Best Palm Springs, CA Nightlife
Village Pub
From dance floors to foosball tables, the Village Pub has entertainment for everyone. For live entertainment lovers, the ground floor of this downtown pub...
Zelda's Nightclub
If you want to dance your cares and the night away, head to Zelda's for the desert's largest dance party. For more than 35 years, Zelda's has remained one...
Neil's Lounge
While this old-time, Western-themed saloon is a great watering hole, Neil's Lounge's true claim to fame is its famous karaoke nights. Locals, tourists and...
Toucan's Tiki Lounge
Welcome to the jungle in the heart of the desert. This gay nightclub in downtown Palm Springs loves to party, and whether you're gay or straight, you're...
Schmidy's Tavern
Sometimes, all you need from a bar is a relaxing, laid-back atmosphere and a handful of well-crafted beers on tap. When it comes time to skip the rowdy...
Ace Hotel & Swim Club
Forget noisy nightclubs and dive bars�if you're looking for a hip night on the town, head to the Ace Hotel and Swim Club. This hipster haven offers a...
The Hood Bar & Pizza
While Coachella Fest is a strictly seasonally event, The Hood in Palm Desert keeps the tunes and soul of the music festival alive all year long. This bar...
Bar
Opened in early 2013, Bar combines handcrafted cocktails and live music in downtown Palm Springs. The decor draws on downtown's signature modern style, but...
Local Expert Nightlife Recommendations
Local Expert Nightlife Recommendations
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About Palm Springs, CA Nightlife
The desert offers plenty to do after dark, whether you live for late-night dives or concerts by locally grown bands. Live music venues arguably steal the nightlife spotlight, but plenty of local watering holes and nightclubs keep everyone happy after hours in the Coachella Valley.
Downtown buzzes after hours with watering holes like Village Pub and Bar offering late night drinks and music. Nearby, the dance floors at Zelda's and Toucan's offer hours of high-energy entertainment.
Live music can be found at bars throughout the desert, including the Date Shed in Indio, Hamilton's in La Quinta and The Hood and Red Barn in Palm Desert. If you're looking for a late-night restaurant with flat-screens to watch the latest game or weekly line-dancing nights, look no further than Stadium House in Rancho Mirage. Also, the Tilted Kilt in Palm Desert is a popular place to catch a game over ice-cold drafts and hearty burgers; the kilt-wearing waitresses are easy on the eyes, too.
Finally, you haven't lived after hours in the desert until you've popped into Neil's in Indio for a round of karaoke. This western-themed desert institution has even attracted the likes of Keith Urban in years past.
About Marissa Willman
Marissa Willman moved to the Coachella Valley in 2001 and loves discovering the best that the desert has to offer. As a Palm Springs local, Marissa enjoys sharing her knowledge of this desert destination through her travel writing. In a previous life, she worked as an English teacher in South Korea and spent months traveling throughout Asia. Today, Marissa prefers to... Read More
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Expert Tips for Palm Springs Nightlife
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Riviera Palm Springs: "If you're a fan of lounge acts, head to Starlight Lounge near the hotel lobby to see local musicians tickle the ivories throughout the week."
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Copa Room Palm Springs: "Start your night off right with dinner at The Tropicale, the Copa Room's sister property that sits right next door."
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Schmidy's Tavern: "Don't miss the weekly beer tastings, which introduce patrons to the latest and most notable offerings in the craft beer world."