Mariah’s guidebook
Food scene
Spencers is a mainstay in Palm Springs. Owned by a leading Palm Springs philanthropist, Harold Matzner, the food is a culinary delight, the people watching often exciting, the ambiance Palm Springs elegant and the service Impeccable.
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Spencer's Restaurant
701 West Baristo RoadSpencers is a mainstay in Palm Springs. Owned by a leading Palm Springs philanthropist, Harold Matzner, the food is a culinary delight, the people watching often exciting, the ambiance Palm Springs elegant and the service Impeccable.
A local favorite, Koffi is where the locals get their daily fix of caffeine and pastry.
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Koffi
515 N Palm Canyon DrA local favorite, Koffi is where the locals get their daily fix of caffeine and pastry.
On Thursdays you shouldn't miss the farmers Market that takes over the Main Street in Palm Springs. Food stalls, restaurants, crafts, music, people watching and more. This is a local favorite.
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Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Canyon DriveOn Thursdays you shouldn't miss the farmers Market that takes over the Main Street in Palm Springs. Food stalls, restaurants, crafts, music, people watching and more. This is a local favorite.
Right in the center of town, at Tahquitz and Palm Canyon, this Starbucks is as high end as they get. Expect a crowd, but the sightseeing is great, the location one of Starbucks best and the service great considering the lines.
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Starbucks
3400 East Tahquitz Canyon WayRight in the center of town, at Tahquitz and Palm Canyon, this Starbucks is as high end as they get. Expect a crowd, but the sightseeing is great, the location one of Starbucks best and the service great considering the lines.
Sightseeing
Going up the tram is exhilarating, with a rare but possible Big Horn Sheep sighting, but the real thrill is the pristine beauty of the San Jacinto Mountains at almost 11,000 feed. Hiking, snow shoeing, bird watching and wild animal sighting, the tram experience opens up Palm Springs visitors to the magic of this area. You can be in 100 degree heat one minutes, and then thirty minutes later the climate completely changes to a cooler 85 degrees wit sweeping views of the Coachella Valley and world class hiking.
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tramway RoadGoing up the tram is exhilarating, with a rare but possible Big Horn Sheep sighting, but the real thrill is the pristine beauty of the San Jacinto Mountains at almost 11,000 feed. Hiking, snow shoeing, bird watching and wild animal sighting, the tram experience opens up Palm Springs visitors to the magic of this area. You can be in 100 degree heat one minutes, and then thirty minutes later the climate completely changes to a cooler 85 degrees wit sweeping views of the Coachella Valley and world class hiking.
The Indian Canyons are incredible, and depending upon the time of year a desert oasis complete with waterfalls, running water, blooming cactus and desert views. The hiking is incredible. Plenty of places to picnic. Bring lots of water and a map.
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Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon DriveThe Indian Canyons are incredible, and depending upon the time of year a desert oasis complete with waterfalls, running water, blooming cactus and desert views. The hiking is incredible. Plenty of places to picnic. Bring lots of water and a map.
An hour long drive from Palm Springs up the historic Palms to Pines highway, you will experience the most quaint mountain town known for its jazz, art, and chill ambiance. The locals love living there and it shows in the friendly atmosphere. It's also a foodie town and never unusual to have a local jazz band playing a dinner set.
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Idyllwild
An hour long drive from Palm Springs up the historic Palms to Pines highway, you will experience the most quaint mountain town known for its jazz, art, and chill ambiance. The locals love living there and it shows in the friendly atmosphere. It's also a foodie town and never unusual to have a local jazz band playing a dinner set.
Indian Canyons has the most impressive collection of homes. Palmer & Krisel, Donald Wexler, and Roy Fey were some of the architects who designed the high-end homes found in this part of South Palm Springs, South of La Verne Way and East of S Palm Canyon Drive. This is where you’ll find the Instagram-famous #ThatPinkDoor but don’t worry because there is no shortage of bright, colorful doors here. Weave in and out of these sprawling streets and you’ll see what I mean.
Favorite Street: S. Yosemite Drive
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Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon DriveIndian Canyons has the most impressive collection of homes. Palmer & Krisel, Donald Wexler, and Roy Fey were some of the architects who designed the high-end homes found in this part of South Palm Springs, South of La Verne Way and East of S Palm Canyon Drive. This is where you’ll find the Instagram-famous #ThatPinkDoor but don’t worry because there is no shortage of bright, colorful doors here. Weave in and out of these sprawling streets and you’ll see what I mean.
Favorite Street: S. Yosemite Drive
Recreation
The Sunrise Park as everything you can imagine for your kids or you! Baseball field, tennis courts, library, skateboard park and more. many events are held here throughout the year - Opera n the Park, the fireworks show on the 4th, and more.
Sunrise Park
480 S Sunrise WayThe Sunrise Park as everything you can imagine for your kids or you! Baseball field, tennis courts, library, skateboard park and more. many events are held here throughout the year - Opera n the Park, the fireworks show on the 4th, and more.
Neighborhoods
Directly west of Palm Canyon Drive and west of Monte Vista St, these homes are tucked just underneath the beautiful San Jacinto mountains. The largest Alexander homes were built here and it’s no wonder so many holiday stars had homes in this part of town. In fact, Nat King Cole and Marilyn Monroe lived just a couple doors down from one another! Can you imagine?
This is where you will see the majority of A-frame/Swiss Miss homes. Swoon!
Favorite Street: N Rose Ave. This is the street where the photo of the above A-Frame was taken. Fun fact: Marilyn Monroe’s home may or may not be just across the street ;)
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Vista Las Palmas
Directly west of Palm Canyon Drive and west of Monte Vista St, these homes are tucked just underneath the beautiful San Jacinto mountains. The largest Alexander homes were built here and it’s no wonder so many holiday stars had homes in this part of town. In fact, Nat King Cole and Marilyn Monroe lived just a couple doors down from one another! Can you imagine?
This is where you will see the majority of A-frame/Swiss Miss homes. Swoon!
Favorite Street: N Rose Ave. This is the street where the photo of the above A-Frame was taken. Fun fact: Marilyn Monroe’s home may or may not be just across the street ;)
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Walking or driving is the best way to get around.
My home is a 10-15 minute walk or a five minute drive to downtown. Five unties from the house is a grocery store, restaurants, Starbucks and deli's.
No te pierdas
Thursday's Farmers Market or The Tram
Both are tourist favorites.
Antes de que te vayas
If you are golfing, make your reservations prior to arrival.
Many courses are public but provide quality golf. Read yelp reviews to pick your course!
Qué debes empacar
Flip flops and sunscreen!
The home's pool is private and refreshing. BBQ outside not the gas fired grill and enjoy the year round Palm Springs weather. It's hot though so bring plenty of sunscreen, shorts, flip flops and cool beverages!