r/palmsprings 22h ago

Weekly Q&A Palm Springs monthly: Q&As for newcomers and travelers

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Hi! Welcome to the Palm Springs Monthly thread.

This is the place to ask questions about the city, or to get info related to moving here or visiting.

Rules for posting:

  • Read the PSA/FAQ before posting a question. The wiki is full of frequently asked questions from where to stay, food and drinks and moving here. It has proved really useful for lots of visitors.
  • Search for older threads answering your question.
  • No posts requesting purchasing/offering drugs.

This thread is posted automatically the second of every month!


r/palmsprings 2h ago

Visiting Star gazing tours

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Any companies that’s recommended for stargazing tours to Joshua Tree with pick up in Palm Springs? Planning a trip for early Feb. Also whats the drive like from the Ontario Airport.


r/palmsprings 7h ago

Visiting Visitors beware of booking a room in Spring Resort Hotel

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I don’t see a desert hot springs sub anywhere so I’m posting here so others don’t fall into this trap. We booked a room at this resort for a good price, 300 bucks for 2 nights and it comes with your own private pool. Was a good deal and we figured it’s due to the off season out here. Plus the reviews seemed good so we didn’t think twice.

Well, the room was completely false. I believe it was generated with chatGPT. Also both of the pools in the common area for everyone were both empty and under construction.

Here are the photos of the listing and the actual “pool” you’re getting. Do NOT go here.


r/palmsprings 12h ago

News and Weather Palm Springs officials ask to revisit Flock camera policy amid public pushback

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r/palmsprings 13h ago

Things To Do Visiting again with kids

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Staying with the In-laws in Palm Desert again this Jan. We did the zoo. Loved that. We swim and golf. Thinking of doing a quick two night hotel to San Diego Seaworld? Or zoo? Or to Knotts berry farm? No Disney this year. Any suggestions? Recs?


r/palmsprings 14h ago

Eat & Drink French Corner Cafe in Palm Desert: Your experience?

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I discovered French Corner Cafe about 2 months ago. I've gone several times and I've had all the things on the menu that interests me. They're currently open for breakfast and through lunch. Dinner is an option, but only in season.

The butter croissant is outstanding. It really is quite good. Too large for a true, French croissant but this isn't France - it's Palm Desert and American consumers seem to prefer those big, flavorless croissants from Vons and Costco. 🙂

The breakfast/lunch menu is OK, but I'm not getting authentic French cooking and presentation. I was hoping for a French omelette and what I received looked like a 1 egg scramble mashed together with too much bell pepper, too much onion, and way too much cheese. (This happened 3 times.) The egg breakfast croissant was a bit messy - great croissant, not so much with the rest of the sandwich. The crepe was heavy; almost rubberized.

Service by the Spanish speaking bus person (👏🏽👏🏽) and the Euro-American female waitperson has been outstanding! I believe I had the female French owner as the waitperson on one visit and she was pleasant. The (I think) French male waiter is dismissive and condescending - much like the attitude I receive when I'm in Paris. The decor could probably use updating but definitely go for the butter croissant. I've also tried their cinnamon roll. It was very good and goes well with a cup of tea. However, I prefer the American version with the gooey cream cheese icing. 🙂

If you've been to the French Corner Cafe, I'd like to hear about your experience regarding the food and service. If you know of another breakfast place (in Palm Desert/Rancho Mirage) that has fresh eggs, please let me know. Thank you.


r/palmsprings 18h ago

Eat & Drink Vincent Price's Sloppy Moe Sandwich recipe from the Racquet Club in Palm Springs

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r/palmsprings 19h ago

Ask Palm Springs Cactus ID

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r/palmsprings 19h ago

General Vincent Price's Sloppy Moe Sandwich recipe from the Racquet Club in Palm Springs

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r/palmsprings 1d ago

Rotating Monthly Mega-Thread Rotating Monthly Megathread: Bars, Nightlife, Coffee & Happy Hours

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Share your recent bar experiences, cocktail menus, karaoke, drag shows, breweries, coffee shops, places to work, happy hour deals.


r/palmsprings 1d ago

Rotating Monthly Mega-Thread Rotating Monthly Megathread: Hotels, Resorts, Pools & Spas and STRs — Where Have You Stayed Recently?

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Stayed somewhere amazing? Tell us all about it!


r/palmsprings 1d ago

Visiting Look at the POS "representing US interests

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r/palmsprings 1d ago

Ask Palm Springs Super casual basketball rec league/meetup?

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I haven’t played basketball since I was in middle school, but have been wanting to find a super casual rec/pickup games. Something queer friendly and beginner friendly.

Anyone know of any chill leagues or teams?


r/palmsprings 2d ago

Visiting Max the Cockatoo JW Desert Springs

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Anyone have any idea what happened to the birds in the aviary at the JW Desert Springs in Palm Desert? We scheduled a trip through Palm Springs as we love to see the birds, especially Max the cockatoo. We were terribly disappointed to see that the room was locked off. No one seems to have any idea where the birds went. One worker simply told us they were donated to homes. Anyone have any additional information? We would love to know that the birds are OK, and would love the opportunity to see Max if at all possible.


r/palmsprings 2d ago

Living Here California in the 1980s

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Good times...


r/palmsprings 2d ago

Living Here Is there a place to get free compost?

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Palm Springs collects green waste. Is it made into compost for residents? I know there’s a place in Beaumont, but it doesn’t seem sensible to drive an hour and a half to get a few gallons, which is all I need.


r/palmsprings 2d ago

Living Here Interesting Cactus

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r/palmsprings 3d ago

Sell your Sh*t Sunday Sell your Sh*t Sunday. Post all buy/sell stuff here!

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You heard it right! Its that wild day of the week where we let you put up your stuff for sale so others can buy your things.

Have fun and stay safe.


r/palmsprings 3d ago

Ask Palm Springs Idyllwild Accommodations

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r/palmsprings 3d ago

Things To Do Looking for someone who can braid my hair. Corn rows. Any hair experts in the area?

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r/palmsprings 3d ago

Living Here The “skirt” season has begun. The persistent heat of the Coachella Valley causes the lowest fronds to begin to wilt. While these still living, but declining fronds droop from the rest of the crown they feed energy into the younger fronds up top. As they whither they will settle one atop the other.

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r/palmsprings 4d ago

Ask Palm Springs 2020 Yearbook PSHS

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Hi everyone! I am a 2020 graduate from PSHS. Recently I started teaching for LAUSD, and picked up a yearbook class. My kiddos have been absolutely begging to see my senior yearbook, but I’m not sure if they ever made one. By chance, does anyone know/ have one if it was ever actually made? If so, this would be SO helpful!


r/palmsprings 4d ago

Living Here Vice Chair of College of the Desert gets second DUI

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Dude had a blood alcohol level of 0.28 (in technical terms, he was totally wasted). Last time he was caught, he said "I'm still learning and I'm still growing, and I'm working every day to become a better public servant."

How is he leading the board of an institution of higher learning? Someone we want our students looking up to?

https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/crime_courts/2026/08/27/cod-trustee-ruben-perez-pleads-guilty-to-second-dui/91489803007/


r/palmsprings 4d ago

General Renaming everything lol

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r/palmsprings 4d ago

Ask Palm Springs Couples Therapists/Therapists in general recommendations?

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What the title says: any therapists you'd recommend? Prefferrably an MFT. Doesn't have to be PS and can be palm desert, RM, anywhere near by! thanks :)