Cheeky's
Brunch
Hosts' pickThe Palm Springs brunch institution — famous for its rotating bacon flight and inventive American breakfasts. Go early; the line is worth it.
American · Brunch
622 N Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Our little black book of the desert.
The places we actually go — from brunch institutions and craft cocktail dens to championship golf and adventures the kids will talk about all year.
Restaurants
Hosts' favorites: Cheeky's, Workshop Kitchen & Bar, and Chicken Ranch
FARM
French · Garden
Provençal charm in a dreamy garden patio tucked into La Plaza — a long, lazy French brunch at its finest.
French · Brunch · Garden patio
6 La Plaza, Palm Springs, CA 92262
TAC/QUILA
Mexican · Upscale
Elevated Mexican fare and a serious tequila list in a buzzy, stylish room on Palm Canyon Drive.
Mexican · Upscale
415 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Rooster and the Pig
Vietnamese · Seasonal
A beloved Vietnamese-American spot with bold, seasonal plates — one of the desert's most consistently great dinners.
Vietnamese · Seasonal
356 S Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
The Tropicale
Festive · Dinner
Retro-glam supper club energy, an eclectic menu, and a patio made for celebratory nights out.
Festive · Eclectic menu
330 E Amado Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Workshop Kitchen & Bar
Dinner
Hosts' pickA stunning modern American restaurant in a 1926 Spanish colonial space — craft cocktails and farm-driven plates.
American · Craft cocktails
800 N Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Chicken Ranch
Casual
Hosts' pickOur go-to for effortless, delicious rotisserie chicken — the perfect zero-fuss dinner after a pool day.
Rotisserie · Casual
Palm Springs, CA
Bars
Truss & Twine
Cocktails · Downtown
Serious cocktails organized by era — from Old Fashioneds to modern classics — in a handsome downtown room.
Cocktails · Downtown
800 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Seymour's
Craft · Vintage vibe
An intimate, dimly lit craft cocktail bar hidden behind Mr. Lyons — vintage vibe, exceptional drinks.
Craft cocktails · Intimate bar
233 E Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Tailor Shop
Cocktails · Downtown
A polished downtown cocktail den just off Palm Canyon — sharp drinks in a stylish setting.
Cocktails · Downtown
140 W Vía Lola, Unit A, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Coffee
Koffi
Roaster · Pastries
A local favorite with on-site roasting and excellent pastries — the classic Palm Springs morning ritual.
Coffee · Pastries · On-site roasting
515 N Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Ernest Coffee
Coffee · Beer
Stumptown coffee by day, craft beer by evening, and good snacks all day — steps up Palm Canyon.
Coffee · Beer · Snacks
1105 N Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Golf
All courses: 6 AM – 6 PM
Indian Wells Golf Resort
Indian Wells
Two celebrated championship courses with dramatic mountain backdrops — a desert golf bucket-list stop.
6 AM – 6 PM
44500 Indian Wells Ln, Indian Wells, CA 92210
SilverRock Golf Course
La Quinta
An Arnold Palmer classic set against the Santa Rosa Mountains — long, lush, and gorgeous.
6 AM – 6 PM
79179 Ahmanson Ln, La Quinta, CA 92253
PGA West
La Quinta
The famed "Western Home of Golf in America" — iconic tournament courses that test every club in the bag.
6 AM – 6 PM
56150 PGA Blvd, La Quinta, CA 92253
Shadow Hills Golf Club
Indio
Friendly fairways and palm-lined water features in Indio — a relaxed round for every skill level.
6 AM – 6 PM
81420 N Sun City Blvd, Indio, CA 92203
For kids
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Adventure
Ride the world's largest rotating tramcar 8,500 feet up Chino Canyon — it can be 30–40° cooler at the top!
Call for hours · (888) 515-8726
1 Tram Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Moorten Botanical Garden
Nature
A charming family-run cactarium packed with desert wonders — an easy, delightful hour with little ones.
10 AM – 4 PM
1701 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264
The Living Desert
Wildlife
A world-class zoo and gardens where kids can feed giraffes and ride the endangered-species carousel.
8 AM – 5 PM
47900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Children's Discovery Museum
Hands-on
Interactive exhibits built for curious minds — a perfect escape on a hot afternoon.
10 AM – 5 PM
71701 Gerald Ford Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Shopping
Downtown Palm Springs
The strip
Palm Canyon Drive's boutiques, galleries, vintage design shops, and the Thursday night VillageFest street fair.
Hours vary
Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
El Paseo Shopping District
Upscale
The "Rodeo Drive of the Desert" — a palm-lined mile of designer boutiques, galleries, and patio dining.
8 AM – 11 PM
78010 Main St, La Quinta, CA 92253
Desert Hills Premium Outlets
Outlets
180 designer outlet stores at the foot of the San Gorgonio Pass — worth the short drive west.
10 AM – 8 PM
48400 Seminole Drive, Cabazon, CA 92230
Yoga and gyms
Power Yoga Palm Springs
Yoga
Energizing flow classes in the heart of downtown.
Call for hours · (760) 835-0964
333 N Palm Canyon Dr, Unit 214, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Club Pilates
Pilates
Reformer classes for all levels — drop-ins welcome.
Call for hours · (760) 537-0457
425 S Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
World Gym
Gym
A full-service gym for keeping the routine going on vacation.
Call for hours · (760) 327-7100
1751 N Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Grocery
Ralphs
Open late
Full-service supermarket, open until 1 AM for late arrivals.
6 AM – 1 AM
425 S Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Stater Bros. Markets
Closest
A quick run up Vista Chino for everything on the list.
6 AM – 11 PM
1717 E Vista Chino, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Albertsons
Full service
Reliable full-line grocery with a good deli and bakery.
6 AM – 11 PM
1751 N Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Jensen's Finest Foods
Gourmet
The gourmet option — great meats, cheeses, and wine for a proper BBQ night.
7 AM – 8 PM
2465 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Transportation
- Rideshare
- Uber and LyftOperate throughout Palm Springs
- Airport
- Palm Springs International (PSP)The closest airport — about 10 minutes from the house
- Bus
- Greyhound Bus Station83100 Indio Blvd · (760) 347-5888
- Bikes
- FestiCycle Bike Rentals(760) 238-4979 — cruise the flat, palm-lined streets
- Parking
- Free at the houseOn the driveway and on the street
Explore all day. Come home to this.
Every adventure ends better with a dip in the pool and an evening by the fire pit.