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Randy Garner

Inside the Legendary Dinah Shore Estate in Palm Springs

A Donald Wexler Masterpiece with Hollywood History and Midcentury Style Some homes tell the story of Palm Springs better than any museum ever could. The Dinah Shore Estate is one of them. Located in the prestigious Old Las Palmas neighborhood, the Dinah Shore Palm Springs Estate is a luxurious oasis…

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Palm Springs Stars' Homes: Self-Guided Tour

As you wander through the streets of Palm Springs, you'll find yourself immersed in the allure of the silver screen. Each home tells a unique story, painting a vivid picture of the celebrities who have called this desert oasis their home. Imagine strolling past the gates of Frank Sinatra’s former…

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Palm Springs Restaurants in Historic Buildings

Dine inside estates, department stores, supper clubs, and architectural landmarks Palm Springs is a city where architecture is part of everyday life. Modernist homes line quiet streets, historic inns still welcome guests, and midcentury commercial buildings continue to shape downtown. In many…

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Old Las Palmas Self-Guided Walking Tour

Hollywood's Desert Hideaway Welcome to Old Las Palmas, one of Palm Springs' most storied and enchanting neighborhoods—a place where the glamour of Hollywood's Golden Age still lingers in the sunlight. Tucked against the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, these quiet, palm‑lined streets once served…

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How Walt Disney Enchanted Palm Springs

Walt Disney’s Deep Roots in the Desert In 1938, Walt Disney came for a week’s stay and fell in love with Palm Springs and the landscape. They were drawn to the area's warm climate and natural beauty, seeking respite from their busy lives in Los Angeles. He loved Western themes and riding horses…

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Guide to the Tahquitz Canyon Visitor Center

Entry to One of Palm Springs’ Most Sacred Sites Ancestors of the Agua Caliente people thrived in Tahquitz Canyon. As with the numerous canyons in the valley, they were able to hunt, gather, and utilize the water to thrive in the Palm Springs area. Their village sites date back thousands of years…

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Saddle Up: Horseback Riding in Palm Springs

Explore Indian Canyons, Murray Canyon & Desert Landscapes on Horseback While there are plenty of ways to experience the natural beauty of Palm Springs, horseback riding offers something different—slower, more immersive, and deeply connected to the landscape. It’s not just about seeing the desert…

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The Birth of Midcentury Modernism in Palm Springs

How the Desert Became a Laboratory for Modern Architecture By the late 1930s, Palm Springs was already known as a retreat—an escape from Los Angeles where Hollywood’s elite could rest, recover, and remain just out of view. But alongside its growing reputation as a playground for stars, another…

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