Ultimate Guide to Shopping in Palm Springs' Uptown District
The Uptown District in Palm Springs is a premier shopping destination for visitors to Greater Palm Springs. Stretching along North Palm Canyon Drive from Vista Chino to Alejo Road, it offers something for everyone with its blend of local boutiques, kitschy vintage finds, and unique home decor treasures.
Start your day at Ernest Coffee on North Palm Canyon and Via Lola. This local favorite serves Stumptown Coffee and inventive specials like cold brew shaken with fig, honey, and almond milk. Next door, explore Iconic Atomic for vintage men's and women's fashions and midcentury modern home gems.
Continuing the vintage vibe, visit Dazzles, a hidden gem tucked behind a gate in an old apartment building. Allow time to browse its tiki treasures, bold baubles, and colorful necklaces and floral brooches from the 1930s to 1970s. Don't miss The Frippery for vibrant caftans, boho pieces, and poolside essentials perfect for desert adventures.
For desert lifestyle home accents, Christopher Kennedy delivers. This local interior designer's new storefront offers throw pillows, candles, and coffee table books to bring Palm Springs glamour home.
Pelago features coffee table books on Palm Springs history, colorful rugs, and cheeky art. Art lovers must visit Shag Art Gallery for vibrant midcentury-inspired pieces depicting Palm Springs parties. Then, browse Shag The Store for coasters and books.
Need a break? Head to On The Mark for fresh sandwiches like the Veggie or Ancho Chicken. Peruse artisanal cheeses, sweets, and snacks like Chili Crunch, paired with craft beer or sparkling wine at the picnic tables.
Refueled? Cross to Elizabeth & Prince, curated by locals Shawn and Analisa Holoubek with desert-inspired apparel from Ulla Johnson, Ace & Jig, and Xirena. Pamper yourself at H2O Modern Apothecary, where owners Ken and Steve vet top products like Goldfaden skincare, Ayur copper bottles, and Maison Louis Marie fragrances.
Trina Turk, an Uptown original since 2002, offers chic desert style for men and women, plus unique gifts in an Albert Frey-designed space.
Head north to The Shops at 1345 for new and vintage spots like Candice Held, Souki Modern, and Towne.
End with treats at Ice Cream and Shop(pe) at Arrive Hotel—try the sweet corn ice cream—and colorful pins, mugs, and pool floats.
For more options, explore our guide to shopping in Greater Palm Springs!
