Christiana & Gavin
Things To Do
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
The largest rotating aerial tramway in the world! An approx. 10 min. trip to the top allows you to take in all the views of the valley below. Once you reach Mountain Station—elevation 8,516 feet—enjoy two restaurants, observation decks, natural history museum, two documentary theaters, gift shop and over 50 miles of hiking trails.
Palm Springs Art Museum
Palm Springs Art Museum has three locations: this, the main campus, designed by noted architect E. Stewart Williams, is centrally located in downtown Palm Springs and encompasses three floors of artwork in a variety of media. The museum's two other branches are: Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center – Edwards Harris Pavilion (also located in downtown) and Palm Springs Art Museum – The Galen and the Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden (a short drive outside of Palm Springs in Palm Desert).
The Shops At Thirteen Forty Five
Located in the Uptown District--a section noted for its mix of local boutiques, kitschy vintage, and mid-century modern treasures for the home--The Shops are a collection of stores located in a historic, midcentury building designed by E. Stewart Williams that carry a vast array of post modern furniture and accessories, as well as new and vintage art, vintage jewelry, and home accessories.
Ernest Coffee
Cute coffee shop that serves up Stumptown coffee. Christi's favorite: the home-made iced mocha with almond milk!
Counter Reformation
Tucked away inside the grounds of The Parker, this wine and tapas bar is our favorite Palm Springs haunt. Gavin recommends the sautéed hen of the woods!
Mr. Lyons
A stylish steakhouse from the former chef of Los Angeles’s Faith & Flower with a menu that puts local small farms first. Also home to Seymour's, an Art-Deco style craft cocktail lounge.
Melvyn's Restaurant & Lounge
Located on the premises of the Ingleside Inn, the recently renovated restaurant is a Palm Springs staple for historic Hollywood glamour. The Casablanca Lounge at Melvyn’s is known for its nightly entertainment and its popular Sunday Night Jam.
Grand Central Palm Springs
A local favorite! Located in the heart of downtown, this funky-chic cafe is the perfect spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and serves up seasonally fresh California cuisine.
Boomers!
Mini golf, go karts, arcade, and batting cages, oh my!
Palm Springs Air Museum
Home to one of the World's largest collections of flyable WWII aircraft plus Korea and Vietnam era aircraft.