In April, we invited you — our trusty readers — to shout out your favorite local businesses and experiences in our annual Best of the Best city-by-city competition.
Our staff tallied the votes in 29 categories, identifying your go-to spots in each of the nine cities of Greater Palm Springs: Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio, and Coachella.
Congratulations to this year’s top picks!
BEST APPAREL & ACCESSORIES
Palm Springs
Destination PSP
destinationpsp.com
Desert Hot Springs
More to Love
instagram.com/m2lmoretolove
Cathedral City
Revivals
revivalsstores.com
Rancho Mirage
Coco & Lulu Boutique
cocoluluboutique.com
Palm Desert
Trina Turk
trinaturk.com
Indian Wells
Daisy Blue
instagram.com/daisyblueboutiques
La Quinta
Mimi & Rae
mimiandrae.com
Indio
Return of the Goods
instagram.com/returnofthegoods
Coachella (TIED)
New Life Resale Boutique
cvrm.org
Aladinno Novedades Western Wear
instagram.com/aladinnonovedades
BEST DÉCOR & FURNITURE
Palm Springs
Destination PSP
destinationpsp.com
Cathedral City
Hedge
hedgepalmsprings.com
Rancho Mirage
Misty’s Consignments
mistysconsignments.com
Palm Desert
Lolo Interiors
lolointeriors.com
Indian Wells
Karen Harlow for the Home
karenharlowforthehome.com
La Quinta
Coco Rose Home
oldtownlaquinta.com
Indio
Revivals
revivalsstores.com
Hedge owners Thomas Sharkey and Charles Pearson. The store was named Best Décor/Furniture in Cathedral City.
BEST GIFTS, SOUVENIRS & COLLECTIBLES
Palm Springs
Just Fabulous
bjustfabulous.com
Desert Hot Springs
Cabot’s Pueblo Museum Trading Post
shop.cabotsmuseum.org
Cathedral City
Revivals
revivalsstores.com
Rancho Mirage
Plants and Cards 4U
plantsandcards4u.com
Palm Desert
Palm Desert Mailbox+
palmdesertmailbox.com
Indian Wells
Kitchen Kitchen
kitchenkitchen.com
La Quinta
Old Town Artisan Studios
oldtownartisanstudios.org
Indio
Shields Date Garden
shieldsdategarden.com
BEST FINE DINING
Palm Springs
Spencer’s Restaurant
spencersrestaurant.com
Cathedral City
Daniel’s Table
danielstable.com
Rancho Mirage
Wally’s Desert Turtle
wallysdesertturtle.com
Palm Desert
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
eddiev.com
Indian Wells
The Pink Cabana
sandshotelandspa.com
La Quinta (TIED)
DSRT Club
desertclublq.com
Lavender Bistro
lavenderbistro.com
Indio
Italica
italica.bar
BEST ASIAN CUISINE
Palm Springs
Rooster and the Pig
roosterandthepig.com
Desert Hot Springs
Thai Palms Restaurant
thaipalmdsh.com
Cathedral City
Desert Thai
desertthai.com
Rancho Mirage
Joyce’s Sushi
joycessushiranchomirage.com
Palm Desert
Thai Smile
thaismilerm.com
Indian Wells
Nobu
noburestaurants.com
La Quinta
My Thai
mythailq.com
Indio
Joy Asian Cuisine
fantasyspringsresort.com
Nobu at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden was named as the Best Asian Cuisine in Indian Wells.
PHOTO COURTESY NOBU
BEST BAR SCENE
Palm Springs
The Tropicale
thetropicale.com
Desert Hot Springs (TIED)
Casa Blanca Restaurant
casablancamenu.com
Delicias Mexican Cuisine
ilovedeliciasmexicancuisine.com
DHS Downtown Bar
instagram.com/dhsdowntownbar
Cathedral City
The Roost Lounge
theroostcc.com
Rancho Mirage
Willie’s Modern Fare
williesrm.com
Palm Desert (TIED)
La Fe Wine Bar
lafewinebar.com
Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar
tommybahama.com
Indian Wells
The Nest
gotothenest.com
La Quinta
RD RNNR
roadrunnerlq.com
Indio
Indio Taphouse
indiotaphouse.com
Coachella
Áyily Bar
augustinecasino.com
BEST BRUNCH
Palm Springs
Spencer’s Restaurant
spencersrestaurant.com
Desert Hot Springs
Delicias Mexican Cuisine
ilovedeliciasmexicancuisine.com
Cathedral City
Brunch 101
brunch101.com
Rancho Mirage
Si Bon
sibon-sogood.com
Palm Desert
Wilma & Frieda
wilmafrieda.com
Indian Wells (TIED)
Grapefruit Basil
tommybahamamiramonte.com
Kestrel, A Richard Blais Kitchen + Lounge
kestrel.kitchen
The Pink Cabana
sandshotelandspa.com
La Quinta
Chúla Artisan Eatery
chulaeatery.com
Indio
Pom
fantasyspringsresort.com
Coachella
Café 54
augustinecasino.com
Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar won Best Bar Scene and Best Dessert in the city of Palm Desert.
PHOTO COURTESY TOMMY BAHAMA RESTAURANT & BAR
Best Burger in Indio goes to Papa Headz, located downtown.
PHOTO BY DAVID FOUTS
BEST BURGER
Palm Springs
Smokin’ Burgers and Lounge
smokinburgers.com
Desert Hot Springs
Dillon’s Burgers & Beers
dillonsburgersbeers.com
Cathedral City
Tony’s Burgers
tonysburgers.com
Rancho Mirage
Burgers & Beer
burgersandbeer.com
Palm Desert
Grill-A-Burger
grill-a-burger.com
Indian Wells (TIED)
Eureka!
eurekarestaurantgroup.com
Kestrel, A Richard Blais Kitchen + Lounge
kestrel.kitchen
La Quinta
RD RNNR
roadrunnerlq.com
Indio (TIED)
Papa Headz
papaheadz.com
Indio Taphouse
indiotaphouse.com
Coachella
Café 54
augustinecasino.com
BEST COFFEE
Palm Springs
Koffi
kofficoffee.com
Desert Hot Springs
Espresso Self
instagram.com/espresso_self_dhs
Cathedral City
Hot Lips Coffee Shop
hotlipscoffeeshop.com
Rancho Mirage
Koffi
kofficoffee.com
Palm Desert
Varraco Coffee Roasters
varracoroasting.com
Indian Wells
IW Coffee
instagram.com/iwcoffee
La Quinta (TIED)
Cali Rosina Tea & Chocolate
instagram.com/calitealife
Main Street Coffee
mainstreetcoffeelq.com
Indio
Everbloom Coffee
everbloom.coffee
Coachella
Sixth Street Coffee
sixthstreetcoffee.com
Shields Date Garden was your pick for Best Dessert and Best Gifts/Souvenirs/Collectibles in the city of Indio. (Try the date shake!)
Photo Courtey Vist Greater Palm Springs
BEST DESSERT
Palm Springs
Peninsula Pastries
instagram.com/peninsulapastriesps
Desert Hot Springs
Lizzy’s Premium Frozen Yogurt
lizzyspremiumfrozenyogurt.com
Cathedral City (TIED)
Gigi’s Crepes Waffles & Juices
instagram.com/gigis_crepes_waffles_and_juice
Michael’s Café
760-321-7197
Trilussa
trilussarestaurant.com
Rancho Mirage
Cake & Cakes
cake-cakes.com
Palm Desert
Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar
tommybahama.com
Indian Wells (TIED)
Kestrel, A Richard Blais Kitchen + Lounge
kestrel.kitchen
Vicky’s of Santa Fe
vickysofsantafe.com
La Quinta
Kiki’s
kikislaquinta.com
Indio (TIED)
Shields Date Garden
shieldsdategarden.com
TKB Bakery & Deli
tkbbakery.com
Coachella
Café 54
augustinecasino.com
BEST FARM-TO-TABLE
Palm Springs
Farm
farmpalmsprings.com
Cathedral City
Daniel’s Table
danielstable.com
Rancho Mirage
Willie’s Modern Fare
williesrm.com
Palm Desert
Wildest Restaurant + Bar
wildestrestaurant.com
Indian Wells
Baby’s Marché
babysmarche.com
La Quinta
Kiki’s
kikislaquinta.com
Indio
Heirloom Craft Kitchen
heirloomcraftkitchen.com
Coachella
Temalpakh Farm
temalpakhfarm.com
Best Steak in Rancho Mirage goes to The Steakhouse at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage.
PHOTO COURTESY AGUA CALIENTE CASINOS
Best Mexican Cuisine in Coachella? Readers picked El Tranvia.
PHOTO BY DAVID FOUTS
BEST STEAK
Palm Springs
Mr. Lyons
mrlyonsf10.com
Desert Hot Springs
Capri Restaurant
miraclesprings.com
Cathedral City
Daniel’s Table
danielstable.com
Rancho Mirage
The Steakhouse
aguacalientecasinos.com
Palm Desert
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
eddiev.com
Indian Wells
The Nest
gotothenest.com
La Quinta
LG’s Prime Steakhouse
lgsprimesteakhouse.com
Indio (TIED)
The Bistro
fantasyspringsresort.com
Italica
italica.bar
Coachella
Café 54
augustinecasino.com
BEST MEXICAN CUISINE
Palm Springs
El Mirasol
elmirasolrest.com
Desert Hot Springs
Delicias Mexican Cuisine
ilovedeliciasmexicancuisine.com
Cathedral City
La Tablita
instagram.com/latablitamexican_restaurant
Rancho Mirage
Las Casuelas Nuevas
lascasuelasnuevas.com
Palm Desert
Fresh Agave Mexican Bar & Grill
freshagave.com
Indian Wells
Don Diego’s of Indian Wells
dondiegosindianwells.com
La Quinta
Casa Mendoza Mexican Grill & Bar
casamendozarestaurants.com
Indio
Pueblo Viejo Grill
puebloviejogrill.com
Coachella
El Tranvia
fb.com/tranviarestaurant
BEST HAPPY HOUR
Palm Springs
The Tropicale
thetropicale.com
Desert Hot Springs
Delicias Mexican Cuisine
ilovedeliciasmexicancuisine.com
Cathedral City
Trilussa
trilussarestaurant.com
Rancho Mirage
Willie’s Modern Fare
williesrm.com
Palm Desert (TIED)
The Hideout Kitchen + Bar
hideoutelpaseo.com
Mamma Gina
mammagina.com
Indian Wells
Eureka!
eurekarestaurantgroup.com
La Quinta
RD RNNR
roadrunnerlq.com
Coachella
Áyily Bar
augustinecasino.com
Indio
Indio Taphouse
indiotaphouse.com
BEST ITALIAN CUISINE
Palm Springs
Johnny Costa’s Ristorante
johnnycostaspalmsprings.com
Cathedral City
Trilussa
trilussarestaurant.com
Rancho Mirage
Enzo’s Bistro & Bar
enzosbistroandbarranchomirage.com
Palm Desert
Castelli’s Ristorante
castellis.cc
Indian Wells
The Nest
gotothenest.com
La Quinta
Kiki’s
kikislaquinta.com
Indio
Italica
italica.bar
Las Casuelas Nuevas won three categories in Rancho Mirage: Best Mexican Cuisine, Best Margaritas, and Best Outdoor Dining.
PHOTO COURTESY VIST GREATER PALM SPRINGS
BEST MARGARITA
Palm Springs
Smokin’ Burgers and Lounge
smokinburgers.com
Desert Hot Springs
Delicias Mexican Cuisine
ilovedeliciasmexicancuisine.com
Cathedral City
La Tablita
instagram.com/latablitamexican_restaurant
Rancho Mirage
Las Casuelas Nuevas
lascasuelasnuevas.com
Palm Desert
Fresh Agave Mexican Bar & Grill
freshagave.com
Indian Wells
The Pink Cabana
sandshotelandspa.com
La Quinta
Casa Mendoza Mexican Grill & Bar
casamendozarestaurants.com
Indio (TIED)
Twelve Cocktails Above
fantasyspringsresort.com
Indio Taphouse
indiotaphouse.com
Coachella
Áyily Bar
augustinecasino.com
BEST OUTDOOR DINING
Palm Springs
Spencer’s Restaurant
spencersrestaurant.com
Desert Hot Springs
Delicias Mexican Cuisine
ilovedeliciasmexicancuisine.com
Cathedral City
Trilussa
trilussarestaurant.com
Rancho Mirage
Las Casuelas Nuevas
lascasuelasnuevas.com
Palm Desert
Mitch’s on El Paseo
mitchsonelpaseo.com
Indian Wells
Grapefruit Basil
tommybahamamiramonte.com
La Quinta
Lavender Bistro
lavenderbistro.com
Indio
Jackalope Ranch
jackalope-ranch.com
BEST TAPAS, APPS & SHARED PLATES
Palm Springs
Del Rey
villaroyale.com
Desert Hot Springs
Delicias Mexican Cuisine
ilovedeliciasmexicancuisine.com
Cathedral City
Sol y Sombra
thepalomaresort.com
Rancho Mirage
Catalan Mediterranean Cuisine
catalanrestaurants.com
Palm Desert
The Hideout Kitchen + Bar
hideoutelpaseo.com
Indian Wells
Vicky’s of Santa Fe
vickysofsantafe.com
La Quinta
RD RNNR
roadrunnerlq.com
Indio
Cork & Fork
corkandforkwinebar.com
BEST VEGETARIAN & VEGAN
Palm Springs
Chef Tanya’s Kitchen
cheftanyaskitchen.com
Desert Hot Springs
Its Taste of India
itstasteofindia.com
Cathedral City
Fernanda’s Salvadorian Food
fernandasrestaurant.com
Palm Desert
Chef Tanya’s Kitchen
cheftanyaskitchen.com
La Quinta
Chúla Artisan Eatery
chulaeatery.com
Indio
Unique Bite Eatery
uniquebiteeatery.com
You named Palm Springs Aerial Tramway as the Best Attraction and Best Children’s Activity in Palm Springs.
PHOTO BY DAVID FOUTS
BEST ATTRACTION
Palm Springs
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
pstramway.com
Desert Hot Springs
Cabot’s Pueblo Museum
cabotsmuseum.org
Cathedral City (TIED)
Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City
aguacalientecasinos.com
Mark Pickford Theatre Is D’Place
dplaceentertainment.com
Rancho Mirage
Sunnylands Center & Gardens
sunnylands.org
Palm Desert
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
livingdesert.org
Indian Wells
Indian Wells Tennis Garden
indianwellstennisgarden.com
La Quinta
Gather Yoga
gatherlaquinta.com
Indio
Empire Polo Club
empirepoloclubevents.com
Coachella (TIED)
Augustine Casino
augustinecasino.com
Coachella Walls
coachella.org
Temalpakh Farm
temalpakhfarm.com
BEST CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY
Palm Springs (TIED)
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
pstramway.com
Palm Springs Art Museum
psmuseum.org
Desert Hot Springs
Cabot’s Pueblo Museum
cabotsmuseum.org
Cathedral City (TIED)
Boomer’s Palm Springs
boomerspalmsprings.com
Zebra World
zebraworldplayground.com
Rancho Mirage
Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert
cdmod.org
Palm Desert
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
livingdesert.org
La Quinta
Old Town Artisan Studios
oldtownartisanstudios.org
Indio
Center Stage
indio.org
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens was your pick for Best Attraction, Best Children’s Activity, and Best Outdoor Activity in Palm Desert.
PHOTO BY DAVID FOUTS
BEST BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Palm Springs (TIED)
Alcazar Palm Springs
alcazarpalmsprings.com
Drift Palm Springs
drifthotels.co
Desert Hot Springs
The Spring Resort & Spa
the-spring.com
Cathedral City
The Paloma
thepalomaresort.com
Palm Desert
Mojave Resort
mojaveresort.com
Indian Wells
Sands Hotel & Spa
sandshotelandspa.com
La Quinta
The Chateau at Lake La Quinta
thechateau.com
Indio
Saint Boniface Hotel
thesaintboniface.com
BEST HOTEL & RESORT AMENITIES
Palm Springs (TIED)
Parker Palm Springs
parkerpalmsprings.com
Thompson Palm Springs
thompsonpalmsprings.com
Desert Hot Springs
Azure Palm Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa Oasis
azurepalmhotsprings.com
Cathedral City
CCBC Resort Hotel
ccbcresorthotel.com
Rancho Mirage
Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage
aguacalientecasinos.com
Palm Desert
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
desertspringsresort.com
Indian Wells
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas
indianwells.hyatt.com
La Quinta
La Quinta Resort & Club
laquintaresort.com
Indio
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
fantasyspringsresort.com
Temalpakh Farm won Best Attraction and Best Farm-to-Table in Coachella. (Visit the market for a smoothie!)
PHOTO COURTESY AUGUSTINE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
BEST GUIDED TOUR
Palm Springs
Modern & More Bike Tours
instagram.com/modernandmoreps
Desert Hot Springs
Cabot’s Pueblo Museum
cabotsmuseum.org
Rancho Mirage
Sunnylands Center & Gardens
sunnylands.org
Palm Desert
Red Jeep Tours
red-jeep.com
La Quinta
La Quinta Cove Full Moon Hike
desertmountains.org
Coachella
The Packhouse at Aziz Farms
azizpackhouse.com
BEST LIVE MUSIC
Palm Springs
Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
aguacalientecasinos.com
Desert Hot Springs
Delicias Mexican Cuisine
ilovedeliciasmexicancuisine.com
Cathedral City (TIED)
The Roost Lounge
theroostcc.com
Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City
aguacalientecasinos.com
Rancho Mirage
Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage
aguacalientecasinos.com
Palm Desert
Casuelas Café
casuelascafe.com
Indian Wells
The Nest
gotothenest.com
La Quinta
Old Town Artisan Studios
oldtownartisanstudios.org
Indio
Rock Yard
fantasyspringsresort.com
Coachella
Augustine Casino
augustinecasino.com
BEST LOCATION FOR DATE NIGHT
Palm Springs
Kaiser Grille Palm Springs
kaisergrille.com
Desert Hot Springs (TIED)
Delicias Mexican Cuisine
ilovedeliciasmexicancuisine.com
A Sea Mountain Luxury Nude Resort & Spa
seamountaininn.com
Cathedral City (TIED)
Daniel’s Table
danielstable.com
Mary Pickford Theatre Is D’Place
dplaceentertainment.com
Rancho Mirage
Wally’s Desert Turtle
wallysdesertturtle.com
Palm Desert
Acrisure Arena
acrisurearena.com
Indian Wells
Grapefruit Basil
tommybahamamiramonte.com
La Quinta
Lavender Bistro
lavenderbistro.com
Indio
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
fantasyspringsresort.com
Coachella
Augustine Casino
augustinecasino.com
BEST OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
Palm Springs
Hiking the Indian Canyons
Desert Hot Springs
Hiking Long Canyon Trail
Cathedral City
Hiking Cathedral Canyon
Rancho Mirage
Sunnylands Center & Gardens
sunnylands.org
Palm Desert
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
livingdesert.org
Indian Wells
Indian Wells Tennis Garden
indianwellstennisgarden.com
La Quinta
Gather Yoga
gatherlaquinta.com
Indio
Hiking Indio Badlands
Mission Lakes Country Club won Best Public Golf Course in Desert Hot Springs — it’s the highest elevation of any Coachella Valley course.
PHOTO COURTESY VISIT GREATER PALM SPRINGS
BEST PUBLIC GOLF COURSE
Palm Springs
Indian Canyons Golf Resort
indiancanyonsgolf.com
Desert Hot Springs
Mission Lakes Country Club
missionlakescountryclub.com
Cathedral City
Cimarrón Golf Resort
cimarrongolf.com
Rancho Mirage
The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa
westinranchomirage.com
Palm Desert
Desert Willow Golf Resort
desertwillow.com
Indian Wells
Indian Wells Golf Resort
indianwellsgolfresort.com
La Quinta (TIED)
Palm Royale Country Club
palmroyalecc.com
PGA WEST
pgawest.com
Indio
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
fantasyspringsresort.com
BEST SPA
Palm Springs
The Spa at Séc-he
thespaatseche.com
Desert Hot Springs
Azure Palm Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa Oasis
azurepalmhotsprings.com
Rancho Mirage
Sunstone Spa
aguacalientecasinos.com
Palm Desert
All About Massage
allaboutmassage.com
Indian Wells
Spa Rosa
tommybahamamiramonte.com
La Quinta
Spa La Quinta
laquintaresort.com
Indio
True Awakening Studio
trueawakeningstudio.com
