Ilsa & Riley
Things To Do
Greater Palm Springs Visitor's Guide
Click the attached link to see the newly updated 2021 Greater Palm Springs Visitors Guide. It's 146 pages of Coachella Valley greatness!
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Where Riley used to visit as a wee little boy! The most incredible desert creatures you've ever seen!
Okura Robata Grill & Sushi Bar
When Lanny, Riley, and Ilsa quarantined in La Quinta for 3 months at the start of COVID, we got takeout from this amazing sushi place at least once a week.
The Beer Hunter
A great dive bar in Palm Springs with taps on taps on taps of refreshing beer.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway—the world’s largest rotating tram car—travels over two-and-one-half miles along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon, transporting riders to the pristine wilderness of the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. During your approximately ten-minute journey, tram cars rotate slowly, offering picturesque and spectacular vistas of the valley floor below. Once you reach the 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. Tickets: $26.95 but check out the rates for the Ride 'n Dine option!