Emily & Daniel
Things To Do
Palm Springs Art Museum
This mid-size museum houses a collection of contemporary paintings, sculptures, and art glass from the likes of Henry Moore, Robert Motherwell, and Helen Frankenthaler as well as West Coast artists like Sam Francis, Mark di Suvero and Edward Ruscha. Exhibitions often focus on the cultures and themes of the desert: Modernism, Native Americans, and the American West.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Trek a couple of minutes onto Tramway Road as you roll into Palm Springs and you’ll come across this classic canyon-hugging gondola ride. Board a rotating car inside an angular 1963 station and after 10 minutes and a double-digit temperature drop, you’ll find yourself facing the entirety of the Coachella Valley below. Linger with a stop at the mountaintop restaurant, café, or lounge, or hike deeper into the San Jacinto Mountains.
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
One of our favorite places to visit when we are in the desert! Located a couple of miles outside of Palm Springs, the largely outdoor locale is broadly split into North American and African environments. Explore the grounds to find an assortment of wild cats and hoofed mammals, as well as giraffe feedings.
Moorten Botanical Garden
Though only an acre in size, this botanical garden is packed with prickly varieties of cacti and other desert plants. The family-owned garden dates back to the 1930s and harbors more than 3,000 specimens of desert plants from around the world, grouped by region.
Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey
Great sushi option!
1501 Uptown Gastropub
Great place for pub food and drinks
Sherman's Deli & Bakery
Great option for breakfast/brunch
Bar Cecil
Fancier option and would need a reservation. French fare
PS Air Bar
Bar option with a airplane theme
Seymour's
Lowkey bar located in a steakhouse