For almost a century, Palm Springs has served as the desert retreat, creative playground, and second home for Hollywood’s brightest. What began as a convenient getaway for early film stars evolved into a full-blown glittering enclave, where privacy, sunshine, and style met mid-century design and…
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Why This Building Matters The Palm Springs Visitor Information Center sits at 2901 N. Palm Canyon Drive, right at the corner of Tramway Road and Highway 111, often the first landmark for travelers entering Palm Springs from the north or heading to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Originally built in…
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Bruno Bernard: Bernard of Hollywood It began with Bruno Bernard. He was professionally known as Bernard of Hollywood and was one of the most sought-after glamour photographers of Hollywood’s Golden Era. Born in Berlin in 1912, Bernard grew up in an orphanage after his family fell into poverty…
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Oasis, History & Modern Downtown Heart The Palm Springs Downtown Park is a 1.5-acre public urban park in the heart of Palm Springs. It sits between Museum Way and Belardo Road, just steps from the Palm Springs Art Museum and the shops, restaurants, and nightlife along Palm Canyon Drive. Design &…
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Under the soft glow of chandeliers, tucked behind manicured hedges at 200 W Ramon Road in downtown Palm Springs, the sound of clinking martini glasses still mingles with the notes of a live piano. For half a century, Melvyn’s Restaurant & Lounge has been where the desert’s timeless glamour meets…
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William Cody (1916-1978) was retained to alter the Desert Inn in 1945, his first commission in Palm Springs. He completed the Del Marcos Hotel in 1947, his first independent commission, which was recognized by the AIA Southern California Chapter with an honorable mention. Palm Springs became a…
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Indian Canyons is a beautiful nature reserve in South Palm Springs. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians owns and cares for this ancient sacred reservation land. It spans over 31,500 acres and is home to breathtaking canyons, unique rock formations, and lush vegetation. Indian Canyons'…
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The Lower Palm Canyon Trail in Indian Canyons, Palm Springs, is a perfect introduction to the stunning Coachella Valley desert oasis. Meandering along Palm Canyon Creek, this hike features towering fan palms, reflective pools, and abundant wildlife, making it ideal for families and casual hikers…
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Experience the breathtaking wilderness of Mount San Jacinto State Park, home to San Jacinto Peak, the tallest peak in the San Jacinto Mountains at 10,834 feet. Just minutes from Palm Springs, this iconic trail offers hikers stunning mountain vistas, rare high-elevation meadows, and an unforgettable…
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Deepwell Ranch Neighborhood History George Fitch, Editor of the San Francisco Chronicle, purchased the land in 1895 and planted an orchard of apricot trees. A 10-year drought followed, and in 1911, Oliver McKinney and his wife Rose arrived in Palm Springs looking for a home site and took the lease…
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