Hiking, Waterfalls & Cahuilla History Just minutes from downtown Palm Springs, Tahquitz Canyon offers a remarkable combination of desert scenery, rugged hiking, and thousands of years of Indigenous history. Located on the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians reservation, the canyon is home to…
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Perched on a rocky mountainside above Palm Springs, Frey House II is one of the most remarkable examples of midcentury modern architecture in the California desert. Designed by architect Albert Frey as his personal residence, the compact steel-and-glass home reflects a philosophy that shaped much of…
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Explore one of Palm Springs’ distinctive residential neighborhoods on this self-guided bike tour through Deepwell Ranch Estates. The route combines Hollywood history, quiet residential streets, and architectural styles that reflect the city’s evolution from a desert retreat into a celebrated…
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The Movie Colony Neighborhood in Palm Springs is a historic and iconic area known for its glamorous past and stunning midcentury modern architecture. This charming district, once home to Hollywood legends like Frank Sinatra and Bob Hope, boasts tree-lined streets, lush gardens, and beautifully…
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Palm Springs has long been a place where Hollywood escaped the spotlight — only to create a new one here. The Palm Springs Walk of Stars honors more than 400 individuals who shaped the city’s cultural, civic, and creative legacy. Their names line the sidewalks of Downtown and the Uptown Design…
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Palm Springs' Historic Tennis Club neighborhood is one of the city's best places to experience its early history, historic architecture and resort culture on foot. Located just south of downtown, the neighborhood combines historic homes, boutique hotels, restaurants and some of the city's most…
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When you visit the Palm Springs Air Museum, the aircraft is the star of the show. More than 75 historic aircraft fill the museum's hangars, telling stories of World War II, Korea, Vietnam and other chapters in American aviation history. But look beyond the airplanes, and you'll discover another…
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Palm Springs' LGBTQ+ history is deeply intertwined with Hollywood's story. Long before Palm Springs became known as one of America's most LGBTQ+-friendly destinations, the desert was a place where Hollywood stars could escape Los Angeles's scrutiny. The city's distance from Hollywood, relaxed…
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When people talk about the architects who shaped Palm Springs, names like William Krisel, Dan Palmer, Donald Wexler, and Charles Du Bois naturally come to mind. Their work helped shape the city's distinctive midcentury modern architectural identity. But another name belongs in that story: Alexander…
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A guide to the visionaries behind Palm Springs' homes, neighborhoods, hotels, civic buildings, and architectural landmarks. Palm Springs architecture did not emerge from the work of a single architect, a single style, or even a single generation. An extraordinary group of architects, developers…
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