A bustling marketplace featuring a highly-curated array of wares crafted by local designers, vendors, artisans and other creatives, this shop offers what is easily the most uniquely artful inventory in town. From stationery to t-shirts to hats to prints, Mojave Flea has it all! Secret Canyon Books & Paper, Opal Atlas and Mijo Co. candles are my personal favorite sections to peruse. Bonus – there’s also a sister store located in Yucca Valley.
The most vibrant array of homewares you’ll find in these parts, PS HomeBoys offers an incredibly vivacious selection of art, furnishings, gifts, and more. Founded more than a decade ago by interior designers Jeremy Taylor and Niels Kosman, the shop has become a local staple. One glimpse at the colorful inventory and you’ll immediately understand why – and likely regret not bringing along an extra suitcase to cart it all back home!
An endlessly hip emporium housed in an enchanting space (complete with a fireplace!) that originally served as one of Palm Springs Plaza’s historic studio apartments. Here you’ll find a chic inventory of jewelry (all made in-house), skincare items, home goods, kids’ wares, décor and THE softest t-shirts known to man! If all that doesn’t entice you, the place is worth a visit if only for the wonderful scent of palo santo bundles that constantly permeates the interior.
Who doesn’t love an independent bookstore? And this is pretty much the only game in town! A true hidden gem, the inviting spot sits tucked off downtown Palm Springs’ main drag and is definitely worth a pop by. From best-selling titles to little-known finds, the store is tiny but mighty, chock full of a wide catalog of tomes that will please any bibliophile. Bonus – the front table is populated with scintillating gems hand-selected by the enthusiastic staff.
As the name suggests, this truly inspired and pristinely styled boutique offers a well-curated selection of items for the discerning traveler, including desert-themed books, art showcasing various cities, chicly functional luggage and unique tokens to gift those back home who couldn’t make the trip. As such, Gallivant is one of my favorite spots to peruse!
A longtime landmark, Peepa’s is loaded with an alluring array of specialty items like cheeky greeting cards, Palm Springs-inspired clothing, and colorful barware. There’s even an entire line of “Golden Girls” trinkets available – from mugs to ornaments to books and more. The place is most beloved for its artwork offerings, though, which include Palm Springs Life posters, Norman Korpi prints, and (my personal favorite) Chris Burbach’s charming line of celebrity portraits. Bonus – the employees are some of the friendliest around!
Looking for a souvenir that genuinely reflects Palm Springs and its fab midcentury vibe? Head straight to Destination PSP, an upscale boutique populated with countless desert-inspired items, including t-shirts, books, postcards, artwork, collectibles, glassware, and high-end baubles, all custom-designed in-house. Be sure not to miss the highly popular tissue box covers shaped like midcentury homes, which were prominently featured in The New York Times Style Magazine’s T List.
Brought to you by the fabulous folks at Windmill City Screen Printing, this shop offers a stellar array of Coachella Valley-oriented and locally-made goods, including many of the tote bags, t-shirts and prints the company produces for area outlets. Stocked with some of the finest postcards and tees offered in the desert, as well as premier candles and lotions, the inventory is bar none, not to mention a blast to peruse. Need a copy of “Mojave Crime” or a “Welcome to Bombay Beach” hat? Windmill City Super #1 has you covered!
The most whimsical shop you’ll find in the desert, Just Fabulous stocks a highly curated selection of gifts, books, accessories, home décor, artwork and thoroughly irreverent greeting cards, all housed in a chic setting that feels more museum than store. The boutique also hosts regular book signings and celebrity events, with everyone from Tippi Hedren to Lily Tomlin popping by. Although the place really does it up during the holidays, Just Fabulous is a good time every month of the year! As the website notes, “If you’re not feeling fabulous when you enter our store, you will when you leave.”
If you’re into patterned button-downs, this colorful emporium is your Oz! With splashy wares hung from nearly every square inch (even the ceiling!), the singular shop is absolutely teeming with countless limited-edition styles and patterns, all crafted in the USA from the “last yards of rare materials.” While the shirts are gorgeous and incredibly vibrant, the store is worth a visit to check out the whimsical surroundings alone!
