Top Outdoor Restaurants & Scenic Al Fresco Spots With sunshine nearly year-round, Palm Springs is built for outdoor dining, and if you're searching for the best patio dining in Palm Springs, you’ll find it in every corner of the city. From stylish Uptown patios to lively Downtown terraces…
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A Tropical Escape Rooted in Hollywood History, Polynesian Cocktails, and Desert Cool Tiki culture isn’t just a novelty in Palm Springs—it’s part of the city’s cultural DNA. Born in the United States during the 1930s, tiki culture blended Polynesian-inspired décor, escapist fantasy, and rum-forward…
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A Historic Gem of Palm Springs Designed by Albert Frey The Palm Springs Visitor Information Center is one of the city’s most iconic and recognizable landmarks. The Palm Springs Visitor Center is often the first landmark for travelers entering Palm Springs from the north or heading to the Palm…
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Bruno Bernard: Bernard of Hollywood It began with Bruno Bernard. He was professionally known as Bernard of Hollywood and was one of the most sought-after glamour photographers of Hollywood’s Golden Era. Born in Berlin in 1912, Bernard grew up in an orphanage after his family fell into poverty…
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Oasis, History & Modern Downtown Heart The Palm Springs Downtown Park is a 1.5-acre public urban park in the heart of Palm Springs. It sits between Museum Way and Belardo Road, just steps from the Palm Springs Art Museum and the shops, restaurants, and nightlife along Palm Canyon Drive. Design &…
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Under the soft glow of chandeliers, tucked behind manicured hedges at 200 W Ramon Road in downtown Palm Springs, the sound of clinking martini glasses still mingles with the notes of a live piano. For half a century, Melvyn’s Restaurant & Lounge has been where the desert’s timeless glamour meets…
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Desert Modernism, Resort Architecture, and the Postwar Transformation of Palm Springs William Cody (1916–1978) was one of the most influential yet often underrecognized architects shaping Palm Springs during the rise of midcentury modern desert architecture. His work bridged International Style…
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The Ultimate Hiking Guide Palm Springs is one of Southern California’s premier hiking destinations, offering dramatic desert landscapes, palm-filled oases, rugged mountain ascents, and cultural heritage trails—all within minutes of downtown. Whether you’re a casual walker, an avid hiker, or chasing…
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Popular Trails, Scenic Views & Local Favorites Whether you’re looking for a leisurely desert stroll, a waterfall hike, or a challenging summit climb, Palm Springs offers some of the best hiking trails in Southern California, many just minutes from downtown, the Art Museum, and local neighborhoods…
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Indian Canyons is a beautiful nature reserve in South Palm Springs. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians owns and cares for this ancient sacred reservation land. It spans over 31,500 acres and is home to breathtaking canyons, unique rock formations, and lush vegetation. Indian Canyons'…
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