Guidebook: Indio - Palm Springs

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Guidebook: Indio - Palm Springs

Food Scene

Great local Mexican spot. Family owned, excellent Micheladas and chilaquiles, get the green sauce! ;D
El Rodeo Cafe
44820 San Pablo Ave
Great local Mexican spot. Family owned, excellent Micheladas and chilaquiles, get the green sauce! ;D
popular, expensive
119 localnici recomandă
Thai Smile
100 S Indian Canyon Dr
119 localnici recomandă
popular, expensive
Best breakfast, often long waits
86 localnici recomandă
Wilma & Frieda's Cafe
73575 El Paseo
86 localnici recomandă
Best breakfast, often long waits
Outstanding local coffee shop
34 localnici recomandă
Koffi Rancho Mirage Roastery
71380 CA-111
34 localnici recomandă
Outstanding local coffee shop
good quick breakfasts, nice atmosphere, place to be seen
50 localnici recomandă
IW Coffee
74-995 CA-111
50 localnici recomandă
good quick breakfasts, nice atmosphere, place to be seen
Authentic mexican food. Original of 3 locations.
23 localnici recomandă
El Mexicali Cafe
82720 Indio Blvd
23 localnici recomandă
Authentic mexican food. Original of 3 locations.
Great local Mexican spot, amazing warm salsa served with the chips.
13 localnici recomandă
Rincon Norteño Mexican Restaurant
83011 Indio Blvd
13 localnici recomandă
Great local Mexican spot, amazing warm salsa served with the chips.
California classic, newest location opened Feb. 2016 All about the double double well done animal style, no lettuce.
84 localnici recomandă
In-N-Out Burger
82043 CA-111
84 localnici recomandă
California classic, newest location opened Feb. 2016 All about the double double well done animal style, no lettuce.
For if you don't know about In 'n out
13 localnici recomandă
Five Guys
78-445 CA-111
13 localnici recomandă
For if you don't know about In 'n out
One of the world's unique & special bars. A must visit Fri & Sat after 9
197 localnici recomandă
The Nest
75188 CA-111
197 localnici recomandă
One of the world's unique & special bars. A must visit Fri & Sat after 9
happy hour with great deals.
51 localnici recomandă
Pueblo Viejo Grill
81931 CA-111
51 localnici recomandă
happy hour with great deals.
Good sandwiches, Italian deli and bakery
16 localnici recomandă
The Real Italian Deli
44795 San Pablo Ave
16 localnici recomandă
Good sandwiches, Italian deli and bakery
50's style diner. Diner and breakfast staples, closes at 2 pm
23 localnici recomandă
Keedy's Fountain & Grill
73-633 CA-111
23 localnici recomandă
50's style diner. Diner and breakfast staples, closes at 2 pm
It is a good Del Taco
10 localnici recomandă
Del Taco
78468 CA-111
10 localnici recomandă
It is a good Del Taco
This is a secret locals only insider place. There's a small kitchen in the back, they make incredible Mexican staples, highly recommend the al pastor tacos and the mexicana breakfast burrito
18 localnici recomandă
Tampico Meat Market
78100 Calle Tampico
18 localnici recomandă
This is a secret locals only insider place. There's a small kitchen in the back, they make incredible Mexican staples, highly recommend the al pastor tacos and the mexicana breakfast burrito
New hip hangout spot with creative dishes and drinks
73 localnici recomandă
RD RNNR Libations Pints & Plates (roadrunner la quinta)
78065 Main St
73 localnici recomandă
New hip hangout spot with creative dishes and drinks
Excellent vibes and views at the Chateau, you pay a little extra for the location and the ambience but worth it for a special occasion
The Chateau at Lake La Quinta
78120 Caleo Bay
Excellent vibes and views at the Chateau, you pay a little extra for the location and the ambience but worth it for a special occasion
Originally located next to the Plaza theater in downtown Palm Springs back in the 50s, Louise's pantry relocated to La Quinta after the original location closed in the 1990s. Louise's pantry is probably the most popular breakfast spot around so there may be a wait. If it's too busy you can check out chula next door which is also excellent.
92 localnici recomandă
Louise's Pantry
47150 Washington St
92 localnici recomandă
Originally located next to the Plaza theater in downtown Palm Springs back in the 50s, Louise's pantry relocated to La Quinta after the original location closed in the 1990s. Louise's pantry is probably the most popular breakfast spot around so there may be a wait. If it's too busy you can check out chula next door which is also excellent.
A desert institution, fishermans market and grill has great early bird specials, fish is delivered fresh every day.
100 localnici recomandă
Fisherman's Market & Grill
78575 CA-111
100 localnici recomandă
A desert institution, fishermans market and grill has great early bird specials, fish is delivered fresh every day.
Iconic cliffside eatery with outstanding bar and excellent food. Reservations are suggested
229 localnici recomandă
La Quinta Cliffhouse
78250 CA-111
229 localnici recomandă
Iconic cliffside eatery with outstanding bar and excellent food. Reservations are suggested
Family run Taco shop with authentic reasonably priced Mexican classics. Carne asada and al pastore tacos are excellent.
23 localnici recomandă
Tacos Gonzalez
80120 CA-111
23 localnici recomandă
Family run Taco shop with authentic reasonably priced Mexican classics. Carne asada and al pastore tacos are excellent.
It's in the name, great views from this grill and bar, open to the public but feels like a Country Club
12 localnici recomandă
Vue Grille & Bar
44500 Indian Wells Ln
12 localnici recomandă
It's in the name, great views from this grill and bar, open to the public but feels like a Country Club
European sidewalk vibes in this open air cafe with pretty good food, it's mostly about the atmosphere.
10 localnici recomandă
Cafe Des Beaux-Arts
73-640 El Paseo
10 localnici recomandă
European sidewalk vibes in this open air cafe with pretty good food, it's mostly about the atmosphere.
Maybe the best Italian restaurant in the region, flies under the radar due to its humble location. Originally located in Burbank, the retired chef opened up a small post retirement project, the food is outstanding as is the service. Reservations are required and hard to come by.
Trattoria Mezzomondo
Maybe the best Italian restaurant in the region, flies under the radar due to its humble location. Originally located in Burbank, the retired chef opened up a small post retirement project, the food is outstanding as is the service. Reservations are required and hard to come by.
Popular sidewalk Mexican Grill and bar
39 localnici recomandă
Armando's Dakota Bar & Grill
73260 El Paseo
39 localnici recomandă
Popular sidewalk Mexican Grill and bar
Very popular vegan sandwich spot, highly regarded
7 localnici recomandă
Chef Tanya's Kitchen - Palm Desert
72695 California 111
7 localnici recomandă
Very popular vegan sandwich spot, highly regarded
Incredibly high quality healthy food, probably better to order ahead though
17 localnici recomandă
Luscious Lorraine's
73910 CA-111
17 localnici recomandă
Incredibly high quality healthy food, probably better to order ahead though
One of the best Mexican restaurants in the area
15 localnici recomandă
Salsas Restaurant
69020 E Palm Canyon Dr
15 localnici recomandă
One of the best Mexican restaurants in the area
Family run Peruvian and Colombian restaurant, big diverse menu with rotisserie chicken, empanadas and delicious fries. Lively and good for any sized group
7 localnici recomandă
Mi Cultura
44795 San Pablo Ave
7 localnici recomandă
Family run Peruvian and Colombian restaurant, big diverse menu with rotisserie chicken, empanadas and delicious fries. Lively and good for any sized group
Great Burgers!
Gastro Grind Burgers
Great Burgers!

Essentials

Shopping - Groceries
Can't go wrong. $12 fish and chips + beer on Friday. Excellent coffee bar. Kitchen closes at 5:30
144 localnici recomandă
Whole Foods Market
44-459 Town Center Way
144 localnici recomandă
Can't go wrong. $12 fish and chips + beer on Friday. Excellent coffee bar. Kitchen closes at 5:30
Fancy groceries, good meat
19 localnici recomandă
Jensen's Finest Foods
73601 CA-111
19 localnici recomandă
Fancy groceries, good meat
Great little Mexican grocery with fresh salsas
Atoyac Market
73850 CA-111
Great little Mexican grocery with fresh salsas
Cheapest local grocery store for basics
17 localnici recomandă
Walmart Neighborhood Market
72314 CA-111
17 localnici recomandă
Cheapest local grocery store for basics
groceries
49 localnici recomandă
Stater Bros. Markets
78210 Varner Rd
49 localnici recomandă
groceries

Drinks & Nightlife

Outstanding happy hour and lunch specials. Food is good.
278 localnici recomandă
Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill
78015 Main St
278 localnici recomandă
Outstanding happy hour and lunch specials. Food is good.
Great pizza, nice bar. All day happy hour menu in bar area, highly recommended.
38 localnici recomandă
Piero's PizzaVino
73722 El Paseo
38 localnici recomandă
Great pizza, nice bar. All day happy hour menu in bar area, highly recommended.
Neighborhood joint with pizza, busy on the weekends
23 localnici recomandă
The Hood Bar & Pizza
74360 CA-111
23 localnici recomandă
Neighborhood joint with pizza, busy on the weekends
Needs no introduction
1340 localnici recomandă
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown Rd
1340 localnici recomandă
Needs no introduction
Downtown Palm Springs experience
195 localnici recomandă
Las Casuelas Terraza
222 S Palm Canyon Dr
195 localnici recomandă
Downtown Palm Springs experience
Slightly upscale burgers and beer
63 localnici recomandă
Eureka!
74985 CA-111
63 localnici recomandă
Slightly upscale burgers and beer
Popular pizza and grill with outstanding happy hour, very popular in a great location
278 localnici recomandă
Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill
78015 Main St
278 localnici recomandă
Popular pizza and grill with outstanding happy hour, very popular in a great location
Classic and unique, local favorite. Huge bar with tons of TV's and seating, very reasonable prices and good happy hour menu.
96 localnici recomandă
The Beer Hunter
78483 California 111
96 localnici recomandă
Classic and unique, local favorite. Huge bar with tons of TV's and seating, very reasonable prices and good happy hour menu.
Vicky's is very popular Friday and Saturday evenings, live music
44 localnici recomandă
Vicky's of Santa Fe
45-100 Club Dr
44 localnici recomandă
Vicky's is very popular Friday and Saturday evenings, live music
Small, intimate bar mostly populated by locals
Desert Fox Bar
44750 San Pablo Avenue
Small, intimate bar mostly populated by locals
Casual brew pub, worth a visit for a craft beer enthusiast
19 localnici recomandă
La Quinta Brewing Co.
74714 Technology Drive
19 localnici recomandă
Casual brew pub, worth a visit for a craft beer enthusiast
Best happy hour in the desert, (before 6) cheap drinks, decent food, affordable and casual.
Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill
Best happy hour in the desert, (before 6) cheap drinks, decent food, affordable and casual.

Sightseeing

Great hike! Do as much or as little as you want, short walks are also rewarding. Starts behind Target.
82 localnici recomandă
Bump and Grind Trail
Bump and Grind Trail
82 localnici recomandă
Great hike! Do as much or as little as you want, short walks are also rewarding. Starts behind Target.
Neat desert themed zoo.
889 localnici recomandă
Grădinile zoologice și grădinile deșertului viu
47900 Portola Ave
889 localnici recomandă
Neat desert themed zoo.
Beautiful local park with trail
Ironwood Park
47800 Chia Dr
Beautiful local park with trail
Large park with outdoor amphitheater and $5 a day gym. Large aquatics center, I think the pools are like $8 a day. Tennis courts and baseball diamonds.
50 localnici recomandă
Palm Desert Civic Center Park
43900 San Pablo Ave
50 localnici recomandă
Large park with outdoor amphitheater and $5 a day gym. Large aquatics center, I think the pools are like $8 a day. Tennis courts and baseball diamonds.
Joshua Tree. Bring water and don't walk too far from the car.
1713 localnici recomandă
Parcul Național Joshua Tree
1713 localnici recomandă
Joshua Tree. Bring water and don't walk too far from the car.
"Woe, the folly of man." -Confucious
84 localnici recomandă
Salton Sea
84 localnici recomandă
"Woe, the folly of man." -Confucious
A must see. The natural oasis that sustained the original inhabitants of this valley.
390 localnici recomandă
Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon Drive
390 localnici recomandă
A must see. The natural oasis that sustained the original inhabitants of this valley.
Amazing hike, easy.
North Museum Drive
North Museum Drive
Amazing hike, easy.
Popular street fair Saturday and Sunday 8-2 Sat and Sun
65 localnici recomandă
The Street Fair at College of the Desert
43-500 Monterey Ave
65 localnici recomandă
Popular street fair Saturday and Sunday 8-2 Sat and Sun
Perfect spot for hiking
9 localnici recomandă
Cahuilla Hills Park
45825 Edgehill Dr
9 localnici recomandă
Perfect spot for hiking
Hike to the cross, dog friendly areas
City of Palm Desert Homme-Adams Park
72500 Thrush Road
Hike to the cross, dog friendly areas
Popular local hiking spot
24 localnici recomandă
Cove Oasis trailhead
54990 Avenida Madero
24 localnici recomandă
Popular local hiking spot
The Palm Desert Civic Center park must be one of the greatest parks in the country, beach volleyball, multiple tennis courts, vast wide open flat green spaces for soccer, frisbee, whatever. Basketball court, children parks, ampitheatre, multiple ponds and lakes. 4 baseball diamonds, and Aquatic Center, perfect place for a picnic, take your dog to the dog park, free birthday party venue etc.
50 localnici recomandă
Palm Desert Civic Center Park
43900 San Pablo Ave
50 localnici recomandă
The Palm Desert Civic Center park must be one of the greatest parks in the country, beach volleyball, multiple tennis courts, vast wide open flat green spaces for soccer, frisbee, whatever. Basketball court, children parks, ampitheatre, multiple ponds and lakes. 4 baseball diamonds, and Aquatic Center, perfect place for a picnic, take your dog to the dog park, free birthday party venue etc.
Worthwhile local farmers market
6 localnici recomandă
Indian Wells Certified Farmers Market
44-175 CA-111
6 localnici recomandă
Worthwhile local farmers market
Arguably the most beautiful hiking trail in the area and there's a lot of competition
Frank Bogert Trail
Andreas Hills Drive
Arguably the most beautiful hiking trail in the area and there's a lot of competition
Easily accessible straightforward incline trail
The Ramp
Goat Trails
Easily accessible straightforward incline trail
Fun local Botanical Garden with lots of cacti and succulents
160 localnici recomandă
Moorten Botanical Garden
1701 S Palm Canyon Dr
160 localnici recomandă
Fun local Botanical Garden with lots of cacti and succulents
Lesser known mountain park, some small hikes
Blixseth Park Entrance
Lesser known mountain park, some small hikes
Often referred to as Camp David of the West, definitely worth a trip if you can get in for an event or a tour
28 localnici recomandă
Sunnylands Center & Gardens
37977 Bob Hope Drive
28 localnici recomandă
Often referred to as Camp David of the West, definitely worth a trip if you can get in for an event or a tour
One of the most famous hikes in North America, you don't have to do the whole thing, it's a nice little hike
31 localnici recomandă
Cactus to Clouds Trail
Skyline Trail
31 localnici recomandă
One of the most famous hikes in North America, you don't have to do the whole thing, it's a nice little hike

Shopping

Desert Oasis Comics
Comics
Typically has a better price on many items as opposed to the Vons across the street
49 localnici recomandă
Stater Bros. Markets
78210 Varner Rd
49 localnici recomandă
Typically has a better price on many items as opposed to the Vons across the street
Vast collection of outlet stores with lots of luxury brands
342 localnici recomandă
Cabazon Outlets
48750 Seminole Dr
342 localnici recomandă
Vast collection of outlet stores with lots of luxury brands
Old school mall, Macy's is still open.
163 localnici recomandă
Westfield Palm Desert
72-840 CA-111
163 localnici recomandă
Old school mall, Macy's is still open.
Upscale shopping with Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany, brooks brothers, sunglass Hut, Saks 5th Ave and others
45 localnici recomandă
The Gardens On El Paseo
73375 El Paseo
45 localnici recomandă
Upscale shopping with Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany, brooks brothers, sunglass Hut, Saks 5th Ave and others