What’s New in Palm Springs
Resort Openings & Renovations
Thompson Palm Springs – 414 N Palm Canyon
The new Thompson Hotel Palm Springs, which opened in October 2024, is a luxurious addition to the city’s hospitality scene, perfectly situated between downtown and the Uptown Design District. This stylish retreat features bungalow-style rooms with sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and treetops. The hotel is known for its sophisticated design and cultural influences. It offers guests an elevated experience with two outdoor pools, rooftop dining at the Lola Rose Grand Mezze, and a Napa Valley tasting room. The property also includes over 35,000 square feet of retail and dining spaces. With event spaces like the 6,200-square-foot San Jacinto Ballroom and the exclusive Upper Stories tower coming soon, the Thompson Palm Springs is designed to cater to both luxury travelers and event planners looking for a modern yet tranquil desert escape.
The Cactai – 312 E Camino Monte Vista
The Cactai is a beautifully restored midcentury boutique hotel in Palm Springs that combines desert charm with contemporary comfort. The suites offer over 750 square feet of luxury, accommodating up to four guests with separate living and sleeping areas, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private patio with serene pool views. Superior rooms, ideal for small groups or couples, provide 450-500 square feet of comfort with a pool view and full kitchen or a private patio with a kitchenette featuring a king-sized bed and queen futon sofa. For a cozy retreat, standard rooms range from 350 to 400 square feet, comfortably fitting four guests with a kitchenette and relaxing garden views.
Yara Hotel – 221 E Sonora Road
The Yara Hotel is a 21+, 10-room boutique desert oasis nestled beneath the San Jacinto mountains. Revived and redesigned, this Spanish-style hotel has become a serene retreat for slow living. Inspired by the natural beauty of the desert, the Yara Hotel creates a faraway feel with intentional details reminiscent of the Mediterranean.
The pool is the heart of Yara—an intimate yet inviting space where you’ll find yourself friendly with those traveling from near and far. Lounge on any comfy daybed and vibe with the eclectic tunes. The space is neutral in color but lavish in texture. No detail has been spared lightly, perfectly accenting the breathtaking Spanish architecture.
Yara offers a complimentary breakfast, poolside drink service with a curated natural wine list, premium cocktails, and a boutique selection of beers and seltzers. Yara will soon offer an exclusive communal prix fixe chef’s tasting menu with wine pairing for dinner.
New Palm Springs Dining
Ash & Vine Restaurant - 19 La Plaza
Located in a 1938 Bungalow, chef Matt Resler's menu is Italian-inspired with an Asian cuisine influence, such as the scallop risotto made with Hokkaido scallops, a Japanese variety, and the Hamachi Crudo.
Desert Moon - 350 S Indian Canyon Drive
Desert Moon offers a refined yet welcoming dining experience, combining contemporary elegance with a laid-back desert vibe. The restaurant’s menu features an array of dishes crafted with bold flavors and seasonal ingredients, from the pan-seared Scotch salmon served with caper beurre blanc to the linguine seafood pasta, which combines lobster, scallops, shrimp, and a light cream sauce.
For those seeking heartier options, braised pork shank, grilled filet mignon, and braised beef short ribs provide rich, satisfying flavors, while blackened poblano chicken and pan-seared Chilean seabass offer a fresh take on classic favorites.
Dessert at Desert Moon is equally indulgent, with options like the chocolate rum cream brûlée, warm bread pudding with vanilla rum crème anglaise, and a classic tiramisu. The molten chocolate cake, served with raspberry chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream, is a must for any chocolate lover.
Livs at the Palm Springs Art Museum – 101 N Museum Drive
Livs Palm Springs is taking over the downstairs space. The menu at Livs offers a variety of breakfast, lunch, and starter options. Popular breakfast choices include Croque Madame with bechamel, jambon de Paris, a sunny-side-up egg, and a salad bouquet, as well as Eggs Benedict and the hearty Steak and Eggs, featuring an 8-oz iron steak, eggs, avocado, and salsa de molcajete. Other options include the Lorraine French Omelette and Chef’s Breakfast with poached eggs, steamed rice, and crispy shallots. The pancakes with wild blueberry compote and bacon are a sweet delight.
For lunch, the menu features a variety of sandwiches, including the Livs' Burger with a 6-oz beef patty, cheddar, and pickles, and a Lobster Roll with cabbage and tarragon. Salads like the Chopped Cobb and Mediterranean Salad offer fresh and vibrant options, while starters like Shrimp & Lobster Louie add variety.
Ponzu Sushi – 100 W Tahquitz Canyon Way
Ponzu Sushi, the latest gem in the Palm Springs culinary scene, prides itself on offering fresh and innovative flavors in a modern and inviting atmosphere. It is perfect for casual dining and special occasions. Ponzu Sushi is centrally located by the Forever Marilyn statue and the Palm Springs downtown park.
Begin your meal with appetizers like Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice, Edamame, and Tempura, followed by a selection of classic rolls, including California, Spicy Tuna, Salmon Avocado, and Crunchy Rolls. Ponzu Sushi’s signature rolls offer nearly 20 unique creations, including the vegan-friendly ‘Leaf Me Alone’ roll and the ‘Lolipop’ roll, featuring Bluefin tuna, salmon, yellowtail, albacore, and avocado wrapped in cucumber. Sushi lovers can indulge in fresh Nigiri and Sashimi like Toro, Super Yellowtail, and Uni Nigiri. Hot entrees include chicken teriyaki, chicken katsu, salmon teriyaki, and hibachi filet mignon, all perfectly paired with sake, Japanese beer, or creative cocktails.
Bar Issi - 414 N Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs' newest coastal Italian restaurant offering small plates and curated cocktails. Located on the bottom floor of the Thompson Palm Springs Hotel. Bar Issi will add to the hotel's already significant food and drink offerings, which include the upscale Mediterranean restaurant Lola Rose Grand Mezze and the Hall Napa Valley Tasting Room and Wine Lounge.
Coffeeism Co. - 110 E Tahquitz Way
Soon, this space will be filled with movement and the ritual of coffee done with care, and scheduled to open in the fall of 2025. Longtin hospitality professional Guillaume Galataud is working to transform the 830-square-foot unit in the historic Liebling Trust Building into a Scandinavian-inspired caffeine destination. Coffeeism will serve Intelligentsia's full espresso and batch brew program. Galataud managed the launch of Bootlegger Tiki and served as GM at SO•PA at L'Horizon Hotel.
Gelato-A-Go-Go - 190 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
In the former Just Chillin location.
Hot Cookie - 155 S Palm Canyon Drive
Originally founded in San Francisco’s Castro District in 1997, Hot Cookie is famous for its fresh-baked cookies, cheeky attitude, and proudly inclusive vibe. The Palm Springs location continues that legacy with a desert twist—serving up gooey, delicious cookies with a side of fun in a vibrant, LGBTQ+ welcoming environment.
Marilyn's Seafood Bar & Grill - 111 N Palm Canyon Drive
Marilyn's takes over the former home of Haus of Poke next to On The Mark by the Forever Marilyn sculpture in the Palm Springs downtown park. The menu features a seafood focus, complemented by Italian pasta classics, burgers, sandwiches, and salads.
Toast'd in PS - 190 S Indian Canyon Drive
Breakfast, Lunch, and late-night bites in the former Heart Mac & Cheese space.
New Retail
Wolf Contemporary – 768 N Palm Canyon
Wolf is a curated art and design gallery in the Uptown Design District. Directed by Mark Rose, Wolf showcases works by contemporary California artists, rare findings, and unique designs in a gallery setting. This can include antique artifacts, rare vintage designer handbags, modern and vintage jewelry, and the occasional piece of statement furniture. Each piece of art or design has a story, history, and meaning. All pieces are offered with refinement, style, and supreme quality. Website
Sunny Days – 174 N Palm Canyon
A woman’s clothing boutique with styles from Bella Dahl, Johnny Was, Z Supply, and more, next to Destination PSP downtown.
Opening Soon
Books and Secrets - 2481 N Palm Canyon Drive
This is a bookstore with a secret. Through a bookshelf, there is a little portal to a 10-seat champagne bar. You will recognize the building with the "Women with Sunglasses" outdoor mural on the side of the building.
Palm Canyon Axe Club - 320 Palm Canyon Drive
The Axe Club will include three spaces. The axe-throwing space features eight fenced lanes, where participants throw different types of handheld axes, along with a tactical military shovel. In the Rage Room, a participant enters the room and uses tools like baseball bats and crowbars to smash everything from glass bottles and plates to old lamps and even furniture, depending on the package purchased. There is also an arcade space with about 10 arcade games, which are included for those booking the axe-throwing or Rage Room.
