Downtown Palm Springs

Palm Springs, United States

Home to VillageFest every Thursday, with arts, crafts, live entertainment and food.

Places in Downtown Palm Springs

Copley's on Palm Canyon Combines old Hollywood ambiance, built on Cary Grant's former estate, with luxe dishes like herb-crusted Australian barramundi.
Maleza, Drift Palm Springs Hotel Offers shareable Mexican fare at the new Drift Palm Springs Hotel.
Bar Issi, Thompson Hotel An over-the-top Italian restaurant with bright pink hibiscus cosmos and puffy Neapolitan pizzas.
The Purple Room Preserves the spirit of Palm Springs supper club culture with live music and jazz performances.
Clandestino A stylish downtown cocktail bar known for craft cocktails and a cozy lounge setting.
VillageFest Every Thursday, VillageFest offers arts, crafts, live entertainment, and food in downtown Palm Springs.

Best time to visit: October to April offers the most comfortable desert temperatures, avoiding the intense summer heat.
Getting around: Palm Springs' Uptown Design District and downtown core are walkable, with the Backstreet Art District a short walk or drive away.
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
Language: English. Spanish is widely spoken.
Timezone: PST (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Current trends: Palm Springs has welcomed an influx of newly built and reimagined boutique hotels, including the Thompson Palm Springs with bungalow-inspired rooms, reflecting the city's continued renaissance as a design-forward desert escape with LGBT-friendly options and thriving cultural events.

Uptown Design District — North Palm Canyon Drive, featuring curated housewares and desert-chic apparel.
Backstreet Art District — An enclave of studios and galleries.