The Guidebook
Grocery
Vons
42170 Big Bear BlvdGreat place for all your essentials
Trader Joe's
67720 E Palm Canyon DrJust a short 20 minute drive to Trader Joes heaven!
Whole Foods Market
44-459 Town Center WayA 30 minute drive for when you really want to spoil yourself.
Spas
The local spas are legendary. Here are some of our favorites for day visits.
The Spring Resort and Spa
12699 Reposo Waythe-spring.com
Desert Hot Springs Spa
10805 Palm DrBest day rates. dhsspa.com/day-pass/
Two Bunch Palms
67425 Two Bunch Palms TrailWorld famous!
Restaurants
Here are some of our favorite local restaurants and bars in the desert.
Local spot for classic American, stick to your bones breakfast and lunch.
25 locals recommend
The Cottage Too restaurant
66230 Pierson BlvdLocal spot for classic American, stick to your bones breakfast and lunch.
Las Palmas Mexican Cuisine
57154 Twentynine Palms HighwayMariachi's on Friday nights.
Sherman's Deli & Bakery
401 E Tahquitz Canyon WayOur favorite place to go for breakfast or lunch.
This Vietnamese place is a great dinner spot. It gets super busy, so arrive early or plan to wait a bit for a table.
189 locals recommend
Rooster And The Pig
356 South Indian Canyon DriveThis Vietnamese place is a great dinner spot. It gets super busy, so arrive early or plan to wait a bit for a table.
King's Highway
701 E Palm Canyon DrYummy hipster diner at the Ace hotel. Open late.
Beautiful retro dining experience. Their brunch is especially delicious.
70 locals recommend
Parker Palm Springs Spa
4200 E Palm Canyon DrBeautiful retro dining experience. Their brunch is especially delicious.
A great excuse to visit the high desert. The drive is worth it, because the food is really incredible.
1340 locals recommend
Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdA great excuse to visit the high desert. The drive is worth it, because the food is really incredible.
Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 Twentynine Palms HighwayGreat bar and grill. A perfect rest spot after your hike.
La Copine
848 Old Woman Springs RdDelicious eats in a beautiful serene location high in the desert.
Open since 1946 Dillion's is famous for their Onion Petals. Come for beer, burgers, and the occasional band.
19 locals recommend
Dillon's Burgers & Beers Restaurant
64647 Dillon RdOpen since 1946 Dillion's is famous for their Onion Petals. Come for beer, burgers, and the occasional band.
Museums
For a little culture fix
Cabot's Pueblo Museum
67616 Desert View AveA quirky treasure in Desert Hot Springs.
Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrGreat collection of Modern Art.
It's Elvis, what more can you ask for? Check in advance for tour schedule and reservations.
39 locals recommend
Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway
1350 Ladera CirIt's Elvis, what more can you ask for? Check in advance for tour schedule and reservations.
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola AveA fun place for the family!
What else do you need when you're in the desert, Moore desert. Did you catch that?
160 locals recommend
Moorten Botanical Garden
1701 S Palm Canyon DrWhat else do you need when you're in the desert, Moore desert. Did you catch that?