Still my favorite home away from home after thirty years. Palm Springs has a unique, wonderful…read moredowntown with so many festivals and parades, there is sometjing going on here every weekend even during the summer. It is a very walkable town with plenty of parking lots to handle the January through March crowds. I am looking forward to another eventul Modernism week in February. All my favorite restaurants are locatated in downtown, like Farm, Cheeky's, Wilma and Frieda, Al Dente, 849, and Tropicale to name a few, with so many more like Bongo Johnny's and Broken Yolk. I love strolling the shops like Best Bookstore and Tommy Bahamas.and checking out the Cahuilla museum gift shop.

Ambiance 5/5! Thursday night village fest 3/5…read moreFamily friendly 3/5 Overall 3/5 This review is strictly on the Thursday village fest event they hold here, August 2025, honestly it was nice if it was just for adults. Kids were bored because they don't have a lot of booths that sells kids items, but that's ok! We needed up at the city booth and they said this month some vendors didn't get to make it so it's not as busy and as wide of a variety/selections. Overall I still enjoyed! We would have spent more money if there were more booths! Have a great summer!

It's cool tourist art installation by artist John Cerney who does large murals. Perfect for a photo…read moreop! Unfortunately as of early August, the popsicles were taken down and... They moved! I took a picture at night earlier this year, but didn't love how they came out and wanted to get a daytime shot... But the land is now for sale. Formerly on Sunny Dunes Rd across from Gear Leather, ToolShed Bar, Q Trading Gift Store, and other neighboring business in a small desert plot of land just directly next to Kenneth's Automotive. It will now be somewhere in the DTPS area... This video by Lisa Faye was pretty helpfully in letting people know it would be reinstalled (most likely in Downtown Palm Springs). Stay tuned!

Cute display for photo op! We visited since it was across the street from an the Little Shop of…read moreTreasures antique shop. That's too bad they removed the display, but it probably doesn't make sense now seasonally to have it there. I wonder if anyone purchased them haha since there was a sign under the orange one but not when we visited. I always love fun and free art installations around the city. It adds so much charm to the area! Hopefully they will bring this back or replace it with something new in the future.

The legends are true! After a day of hiking, our little group found it. You'll have to find it for…read moreyourself but it's on the Devil's Slide trail. Take some booze, leave some booze. Thank you, Idyll Bandit!

found it! Love it! Will NEVER reveal the location. but if you find it - bring something and add…read moreto the love!

If you are the kind of person who stops to see the strange roadside stuff like a giant ball of…read moretwine (Kansas), giant donut (Los Angeles), and worlds largest file cabinet (Vermont), then this stop is for you. VW Beetle sprouted spider legs. Quick stop for a cool photo. Then you can stop at the dinosaurs (if you know, you know).

It was so so windy leaving town, but as many times as I've been close to this spider I had to…read morecapture it, even from across the street. It's such an iconic design being part vehicle part spider - Volkswagen meets Arachnid at the intersection of Garnet Avenue / Indian Canyon Drive directly across from Yamana Motor Sports and directly next to Jack in the Box The Pilot Gas Station and Chevron Station sit opposite on the other corners of this small business intersection just before the the off/on ramp for the 10 fwy in North Palm Springs. Even if you're able to park somewhere safe and securely (like Jack in the Box), you can't go fully onto the physical property itself - but you can get a great pic or look. From what I know the Spider Bug was built by Robert Miner who owned and ran the Hole in the Wall repair shop for several decades from the 70s to the 1990s according to old articles in the Desert Sun - I believe it's still home and/or property to his daughter and family. Not sure if they reside permanently here, but always be respectful and mindful of people's homes as well as private property - especially home to an iconic Spider Bug.

In my experience, the man at the security gate was super funny and helpful. Going into the actual…read moreAerial Tramway I did not know what to expect, but I found 2 fun hiking trails, 2 shows, a fun exhibit, stunning views, and an overall experience that brought joy into my life. I also would like to give a special thanks to Christopher, the employee who works in the photo department. Overall, I highly recommend this location to families, friends, or solo venture goers who love nature and a fun holistic experience.

if you don't do well with heights, like me, stand in the middle of the cable car. and pray…read more we'd always wanted to try out this endeavor. i'm glad we did. tickets are reasonably priced. GET THERE EARLY FOR TICKETS! the entrance to the park is about 3 miles from the main drag. there are several parking areas, and shuttles that take the people. the lobby area was super packed for our spring break trip. lots of people in line for tickets as well as milling around waiting for their scheduled times. the outdoor area has open space for waiting as well. there are tables and chairs and shaded areas. i can only imagine how hot this area is in the summers. we had to wait about and hour for our schedule. luckily, they sell beers. the ride up takes about 10mins. plenty of opportunity to see the views out the windows, if you're into that. not me. it got a little shaky and nerve wracking. very different temps up top. probably a good 20-30 degrees cooler than down below. plan on bringing a coat or sweater. there are food and drink options up in the observation area as well as AMAZING views of the San Jacinto mountains and Coachella valley. the ride down seemed shakier, but, manageable. overall, i highly recommend, even for those of us with elevation phobias.

What a place. So historic! Although you can't see much from the road, putting the home into its…read moresurroundings helps provide context for all the great photos that exist of this house. If you are in Palm Spring, definitely take a drive by. It's so close to downtown.

This is the iconic Mid-Century Modern house in Palm Springs. You will see it everywhere in print…read more When it comes to Mid-Century Modern. This is for all you Mid-Century Modern lovers out there. The Kaufmann name came from Edgar J. Kaufmann he was a Pittsburgh Department Store Tycoon. He wanted a retreat from the harsh winters back east. The Architect is Richard Neutra this is by far one of his famous works to date. He designed the house in 1946. There is no tours of this house. In fact it is private. You will see a no trespassing sign with armed alert. So whatever you do take pictures outside of the property. I cannot put other website links on this site. But do some research on this awesome house.

I originally left a two star review because I thought maybe the place just had an off day. Service…read morewas flat, wine was forgettable, but I gave them the benefit of the doubt. Then the owner responded and opened his message with 'Dear fuckface.' That is the actual owner talking to a paying customer on a public review site. Not a random troll, not a drunk guy at the bar, the person in charge. Suddenly the mediocre service and weird vibe make perfect sense. The fish rots from the head, and this head is rotted. So yes, I am changing this to a one star because the owner decided to act like a fragile teenager with a wine license. Instead of reading feedback and fixing anything, he threw a little tantrum in the replies and proved my review was not harsh enough. If you like being insulted by a grown man who thinks calling customers names is clever, this is your spot. If you prefer professionalism, good service, and a place where the owner does not publicly embarrass himself, there are plenty of other options in Palm Springs that deserve your money more than this one.

We were finally able to make it to this wonderful location for some delicious wine tasting. We are…read morefamiliar with Jalama in central California and we have always wanted to try this special wine. The tasting event is delicious and a great deal of you buy 2 bottles before you leave. Make sure to stop by!

Architecturally stunning. I saw this from a distance. Please note this is private property do not…read moretrespass under any conditions. This is someone's beautiful amazing residence. Admire it from the public street only. A lot of work went into this and it is absolutely breast taking late cutting edge stunning.

Excellent experience especially with the volunteers happy to share the fabulous history of Palm…read moreSprings.

Check pshistoricalsociety.org for hours. See Cornelia White House and McCallum Adobe, oldest…read morestructures in Palm Springs, for a donation. The docent staff are very helpful and informative. Leisurely explore some original Palm Springs history.

The tour was so much more than we expected. We are locals and didn't think there was anything new…read morewe could learn about our town but we were totally wrong. We experienced a new restaurant as well as learned so much history about the places we went to. We also made new friends with some of the other people taking the same tour which is always a benefit! Definitely recommend!

Palm Springs Old and new!…read more The MAGIC CART RIDE is such a fun activity for tourists and locals alike. I'm a long-time local, but I still have so much to see and learn. I work with many tourists who ask me about great activities and this is the top on my list. Donnie and Kathy (the tour guides) are so much fun- taking us through the history of Palm Springs, while pointing out the newer details about the area. History, culture, art, food, what more can we ask for? They kept us hydrated and filled with beverages, water, food and even a nifty gift bag. This tour is small and intimate, with only 6 guests, so everyone has a chance to ask questions and absorb! The tour includes several stops featuring cocktails, mocktails and food while you enjoy the experience. Some of our stops included several popular and my personal choices, Eight Four Nine and Crudo. We were treated to Crudo's pistachio lime cocktail - perfect beverage to feel relaxation at its finest! These may be on your tour, or there will be other wonderful places. Best to even take the tour again, in case you missed something! I don't want to give much more away so just trust me and make your reservation now. It's truly memorable and magical!