The Best Things to Do in Palm Springs

"Beyond the entrance to the Ingleside Inn, itself a Palm Springs local landmark, you’ll spot the iconic arched awning of Melvyn's. Enter to find a classic dining room, the kind Frank Sinatra liked, with white tablecloths, bow-tied servers, and furnishings comfy enough to keep you around all evening. It's a romantic place for a date, and it's romantic in that old-timey way, with atmospheric coolness and debonair charm. Solo time here is fine too for an evening at the Casablanca Lounge, where nightly live jazz and piano music complements the velvety-smooth ambience. That mid-century sensation infuses the Palm Springs air, and even though Melvyn’s opening in 1975, its vibes suit the contextual mod tempo. Come here to time-travel in spirit and to taste what made fine-dining restaurants famous once upon a time—and what’s made Melvyn’s a nouveau-classic institution for our own era." - Kelsy Chauvin