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
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Thai Smile
100 S Indian Canyon Dr
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popular, expensive
Best breakfast, often long waits
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Wilma & Frieda's Cafe
73575 El Paseo
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Best breakfast, often long waits
Outstanding local coffee shop
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Koffi Rancho Mirage Roastery
71380 CA-111
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Outstanding local coffee shop
good quick breakfasts, nice atmosphere, place to be seen
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IW Coffee
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good quick breakfasts, nice atmosphere, place to be seen
Authentic mexican food. Original of 3 locations.
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El Mexicali Cafe
82720 Indio Blvd
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Authentic mexican food. Original of 3 locations.
Great local Mexican spot, amazing warm salsa served with the chips.
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Rincon Norteño Mexican Restaurant
83011 Indio Blvd
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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.
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In-N-Out Burger
82043 CA-111
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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
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Five Guys
78-445 CA-111
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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
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The Nest
75188 CA-111
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One of the world's unique & special bars. A must visit Fri & Sat after 9
happy hour with great deals.
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Pueblo Viejo Grill
81931 CA-111
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happy hour with great deals.
Good sandwiches, Italian deli and bakery
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The Real Italian Deli
44795 San Pablo Ave
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Good sandwiches, Italian deli and bakery
50's style diner. Diner and breakfast staples, closes at 2 pm
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Keedy's Fountain & Grill
73-633 CA-111
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50's style diner. Diner and breakfast staples, closes at 2 pm
It is a good Del Taco
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Del Taco
78468 CA-111
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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
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Tampico Meat Market
78100 Calle Tampico
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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
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RD RNNR Libations Pints & Plates (roadrunner la quinta)
78065 Main St
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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.
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Louise's Pantry
47150 Washington St
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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.
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Fisherman's Market & Grill
78575 CA-111
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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
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La Quinta Cliffhouse
78250 CA-111
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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.
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Tacos Gonzalez
80120 CA-111
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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
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Vue Grille & Bar
44500 Indian Wells Ln
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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.
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Cafe Des Beaux-Arts
73-640 El Paseo
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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
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Armando's Dakota Bar & Grill
73260 El Paseo
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Popular sidewalk Mexican Grill and bar
Very popular vegan sandwich spot, highly regarded
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Chef Tanya's Kitchen - Palm Desert
72695 California 111
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Very popular vegan sandwich spot, highly regarded
Incredibly high quality healthy food, probably better to order ahead though
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Luscious Lorraine's
73910 CA-111
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Incredibly high quality healthy food, probably better to order ahead though
One of the best Mexican restaurants in the area
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Salsas Restaurant
69020 E Palm Canyon Dr
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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
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Mi Cultura
44795 San Pablo Ave
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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
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Whole Foods Market
44-459 Town Center Way
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Can't go wrong. $12 fish and chips + beer on Friday. Excellent coffee bar. Kitchen closes at 5:30
Fancy groceries, good meat
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Jensen's Finest Foods
73601 CA-111
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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
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Walmart Neighborhood Market
72314 CA-111
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Cheapest local grocery store for basics
groceries
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Stater Bros. Markets
78210 Varner Rd
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groceries

Drinks & Nightlife

Outstanding happy hour and lunch specials. Food is good.
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Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill
78015 Main St
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Outstanding happy hour and lunch specials. Food is good.
Great pizza, nice bar. All day happy hour menu in bar area, highly recommended.
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Piero's PizzaVino
73722 El Paseo
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Great pizza, nice bar. All day happy hour menu in bar area, highly recommended.
Neighborhood joint with pizza, busy on the weekends
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The Hood Bar & Pizza
74360 CA-111
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Neighborhood joint with pizza, busy on the weekends
Needs no introduction
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Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown Rd
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Needs no introduction
Downtown Palm Springs experience
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Las Casuelas Terraza
222 S Palm Canyon Dr
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Downtown Palm Springs experience
Slightly upscale burgers and beer
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Eureka!
74985 CA-111
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Slightly upscale burgers and beer
Popular pizza and grill with outstanding happy hour, very popular in a great location
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Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill
78015 Main St
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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.
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The Beer Hunter
78483 California 111
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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
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Vicky's of Santa Fe
45-100 Club Dr
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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
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La Quinta Brewing Co.
74714 Technology Drive
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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.
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Bump and Grind Trail
Bump and Grind Trail
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Great hike! Do as much or as little as you want, short walks are also rewarding. Starts behind Target.
Neat desert themed zoo.
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Den levende ørken Zoo og hager
47900 Portola Ave
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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.
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Palm Desert Civic Center Park
43900 San Pablo Ave
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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.
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Joshua Tree nasjonalpark
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Joshua Tree. Bring water and don't walk too far from the car.
"Woe, the folly of man." -Confucious
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Salton Sea
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"Woe, the folly of man." -Confucious
A must see. The natural oasis that sustained the original inhabitants of this valley.
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Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon Drive
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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
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The Street Fair at College of the Desert
43-500 Monterey Ave
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Popular street fair Saturday and Sunday 8-2 Sat and Sun
Perfect spot for hiking
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Cahuilla Hills Park
45825 Edgehill Dr
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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
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Cove Oasis trailhead
54990 Avenida Madero
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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.
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Palm Desert Civic Center Park
43900 San Pablo Ave
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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
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Indian Wells Certified Farmers Market
44-175 CA-111
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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
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Moorten Botanical Garden
1701 S Palm Canyon Dr
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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
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Sunnylands Center & Gardens
37977 Bob Hope Drive
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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
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Cactus to Clouds Trail
Skyline Trail
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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
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Stater Bros. Markets
78210 Varner Rd
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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
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Cabazon Outlets
48750 Seminole Dr
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Vast collection of outlet stores with lots of luxury brands
Old school mall, Macy's is still open.
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Westfield Palm Desert
72-840 CA-111
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Old school mall, Macy's is still open.
Upscale shopping with Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany, brooks brothers, sunglass Hut, Saks 5th Ave and others
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The Gardens On El Paseo
73375 El Paseo
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Upscale shopping with Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany, brooks brothers, sunglass Hut, Saks 5th Ave and others