Uptown Design District

Palm Springs, United States

North Palm Canyon Drive, featuring curated housewares and desert-chic apparel.

Places in Uptown Design District

Uptown Design District cafes Cafes throughout the design district, popular for coffee near desert-chic boutiques.

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.

Backstreet Art District — An enclave of studios and galleries.
Downtown Palm Springs — Home to VillageFest every Thursday, with arts, crafts, live entertainment and food.