Lorna’s guidebook
Food scene
Very nice patio and the price of your meal includes a lovely walk through a large garden area.
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The Cafe at Shields
80225 California 111Very nice patio and the price of your meal includes a lovely walk through a large garden area.
This is one of our favorite top notch restaurants with excellent service, food and atmosphere. It is located in the heart of Palm Springs and rest right on the side of the mountains with a great patio.
201 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Spencer's Restaurant
701 West Baristo RoadThis is one of our favorite top notch restaurants with excellent service, food and atmosphere. It is located in the heart of Palm Springs and rest right on the side of the mountains with a great patio.
Our favorite special dinner spot. With linen table cloths, a garden of trees with twinkle lights and live background music. Sunday is no corkage fee night and Tuesdays are half price wine nights.
144 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lavender Bistro
78073 Cll BarcelonaOur favorite special dinner spot. With linen table cloths, a garden of trees with twinkle lights and live background music. Sunday is no corkage fee night and Tuesdays are half price wine nights.
Best "street tacos" ever. They are large so one usually does the trick. The chili rellenos are great. It is a drive through or sit down spot and the prices are so low.
Castañedas Mexican Food
82900 Ave 42Best "street tacos" ever. They are large so one usually does the trick. The chili rellenos are great. It is a drive through or sit down spot and the prices are so low.
This is the locally owned answer to a Ruth Chris type of a steakhouse. We have had great food and service here.
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
LG's Prime Steakhouse
78525 CA-111This is the locally owned answer to a Ruth Chris type of a steakhouse. We have had great food and service here.
Sightseeing
This a a fun way to see the entire area and experience the different terrain and elevation changes here in the desert. You could be golfing in shorts one minute and in snow at the top of the tram.
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayThis a a fun way to see the entire area and experience the different terrain and elevation changes here in the desert. You could be golfing in shorts one minute and in snow at the top of the tram.
This is our neighborhood course. As a renter you can qualify for discount green fees. There is a challenging 18 hole course as well as a beautiful par three course.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shadow Hills Golf Course
80875 Ave 40This is our neighborhood course. As a renter you can qualify for discount green fees. There is a challenging 18 hole course as well as a beautiful par three course.
Great and moderate hike to an amazingly tall waterfall. If it is hot out, wear your swimsuit and dip into the many natural pools along the way. There is a free guided hike that is informative and fun.
142 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tahquitz Canyon
Great and moderate hike to an amazingly tall waterfall. If it is hot out, wear your swimsuit and dip into the many natural pools along the way. There is a free guided hike that is informative and fun.
This is a great place for an easy hike through palm grottos and desert landscape.
390 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon DriveThis is a great place for an easy hike through palm grottos and desert landscape.
I'm not a big airplane buff but I really enjoyed this museum. You can get inside the war planes and even go up in a bi-plane or a "Red Baron" style plane.
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Museo del Aire de Palm Springs
lot 745 N Gene Autry TrailI'm not a big airplane buff but I really enjoyed this museum. You can get inside the war planes and even go up in a bi-plane or a "Red Baron" style plane.
This is the biggest outdoor market and such an assortment of items. From fresh dates to golf clothes to hats and tamales. It's all there. It's only open Saturdays and Sundays in the mornings until about 1 pm. It is closed during the hot summer months.
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Street Fair at College of the Desert
43-500 Monterey AveThis is the biggest outdoor market and such an assortment of items. From fresh dates to golf clothes to hats and tamales. It's all there. It's only open Saturdays and Sundays in the mornings until about 1 pm. It is closed during the hot summer months.
Rent a horse and ride through the desert. Such a fun thing to do.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Smoke Tree Stables
2500 S Toledo AveRent a horse and ride through the desert. Such a fun thing to do.
This is our local zoo and they just added several new animals. They have fun animal shows too.
889 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Desierto Vivo Zoológico y Jardines
47900 Portola AveThis is our local zoo and they just added several new animals. They have fun animal shows too.
This is a rather odd art installation but quite whacky and fun to see. It will take about an hour to drive there but on the way you will see the Salton Sea and can stop off at the shoreline or drive through the very old and deserted resort towns.
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Montaña de la Salvación
603 Beal RdThis is a rather odd art installation but quite whacky and fun to see. It will take about an hour to drive there but on the way you will see the Salton Sea and can stop off at the shoreline or drive through the very old and deserted resort towns.
City/town information
There is a lot of history in town and so much culture to enjoy. If you like mid-century modern décor or architecture, you have a great time. There seems to always be a street fair, art show or event going on. Go see the two story tall Marilyn Monroe statue or visit Elvis Presley's honeymoon house. During February is Modernism Week with home tours, talks, fashion shows etc. There are so many great places to eat and see. Take at least one day and have fun in Palm Springs
527 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palm Springs
57096 Twentynine Palms HighwayThere is a lot of history in town and so much culture to enjoy. If you like mid-century modern décor or architecture, you have a great time. There seems to always be a street fair, art show or event going on. Go see the two story tall Marilyn Monroe statue or visit Elvis Presley's honeymoon house. During February is Modernism Week with home tours, talks, fashion shows etc. There are so many great places to eat and see. Take at least one day and have fun in Palm Springs
Neighborhoods
This of El Paseo as the "Rodeo Drive' of the desert. It offers many dining choices, high end shopping and art studios. Not all of the stores are expensive but it certainly has the designer stores. It make a fun afternoon.
429 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Paseo Dr
This of El Paseo as the "Rodeo Drive' of the desert. It offers many dining choices, high end shopping and art studios. Not all of the stores are expensive but it certainly has the designer stores. It make a fun afternoon.
Go to "Old Town" to have a bite or a craft beer. They often times set up art fairs and farmers markets. It is a favorite area for locals.
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La Quinta
Go to "Old Town" to have a bite or a craft beer. They often times set up art fairs and farmers markets. It is a favorite area for locals.