Francesca & Brandon

March 8, 2025 • Palm Springs, CA

Francesca & Brandon

March 8, 2025 • Palm Springs, CA

Things to Do

Bar Cecil

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1555 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA
(442) 332-3800

French style bistro that pays homage to Cecil Beaton. This Palm Springs hotspot is know for its $50 martini that comes on a silver tray with a caviar topped deviled egg and sunchoke chips. They open reservations 30 days in advance and book up right away, so if this is on your list make sure to book early!

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Workshop Kitchen & Bar

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800 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
(760) 459-3451

One of the first farm to table restaurants in Palm Springs and the first restaurant in Palm Springs to win a James Beard award for restaurant design - check out this spot if you are looking for great food in a modern industrial space.

Sugar High Rooftop Lounge

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339 S Belardo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
(844) 932-8044

Located in Azucar restaurant within the La Serena Villas - this rooftop serves Mexican food and great cocktails. This is the perfect spot for lunch or dinner. (Extra pretty at night during sunset)

Melvyn's Restaurant & Lounge

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200 W Ramon Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA
(760) 325-2323

Melvyn's is an old school Palm Springs institution that is both a piano bar with live music 5 nights a week + restaurant. The restaurant has a vibrant past with patrons including Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, and Marylin Monroe.

Colony Club Restaurant

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572 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
(760) 969-1818

The Colony Club, located inside the Colony Palm hotel offers a modern interpretation of American Continental and classic European cuisine.

Birba

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622 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
(760) 327-5678

Modern italian restaurant with a changing menu of global eats, craft cocktails & chic, tree-filled patio. Great dinner or lunch spot if you are looking for a slightly more casual patio!

Norma's

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4200 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA
(760) 770-5000

Located within the Parker Hotel, this hotel is one of our favorite breakfast spots!! As this is the busy season for Palm Springs, if you are planning to go here even if you are staying at the hotel a reservation is recommended.

Farm

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6 La Plaza, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
(760) 322-2724

Intimate, country-chic eatery with a patio for farm-to-table Provençal fare, including breakfast. This is the perfect spot to get breakfast one morning!

Boozehounds Palm Springs

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2080 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
(760) 656-0067

If you are looking to go to brunch with a large group, Boozehounds is perfect serving classic brunch dishes. Beware if you are a Jaffe, as this restaurant loves dogs!

PGA WEST Golf Academy

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56150 Pga Blvd, La Quinta, CA 92253, USA
(760) 564-7144

PGA West in La Quinta, California the Palm Springs golf resort boasts 5 resort courses and 4 private courses, each offering a unique desert golf experience.

Palm Springs Yacht Club

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4200 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA
(760) 321-4606

If you are staying at the Parker, guests have access to use all the amenities of the Spa even without booking a treatment. Make sure to take advantage of the steam rooms, indoor pools, and "yacht club" lounge area!

Parker Palm Springs

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4200 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA
(760) 770-5000

If you love to play tennis, be sure to bring your racket to play on one of the multiple clay courts located at the Parker Hotel.

Indian Canyons

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38520 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA
(760) 323-6018

Hiking trails for Palm, Murray, Andreas, Tahquitz, and Chino Canyons. Complimentary ranger-led interpretive hikes and ranger nature and history talks are available seasonally.

Palm Springs Art Museum

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101 N Museum Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
(760) 322-4800

Located in the hear of downtown Palm Springs, the Palm Springs Art Museum features an art collection that includes works from Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, and more. Brandon definitely won't be missing this activity!