When the Sun fades behind Majestic Mt. San Jacinto, Nightlife in the Desert Comes Alive. Visitors will enjoy Many Options every evening of the week; choices range from the Famous Downtown Bar Scene and Dance Venues to Professional Theater, Piano Bars, Coffee Houses, Jazz Clubs and More.
Granted, Palm Springs and the surrounding community has a Large Gay Population but there are a Number of Bars and Venues that can be Enjoyed by All. A Number of Gay Bars and Social Clubs are concentrated on Arenas at Indian Canyon, where Hunters, Streetbar, Rainbow Cactus and Badlands All Draw a Nice Crowd of Locals and Visitors alike. On the north end of Palm Canyon though is the very popular Toucans bar, where there can be a line round the block on holidays and at weekends. The Toolshed is located on Sunny Dunes and is also a nice hangout. On Sunday afternoons, from 4 PM to 11 PM, head out to The Barracks in Cathedral City. Packed with lots of Locals and Visitors, a Lot of Fun. To find out the latest news on the nightlife though, head for Gaymart on Arenas, or Q Trading on Sunny Dunes.
Zelda's Nightclub and Beachclub:
169 N Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 325-2375
After 30 Fun Fun Filled Years of Dancing and Great times, Zeldaz is Still Number One. Dance hits from the 70s to today - two DJs - two dance floors. Open Thu, Fri, and Sat at 9 p.m. (All male revue Thu and Fri).
Starlite Lounge – The Riviera Resort and Spa
1600 N Indian Canyon
Palm Springs, CA
760-778-6659
The Grand Lobby Mezzanie Lounge is a Swanky Retreat Perfect for enjoying a classic cocktail or soothing nightcap and features a 30 foot video wall showing digitally re-mastered cinematic history. Nightly DJs spin while guests are served cocktails and a light menu. This is the place to see and be seen.
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Side Bar at the Riviera Resort and Spa
A Sophisticated Night Spot, cosmopolitan flair and style fill the air here. An Outdoor Patio features a cozy fire pit, oasis bed lounges and couches. This is the Perfect place for Star-Gazing, Romance and Sampling Deserts amidst timeless style and elegance.