A L I S S A + K A R L
A C T I V I T I E S
Ice Cream & Shop(pe)
This is outside of The Arrive hotel and it has AMAZING ice cream + Palm Springs gifts!
Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree is STUNNING! It's about an hour or so drive from Palm Springs and it is a MUST SEE!
Birba Palm Springs
If you're spending the weekend in Palm Springs, this is our FAVORITE dinner spot! It is Italian and it is goooood. Plus, the decor is beautiful and outdoors! I highly suggest making a reservation as this spot is popular!
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Want to see beautiful desert mountains from high up above? Well, this is where you would do just that!
Cheeky's
I'll just say one thing...BREAKFAST!!!!
Salton Sea
This place smells, but OH MAN it is beautiful to see and looks like you're walking on water!
Draughtsman
This is an awesome beer/bar/great food spot! It is also right next door to The Arrive Hotel and you can chill with a beer there watching a game and then walk over to The Arrive for a dip in the pool (non-guests are also allowed! But you may have to purchase a drink or snack)
Indian Wells Golf Resort
GOLF GOLF GOLF!!!
Chi Chi At The Avalon
Delicious brunch spot!
Andreas Canyon Trailhead
This is perfect for a great hiking adventure!
Customs Coffee
I mean...I just love their coffee! They also have Palm Springs/Desert like T-shirts that i've always wanted to buy!
Cabot's Pueblo Museum
The pioneer spirit is still alive at this museum!
Workshop Kitchen + Bar
If you're feeling $$$$, this is a new hot spot for dinner!
The Fine Art of Design
Vintage boutique! (incase you didn't know, Palm Springs is known for all the amazing vintage shopping!)
King's Highway
Another super good breakfast spot (diner style) located at The Ace Hotel!
Thick As Thieves
Home decor shop!
Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey
$$$ Sushi spot!
Salvation Mountain
Have you ever seen photos of mountains that are painted all over with amazing works of art? Well, that's this place!!! I would highly suggest making a trip to see this and capture some amazing photos!
Off Road Rentals
For you FOUR WHEELING TEXAS PEEPS! This is right before you enter Palm Springs! You can rent these ATVs for $40 for a 30/45 minute fun self-guided tours in the sands of a large private desert area! SO MUCH FUN! And it also makes you feel like you're playing Mario Kart so...YEAH... (TIP: Bring a bandana with you because it's the desert, y'all and you don't want sandy boogers).
Mount San Jacinto State Park
The views you guys...the VIEWS!!! A bit of a hike and I also believe they have a tram that takes you up the mountain if you don't want to hike.
Desert X Art Exhibition
Check out the website below first to see which art exhibition you would like to visit!
Sunnylands
Art + Architecture + Gardens + History
Two Bunch Palms at Palm
Want to do some yoga in a dope huge DOME?! This place has just that and it is so peaceful! A bit far from the wedding venue but a great yoga experience if you have the time.
Twentynine Palms Highway
I'm going to give away my (Alissa) secret to all my little vintage finds in my house...PIONEER TOWN VINTAGE SHOPS ON TWENTY NINE PALMS HIGHWAY!!! The link below is a more modern shop but it is on the same street and same area where you'll find amazing vintage treasure for your home!
Pappy & Harriet's
Incase you have the time to make the trip to Pioneertown or maybe stay there a night...the happening bar and place to be is Pappy and Harriets! Live music, drinks and it all looks like old west saloons!
Flow Modern Design, Inc.
This is one of Alissa's favorite (not so secret anymore) jewelry spot!! They have awesome vintage earrings and one of a kind pieces. Sometimes they bring out a drawer for you of all the new earrings they have but don't have out yet. Some range from $20-$100. They also have beautiful home decor findings that are more on the expensive side.
Cabazon Dinosaurs
Wanna take pics in front of real life like Dinosaurs? Just go here. LOL