Outdoors Sport & Nature
Joshua Tree National Park
74485 National Monument Dr.
Twenty Nine Palms, CA 92277
760-367-5500
http://www.palmsprings.com/frames/joshuatree.html
There is an amazing variety of animals and plants at this national park! This is a great place for teachers to visit with expectations of a fun field trip in the future! You can plan a field trip, have guest speakers and request curriculum materials.
Moorten Botanical Gardens
1701 South Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, California 92264
760-327-6555
http://www.palmsprings.com/moorten/index.html
This Garden has more than 3,000 species of cacti from all corners of the world. Many of the plants are for sale here, so if you are enticed by one it is your lucky day!
The Living Desert
47900 Portola Ave
Palm Desert, CA
760-346-5694
http://www.livingdesert.org/index.html
A zoo planted right in the desert? The Living Desert is a fascinating place to see what lives in our deserts. Learn and meet the multitude of plants and animals from all over the world that call our deserts home!
Agua Caliente Indian Canyons
38520 S Palm Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92264-9332
760-323-6018
http://www.indian-canyons.com/Palm.html
Fifteen miles long, Palm Canyon is one of the areas of great beauty in Western North America. Its indigenous flora and fauna, which the Cahuilla people so expertly used and its abundant Washingtonia filifera (California Fan Palm) are breathtaking contrasts to the stark rocky gorges and barren desert lands beyond. A moderately graded, paved foot path winds down into the canyon for picnicking near the stream, meditating, exploring, hiking or horseback riding.
Coyote Ridge Stable
50639 Panorama Drive
Morongo Valley, California 92256
760-363-3380
http://www.coyoteridgestable.com/default.php
Interested in horseback riding? This stable has been in business for over fifteen years. There are for everyone, from a family oriented to a romantic ride. This is a 3200 ft elevation with a variety of wildlife and plant species.
Smoke Tree Stable
2500 Toledo Ave
Palm Springs, CA 92264
760-327-1372
http://www.smoketreestables.com/
Experience a few quiet hours of "getting away from it all" on over 150 miles of convenient riding trails that provide both solitude and breathtaking beauty. Located in Palm Springs near the Indian Canyons, Smoke Tree Stables offers guided rides by the hour or for the entire day!
Aerial Tramway
One Tramway Road
Palm Springs, CA. 92262
1-888-515-(TRAM) 8726
http://www.pstramway.com/
This route promises breathtaking views and will transport you to and from Mountain Station. Riding in a Swiss tram car to the top of Mount San Jacinto (8,516 feet from the valley!) you are dropped off in the State Park, where there are bike trails, skiing trails, a restaurant and cocktail lounge. This should be on a must do list while in Palm Springs!
Villagefest
760-320-3781
http://www.palmspringsvillagefest.com
Every Thursday evening from 6-10, Downtown Palm Springs transforms into a street festival. You will engage in live music, art, great food, crafts and a farmer’s market. Villagefest is located between Baristo and Amado Roads on Palm Canyon Drive.
Palm Springs Golf
Tahquitz Creek – Open to Public
1885 Golf Club Drive
Palm Springs, Ca 92264
Phone: 760-328-1005
http://www.tahquitzgolfresort.com/
An excellent golf course with Ted Robinson trademarks of water and scenic holes, punctuated by stunning mountain views. Greens are well protected by bunkers. Rolling fairways & Bermuda greens.
Cimarron Golf Course – Open to Public
67-603 30th Ave,
Cathedral City, Ca
Phone: 760-770-6060
www.cimarrongolf.com
Links type course. Sod-wall bunkers with crushed white marble. Large greens with subtle breaks. A challenging layout. Tif-dwarf greens. Amazing Mountain views.
Tommy Jacobs Bel Air Greens – Open to Public
100 South El Cielo Road
Palm Springs, Ca 92262
Phone: 760-322-6062
Water located on 5 of the nine holes. Traps in strategic locations. All holes relatively short. Sensational Mountain Views. Bermuda greens. Near downtown Palm Springs. Former PGA Tour player Tommy Jacobs owns this course. The driving range is lighted and features a misting system to keep players cool in the summer.
Indian Canyons Golf Resort
1097 Murray Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92264-4009
760-327-6550
http://www.indiancanyonsgolf.com
Surrounded on three sides by breathtaking, colorful, natural mountain vistas, sheltered from the wind and nestled at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains lies the jewel of the desert, Indian Canyons Golf Resort. This 36-hole resort is uniquely positioned to offer you an unrivaled golf experience in the Greater Palm Springs Area.
The facility offers two very distinctively different golf courses and each is a reflection of its time. To make your Tee Time reservations, please call us at 760.833.8700 at least 7 days in advance to guarantee your enjoyment!
History and Culture
Palm Springs Art Museum
101 Museum Drive
Palm Springs, Califomia 92262
760-322-4800
http://www.psmuseum.org/index.php
This museum is an educational institution that will provide you with visual art and performance arts. There is a permanent collection which features 19th, 20th and 21st century works.
Palm Springs Air Museum
745 North Gene Autry Trail
Palm Springs, California 92262
760-778-6262 ext: 222
http://www.palmspringsairmuseum.org/
The Palm Springs Air Museum houses one of the nation's largest collection of World War II flying aircraft displayed in modern, well lighted, air-conditioned and clean hangars. Our Buddy Rodgers Theater shows daily documentaries about aviation in the military with an emphasis on World War II. In addition to planes and historic artifacts, the museum is host to a library of 6300 volumes primarily related to aviation and American military history.
Desert Art Center Shows
550 N. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs CA 92262
760-323-7973
http://www.desertartcenter.com
The Desert Art Center, which was established in 1950 and the oldest art organization in the Coachella Valley, is a non-profit group whose purpose is to promote art in the community and provide scholarships to Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs and Cathedral City High School seniors. The co-op now has over 140 artist members many of whom display their artwork and are nationally known. Paintings in oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastels and other media in addition to prints, sculptures, ceramics, glasswork, bronze, photography and art cards are all on sale at reasonable prices.
Ruddy’s General Store Museum
221 S Palm Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, 92262
760-327-2156
http://www.palmsprings.com/points/heritage/ruddy.html
In 1983 Jim Ruddy integrated his extensive 35 year collection of general store merchandise with a museum that he purchased in the Mid-West. The museum had been the collection of a Depression-Era liquidator who had kept his pick of the finest store fixtures and merchandise in his basement for 40 years. The result is one of the largest complete displays of unused general store merchandise in the country. Open on Saturday and Sundays - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Entertainment
Spa Resort Casino
401 East Amando Road
Palm Springs, CA 92262
888-999-1995
http://www.sparesortcasino.com
Spa Resort Casino is located just ONE BLOCK from the Palm Springs Convention Center and one block from the famous Palm Canyon Drive. Enjoy a world class resort including Slots, Game Tables, High Limit, Poker Room as well as the Cascade Lounge, a perfect setting to enjoy live entertainment.
Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
32-250 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
866-923-7244
http://hotwatercasino.com
Located in Rancho Mirage, this resort hosts Coachella Valley's premier Poker Room. Full-service health spa, fitness facility, casino, and restaurants.
Morongo Casino Resort and Spa
49500 Seminole Drive
Cabazon, CA 92230
(800) 252-4499
www.morongocasinoresortandspa.com
Located on I-10 between the Inland Empire and Palm Springs areas, Morongo is just a short drive from all of Southern California. From its scenic location at the foot of the San Gorgonio and San Jacinto Mountains to its world-famous acts, luxury hotel rooms, spa, dining, nightlife and of course 150,000 square feet of gaming, Morongo has all the amenities you need for a great vacation.
Annenberg Theater
Lower Level of the Palm Springs Art Museum
101 Museum Drive
Palm Springs, California 92262
760-325-4490
http://www.psmuseum.org/performance/annenberg_theater.php
Comedy, jazz, classical, dance—it’s all here. A little bit of the traditional and a little bit of the avant-garde with this exciting diverse line-up there’s something for everyone.
The Camelot Theater
2300 E. Baristo Road
Palm Springs CA 92262
760-325-6565
http://www.camelottheatres.com/
The desert's premiere movie theater, and home to the Palm Springs International Film Festival. Located conveniently to downtown Palm Springs, the theater is located on the south side of the Palm Springs Mall. Camelot Theatre is a three-screen movie house and entertainment complex specializing in the finest first-run art film, foreign film, and independent film.
Palm Springs Follies
128 South Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, California 92262
760-327-0225
The Palm Springs Follies is a world-famous, Broadway-caliber celebration of the music, dance, and comedy of the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s with a cast old enough to have lived it! March 13 – May 20 The Diamonds will be performing! Their chart topping hits include "Li'l Darlin'" and "The Stroll".
Desert Hills Premium Outlets
If you like high-end outlet shopping, you'll love Desert Hills! It's not just EVERY outlet center that can boast of having "big name" designer labels like Prada, Dior, Hugo Boss, Gucci and Giorgio Armani. But, there IS one outlet mall in Southern California that CAN make such claims...and that's the Desert Hills Premium Outlets in Cabazon, California.
Cabazon Outlets
48750 Seminole Drive
Cabazon, CA 92230
951-922-3000
http://www.cabazonoutlets.com
If you can't find what you're looking for at the Desert Hills Premium Outlets, there's another factory outlet mall right next door! Though much smaller than Desert Hills, the Cabazon Outlets have a roster of high-quality factory outlet stores that shopping enthusiasts will certainly want to check out!
El Paseo Shopping District
Directory of Shops
http://palmsprings.com/elpaseo/index2.html
About a 30 minute drive from Palm Springs, El Paseo Shopping District in Palm Desert, CA features over 300 world-class shops, clothing boutiques, art galleries, jewelers, restaurants and much, more...all lined along a beautifully maintained picture-postcard floral and statue-filled mile.
Desert IMAX Theater
68510 E. Palm Canyon Drive
Cathedral City CA 92234
760-324-7333
http://www.fandango.com/desertimaxtheatre_aanmv/theaterpage
Located about 10 minutes from the center of Palm Springs, Desert IMAX Theater has first run movies with the largest IMAX screen in the Coachella Valley.
Dining Out
La Casita Restaurant ($$)
411 East Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-320-8993
http://www.palmsprings.com/dine/la_casita_restaurant/index.html
Voted "2005 Business of the Year" by the Coachella Valley Mexican Chamber of Commerce, and 2004 Restaurant of the Year by Cathedral City Chamber of Commerce, La Casita Restaurants have lived up to its reputation for providing only the freshest and most authentic Mexican cuisine in the Palm Springs Valley. From Mexico's Yucatan, Michoacán, Zacatecas and Jalisco regions, we take pride in our authentic Mexican specialty offerings.
The Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar ($$$)
155 South Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-416-8664
http://thefallsrestaurants.com/
A contemporary American steakhouse featuring dry aged mid-western beef, the freshest seafood, and , of course, ever-evolving fresh seasonal selections. Enjoy more than 35 selections of signature “Smokin’ Martinis” and award-winning wine list while absorbing the view below of Palm Canyon Drive.
Las Casuelas Terraza ($$)
222 South Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-778-6744
http://www.lascasuelas.com/
Las Casuelas Terraza has been serving authentic Mexican food since first opening its doors on Palm Springs’ historic Palm canyon drive in 1979. It prides itself on serving timeless and traditional Mexican food in and environment perfect for the whole family… or for a single person who just wants to unwind on the spacious outdoor patio.
Tony’s Pasta Mia ($$$)
360 North Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, California 92262
760-327-1773
http://www.palmsprings.com/dine/tonyspastamia/index.html
The restaurant has been a Palm Springs landmark for over twenty-five years, with guests ranging from The Sopranos to Sylvester Stallone! Not only will you enjoy great Italian and continental food but there is live music in their Main Room and Copa Lounge seven days a week.
Spencer’s Restaurant ($$$)
701 West Baristo Road
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-327-3446
http://www.spencersrestaurant.com/index.php
Nestled at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, Spencer's offers a popular Palm Springs tradition of culinary excellence featuring a fresh approach to classic American, European and Pacific Rim cuisine. Spencer's Ambience is the perfect blend of stylish elegance and comfortable informality.
Matchbox Vintage Pizza Bistro ($$)
Mercado Plaza
155 South Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-778-6000
http://www.matchboxpalmsprings.com/
Their authentic wood- fired masonry oven where the fire has burned constantly since the day they opened. Modern gas and electric ovens cannot produce the intense heat needed - over 800 degrees - to achieve the crispy, smoky crust that our oven provides. With dough made fresh daily in-house, their goal is to make the best pizza in the desert! In the mood for something a little fancier? Their famous mini-burgers, grilled Atlantic salmon, 10 oz grilled top sirloin or our pan-roasted citrus glazed chicken? Their chef's dishes are simply and classically prepared!
Sherman’s Deli ($$)
401 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA
760-325-1199
http://www.shermansdeli.com/
Since opening their first location in 1953, Sherman’s has become a landmark in the desert. A Kosher- style family restaurant, still owned and operated by Sherman Harris, his son, Sam and daughter Janet, they offer an extensive menu for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner reminiscent of a New York style deli.
Kaiser Grille ($$$)
205 South Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-323-1003
http://www.restaurantsofpalmsprings.com/kaiser.php
Kaiser Grille is a favorite downtown destination for casual upscale dining, offering seafood, steaks, chops, pizza, salads and an unbeatable Happy Hour. Fresh, top quality ingredients make each dish flavorful and healthy.
Nightlife
Village Pub
266 S. Palm Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, California 92262
760-323-3265
http://www.palmspringsvillagepub.com/
Live entertainment, great food and thirteen different tapped beers and over 30 different bottled beers this is a great place to meet your friends out.
Zelda’s
169 N Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, California 92262
760-325-2375
http://www.zeldaznightclub.com/
This nightclub feature two dance floors and eight full bars!
Peabody’s Café
134 South Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA
760-322-1877
http://www.peabodyscafepalmsprings.com
Café and Coffee Bar by day, Karaoke Bar on Saturday nights! See their full menu online.
