How one ancient spring shaped a people, a place, and a city. Long before Palm Springs became a destination, before roads or railways or resorts, there was Séc-he — the hot mineral spring at the heart of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians’ ancestral homeland. Archaeological evidence shows…
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How Historic Buildings Shape the City’s Identity—and How to Experience Them Today Palm Springs is often celebrated for its iconic homes, but its commercial architecture tells an equally powerful story—one of innovation, adaptation, and preservation in the heart of the desert. Along Palm Canyon Drive…
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How Pride in Palm Springs Reflects a Year-Round LGBTQ+ Destination Autumn in Palm Springs signals something more than just a change in seasons—it marks the arrival of one of the most vibrant and meaningful celebrations in the region: Pride. While many Pride celebrations take place in the heat of…
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Iconic Locations & Hollywood History The desert light hits differently in Palm Springs—and Hollywood has known it for over a century. From silent film crews setting palm groves ablaze (literally) to modern productions showcasing sleek midcentury homes, Palm Springs has long been Hollywood’s…
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The story of Palm Springs and Hollywood isn’t just about movies—it’s about escape, reinvention, and a century-long love affair between the silver screen and the desert. Long before red carpets and film festivals, filmmakers were drawn to this landscape for its raw cinematic potential. In 1915, Peer…
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Exploring Post-War Motor Lodges That Shaped Palm Springs In the years immediately following World War II, Palm Springs transformed almost overnight. Before the war, the desert town was known primarily for its grand resorts, the legendary Desert Inn and the El Mirador, catering to Hollywood's elite…
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See "The Mouse" at the Palm Springs Air Museum Few people realize that one of the most fascinating pieces of The Walt Disney Company history isn’t in a theme park—it’s right here in Palm Springs. Today, visitors to the Palm Springs Air Museum can see Walt Disney’s personal airplane, a Grumman…
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From Supper Clubs to Stardom: The Venues and Legends That Shaped the Sound of Palm Springs Palm Springs didn’t just attract Hollywood stars—it became a stage for them. From the 1940s through the 1960s, the desert pulsed with live music. Supper clubs, hotel lounges, and intimate theaters hosted some…
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A Modernist Marvel Finds Its Forever Home at the Palm Springs Art Museum In 1931, the Allied Arts and Industries and the Architectural League of New York unveiled the starkly modern, all-metal 'Aluminaire' home, constructed primarily of aluminum and glass components, which inspired the name. It was…
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From Ancestral Lands to Modern Sovereignty in Palm Springs The history of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is foundational to understanding Palm Springs. Long before the city emerged as a resort destination, the Agua Caliente people lived, adapted, and thrived in the desert environment for…
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