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Restaurant and Tour Suggestions
Our for trip to Palm Springs looking for must go to Restaurant suggestions and any Tours.
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Palm Springs offers a vibrant dining scene along with interesting tours that showcase the desert landscape and mid-century modern architecture. Here are some recommendations for restaurants and tours to consider during your trip.
Restaurant Suggestions:
- Workshop Kitchen + Bar: Known for its modern American cuisine, farm-to-table ingredients, and stylish interior. Great for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
- Trio Restaurant: Classic American bistro fare with outdoor seating. Popular for both breakfast and dinner.
- Cheeky’s: A breakfast and brunch hotspot famous for seasonal and inventive dishes. Expect a wait on weekends.
- Rooster and the Pig: Casual spot with excellent Asian-fusion dishes and flavorful small plates.
- El Jefe at the Saguaro: Trendy Mexican cuisine and margaritas in a colorful setting.
- Palm Greens Café: Lighter fare with fresh salads, wraps, and smoothies. Good for a daytime stop.
Tour Suggestions:
- Aerial Tramway: Ride the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway up to Mount San Jacinto for breathtaking views, hiking, and cooler temperatures.
- Mid-Century Modern Architecture Tour: Walking or driving tours highlighting iconic Palm Springs homes and buildings from the 1950s–60s.
- Joshua Tree National Park Tour: Day trips from Palm Springs to explore the unique desert flora, rock formations, and hiking trails.
- Windmill Tour: Explore the San Gorgonio Pass wind farm with options for guided tours explaining renewable energy and desert landscapes.
- Desert Jeep or ATV Tours: Off-road adventure tours that showcase the rugged desert terrain and offer scenic photography opportunities.
These dining and tour options provide a mix of culinary experiences and outdoor exploration, giving you a well-rounded first visit to Palm Springs. If you want to focus on walking-friendly areas, the downtown Palm Springs area around Palm Canyon Drive and El Paseo is excellent for both restaurants and boutique shops.
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