Palm Springs offers LGBTQ millennial visitors the best of all worlds—from the sublime to the serene—and natural beauty that is both tranquil and rejuvenating. We pride ourselves on being gender—and color–blind and welcome every persuasion, age group, and demographic to enjoy our beautiful city. We believe that the diversity of young and old, gay and straight, families and couples, all celebrating our Palm Springs ambiance together, adds to the special character of our destination.
Enjoy An Active Stay
For millennials, life is about experiences. Here in Palm Springs, we're not about those all-inclusive vacations where you never leave the resort. Think more off-the-beaten-path adventures that are authentic and unforgettable (and Instagram-worthy). With over 350 days of sunshine, Palm Springs is always a good choice. While other parts of the country emerge from a brutal winter, we savor warm vibes and issue even warmer welcomes.
Hike To Tahquitz Falls
Take your special someone on a Palm Springs hike to the Tahquitz Canyon waterfall. Water flows freely over the 60-foot cascade, so snap a selfie that looks nothing like your last 4,000 Zoom calls. Tahquitz features an irrigation system that dates back thousands of years. The Canyon also serves as an epic outdoor gallery, featuring rock wall art that commemorates the culture of the Agua Caliente tribe. Their proud legacy encompasses the landscape and ripples from the past to the vibrant present.
Hike the Palm Canyon Trail
If you gained a few extra inches during the past few months, join the club! But you don’t need to take those pounds sitting down, so lace up and get outta town. Head due south from Highway 111 and discover Palm Canyon Trail, the gateway to a forested wonderland. The lengthy excursion requires effort but provides a considerable payoff: the largest palm oasis on the continent. This offers a great experience you can't get anywhere else.
Learn more about hiking - 7 Hikes in Palm Canyons
Book a Bike Tour
For more rugged terrains, chart a course for Big Wheel Tours. Their knowledgeable guides will raise your perspective as you plumb the depths of the Earthquake Canyon Tour. Trace the treacherous path of the legendary San Andreas Fault as you excavate discoveries 1,600 feet below where you start the ride. Or you could think global and ride local with an Indian Canyon Tour.
Take a Self-Guided Tour
What LGBTQ millennial doesn't want to spend less and experience more? While we offer several guided tours to showcase Palm Springs, you can also explore the city independently. Here are a few curated bike tours to get you started.
Deepwell Ranch Estates Bike Tour
Instagram-Worthy Restaurants
We know millennials are very active on social media, so here are a few restaurants that photograph well and put you in the best light. But most importantly, they also have great food!
Boasting a modern architectural design, Workshop Kitchen + Bar offers a sleek and industrial interior. Wood, concrete, and blackened steel provide a contemporary edge, with cathedral-like, modern light fixtures over the bar and its main seating area. This spot earned the James Beard Award for Best Restaurant Design.
Azucar is located inside the 1930s La Serena Villas hotel, where you dine poolside. Want a different view? Head upstairs to Sugar High, where you'll be treated to a unique rooftop deck surrounded by breathtaking San Jacinto mountain views. The furnishings throughout the hotel and restaurant areas were carefully selected to be casual and comfortable, positioned both indoors and outdoors around fireplaces and the pool.
Eight4Nine is an upscale, casual, and eclectic dining space featuring a white interior with purposefully positioned hot pink accents. The seating varies from a white, tufted-button couch to Louis XIV ghost chairs, complemented by a unique assortment of fixtures arranged strategically in the center of the dining area.
LuLu California Bistro also loves the camera. Lulu‘s patio is the perfect place to people-watch while having a casual dinner right in the heart of downtown Palm Springs. It’s okay—let your eyes wander, as the eclectic art on the walls is incredible.
Get the list of all LGBTQ Owned Restaurants & Bars
Be Seen on the Scene
Be a dreamer and a doer. Maximize mixing it up as only Millennials can do.
Where better to mingle than at the appropriately named Chill Bar? Latin Night pours on the positivity, summoning diversity and fun. Iconic drag queens slay the schedule at Chill Bar, performing every type of gig. Thicc Thursdays (not a spelling error) get a jump on the weekend and throw body shaming out the window. Then, make way for Dirty Disco on Saturday.
Just across the street, Hunters Nightclub adds a youthful kick to the gay scene. Go-go dancers light up the stage, bears cavort in the gregarious space, and enthusiasts of all stripes assemble a rainbow flag of inclusivity.
Oscar's Palm Springs is your destination for fabulous entertainment and super fun weekly events, all while you are having a great meal with wine and cocktails.
The Colors of Pride
The City of Palm Springs hosts several annual events specifically for our LGBT visitors and residents. Our Greater Palm Springs Pride Parade along Palm Canyon Drive in downtown is one of the only such parades in the Coachella Valley. And in October, the Arenas District closes down for the best and most fun Halloween block party you've ever experienced.
Palm Springs is a Work of Art
Our vibrant hometown offers galleries galore, whether you're drawn to classic art or crave kitsch.
The Palm Springs Art Museum is a testament to variety, housing a diverse range of exhibits, from Native American collections to experimental displays. And just outside its front doors, Forever Marilyn towers over your sojourn. Nobody will believe you visited our midcentury Mecca unless your Snapchat, Instagram, and/or TikTok feeds prominently feature this shimmering spectacle to excess.
Download this handy public art map and wow your besties. You’ll be their tour guide to the triumphant, but no single map can encapsulate all of our hidden gems. For example, take your trip to the next level on rainbow wings designed by Colette Miller. The Palm Springs incarnation of these angelic outcroppings can be seen at the Kimpton Rowan downtown.
Palm Springs Public Art – Colorful Benches Downtown
