4-Day Palm Springs Foodie Itinerary

  • Day 1: Palm Springs Art Museum
    10 minutes (3 miles) from The Saguaro Palm Springs Hotel

    The Palm Springs Art Museum features a diverse collection of art, ranging from contemporary to traditional. Don't miss "Gerald Clarke: Falling Rock," a thought-provoking exhibit exploring the effects of climate change on Native American lands.

  • Day 2: VillageFest
    7 minutes (2.5 miles) from Palm Springs Art Museum

    Every Thursday evening from 6-10pm, downtown Palm Springs comes alive with VillageFest. Browse live music performances and street vendor booths while sampling locally sourced food and drinks.

  • Day 3: Workshop Kitchen + Bar
    14 minutes (5 miles) from VillageFest

    Experience inventive farm-to-table fare and craft cocktails at Workshop Kitchen + Bar. Don't miss the bone marrow with pickled fennel and caperberries, or the banana-bourbon ice cream sundae.

  • Day 4: Desert Hills Premium Outlets
    20 minutes (13 miles) from Workshop Kitchen + Bar

    Splurge on luxury brands at discounted prices at the Desert Hills Premium Outlets. End your spree in style with a gourmet burger from Eureka!.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Palm Springs Art Museum (2 hours, free)
  • VillageFest (2 hours, $20)
  • Workshop Kitchen + Bar (2 hours, $60)
  • Desert Hills Premium Outlets (3 hours, $100+)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $180+

Transportation

To get around Palm Springs, a rental car is recommended. Alternately, ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are available for an additional cost. Rental cars start at around $40 per day, with ride-shares costing roughly $20 per 10-minute ride.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, an engineering feat that takes you on a breathtaking ride up to Mount San Jacinto State Park. For a quick bite, stop by In-N-Out Burger, an iconic West Coast fast food chain.

Airports

The Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is located just 3 miles from downtown Palm Springs. It serves major airlines like Delta, American, and United, and has direct flights to cities like San Francisco, New York, and Chicago. Be sure to enjoy the airport's modern art sculptures and stunning desert views.

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