Mountain Station Observation Deck, Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Mr. Lyon's Steakhouse

Classic American Steakhouse · $$$$

1958 supper club with Rat Pack energy, red leather booths, and a prime rib that hasn't changed in decades.

Johannes Restaurant

Austrian-Californian · $$$

Chef Johannes Bacher's European fine dining with a wine list that punches above the Palm Springs average.

La Quinta Brewing Co. Old Town Tap Room

American / Pub · $$

Casual lunch stop with excellent local craft beers and a shaded patio perfect for a midday wind-down.

Rowan Steakhouse (Bar)

cocktail-bar · $$$

Rooftop terrace at the Kimpton Rowan with mountain and cityscape views — the most sophisticated cocktail hour in Palm Springs.

The Amigo Room (Ace Hotel)

lounge · $$

Retro-cool lounge at the Ace Hotel with DJs on weekends and a crowd that's equal parts hip and welcoming.

Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs

boutique-hotel

Rooftop pool and the best cocktail terrace in the city — modern design with mountain panoramas.

Parker Palm Springs

resort

Jonathan Adler-designed resort with a legendary pool scene, incredible brunch, and the best ambiance in Palm Springs.

Coachella Valley Winery Tour (Miramonte Winery)

wine-tour

Desert wine tasting at Miramonte and Bouchaine in the Coachella Valley with a guide — surprising quality and stunning mountain backdrops.

Sound Bath at The Arrive Hotel

sound-bath

Crystal singing bowl session in an air-conditioned Palm Springs studio — perfect midday break from the heat.