BEST patios in the valley. Try the spicy Cochinita Pibil or the Mole. Even better you can order the entree with half of each!
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Kiyosaku
1555 S Palm Canyon Dr
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Townie Bagels | Bakery | Cafe
650 E Sunny Dunes Rd
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This one is located in the 500 Bldg. Parking can be a pisser but it's a fun spot.
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Ristretto
500 S Palm Canyon Dr
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This one is located in the 500 Bldg. Parking can be a pisser but it's a fun spot.
Vietnamese-American fusion with some awesome dishes!
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Rooster And The Pig
356 South Indian Canyon Drive
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Vietnamese-American fusion with some awesome dishes!
Local chain. Quite expensive but very popular with locals and visitors alike.
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LG's Prime Steakhouse
78525 CA-111
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Local chain. Quite expensive but very popular with locals and visitors alike.
Ok, so I haven't had the best of luck at this place but it's wildly popular with the locals. Great decor. Try sitting at the bar for cheaper menu prices on a variety of appies.
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Lulu California Bistro
200 S Palm Canyon Dr
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Ok, so I haven't had the best of luck at this place but it's wildly popular with the locals. Great decor. Try sitting at the bar for cheaper menu prices on a variety of appies.
OMG. Nothing healthy about this place! They have a few dozen varieties of shakes, including lactose free. Served with whipped cream and a mini donut. Realzies.
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Great Shakes
160 S Palm Canyon Dr
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OMG. Nothing healthy about this place! They have a few dozen varieties of shakes, including lactose free. Served with whipped cream and a mini donut. Realzies.
The most popular pizza joint in Palm Springs. VERY busy place and no reservations. They have gluten free options.
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Bill's Pizza
119 S Indian Canyon Dr
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The most popular pizza joint in Palm Springs. VERY busy place and no reservations. They have gluten free options.
The most well known burger place in town. Hand made patties. You'll wait quite a long time to be seated in season. Only open for lunch.
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Tyler's Burgers
149 S Indian Canyon Dr
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The most well known burger place in town. Hand made patties. You'll wait quite a long time to be seated in season. Only open for lunch.
Good TexMex style restaurant with a great patio. Can be a bit noisy because it's right on 111.
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Blue Coyote Grill
445 N Palm Canyon Dr
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Good TexMex style restaurant with a great patio. Can be a bit noisy because it's right on 111.
Local coffee shop. This one has a beautiful courtyard where people bring their dogs and sit in the sun. There is also one on 111 and Camino Real.
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Koffi
515 N Palm Canyon Dr
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Local coffee shop. This one has a beautiful courtyard where people bring their dogs and sit in the sun. There is also one on 111 and Camino Real.
Considered one of the finest restaurants in the valley. Pricey.
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Copley's on Palm Canyon
621 N Palm Canyon Dr
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Considered one of the finest restaurants in the valley. Pricey.
Great farm to table menu for breakfast and brunch. A bit expensive but well prepared. You need to get there early or you'l wait for quite a while. Closes at 2:00pm.
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Cheeky's
622 N Palm Canyon Dr
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Great farm to table menu for breakfast and brunch. A bit expensive but well prepared. You need to get there early or you'l wait for quite a while. Closes at 2:00pm.
Popular with the locals. American cuisine.
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Trio Restaurant
707 N Palm Canyon Dr
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Popular with the locals. American cuisine.
Tres Palm Springs. The best time to go is mid afternoon for a nosh and a bevvie. Dinner is also ver good.
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Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge
849 N Palm Canyon Dr
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Tres Palm Springs. The best time to go is mid afternoon for a nosh and a bevvie. Dinner is also ver good.
James Beard award winner. Small portions, expensive, but a fun treat.
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Workshop Kitchen + Bar
800 North Palm Canyon Drive
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James Beard award winner. Small portions, expensive, but a fun treat.
I want to really love this place. The gluten-free chocolate brioche muffins are sinful:) But they tend to run out of things for the day....
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Ernest Coffee
1101 N Palm Canyon Dr
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I want to really love this place. The gluten-free chocolate brioche muffins are sinful:) But they tend to run out of things for the day....
THE BEST delicatessen outside NYC!
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Sherman's Deli & Bakery
401 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
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THE BEST delicatessen outside NYC!
Good eats at reasonable prices. American cuisine with a twist.
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John Henry's Cafe
1785 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
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Good eats at reasonable prices. American cuisine with a twist.
About an hour away. Sunday brunch is da bomb! About $50pp.
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Hotel Mission Inn & Spa
3649 Mission Inn Avenue
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About an hour away. Sunday brunch is da bomb! About $50pp.
Continental cuisine, outstanding service.
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Miro's Restaurant
1555 S Palm Canyon Dr
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Continental cuisine, outstanding service.
One of the only fast food establishments I'd recommend.
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The Habit Burger Grill
79174 CA-111
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One of the only fast food establishments I'd recommend.
Great place to stop on the way to Joshua Tree for some eats. American cuisine. Also pretty hoppin on weekends with live bands.
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Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown Rd
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Great place to stop on the way to Joshua Tree for some eats. American cuisine. Also pretty hoppin on weekends with live bands.
Pieology Pizzeria, Rancho Mirage, CA
42500 Bob Hope Dr
Build your own pizza.
The BEST French bakery I've been to outside France. Get there in the morning because by noon they're sold out. Closed in summer.
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Peninsula Pastries Palm Springs
611 S Palm Canyon Dr
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The BEST French bakery I've been to outside France. Get there in the morning because by noon they're sold out. Closed in summer.
Good Mexican food. Right by the airport.
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Felipe's Fine Mexican Restaurant
El Cielo Road
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Good Mexican food. Right by the airport.
In the hear of downtown. Great food and good wine.
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Zin American Bistro
198 S Palm Canyon Dr
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In the hear of downtown. Great food and good wine.
Patio views of the mountains are breathtaking, but the food is underwhelming:(
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Escena Lounge & Grill
1100 Clubhouse View Dr
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Patio views of the mountains are breathtaking, but the food is underwhelming:(
Cheap breakfast and brunch.
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Pinocchio In the Desert
134 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
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Cheap breakfast and brunch.

Entertainment & Activities

The largest LGBT resort in the valley. Offers day passes...
CCBC Resort Hotel
68-300 Gay Resort Dr
The largest LGBT resort in the valley. Offers day passes...
Newly remodeled with reclining seats and "DBox" seats. Most movies are $6.00 on Tuesdays all day.
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Mary Pickford Theatre is D'Place
36850 Pickfair St
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Newly remodeled with reclining seats and "DBox" seats. Most movies are $6.00 on Tuesdays all day.
One of only two revolving trams in the world! $5 to park and about $30pp. Check the weather before heading there.
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram Way
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One of only two revolving trams in the world! $5 to park and about $30pp. Check the weather before heading there.
This is a great place to see native plants and animals. Also known for its cheetah and giraffe breeding programs.
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Živá pouštní zoo a zahrady
47900 Portola Ave
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This is a great place to see native plants and animals. Also known for its cheetah and giraffe breeding programs.
Small gardens specializing in cacti. Tim volunteers his time here as a Master Gardner.
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Moorten Botanical Garden
1701 S Palm Canyon Dr
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Small gardens specializing in cacti. Tim volunteers his time here as a Master Gardner.
DH has some really good natural hot springs due to its being on the San Andreas fault. Ask us about the best to visit. Most are about $50pp for a day pass.
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Desert Hot Springs
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DH has some really good natural hot springs due to its being on the San Andreas fault. Ask us about the best to visit. Most are about $50pp for a day pass.
A 15 min walk or a quick few min drive you can play slots, tables and dine.
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Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City
68960 E Palm Canyon Dr
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A 15 min walk or a quick few min drive you can play slots, tables and dine.

Drinks & Nightlife

For the Levi/Leather guy in all of us. Sunday Beer Bust and Wednesday underwear night. You decide:)
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The Barracks Bar
67625 E Palm Canyon Dr
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For the Levi/Leather guy in all of us. Sunday Beer Bust and Wednesday underwear night. You decide:)
Older LGBT crowd. Busy starting at 2:00pm. Heavy pours.
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Streetbar
224 E Arenas Rd
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Older LGBT crowd. Busy starting at 2:00pm. Heavy pours.
Packed on weekends. They only true LGBT dance bar in the valley.
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Hunters Nightclub
302 East Arenas Road
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Packed on weekends. They only true LGBT dance bar in the valley.
70% LGBT, 30% friendly. Good cocktails and actually good food.
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Blackbook
315 E Arenas Rd
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70% LGBT, 30% friendly. Good cocktails and actually good food.
So very gay.
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Chill Bar Palm Springs
217 E Arenas Rd
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So very gay.

Essentials

You can never escape with just one thing in your basket!
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Target
67750 E Palm Canyon Dr
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You can never escape with just one thing in your basket!
The UPS Store
67-782 CA-111
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Trader Joe's
67720 E Palm Canyon Dr
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Higher end shopping. Lines are usually long.
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Vons
4733 E Palm Canyon Dr
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Higher end shopping. Lines are usually long.
Low-cost food store (Kroger family of stores). If you get produce there you should eat it within a couple days.
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Food 4 Less
49241 Grapefruit Blvd
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Low-cost food store (Kroger family of stores). If you get produce there you should eat it within a couple days.
If you want to grill and have a hankerin' for a great steak, this is the best place for an affordable cut of meat.
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Stater Bros. Markets
1717 E Vista Chino
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If you want to grill and have a hankerin' for a great steak, this is the best place for an affordable cut of meat.
High-end super market. But honestly, the best steak for grilling to be found in the valley!
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Gelson's
36101 Bob Hope Dr
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High-end super market. But honestly, the best steak for grilling to be found in the valley!
Chuh-ching!
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Whole Foods Market
44-459 Town Center Way
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Chuh-ching!
One of the best Mexican grocery stores in town.
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Cardenas Markets
31655 Date Palm Dr
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One of the best Mexican grocery stores in town.
Offer day, week, month passes.
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World Gym
1751 N Sunrise Way
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Offer day, week, month passes.
High-end supermarket - great wine and cheese selection
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Bristol Farms Palm Desert
73101 Country Club Dr
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High-end supermarket - great wine and cheese selection

Arts & Culture

Several artists in one location.
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Backstreet Art District
2600 Cherokee Way
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Several artists in one location.
It's the largest folk art installation in the country and it's all about Jesus! If you have time to kill and want a road trip along the Salton Sea, this is for you. Ask before you go:)
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Slab City
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It's the largest folk art installation in the country and it's all about Jesus! If you have time to kill and want a road trip along the Salton Sea, this is for you. Ask before you go:)
Quite a good collection for a small museum!
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Stezka muzea Palm Springs
101 N Museum Dr
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Quite a good collection for a small museum!
Dedicated to MidCMod architecture. Very small.
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Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center
300 S Palm Canyon Dr
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Dedicated to MidCMod architecture. Very small.
Tiny museum but a lovely sculpture park!
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Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert
72567 CA-111
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Tiny museum but a lovely sculpture park!
Blink and you'll miss it! The original downtown Palm Springs. It's just across the street from Lulu.
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Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
140 S Palm Canyon Dr
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Blink and you'll miss it! The original downtown Palm Springs. It's just across the street from Lulu.
Bright and colorful midc mod drawings.
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SHAG the store
745 N Palm Canyon Dr
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Bright and colorful midc mod drawings.
Amazing gardens and important mission.
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Sunnylands Center & Gardens
37977 Bob Hope Dr
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Amazing gardens and important mission.
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Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory
71-100 CA-111
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Shopping

Consignment and antiques. Open on the weekends only.
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Estate Sale Co.
4185 E Palm Canyon Dr
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Consignment and antiques. Open on the weekends only.
The Rodeo Drive of the Coachella Valley. Lots of expensive shopping and some really good restaurants.
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El Paseo Dr
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The Rodeo Drive of the Coachella Valley. Lots of expensive shopping and some really good restaurants.
All this Mid Century Palm Springs. A lot of really great gifts!
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Destination PSP
170 North Palm Canyon Drive
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All this Mid Century Palm Springs. A lot of really great gifts!
HUGE selection of greeting cards and funny knickknacks.
Greetings
301 N Palm Canyon Dr
HUGE selection of greeting cards and funny knickknacks.
LGBT store featuring a huge variety of greeting cards. Also books, clothing, Christmas ornaments, and adult novelties and toys.
Q Trading Co
606 E Sunny Dunes Rd
LGBT store featuring a huge variety of greeting cards. Also books, clothing, Christmas ornaments, and adult novelties and toys.
You'll drop a pretty penny in this place but let me tell you, you'll look FAAAAAABulous!
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Trina Turk | Mr Turk | Palm Springs Boutique
891 N Palm Canyon Dr
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You'll drop a pretty penny in this place but let me tell you, you'll look FAAAAAABulous!
Popular local designer with a storefront.
Christopher Kennedy Inc
707 N Palm Canyon Dr
Popular local designer with a storefront.
Two stories of antiques and collectibles. Fun shopping!
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Antique Galleries of Palm Springs
505 Industrial Pl
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Two stories of antiques and collectibles. Fun shopping!
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but chains and whips excite me. More "geared" for the LGBT crowd.
Gear Leather and Fetish
650 E Sunny Dunes Rd
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but chains and whips excite me. More "geared" for the LGBT crowd.
Extensive clothing here. If you're into Andrew Christian, this is place!
GayMart
305 E Arenas Rd
Extensive clothing here. If you're into Andrew Christian, this is place!
Blech. It's a mall.
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Westfield Palm Desert
72-840 CA-111
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Blech. It's a mall.
Premium outlet stores about 45 min from us.
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Cabazon Outlets
48750 Seminole Dr
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Premium outlet stores about 45 min from us.
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Just Fabulous Palm Springs
515 N Palm Canyon Dr
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A mix of new and used clothes,, furniture, books. Benefiting local charities.
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Revivals - Cathedral City
California 111
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A mix of new and used clothes,, furniture, books. Benefiting local charities.

Parks & Nature

Visit an authentic palm oasis. Hikes from easy to strenuous. The only place where the fringe-toed lizard lives.
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Coachella Valley Preserve - Tisíc Palms Oasis Preserve
29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Rd
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Visit an authentic palm oasis. Hikes from easy to strenuous. The only place where the fringe-toed lizard lives.
Here you can hike up to a beautiful waterfall. See sacred rock paintings and an ancient Cahuilla kitchen. Entrance fee around $15pp.
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Agua Caliente Tahquitz Visitor Center
500 W Mesquite Ave
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Here you can hike up to a beautiful waterfall. See sacred rock paintings and an ancient Cahuilla kitchen. Entrance fee around $15pp.
Lots of great hiking here. About $10pp to get in.
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Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon Drive
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Lots of great hiking here. About $10pp to get in.
Our absolute FAV hike!! You will need a sturdy car or suv to access the trailhead. Better early in the morning.
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Painted Canyon
Painted Canyon Road
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Our absolute FAV hike!! You will need a sturdy car or suv to access the trailhead. Better early in the morning.
Right outside our back door! There are two trails. One pretty easy, the other strenuous. Ask us!
Cathedral Canyon
Right outside our back door! There are two trails. One pretty easy, the other strenuous. Ask us!
This is some of the best bird watching close by.
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Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
11055 East Drive
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This is some of the best bird watching close by.
Great hiking! You can even hook up with the Pacific Coast Trail!
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Whitewater Preserve
9160 Whitewater Canyon Rd
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Great hiking! You can even hook up with the Pacific Coast Trail!
Other than Yellowstone, this is my park! Stunning!! Note that there is no running water or concessions in the park. You need to bring those.
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Joshua Tree
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Other than Yellowstone, this is my park! Stunning!! Note that there is no running water or concessions in the park. You need to bring those.
The largest state park in the country. Especially worth seeing during March when the desert is in bloom. Also take note of the many metal sculptures!
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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center
200 Palm Canyon Dr
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The largest state park in the country. Especially worth seeing during March when the desert is in bloom. Also take note of the many metal sculptures!
Newly built in 2018 this is a research quality observatory offering star gazing to the public. Check website for details.
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Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory
71-100 CA-111
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Newly built in 2018 this is a research quality observatory offering star gazing to the public. Check website for details.