If you’re a single girl in your twenties, you’re sure to attend a bachelorette party, or weekend, at some point. I’ve been to my fair share and even planned one. So I’ve taken what I’ve learned to put together this post on how to have your own pre-bridal bash in Palm Springs, California. There’s a reason that it’s a popular getaway from Los Angeles!
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Where to Eat in Palm Springs
Palm Springs is a great place for a bachelorette weekend because there’s no shortage of delightful places to eat. Some require reservations in advance, so check OpenTable before you go.
Best for Breakfast
Wilma + Freida 
King’s Highway Diner
Wilma & Freida in Palm Desert has one of the best breakfasts in town like eggs Benedict, chilaquiles, and French toast. Later in the day, enjoy sandwiches, salads, and desserts.
King’s Highway Diner in the Ace Palm Springs is a 70s-style diner with Stumptown coffee, avocado toast, burgers, and fish tacos. They also have dinner and drinks, which can be enjoyed poolside or in the adjoining Amigo Room.
Luscious Lorraine’s in Palm Desert has healthy options to start your day. Enjoy a vegan breakfast burrito, avocado toast, or a quinoa breakfast bowl with your coffee, tea, or juice.
Best for Lunch
Farm 
Melvyn’s
Farm is a French-inspired Palm Springs cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. Sip a Bloody Mary with your crepes, omelets, salads, and sandwiches. Their dinners are prix fixe.
Melvyn’s was a favorite of celebrities like Frank Sinatra and is the best place for a martini and live music. Menu highlights include chicken pot pie and shrimp scampi.
Workshop Kitchen + Bar opened in a former movie theater and has won a James Beard award for its design. Come here for craft cocktails and dishes like duck leg confit and saffron risotto.
Best for Dinner
Piero’s PizzaVino in Palm Desert restaurant serves Neapolitan-style pizzas in a wood-burning oven. They also have sandwiches, pasta, and a full bar with weekly wine specials.
Las Casuelas is a family-owned restaurant that has been serving authentic Mexican food for over 60 years. Enjoy dishes like ceviche, menudo, fresh guacamole, and tacos.
Copley’s Restaurant is located in a 1940s guesthouse where Cary Grant lived. Since 2004, it’s operated as an upscale restaurant with favorites like steaks and pan-seared branzino.
Best for Brunch
Cheeky’s in Palm Springs is known for its bacon flights and cinnamon rolls. Breakfast is served all day and the menu changes weekly. They also have burgers and other bites.
Purple Palm at the Colony Palms Hotel serves New American items like grilled tuna, roasted beets, and crab fritters. Happy hour is offered starting at 3 pm.
Jake’s Restaurant is in the Movie Colony neighborhood and serves lunch and dinner. Enjoy their fried chicken sandwich, seafood pad thai, and other favorites.
What to Do in Palm Springs
Don’t plan too much during your time in Palm Springs because most of us are there to relax. But pick one or two things to do on Saturday morning as a group. That might be roaming the vintage shops downtown or day-tripping out to Joshua Tree.
For Active Bachelorettes
You and your friends can take advantage of the many yoga studios that offer drop-in classes for visitors. Yoga Bliss has standard classes for $17 and aerial yoga classes for $30.
As the name implies, Palm Springs has natural springs, making it the perfect place to go to the spa. Two Bunch Palms is one of many resorts with mineral springs to soak in.
The best views of the desert are from the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. But if you don’t want to take the cable car both ways, you can take advantage of one of many hikes around Mt. San Jacinto State Park.
Your girl gang can also explore the many outdoor adventures in the desert. Book an Indian Canyons Hiking Tour by Jeep to explore the ravines. Or get further out for a Joshua Tree National Park Tour or a Rappelling Adventures in Joshua Tree National Park. The Moorten Botanical Garden is another favorite.
For Shopaholic Bachelorettes
Palm Springs is one of the greatest destinations when it comes to shopping, especially vintage shopping. If you’re crunched for time, you can book a spot on a Palm Springs Day Tour and Outlet Shopping from Los Angeles.
But you can also hit the boutiques on your own. El Paseo Shopping District is like the “Rodeo Drive” of the desert in Palm Desert. It has over 200 luxury stores like Trina Turk, Anthropologie, and Escada. Desert Hills Premium Outlets is near the Cabazon Dinosaurs with discounted luxury goods from brands like Kate Spade, Prada, and Gucci.
In Palm Springs proper, check out favorites like Just Fabulous, Mitchell’s, Dazzles, Iconic Atomic, and The Frippery. Pick up midcentury clothing and home decor.
For Artsy Bachelorettes
Palm Springs Art Museum is made up of three locations, including a traditional gallery, a sculpture garden, and an architecture center that manages a midcentury home. When the desert heat becomes too much, step inside to get a dose of culture.
But there’s also the free art, including murals around the desert by beloved “wings” artist Kelsey Montague. Pose in front of your favorite with a 60 Minute Private Vacation Photography Session with Photographer in Palm Springs. The photos make for a perfect souvenir.
Don’t miss the incredible midcentury homes dotted around the valley, which you can explore on your own or visit on the Midcentury Architecture Tour or Palm Springs Celebrity 2.5-Hour Grand Tour. Some homes are even open for tours.
If you’re prepared to drive a bit, see the iconic Cabazon Dinosaurs featured in PeeWee’s Big Adventure. To the south, visit Salvation Mountain, a sprawling, colorful art installation.
For Foodie Bachelorettes
Cooking classes are a fun way to spend the afternoon with friends. Cooking with Class in La Quinta is just one of those offered in the area. For dinner with entertainment, check out the quirky Palm Springs Celebrity Impersonation Dinner Show.
Palm Springs is also close to some of California’s wineries like Jalama Wines in Palm Springs and Middle Ridge Winery in Idyllwild. You can also book a Private Temecula Wine Tasting by H2 Air-Conditioned Hummer from Palm Springs.
If you prefer craft beer, visit local breweries like La Quinta Brewing, Las Palmas Brewing, and Coachella Valley Brewing Company. Desert Distilling also offers tastings of their gin, vodka, and rum.
Where to Drink in Palm Springs
The drinking culture in Palm Springs varies from poolside hangouts to vintage-style tiki bars. But you can also visit the aforementioned craft breweries and wineries for something different.
For Colorful Tiki Bars and Vintage Drinks
There are a number of Polynesian-themed drinking establishments that date back to World War II. Some are new and others are original to that period.
The Reef, located inside Caliente Tropics, has classic tiki drinks alongside modern interpretations. The Tonga Hut is a sister to the oldest tiki bar in Los Angeles.
Bootlegger offers $7 mai tais every week, perfect for a big group. The Tropicale is inspired by the golden age of Palm Springs and serves tropical drinks like the lemongrass basil mojito.
For Swanky Cocktails and Rooftop Views
Melvyn’s was where Rat Pack legend Frank Sinatra liked to drink martinis. Truss & Twine is a modern favorite for cocktails, ranging from the Golden Age menu of classics to Prohibition-era and tiki.
High Bar at the Kimpton Rowan Hotel is the only rooftop pool in Palm Springs. Their bar provides views of the surrounding desert and retro-style cocktails. Sugar High Rooftop Lounge has craft margaritas, while Moxie has live music and dancing, along with some of the best happy hour deals around.
For Poolside Cocktails and Day Drinking
People come to Palm Springs to cool off by the pool, but some of the resort bars are for guests only. Ace Palm Springs offers day pool passes but you’ll have to add that to the cost of drinks. Elixir at V Palm Springs is open to the public, along with poolside cabana rentals.
For Nonalcoholic Fun
Looking for something alcohol-free? The desert has an abundance of juice bars. Raw Remedy, Luscious Lorraine’s, and Fruit Wonders are all options.
Start your day at one of Palm Springs’ local coffee shops. Koffi has four locations around town. Ernest and Cartel Coffee Lab are also popular.
Where to Stay in Palm Springs
Palm Springs has plentiful accommodation options that are perfect for you and your gals. But rentals are a preferred option for groups, especially if you want to stay in a funky midcentury house.
The Saguaro is popular with the Instagram crowd for its stunning pool with cabanas. They also have a popular bar and restaurant. You can find a room here for under $100 and they have a bachelorette package.
Ace Hotel & Swim Club is the king of millennial hotels with stylishly furnished rooms and suites, a pool, spa, and a trendy bar and restaurant. The pool is open to the public for a fee.
Hotel Paseo in Palm Desert has a popular restaurant, pool, fitness center, and spa. The rooms have mini-fridges, coffee makers, and balconies overlooking the mountains.
The Weekend Palm Springs resembles a 1960s apartment complex. The renovated property has smart TVs in the one and two-bedroom suites, a courtyard pool, and complimentary daily breakfast.
ARRIVE Palm Springs has studio rooms with patios. They also have multiple restaurants including a Jewish-style deli and a pool.
Kimpton Rowan has over 150 guest rooms, a rooftop bar and pool, two chef-driven restaurants, and a AAA Four Diamond award.
The Saguaro 
Hotel Paseo
Parker Palm Springs is beloved by celebrities for the hedge-lined property for its privacy and art-covered rooms. There’s also multiple pools, lawn games, and an onsite restaurant.
The Riviera Palm Springs is an affordable resort was inspired by the midcentury-era Las Vegas hotels. There is a pool with cabanas, restaurants, a spa, and chic guest rooms and suites.
The Sands Hotel is a designer-created boutique hotel in Indian Wells that looks straight out of a magazine. It has 46 guest rooms, a stylish pool, and an onsite restaurant, The Pink Cabana.
Sparrows Lodge is an adults-only resort in a 1950s building that surrounds a large pool. Each of the rustic rooms feature artwork and designer furnishings.
Holiday House features colorful and airy rooms around a garden. Some feature balconies, outdoor showers, and mini bars. There’s also lawn games like shuffleboard and bikes available for rent.
If you’re traveling by campervan or with a tent, you can stay nearby at Palm Springs/Joshua Tree KOA, which is between the two with sites and cabins. Joshua Tree National Park and Mount San Jacinto State Park also have campgrounds. The area around Palm Springs has funky glamping options including treehouses, domes, and Airstreams. Joshua Tree also has glamping.
If you want to stay in one of the trendy midcentury houses, you’re in luck. Acme House Co. has some incredible homes, including those formerly owned by celebrities. You can even rent the Dinah Shore House, currently owned by Leonardo DiCaprio! Airbnb also has some options.
Booking.comLooking for an easy way to get to town? Book a Palm Springs International Airport One Way Transfer for your crew.
Additional Advice for Bachelorettes
Plan for an early night on Friday since everyone will likely be traveling. This is the perfect time to enjoy games and chill drinks. I found this wedding-style Cards Against Humanity (Cads Against Matrimony) that was a hit with the group. I printed it off at home and cut up the cards myself for free. At other bachelorette parties, we’ve done the game where you guess which pair of panties represents which guest and the bride keeps them all.
Keep the party going with this awesome playlist from PopSugar. Pick up some custom temporary tattoos to keep your group together as well as some phallic paraphernalia online. My crafty friend made cutout faces of the groom to carry around as well as tote bags and tanks for our most recent bachelorette. We even made a Snapchat filter that worked around the house and the beach.
If you’re renting a place, cut costs by eating a few meals in. I made a breakfast dish, hashbrown casserole, to enjoy in the mornings as well as bagels. Split the snacks between the group. Make splitting costs easy by making everyone download Splitwise and Venmo before you go.
Stop drinking early enough in the day that you can rally at night! I’ve been to a fair few that ended in extended naps. Take Lyft everywhere and don’t risk DUIs. Palm Springs is fairly laid back but you can still rent something fabulous from Rent the Runway. Bring a pair of extra shoes in case your feet hurt. Tieks are my personal favorite.
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