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Palm Springs Weekend Guide: Where to Stay, Eat & Explore

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Sabrina Jauregui

Palm Springs is one of my favorite spots for a quick weekend getaway—whether it’s an anniversary trip, couples weekend, or just a fun adults-only escape. These are my recommendations for where to stay, eat, grab coffee, and what to do while you’re th...

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Hotels & Resorts

Restaurants & Brunch

Cocktails & Nightlife

Coffee Shops

Things to Do & See

Hotels & Resorts

My favorite places to stay for a couples trip or adults weekend in Palm Springs. I’m all about hotels that feel like part of the vacation itself—great pools, plenty of personality, good service, and an atmosphere that makes you actually want to spend...

Such a fun hotel for an adults-only Palm Springs weekend. The pool definitely feels like the center of the property—it was lively, had a DJ while we were there, and had that social vacation energy without feeling like a huge resort. The staff was als...

ARRIVE Palm Springs

This is the one I’d pick for a quieter, more romantic Palm Springs stay. The entire property has such a cozy, old-school Palm Springs feel and is much more relaxed than a lively resort. There are three pools, so there are plenty of little areas to ha...

Villa Royale

Restaurants & Brunch

From brunch and casual local spots to romantic date-night dinners, these are the Palm Springs restaurants I’d actually recommend after trying them myself. I’m big on atmosphere when I’m traveling, but the food still has to be worth it—so these are th...

Such a fun Palm Springs spot! The whole restaurant has a really cool, playful aesthetic with tons of seating, so it feels like somewhere you can actually hang out rather than rush through a meal. The food was good, there’s a full cocktail program, an...

Boozehounds Palm Springs

One of my favorite date-night vibes from the trip. Del Rey is dark, moody, intimate, and super romantic—the kind of restaurant that immediately feels like you're having a night out. The food was also genuinely great, so it wasn't one of those places ...

Del Rey at Villa Royale

If you want to get away from the trendier Palm Springs restaurants for a meal, this is such a good little find. It has much more of a casual mom-and-pop feel, and we loved the authentic Mexican food. Nothing overly fancy or touristy—just the kind of ...

Cocina de mama margarita #2

Such a good brunch option, especially if you’re staying at ARRIVE. They serve all-day brunch, and on weekends you can get bottomless mimosas plus an entrée for $39, which I think is such a good deal for Palm Springs. It has a fun, laid-back poolside ...

Palm Canyon Swim & Social at ARRIVE Hotel

If you’re already doing the Aerial Tramway, I definitely recommend making time to eat at Peaks while you’re at the top. The views overlooking the Coachella Valley are AMAZING and make the meal feel like part of the whole tram experience. We had good ...

Peaks Restaurant

Cocktails & Nightlife

For when dinner isn't the end of the night. These are my favorite Palm Springs spots for cocktails, music, and going out—from a relaxed outdoor patio for drinks to a packed rooftop with a DJ and dancing. Perfect for a couples trip or adults weekend w...

Such a cool spot for drinks, especially if you want somewhere more relaxed and outdoors. The patio has so much personality, the decor is super fun, and the staff was incredibly friendly when we went. I especially loved their Hispanic-inspired cocktai...

El Patio

Definitely add this to your list if you want an actual night-out spot! It starts out more like a restaurant/bar and turns into a club atmosphere later in the night with a really good DJ. It gets packed, so just be prepared for a crowd, and make sure ...

Rooftop 262 Bar & Grill

Coffee Shops

Because no weekend itinerary is complete without a good coffee stop. These are the Palm Springs coffee shops I’d recommend for actually good coffee, breakfast or a quick bite before starting the day—not just somewhere cute for a photo.

Our Palm Springs coffee stop and definitely one I’d go back to. The coffee was delicious, but I was also impressed by how much actual food they had—not just a pastry case. Everything seemed really fresh, and we noticed that by around noon a lot of th...

Koffi Palm Springs Central

Things to Do & See

You can definitely spend an entire Palm Springs weekend eating, drinking, and sitting by the pool, but there are a few experiences worth leaving the hotel for. These are the Palm Springs attractions and activities I think are actually worth fitting i...

A MUST when you’re in Palm Springs. The entire experience is so breathtaking, and the best part is that it doesn’t have to take over your whole day. The ride up is only about 10 minutes, and the floor of the tram slowly rotates as you go, so you get ...

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Such a fun option when you want something to do at night besides dinner or drinks. The casino is right in Palm Springs, parking is free, and it’s an easy place to stop by for a couple of hours without having to make it a whole-day activity. We though...

Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs

Definitely worth spending some time walking around Downtown Palm Springs if the weather isn’t too hot. There are tons of shops, boutiques, restaurants, bars, and little places to pop into, so it’s fun even without having a specific destination in min...

Downtown Palm Springs