Best of Coachella Valley 2024-2025: Readers’ Picks - Coachella Valley Independent (2024)

As I looked through the lists of winners and finalists in this year’s Best of Coachella Valley 2024-2025 readers’ poll, one word kept coming to mind.

Community.

As we say farewell to 2024 and head into 2025—a year that very well could be, to make an understatement, chaotic—we’re going to all need community more than ever before.

In these pages, you’ll find hundreds of names of businesses, individuals, organizations and more, all of which are part of this amazing community. The next time you visit or interact with any of our winners and finalists, I recommend congratulating them—and thanking them for doing their part to make the Coachella Valley such a special place.

Thank you to our friends at KESQ News Channel 3, who again partnered with us on this Best of Coachella Valley readers’ poll; be sure to tune in as the station features some of the winners in the coming weeks. Also, thank you to all of the advertisers who helped make this issue possible. I’d personally like to thank all of the Independent staffers and contributors who helped with this year’s issue—especially designer extraordinaire Dennis Wodzisz, whose talent is apparent in both our logo this year and the pages that follow.

Finally, I’d like to thank all of you, our readers, who voted in this year’s readers’ poll. We could not do this with out you—literally.

Welcome to the Best of Coachella Valley 2024-2025.

—Jimmy Boegle, jboegle@cvindependent.com

Best Bloody Mary

Eight4Nine Restaurant and Lounge

Runners up:

2. Bongo Johnny’s

3. TIE

Spencer’s Restaurant

The Tropicale

5. Brunch 101

6. Lulu California Bistro

Best Martini

Paul Bar/Food

Runners up:

2. Eight4Nine Restaurant and Lounge

3. Bar Cecil

4. Michael Holmes’ Purple Room

5. TIE

Bongo Johnny’s

Lulu California Bistro

Best Nightclub

Hunters Palm Springs

Runners up:

2. Michael Holmes’ Purple Room

3. Chill Bar

4. The Nest

5. LIT Bar & Lounge at Fantasy Springs

Best Bar Ambiance

Michael Holmes’ Purple Room

Runners up:

2. PS Air Bar

3. Paul Bar/Food

4. The Evening Citizen

5. Tailor Shop

Best Dive Bar

Tool Shed

Runners up:

2. Streetbar

3. The Hood Bar and Pizza

4. Hair of the Dog

5. Fireside Lounge

Best Margarita

Las Casuelas Terraza

Runners up:

2. El Mirasol

3. Fresh Agave Mexican Bar and Grill

4. Blue Coyote Grill

5. La Tablita

6. TQLAS

Best Happy Hour

Streetbar

Runners up:

2. Stuft Pizza Bar and Grill

3. Paul Bar/Food

4. Trio Restaurant

5. Lulu California Bistro

Best Sports Bar

360 Sports at Agua Caliente

Runners up:

2. Burgers and Beer

3. The Beer Hunter

4. Stuft Pizza Bar and Grill

5. Henry’s Bar and Grill

Best Whiskey/Bourbon/Scotch Selection

Blackbook

Runners up:

2. Sandfish Sushi and Whiskey

3. O’Caine’s Irish Pub

4. Michael Holmes’ Purple Room

5. Lulu California Bistro

Best Craft Cocktails

Paul Bar/Food

Runners up:

2. The Evening Citizen

3. Michael Holmes’ Purple Room

4. Tailor Shop

5. Lulu California Bistro

6. Kiki’s La Quinta

Best Cocktail Menu

Paul Bar/Food

Runners up:

2. TIE

Bootlegger Tiki

The Evening Citizen

4. Michael Holmes’ Purple Room

5. Lulu California Bistro

6. Kaiser Grille

Best Gay/Lesbian Bar/Club

The Roost

Runners up:

2. Blackbook

3. Hunters Palm Springs

4. Tool Shed

5. Chill Bar

6. Streetbar

Best Beer Selection

Yard House

Runners up:

2. Blackbook

3. La Quinta Brewing Co. Taproom

4. Las Palmas Brewing

5. The Beer Hunter

Best Wine/Liquor Store

Total Wine and More

Runners up:

2. Hyphen Wines

3. Perry’s Palm Springs

4. BevMo!

5. Bouschet

Best Local Brewery

La Quinta Brewing Co.

Runners up:

2. Coachella Valley Brewing Co.

3. Babe’s BBQ and Brewery

4. Las Palmas Brewing

5. Desert Beer Company

Best Wine Bar

V Wine Lounge and Martini Bar

Runners up:

2. Zin American Bistro

3. Canopy Wine Lounge

4. La Fe Wine Bar

Best Chiropractor

Dr. Steven Roffers

Runners up:

2. Dr. Jim Cox

3. TIE

Dr. Jeffrey Gamble

Nazemi Musculoskeletal Center

5. Dr. Corina Morrison

Best Attorney

Walter Clark

Runners up:

2. Christopher Heritage

3. Jeffrey Orr

4. Barbara Barrett

5. Lena Wade

Best Veterinarian

Animal Samaritans

Runners up:

2. Dr. Steve Carter, Carter Animal Hospital

3. Dr. Rachel Reedy, Ridgeline Veterinary Clinic

4. Dr. James Clark

Best Doctor

Dr. Manpreet Dev

Runners up:

2. Dr. Laura Rush

3. Dr. David Morris

4. Dr. Michael Jardula

Best Air Conditioner Repair

TIE

Comfort Air

General Air Conditioning and Plumbing

Runners up:

3. Timo’s Air Conditioning and Heating

4. Desert Air Conditioning

5. Elite Heating and Air

Best Real Estate Agent

Scott Histed

Runners up:

2. Taylor Fenwick

3. Barbara Scott

4. Patrick Jordan

5. Jen Agnew

6. David Sidley

Best Dentist

Dr. Manpreet Dev (Tahquitz Dental Group)

Runners up:

2. Dr. Scott Shepherd (Palm Springs Family and Cosmetic Dentistry)

3. Dr. Gerald Chang

4. Dr. Jeff Tom (Palm Springs Family and Cosmetic Dentistry)

5. Dr. Larry Martin (Vineyard Dental Office)

Best Mortgage Company

Contempo Lending

Runners up:

2. Franklin Loan Center

3. loanDepot

4. TrustLink Mortgage

Best Local Home Improvement Company

Ace Hardware Palm Springs

Runners up:

2. Lowe’s Home Improvement

3. The Home Depot

4. Builders Supply

Best Eye Doctor

Dr. Bart Ketover

Runners up:

2. Dr. Keith Tokuhara

3. Dr. Kailee Watson

4. Dr. Vitaliy Zak

Best Cosmetic Surgery

Dr. Mark Sofonio

Runners up:

2. Dr. Timothy Jochen

3. Dr. Maria Lombardo

4. Dr. Natalie Driessen

5. Dr. Diya Tantawi

Best Plumber

Roto Rooter

Runners up:

2. Valley Plumbing

3. General Air Conditioning and Plumbing

4. KC’s 23 ½ Hour Plumbing & Air Conditioning

5. DVS Plumbing

Best Flooring/Carpet Company

Flooring Innovations

Runners up:

2. Carpet Empire Plus

3. Distinctive Flooring

Best Auto Dealership

Coachella Valley Volkswagen

Runners up:

2. Toyota of the Desert

3. Jessup Auto Plaza

4. TIE

Palm Springs Subaru

Shottenkirk Desert Lexus

Best Personal Trainer

Ted Guice

Runners up:

2. Stephen Crouse

3. Jaime Jimenez

4. Jeremy Michur

Best Solar Company

Hot Purple Energy

Runners up:

2. Renova Solar

3. Sunrun Solar

Best Carpet/Floor Cleaning Service

Stanley Steemer

Runners up:

2. TIE

Mario’s Tile Care

Pro Carpet Cleaning

4. Country Club Carpet Cleaners

5. Fiber-Seal

Best Pest Control Company

Dewey Pest Control

Runners up:

2. Palm Springs Pest Control

3. Rudy’s Termite and Pest Control

4. Newman Pest Control

5. Manuel’s Pest Control

Best Public Servant

Rep. Raul Ruiz

Runners up:

2. Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills

3. Palm Springs City Councilmember Lisa Middleton

4. Palm Springs City Councilmember Ron deHarte

5. Palm Desert City Councilmember Jan Harnik

Best Auto Repair

Sergio’s Automotive

Runners up:

2. Toyota of the Desert

3. Arcaro’s Auto Body

4. Singh’s Automotive Repair

Best Local DJ

DJ Mod Girl

Runners up:

2. DJ Galaxy

3. DJ Tina Turntables

4. DJ Eric Ornelas

5. DJ Zephyr

Best Local Visual Artist

Ernesto Ramirez

Runners up:

2. Snake Jagger

3. Marconi Calindas

4. Kim A. Tolman

5. Aaron Allen Marner

Best Local Arts Group/Organization

Palm Springs Cultural Center

Runners up:

2. Desert Art Center

3. Backstreet Art District

4. Old Town Artisans Studio

5. Artists Council

Best Local Band

Giselle Woo and the Night Owls

Runners up:

2. The Gand Band

3. Dreamboats

4. Desert Crows

5. Daytime Moon

Best Outdoor Venue

Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace

Runners up:

2. Oscar’s Palm Springs

3. The Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs

4. Rancho Mirage Amphitheater

5. Palm Desert Civic Center Park

Best Open Mic

The Roost

Runners up:

2. Oscar’s Palm Springs

3. The Hood Bar and Pizza

4. Neil’s Lounge

Best Museum

Palm Springs Art Museum

Runners up:

2. Palm Springs Air Museum

3. TIE

Agua Caliente Cultural Museum

Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert

5. Coachella Valley History Museum

Best Local Musician (Individual)

Abi Carter

Runners up:

2. Keisha D

3. Miguel Arballo

4. Gary Gand

5. Chase Huna

Best Art Gallery

The Shag Store

Runners up:

2. Melissa Morgan Fine Art Gallery

3. Kee Gallery

4. MAD.KAT

5. Galleria Marconi

Best Indoor Venue

Acrisure Arena

Runners up:

2. McCallum Theatre

3. Palm Springs Art Museum

4. Palm Springs Cultural Center

5. The Show at Agua Caliente

6. Cascade Lounge at Agua Caliente Palm Springs

Best Movie Theater

Mary Pickford Is D’Place

Runners up:

2. Cinemark Century La Quinta and XD

3. Camelot Theatres at the Palm Springs Cultural Center

4. Cinemark Century at the River and XD

5. Regal Rancho Mirage & IMAX

Best Producing Theater Company

CVRep

Runners up:

2. Palm Canyon Theatre

3. Desert TheatreWorks

4. Revolution Stage Company

5. Desert Ensemble Theatre

6. Dezart Performs

Best Late-Night Restaurant

Blackbook

Runners up:

2. Yard House

3. Kitchen 86 + Bar

4. Lulu California Bistro

5. Denny’s

Best Korean

TIE

BeeCh Please

Maru Korean BBQ and Grill

Runners up:

3. Blazing King BBQ and Hot Pot

4. You Grill Korean BBQ

5. Kpop Foodz

Best Date Shake

Shields Date Garden

Runners up:

2. Monster Shakes

3. Hadley Fruit Orchards

4. Windmill Market

5. Great Shakes

Best Thai

Thai Smile Palm Springs

Runners up:

2. Desert Thai Authentic Thai Cuisine

3. Pepper’s Thai

4. Thai Smile of Rancho Mirage on El Paseo

5. My Thai

6. Talay Thai

Best Doughnuts/Pastries

Swiss Donut

Runners up:

2. Krispy Kreme

3. Peninsula Pastries Palm Springs

4. Jensen’s

5. Vienna Donut and Ice Cream

Best Burger

Tony’s Burgers

Runners up:

2. In-N-Out

3. Tyler’s Burgers

4. Bongo Johnny’s

5. Gastro Grind Burgers

6. Lulu California Bistro

Best French

Si Bon

Runners up:

2. Le Vallauris Restaurant

3. Pomme Frite

4. TIE

Cafe Des Beaux-Arts

French Corner Cafe

Best Brunch

Spencer’s Restaurant

Runners up:

2. Si Bon

3. Wilma and Frieda

4. Brunch 101

5. Bongo Johnny’s

6. Lulu California Bistro

Best Organic Food Store

Chef Tanya’s Kitchen

Runners up:

2. Whole Foods

3. Sprouts Farmers Market

4. Clark’s Nutrition and Natural Foods Market

Best Gluten-Free Dining

Brunch 101

Runners up:

2. Lulu California Bistro

3. Wildest Restaurant and Bar

Best French Fries

McDonald’s

Runners up:

2. Grill-A-Burger

3. Pomme Frite

4. Bongo Johnny’s

5. Brunch 101

Best Italian

Trilussa Ristorante

Runners up:

2. Castelli’s Ristorante

3. Giuseppe’s Pizzeria

4. Piero’s PizzaVino

5. Johnny Costa’s Ristorante

Best California Cuisine

Eight4Nine Restaurant and Lounge

Runners up:

2. Spencer’s Restaurant

3. Lulu California Bistro

4. California Pizza Kitchen

5. Bongo Johnny’s

Best Buffet

Emperor Buffet

Runners up:

2. Fresh Grill Buffet at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

3. Monsoon Indian Restaurant

4. Rockwood Grill at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa

5. The Marketplace by Fabio Viviani at Morongo

Best Caterer

Eight4Nine Restaurant and Lounge

Runners up:

2. Lulu California Bistro

3. Lynn Hammond

4. Carousel Catering

Best Vegetarian/Vegan

Chef Tanya’s Kitchen

Runners up:

2. Native Foods

3. Lulu California Bistro

Best Vietnamese

Rooster and the Pig

Runners up:

2. 533 Viet Fusion

3. Pho Vu

4. Fuzion Five

5. Pho of the Desert

Best Mexican

El Mirasol

Runners up:

2. Tac/Quila

3. Blue Coyote Grill

4. La Tablita

5. El Patio

6. Salsa’s Restaurant

Best Juice/Juice Bar

TIE

Fresh Juice Bar

Jamba Juice

Runners up:

3. Luscious Lorraine’s

4. Big Juice Bar

5. Bowl of Heaven

Best Chinese

JOY at Fantasy Springs

Runners up:

2. Wang’s Chinese Cuisine (Cathedral City)

3. P.F. Chang’s

4. City Wok

5. China Wok

Best Seafood

Fisherman’s Market and Grill

Runners up:

2. Pacifica Seafood

3. Eddie V’s

4. Ruben and Ozzy’s

5. Oceana Palm Desert

Best Breakfast

Elmer’s Restaurant

Runners up:

2. Wilma and Frieda

3. Keedy’s Fountain Grill

4. Brunch 101

5. Rick’s Restaurant

6. Lulu California Bistro

Best Food Truck

TIE

TKB Food Truck

Taco Shop 760

Runners up:

3. Five03 Pupusas

4. Papa Headz

Best Japanese

Okura Robata Grill and Sushi Bar

Runners up:

2. Sandfish Sushi and Whiskey

3. Nobu

4. Joyce’s Sushi

5. Happy Sushi

Best Sandwich

The Sandwich Spot

Runners up:

2. Sherman’s Deli and Bakery

3. TKB Bakery and Deli

4. The Real Italian Deli

5. Manhattan in the Desert

6. Bongo Johnny’s

Best Bakery

Sherman’s Deli and Bakery

Runners up:

2. Aspen Mills

3. Peninsula Pastries Palm Springs

4. Carousel Bakery

5. Bread and Flours

Best Barbecue

Babe’s BBQ and Brewery
(closed; in the process of relocating)

Runners up:

2. Bubba’s Bones and Brews

3. Uncle D’s Smokehouse BBQ and Grill

4. Jackalope Ranch

5. Meester Zebra

Best Coffee Shop

Koffi

Runners up:

2. Play Lounge

3. IW Coffee and Chai Bar

4. Cafe La Jefa

5. Gre Records and Coffee

Best Bagels

Townie Bagels, Bakery and Café

Runners up:

2. Sherman’s Deli and Bakery

3. Panera Bread

4. J’s Deli

Best Upscale Restaurant

Spencer’s Restaurant

Runners up:

2. TIE

Bar Cecil

John Henry’s Cafe

4. Le Vallauris

5. Kaiser Grille

Best Diner

Elmer’s Restaurant

Runners up:

2. Don and Sweet Sue’s

3. Keedy’s Fountain Grill

4. Bongo Johnny’s

5. Rick’s Restaurant

6. John’s Restaurant

Best Frozen Yogurt

Monster Shakes

Runners up:

2. Beach House Yogurt

3. Yogurtland

4. Lizzy’s Premium Frozen Yogurt

5. Swirlyz Frozen Yogurt

Best Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings

Runners up:

2. Blackbook

3. Bongo Johnny’s

4. Lulu California Bistro

5. The Beer Hunter

Best Salsa

Las Casuelas Terraza

Runners up:

2. La Tablita

3. Blue Coyote Grill

4. Salsa’s Restaurant

5. Sancho’s

6. Rincon Norteno

Best Veggie Burger

Chef Tanya’s Kitchen

Runners up:

2. Native Foods

3. Tony’s Burgers

4. Lulu California Bistro

5. Bongo Johnny’s

6. Gastro Grind Burgers

Best Local Coffee Roaster

Koffi

Runners up:

2. Joshua Tree Coffee Company

3. Coachella Valley Coffee Company

4. IW Coffee and Chai Bar

Best Casual Eats

Billy Reed’s

Runners up:

2. Lulu California Bistro

3. Bongo Johnny’s

4. John’s Restaurant

5. Brunch 101

Best Indian

Monsoon Indian Cuisine

Runners up:

2. Its Taste of India

3. India Oven

Best Latin American

Churrasco Brazilian Steakhouse

Runners up:

2. Peruvian Fuego

3. Mi Cultura

4. Fernanda’s Salvadorian Food

5. BaBaLoo Lounge

Best Outdoor Seating

Spencer’s Restaurant

Runners up:

2. The Tropicale

3. Copley’s on Palm Canyon

4. Lulu California Bistro

5. Bongo Johnny’s

6. Brunch 101

Best Smoothies

Monster Shakes

Runners up:

2. Fresh Juice Bar

3. Jamba Juice

4. Juice It Up!

5. Fruit Wonders

6. Big Juice Bar

Best Delicatessen

Sherman’s Deli and Bakery

Runners up:

2. The Real Italian Deli

3. Manhattan in the Desert

4. J’s Deli

Best Steaks/Steakhouse

The Steakhouse at Agua Caliente

Runners up:

2. LG’s Prime Steakhouse

3. Ruth’s Chris Steak House

4. Mr. Lyons Steakhouse

5. Mastro’s

Best Sushi

Okura Robata Grill and Sushi Bar

Runners up:

2. Sandfish Sushi and Whiskey

3. Joyce’s Sushi

4. The Venue

5. Memo’s Sushi

6. Taka Shin

Best Greek

Santorini Gyro

Runners up:

2. Athena Gyro

3. Luna Grill

4. Koutouki Greek Estiatorio

5. John’s Restaurant

Best Burrito

Las Casuelas Original

Runners up:

2. La Tablita

3. Blue Coyote Grill

4. Casa Blanca

5. Bongo Johnny’s

Best Custom Cakes

Over the Rainbow

Runners up:

2. Nothing Bundt Cakes

3. TIE

Jensen’s

Pastry Swan

5. Carousel Bakery

Best Desserts

Sherman’s Deli and Bakery

Runners up:

2. Billy Reed’s

3. Over the Rainbow Desserts

4. Carousel Bakery

5. Manhattan in the Desert

6. Lulu California Bistro

Best Ice Cream/Shakes

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream

Runners up:

2. Monster Shakes

3. Lappert’s Ice Cream

4. Great Shakes

5. Perfect Pint

Best Pizza

Bill’s Pizza

Runners up:

2. Giuseppe’s Pizzeria

3. Stuft Pizza Bar and Grill

4. Piero’s PizzaVino

5. Pizzeria Bambinos and Bar

6. Billy Q’s

Best Nail Salon

Lovely Nails

Runners up:

2. River Nails & Spa

3. TIE

Men’s Grooming Spot

Palm Springs Fine Men’s Salon

5. Nails World and Beauty Salon

Best Florist

My Little Flower Shop

Runners up:

2. Palm Springs Florist

3. Rancho Mirage Florist

4. Blooming Events Florist

5. Palm Springs Flower Mart

Best Eyeglass/Optical Retailer

Costco

Runners up:

2. Desert Vision Optometry

3. Milauskas Eye Institute

4. Oliver Peoples

5. Perspective Optometry

Best Day Spa (Non-Resort/Hotel)

The Spa at Séc-he

Runners up:

2. Palm Springs Fine Men’s Salon

3. Desert Zen Day Spa

4. Men’s Grooming Spot

5. A Touch Above the Rest

Best Spa in a Resort/Hotel

La Quinta Resort

Runners up:

2. Sunstone Spa at Agua Caliente

3. The Spa at Desert Springs at the JW Marriott Desert Springs

4. Miracle Springs Resort and Spa

5. Azure Palm Hot Springs Resort and Day Spa Oasis

Best Resale/Vintage Clothing

Revivals

Runners up:

2. Angel View

3. Iconic Atomic

4. Clothes Mentor

Best Tattoo Parlor

Adornment Tattoo

Runners up:

2. Desert Rose Tattoo

3. Iron Palm Tattoo

4. Strata Tattoo Lab

Best Hair Salon

TIE

Brien O’Brien Salon

Palm Springs Fine Men’s Salon

Runners up:

3. Ulta Beauty

4. Tim Weber Salon

Best Antiques/Collectibles Store

Misty’s Consignments

Runners up:

2. Revivals

3. Antique Galleries of Palm Springs

4. Victoria’s Attic

5. Angel View

Best Furniture Store

PS HomeBoys

Runners up:

2. H3K Home+Design

3. Misty’s Consignments

4. Mathis Bros.

5. Erik’s Furniture

Best Jeweler/Jewelry Store

El Paseo Jewelers

Runners up:

2. Leeds and Son Fine Jewelers

3. Hephaestus Jewelry

4. Cartel Jewelers

Best Clothing Store (Locally Owned)

Trina Turk

Runners up:

2. Frank Clothiers

3. Wil Stiles

4. Glossy

5. Blonde Clothing Boutique

Best Place for Bicycling

Downtown Palm Springs Bike Loop

Runners up:

2. CV Link

3. Palm Desert (general)

Best Bike Shop

Bike Palm Springs Rentals and Tours

Runners up:

2. Trek Bicycle Palm Desert

3. Trek Bicycle Palm Springs

4. Tri-A-Bike

Best Public Golf Course

Desert Willow Golf Resort

Runners up:

2. Indian Wells Golf Resort

3. Eagle Falls Golf Course at Fantasy Springs

4. Desert Princess Country Club

5. Indian Palms Country Club

Best Outdoor/Camping Gear Store

REI

Runners up:

2. Big 5 Sporting Goods

3. Yellow Mart

Best Recreation Area

Joshua Tree National Park

Runners up:

2. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

3. Whitewater Preserve

4. Indian Canyons

5. Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park

Best Sporting Goods

Dick’s Sporting Goods

Runners up:

2. Big 5 Sporting Goods

3. Yellow Mart

Best Public Garden

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Runners up:

2. Sunnylands

3. Moorten Botanical Garden

4. Wellness Park

Best Park

Palm Desert Civic Center Park

Runners up:

2. Ruth Hardy Park

3. Demuth Park

4. La Quinta Civic Center Campus

5. Panorama Park

Best Hike

Tahquitz Canyon Trail

Runners up:

2. Bump and Grind Trail

3. Big Morongo Canyon Preserve

4. Art Smith Trail

Best Pet Supplies

Bones-N-Scones

Runners up:

2. PetSmart

3. Petco

4. TIE

Cold Nose Warm Heart

Posh Pet Care

6. Tailwaggers

Best Local Activist/Advocacy Group/Charity

Palm Springs Animal Shelter

Runners up:

2. LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert

3. Palm Springs Pride

4. DAP Health

5. Well in the Desert

6. AAP Food Samaritans

Best Pet Daycare

The Village Pup

Runners up:

2. Barkingham Pet Hotel

3. Doggie’s Day Out

4. Tailwaggers

Best Plant Nursery

Moller’s Garden Center

Runners up:

2. Moorten Botanical Garden

3. Lowe’s Home Improvement

4. Bob Williams Nursery

5. DesertStrawHouse Native Plant Nursery

Best Bank

Chase

Runners up:

2. Wells Fargo

3. Bank of America

4. PNC Bank

5. Pacific Premier Bank

Best Gym

In-Shape Cathedral City

Runners up:

2. EOS Fitness Palm Springs

3. Steel Gym

4. Fit in 42 Cathedral City

5. EOS Fitness Palm Desert

Best Annual Charity Event

LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert Red Dress/Dress Red

Runners up:

2. Palm Springs Animal Shelter Faux Fur Ball

3. Animal Samaritans Men of the Desert Fashion Show and Luncheon

4. DAP Health Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards

5. McCallum Theatre Annual Gala

Best Local Specialty Retail Shop

Destination PSP

Runners up:

2. Just Fabulous

3. Crystal Fantasy

4. TIE

Gre Records and Coffee

Q Trading Company

6. Kat and Cody

Best Bowling Alley

Palm Springs Lanes

Runners up:

2. Fantasy Lanes Bowling

3. Yucca Bowl

Best Local Radio Personality

John Taylor, KGAY 106.5

Runners up:

2. Patrick Evans, MeTV FM 103.1

3. Don Wardell, 107.3 Mod FM

4. Mike Mozingo, Mix 100.5

5. Bradley Ryan, Mix 100.5

Best Retirement Community/Independent Living

Living Out Palm Springs

Runners up:

2. Sun City Palm Desert

3. Four Seasons at Terra Lago

4. Revel Palm Desert

Best Marijuana Dispensary

Off the Charts

Runners up:

2. Four Twenty Bank Dispensary and Lounge

3. Reefer Madness Dispensary and Lounge

4. The Leaf El Paseo

5. Atomic Budz

Best Print Shop

Roadrunner Print and Ship

Runners up:

2. Canyon Print and Signs

3. Silvercrest Advertising

4. DropBy Office

Best Sex Toy Shop

Skitzo Kitty

Runners up:

2. Gear Leather and Fetish

3. Rough Trade Gear

4. Q Trading Company

5. Not So Innocent

Best Car Wash

Quick Quack Car Wash

Runners up:

2. Desert Hand Car Wash

3. Elephant Car Wash

4. Palm Springs Car Wash

5. Harv’s Car Wash

Best Comics/Games Shop

TIE

Desert Oasis Comics

Kat and Cody

Runner up:

3. Comic Asylum

Best Yoga

Urban Yoga

Runners up:

2. Power Yoga Palm Springs

3. Gather Yoga + Wellness

Best Retail Music Store

Palm Springs Vinyl Records and Collectibles

Runners up:

2. Gré Coffee House and Art Gallery

3. Dale’s Records

4. Rocks and Records

Best Hotel Pool

Ace Hotel and Swim Club

Runners up:

2. Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs

3. Hyatt Regency Indian Wells

4. Margaritaville (now The Riviera)

5. The Saguaro

Best Credit Union

Altura Credit Union

Runners up:

2. Sun Community Federal Credit Union

3. SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union

Best Indoor Fun/Activity

Coachella Valley Firebirds Hockey

Runners up:

2. Dave and Buster’s

3. Get Air Trampoline Park

4. Berger Foundation Iceplex

5. Art Major Studio

Best Radio Station

KGAY 106.5

Runners up:

2. MIX 100.5

3. 103.1 MeTV FM

4. 107.3 Mod FM

5. Big 106 KLPM

Best Place to Gamble

Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage

Runners up:

2. Aqua Caliente Palm Springs

3. Agua Caliente Cathedral City

4. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

5. Morongo Casino Resort and Spa

Best Indoor Activity for Kids

Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert

Runners up:

2. Zebra World

3. Get Air Trampoline Park

4. The Kids Clubhouse

Best Kids’ Clothing Store

Kohl’s

Runners up:

2. JadaBug’s Kids Boutique

3. Carter’s

4. H&M

Best Restaurant for Kids

Dave and Buster’s

Runners up:

2. Chuck E. Cheese’s

3. Shakey’s Pizza

4. El Mirasol

Best Place for a Birthday Party

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Runners up:

2. Boomers!

3. Art Major Studio

4. Family YMCA of the Desert

Best Place for Family Fun

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Runners up:

2. Dave and Buster’s

3. Boomers!

4. Get Air Trampoline Park

Best Playground

Palm Desert Civic Center Park

Runners up:

2. Ruth Hardy Park

3. Zebra World

4. La Quinta Civic Center Park