The New Nightlife Mon, October 19, 2020 by Randy Garner Palm Springs Innovates Your Evenings By Kevin Perry As the sun sets over the San Jacinto Mountains, the darkness illuminates a whole new side of Palm Springs. The crisp air crackles with possibilities, and your moonlit mind reels with excitement. Every breath of desert dusk feeds your appetite to explore the vast wonders of our evening events. Covid-19 has forced us to think beyond the bar scene and engineer creative ways to entertain each other responsibly. Indeed, we are beginning to see nightlife through a brilliant new lens. From outdoor art to drive-in theaters to online theatrical performances, the nocturnal landscape of our happening hometown beckons you out and about. See the stars while under the stars Everything old-school is new again. We desperately miss the movie theater experience and long for its imminent return, but sometimes, the best solutions are right under the nose of your vehicle. Drive-in movies have revved up a renaissance this year, driven by fans’ desire to immerse themselves in a shared cinematic experience. Palm Springs offers two iconic venues where you can get your film fix at a safe distance from your fellow audience members. Soar to new heights of imagination at the Palm Springs Air Museum; their Coachella Valley Drive-In schedule runs every Thursday through Sunday at dusk. Flanked by runways and vintage aircraft, you will be instantly transported to the heyday of cinema and the cutting edge of 2020 gathering strategies. Had enough of car culture? Ditch your wheels and enjoy an outdoor viewing extravaganza courtesy of the Palm Springs Cultural Center every Friday and Saturday night. Perch at a picnic table and feast on a boxed dinner from Mildred’s Chicken and Waffles. Wash it down with some adult beverages at the outdoor bar. But make sure you have a designated driver before overdoing it; the Palm Springs Cultural Center also welcomes automobiles for a traditional drive-in experience. Get Out Guide your own art tour, day or night, by downloading a free app designed by Karen and Tony Barone. These digital docents have designed an interactive map that showcases open-air art festooned throughout Palm Springs (and beyond). Challenge your friends and/or family to a nighttime scavenger hunt to determine who can find all of the hidden gems in our stylish city. Then, once your curiosity is satiated, gather safely at one of our outdoor eateries to compare your discoveries over a delicious dinner under the desert moon. We’ll whet your appetite with this tasty morsel: The Rowan is serving dinner under the stars every Wednesday evening. Three courses of delectability await on the premier perch in Palm Springs. What better way to celebrate our nightlife than by literally watching the night come alive? The Rowan’s rooftop provides panorama views that embrace downtown, Coachella Valley, and the iconic windmills flanking the north side of town. Wave hello to a fabulous nightcap! Speaking of which, Palm Canyon Drive is your red carpet to indulgence after dark. Stroll our wares, shop for flair, and diet beware: we have gelato, tiki cocktails, and other sinful desserts to conclude your tantalizing trip. The Night is Yours One of the best qualities of Palm Springs is its capacity to empower your evenings. Our spacious hometown gives you the breathing room you need to roar! Take a cue from R.E.M. and go Nightswimming in your very own pool. Our rental properties and resort options provide a night to remember, courtesy of your own imagination. Parker Palm Springs Stroll the Neighborhoods. Explore our midcentury architecture by walking through the neighborhoods at dusk. Deepwell, Twin Palms and Las Palmas are great places to start. It’s all up to you, and it’s all going down like the setting sun. The night is calling; answer it in Palm Springs. Stone facade house in the Deepwell neighborhood of Palm Springs seen with vintage Dodge in driveway. Las Palmas neighborhood. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs The hottest slots in the coolest setting are waiting for you at Agua Caliente Casino right downtown. Plus, a variety of slots, table games, high-limit gaming, and fine dining.
Hollywood’s Playground – Part 1 Thu, October 15, 2020 by Randy Garner The brief history of Palm Spring’s Hollywood connection. The city’s history of Hollywood connections dates back to filming the 1915 version of Peer Gynt, followed by Zane Grey movies. Studios discovered the wonders of location shooting in Palm Springs with vacant land, mountains, and boulders for Westerns and sand dunes for films about the Arabian desert. In 1921, heartthrob Rudolph Valentino filmed scenes here for The Sheik. When stars came here to work, some found themselves checking out real estate afterward. Hollywood’s famed “It Girl,” Clara Bow, and her husband, Rex Bell, were early village residents. Rudolph Valentino in the Sheik. Palm Springs gained more fame in the 1920s when Hollywood movie stars made it their weekend retreat of choice. Within a two-hour drive east of the Hollywood studios in Los Angeles, Palm Springs beckoned with reliably warm weather and cinematic desert expanses framed by the San Jacinto Mountains. Celebrities, prominent business leaders, and the famous could escape the spotlight and sip cocktails by the pool. A young Marilyn Monroe was discovered at the Racquet Club. In 1927, actor Charlie Farrell co-starred with Janet Gaynor in a silent film called Seventh Heaven. Gaynor won Hollywood’s first Academy Award for that role. The Gaynor-Farrell on-screen romance was so contagious that they co-starred in 12 more films during the 1920s and 1930s. He would later open the Racquet Club in 1934, which was a favorite of Hollywood, the wealthy, the powerful, and the rich. Charlie Farrell and Kirk Douglas Many began to purchase second homes here, in this remote yet easily accessible desert community, where they could play, relax, and frolic in relative isolation away from the public eye. The initial influx of stars to Palm Springs started with a trickle. However, by the mid-1950s, an increasing number of Western movies were being filmed in the area, and there needed to be more hotels and homes to accommodate the stars and studio personnel. Rock Hudson at the Racquet Club By 1933, Palm Springs was so indelible to Hollywood that one of the film industry’s most-anticipated films, Camille, starring Greta Garbo and Robert Taylor, had its world premiere at the village’s Plaza Theater. Publicity spread throughout the country. Taylor was a frequent visitor and, like Cary Grant, often found time to go horseback riding with the city’s riding club, The Desert Riders. As for Garbo, she continued to visit throughout her life. Robert Taylor and Barbara Stanwyck at the premiere of Camille. As time progressed, more Hollywood and music stars flocked to the desert to purchase their hideaway homes. Those stars included Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Lucille Ball, Liberace, Zsa Zsa Gabor, George Hamilton, Bob Hope, Kirk Douglas, Cary Grant, and Jack Benny. Over time, the Hollywood—Palm Springs connection grew. Cary Grant and his Palm Springs home. Today’s Hollywood stars are indeed rediscovering Palm Springs, and the Hollywood – Palm Springs connection continues. This is no more evident than the popularity of the International Film Festival held each year in January. The festival, founded by then-mayor Sonny Bono, is a dazzling star-studded event attracting A-list celebrities. Many celebrities stayed and purchased hideaway homes in Palm Springs, including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Bob Hope, Kirk Douglas, and Cary Grant. Several ladies were frequent visitors, including Marilyn Monroe, Dinah Shore, Lucille Ball, Lily Tomlin, and Elizabeth Taylor. Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. Lucille Ball at Racquet Club Famous couples rendezvoused in Palm Springs, including Clark Gable and Carole Lombard, Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner, Lucy and Desi Arnaz, and Elvis and Priscilla Presley. President Dwight Eisenhower, Robert F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, and the Obamas were frequent visitors. John F. Kennedy and then Mayor Frank Bogert at the Palm Springs Airport. A new generation of Hollywood A-listers has succumbed to the lure of the desert and the relaxing privacy it offers. Palm Springs is being rediscovered by today’s Hollywood stars, especially during the Palm Springs International Film Festival held annually in January. The star-studded events attracts celebrities such as Clint Eastwood, John Travolta, Brad Pit, Halle Barry, Leonard DiCaprio, Anne Hathaway, Angela Jolene and many more. Experience Hollywood’s Playground Check out our Walk of Stars downtown, where ‘stars’ are embedded in the sidewalk. Elvis was honeymooned in Palm Springs. 1350 Ladera Circle. Take a celebrity tour of Palm Springs and see where the stars lived and played. Home Marilyn Monroe stayed. The Willows Historic Palm Springs Inn has hosted Albert Einstein and many celebrities. Eat at Copley’s Restaurant, the guest house of Cary Grant’s former estate Dine at Melvyn’s, where The Rat Pack often partied, part of the Ingleside Estate The Purple Room opened in 1960 and was a Rat Pack hangout. Catch a show in the same room where Frank, Dino, and Sammy dined. You May Also Like: Casa Cody Gets New Life Palm Springs Confidential: A Hollywood Pedigree Hollywood’s Playground – Part II
Meet Chef Johnny Costa Thu, October 15, 2020 by Randy Garner A True Link to Palm Springs’ Hollywood Past By Barbara Beckley Remembering Johnny Costa (Costagliola), the founder of the famous Palm Springs Italian eatery Johnny Costa’s Ristorante, who passed away Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, at 87 years old. Food is the way Frank Sinatra liked it, really. Prepared and served just for him! At Johnny Costa’s Ristorante you’re not just enjoying excellent white tablecloth Italian dining – you’re taking a bite out of history – dining on the cuisine of Palm Springs’ celebrity glory days. Sinatra in Palm Springs, the place he called home. How so? Late founder-chef Johnny Costa – who was still “working the room” until his passing in September 2019 – cut his teeth in the restaurant business during those glamour years. Star Power Costa’s “old Hollywood” cuisine pedigree was second to none. Beginning in Las Vegas, cooking at the legendary Sands Casino Resort, where Frank, Sammy, Dean, and the boys famously drank (and entertained) on stage. Costa moved to Hollywood and the star-favorite Villa Capri from the Sands, where the Rat Pack, James Dean and the like were regulars. “My Dad was clever,” says Vince Costa, Johnny’s son and current owner/chef of Johnny’s Costa’s Ristorante. “Dad watched the Villa Capri executive chef prepare Frank’s favorite dishes – and all the classics – and made mental notes so that when he opened his own place, he could replicate them.” Johnny and Vince Casta As the celebrity parties moved to Palm Springs, so did Costa. Cooking at the Rat Pack fav Club Trinidad in the early ‘70s. When Costa opened his own place, success came quickly. Diners flocked to his first restaurant in Desert Hot Springs, then followed him to his next in Cathedral City and finally to his signature restaurant here in Palm Springs — hooked on his delicious Neapolitan-Italian fare. A friendship quickly grew between Sinatra and Costa. Both were Italian and from New Jersey. Costa prepared food the way Sinatra liked. No surprise, Sinatra asked Costa to be his personal chef. But “Dad’s restaurant was taking off,” recalls son Vince, “so Dad only cooked Frank breakfast and lunch for about six months.” Insider scoop: “Frank liked his eggs basted,” says Vince. His dad cooked for Sammy Davis Jr., too. Dine Like Sinatra So when you dine at Johnny’s Costa’s, you really are eating the meals Sinatra ate. What did The Chairman order? Sinatra was a regular. “His favorite was Linguine with Clams – white,” says Vince. “The dish is the same now as then, featuring fresh New Zealand clams with a choice of red or white sauce. Insider scoop: “If you want it exactly as Sinatra did – order it white. And ask to have the garlic removed right before it’s served,” says Vince. “Frank loved the flavor of garlic, but not the garlic itself. Dad would scoop out all the garlic, right before he served it to Frank.” The Steak Sinatra is also a genuine Sinatra meal. Made the way The Chairman like it, with pan-seared New York steak strips, and sautéed mushrooms with garlic and bell peppers in a red wine tomato sauce. In fact, this dish dates all the way back to the Villa Capri, where the head chef invented it for Sinatra in the early 1960s. “My dad memorized the recipe and prepared it the exact same way here in the restaurant. Dad was ‘old school’,” Vince admits with a wink. “He ‘stole’ the good recipes from where ever he worked.” What do Current Celebs Order? With food so delicious the same customers have been coming in for 20 years, and now their kids and grandkids, as well as snowbirds and visitors – today’s celebrities do to. Leonardo de Caprio ordered the white Linguini with Clams (like Sinatra) and Cannoli for dessert. Adam West enjoyed Clams Casino Royale. Gary Oldman had the charbroiled New York steak, medium rare, according to the long-time waiters. David Spade, Pierce Brosnan, Kelsey Grammer and U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (who has a desert home) are also fans. A Delicious Legacy What gives Vince the greatest satisfaction in running Johnny Costa’s? “Continuing the legacy of my dad. Like him, I want folks to be comfortable, enjoy themselves and relax – basic Italian hospitality.” Makes sense, since Vince, like his siblings and cousins, grew up working in their father’s restaurants. “Talk about child labor,” he jokes. “I did whatever was needed. Dish-washing, bussing tables, making pizza.” Menu-wise Vince has brought back some classic favorites like escargot and shrimp cocktail that were on the original menu. “A major architectural renovation three years ago brought the restaurant up to five-star looks. Giving it the look and feel as if you are in New York,” he says. Many items are his father’s personal creations. “Dad didn’t like the classic Caesar Salad so he created his own Caesar dressing. Ours is garlicy and light.” Eggplant Parmigiana is served Neapolitan style: thin-sliced, skinless eggplant sautéed in egg, with cheese. (Costa was born in Naples.) Cioppino, fresh lobster tail and Penne Sausage and Peppers are other favorites. Everything on the menu is cooked to order “because that’s how dad did it.” All the sauces are from scratch. Everything is made fresh for your order. This takes time – but is so so worth it. If the restaurant is crowded — which it often is – sip a wine or cocktail. “Sit back, relax and enjoy the tradition of fine dining,” says Vince. “What’s your favorite dish?” I asked Vince. I was noshing on the Costa Caprese, a signature salad of fresh Burrata cheese with heirloom tomatoes on a bed of baby arugula. “The Cioppino Diablo,” he answered. An Experience to Remember “No wonder Frank liked it.” “Johnny Costa’s ‘got good gravy’” (a New Jersey expression for excellent food). “You make it like my grandmother.” “I remember when my parents used to drive all the way out to Desert Hot Springs for a meal at your dad’s place.” These are among the comments diners love to say – and Vince loves to hear.
Agua Caliente Tribe Thu, October 15, 2020 by Randy Garner History & Culture – Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Centuries ago, ancestors of the Agua Caliente Cahuila (pronounced Kaw-we-ah) Indians settled in the Palm Springs area. They developed extensive and complex communities in Palm, Murray, Tahquitz, and Chino Canyons. Many traces of these communities exist in the canyons today, including rock art, house pits and foundations, reservoirs, trails, and food processing areas. Archaeological research has discovered that the Cahuilla have occupied Tahquitz Canyon for at least 5,000 years. The Cahuilla Indian name for the Palm Springs area was Sec-he (boiling water); the Spanish who arrived named it Agua Ca—liente (hot water). Then came the name “Palm Springs” in reference to both the native Washigtonia filifera palm tree and Agua Caliente Hot Mineral Springs. The first bathhouse at the hot springs, circa 1910. Photo credit: Palm Springs Historical Society. In 1876, the U.S. Federal Government deeded in trust to the Agua Caliente people 32,000 acres for their homeland. At the same time, they gave the So. California Railroad ten miles of odd sections of land to induce them to build the railroad. Of the reservation’s 32,000 acres, some 6,700 lie within the Palm Springs city limits. The remaining sections fan out across the desert and mountains in a checkerboard pattern. The arrival of the Sunset Limited at Palm Springs, 1940. As early as the 1890s, Palm Springs and the surrounding area have been described as a recreation oasis. Tahquitz Canyon and three southern canyons are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Palm Canyon, part of Indian Canyons, is considered the world’s largest California Fan Palm Oasis. The Aqua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians remains actively involved with the City of Palm Springs. Learn more and experience the Agua Caliente Cahuilla Indians. Take a ranger-led tour, a maze through the ancient palm groves, and explore the streams and waterfalls at Indian Canyons or Tahquitz Canyon. Learn about the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians through exhibitions, collections, research, and educational programs at the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum in downtown Palm Springs. This sits on the original site of the sacred hot springs. (Opening early 2023) Attend the annual Native Film Festival in March, which features Native Americans and other indigenous people. Details will be posted at www.aguacaliente.org. Gaming and entertainment daily at the Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs. Golf at the two signature courses at the Indian Canyons Golf Resort. Note: The title image is from the Edward S. Curtis collection. You May Also Like: Agua Caliente Cultural Museum Agua Caliente Hot Mineral Springs – A Story of Healing Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza The Waterfalls of Palm Springs Canyons
Living Desert Zoo Bighorn Railroad Sun, October 11, 2020 by Randy Garner See The Desert’s Largest Train Display Choo Choo! Many guests and members wonder how, why, and when the infamous train display came to be at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. The Living Desert Zoo’s first train display began during the 1998 Wild Lights season as a temporary holiday display. It was such a fan favorite that it became a permanent part of The Living Desert in 2001. Over the years, the railroad has grown into a beloved and unique part of The Living Desert and one that delights guests of all ages. Living Desert Zoo G-scale Model The Living Desert’s Bighorn Railroad features G-scale model trains and tracks. G-scale means the size is approximately ½ inch to the foot or 1:22.5 inches (about twice the size of Lionel trains). Set on ¾ of an acre, the train display has more than 3,115 feet of track with 18 distinct inter-connected train lines. The mainline train travels on 980 feet of track and runs through Old Indio, past the Grand Canyon and alongside the mining and logging areas. The Living Desert’s Bighorn Railroad also boasts the world’s longest wooden G-scale train trestle measuring 202 feet and 8 inches. The trains operate from 0-18 volts of DC electricity by going through the rails, picked up by the wheels on the locomotive and onto the motors. The larger locomotives have two motors while the smaller ones only have one. The amount of electricity used for one train is about the same as a 25-watt light bulb. The trains are all powered and directed from the control tower located in the middle of the tracks. Over the years, volunteers and staff have built the railroad and displays with incredible accuracy. Each display is built by hand and can take months to complete. The railroad is maintained daily with painstaking detail like sweeping the tracks and roads with a paint brush and hand clipping the bonsai trees with scissors. During your next visit, we encourage you to spend a little extra time at the Bighorn Railroad and see what unique and fascinating details you can find. Story brought to you by the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.
Wedding at Frederick Loewe’s Estate Fri, October 9, 2020 by Randy Garner Dreamy Outdoor Weddings in Palm Springs With 360-degree views of the San Jacinto mountains, Frederick Loewe’s incredible sprawling estate is easily one of the most breathtaking wedding venues in Palm Springs. This stunning, glass walled, 5,000 square foot mid-century modern home on 2.5 sprawling and secluded acres, built in 1956, was Frederick Loewe’s “Little Camelot.” Time Magazine’s November 14, 1960 cover story described this home as an “airy, glass pleasure dome.” Amenities include a large living room and bar area, glass dining room that seats 16, huge fully appointed kitchen, comfortable media room, and luxury linens. A built in sound system can be controlled individually for the master suite, kitchen, media room, dining room and outside pool area. The extensively landscaped grounds also feature a fruit grove and various citrus trees throughout. The estate is often referred to as “magical.” It is the perfect setting for an outside wedding. The residence is furnished with many period pieces and extensive art and memorabilia throughout the house and grounds. The Loewe Estate is perfectly situated in a small enclave in the exclusive Little Tuscany neighborhood near downtown and 10 minutes from Palm Springs International Airport. Loewe is famous for composing popular Broadway show tunes. His first hit was Brigadoon, which ran on Broadway from March 1947 to July 1948 and won the 1947 New York Drama Critics’ Circle award as Best Musical. It was followed in 1951 by Paint Your Wagon. In 1956, Lerner and Loewe’s My Fair Lady was produced on Broadway and won the Tony Award for Best Musical. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer took notice and commissioned them to write the film musical Gigi in 1958, which won nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Their next Broadway musical was Camelot in 1960. Loewe retired to Palm Springs in 1960.
What’s In A Street Name? Thu, September 24, 2020 by Randy Garner More than You Know in Palm Springs Street Names. By Barbara Beckley Vista Chino, Farrell Drive, Arenas, and Ramon roads—we all know these familiar Palm Springs street names—either by heart or with our navigational devices. But do you ever wonder where the names came from? It turns out these and other Palm Springs street monikers have incredible backstories that provide a roadmap, if you will, to Palm Springs’ beginnings—which, to no surprise, is as unique as the city itself. A U.S. Supreme Court win. A breakthrough all-woman governing board — in the 1950s! Movie stars. High-ranking Shamans. Mountain gods. The Palm Springs street names tell it all. They tell of the successful blend of business-savvy Elders of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (whose ancestral Agua Caliente hot spring gave Palm Springs its name) and movie star entrepreneurs, who together made the city what it is today—the one-and-only Palm Springs! As you stroll, bicycle, or drive through town, note the Palm Springs street names and remember the unique personalities they honor. Palm Springs Street Names of Cahuilla Elders Arenas Road – Named for Lee Arenas (1870-1966), whose lawsuit – Arenas vs. United States – resulted in the epic 1944 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that changed Native American policy – and Palm Springs history – by granting tribal members the right to own (and subsequently sell) individual parcels of Tribal land. This ushered in dramatic city growth and allowed the City of Palm Springs in 1961 to buy the Tribal acreage that houses the Palm Springs International Airport, leading to the airport’s major expansion and landmark Donald Wexler-designed terminal. Della Brown, holding Lupe Arenas and Lee Arenas, ca. 1915. Photographer unknown. Courtesy Agua Caliente Cultural Museum Collection. Calle El Segundo – Honors Clemente Segundo, whose 1954 lawsuit — Clemente Segundo et al. vs. United States – led to the “General Leasing Act of 1955,” which approved the long-term lease of Tribal lands (up to 99 years), clearing another pathway to Palm Springs’ brisk development. Clemente Segundo, John Joseph Arenas, and Anthony Andreas. 1955. Palm Springs Historical Society. LaVerne Way – This Palm Springs street is named for LaVerne Virginia Nelson, who, like Arenas, fought for Tribal rights to individual land allotments. Insider Fact: It’s important to note another influential LaVerne — LaVerne Saubel, who, with fellow Cahuilla movers-and-shakers Eileen Miguel, Vyola Ortner, Elizabeth Pete Monk, and Flora Patencio, crashed the glass ceiling in 1954 as the nation’s first all-women Tribal Council (and probably the nation’s first all-women elected ruling body anywhere). During their leadership, Tribal land leases were extended to 99 years. Of their many achievements, the most stellar was the Agua Caliente Spa and Hotel, designed by Donald Wexler and opened in 1963 on the site of the Agua Caliente hot spring (Sec-he in the Cahuilla language) in downtown Palm Springs. Largo Circle – Honors Manuel Largo. Born in 1820, he was instrumental in setting more than 30 reservations aside for Native American tribes in Southern California. Vista Chino—This street is named for Pedro Chino, the highest-ranking Shaman in the Cahuilla culture. He was a Net (Ceremonial Leader) and a Pavuul (powerful shaman). Chino was also a cowboy who herded cattle in his namesake Chino Canyon. He was said to be 123 when he died in 1939. Pablo Drive – Honors Will Pablo, who, in 1914, collaborated with ethnographers and documented much of what has become the modern understanding of the Cahuilla culture. Pablo also served as the Department of Indian Affairs Prohibition Officer when the Federal government began its crusade against the sale of alcohol on Tribal lands. Alejo Road – Named for Alejo Patencio (1852-1930), a Net (Ceremonial Leader) and one of the long line of Patencio Tribal activists. He was also an important keeper of the Tribe’s oral history. Belardo Road – This Palm Springs street honors Marcus Belardo and his wife, Rosa. Born in 1860, Marcus was an influential Tribal elder and Alejo Patencio’s Paxaa (assistant with special duties). Belardo’s home (near the Agua Caliente hot spring) was a principal gathering place for tribal families throughout the region. Marcus and Rosie Belardo with Harry Coffman and Mr. Winter. 1915. Palm Springs Historical Society. Amado Road—Named for Amado Miguel (1886-1927), a prosperous farmer who teamed up with Marcus Belardo in 1918 and was in charge of growing crops for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Andreas Road – Honors John Joseph Andreas (1874-1959), a leading Tribal Elder and gatekeeper at the ancestral Indian Canyons during the 1930s. John Joseph and his son, Anthony Joseph Andreas (1911-1953), also an Elder, were early advocates of maintaining control over Tribal territories. Insider Fact: Andreas Canyon, Andreas Road, Andreas Creek Drive, and Andreas Palm Drive are also his namesakes. Baristo Road – Named for Baristo Sol Santiago (1884-1942), who actively participated in Tribal government and favored traditional communal Tribal lands. Patencio Road – Honors the principals of the Patencio family, one of the oldest families of the Agua Caliente Tribe. Albert Patencio, considered the last Net (Ceremonial Leader) and Bird Singer, died in 1951. Also, Joseph Patrick Patencio, Tribal Chairman in the late 1960s; his father, John Joseph Patencio, Tribal Chairman; and Francisco Patencio (younger brother of Alejo Patencio), who led the movement against allotting reservation lands to individual Tribal members. Insider Fact: Eileen Miguel, president of the nation’s first all-women Tribal Council, was a Patencio — Joseph Patrick’s sister. Fransisco Patencio Ramon Road – Honors Ramon Manuel (1884 – 1942), known for wearing a 10-gallon Stetson cowboy hat—and more importantly, was the powerful Political Chief of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. He managed the original Tribal bathhouse at the Agua Caliente hot spring and was a staunch Indian rights activist. Saturnino Road – Named for Miguel Saturnino, a prosperous 19th-century cowboy, rancher, and Tribal leader. Celebrity Payback When Hollywood arrived in Palm Springs, many stars did more than party by the pool. Gene Autry Trail – Named for Gene Autry, the “singing cowboy” movie and TV star of the ‘40s and ‘50s and Palm Springs entrepreneur. Autry bought his first Palm Springs home in 1940 and a Palm Springs Holiday Inn in 1961, which he turned into the Gene Autry Hotel – now the posh Parker Palm Springs. His mid-century residence on the hotel grounds is an elegant guest suite. Autry also bought a baseball team (the American League Los Angeles Angeles) in 1961 and brought it to Palm Springs for spring training through the 1990s. Insider Fact: While Autry’s namesake is a major thoroughfare, it’s called “Trail” in honor of his cowboy ways. Kirk Douglas Way – Honors movie icon Kirk Douglas (Spartacus! among dozens of others), a Palm Springs booster and resident for more than 40 years (mid-1950s to ‘99). His Donald Wexler-designed home is a Class 1 Historic Site. Insider Fact: His house backs up to Dinah Shore’s house in the celebrity-packed Las Palmas neighborhood. Dinah Shore Drive is named for Dinah Shore, the vivacious 1940s, ‘50s, and ‘60s singer, TV personality, long-time Palm Springs resident (1952 to ’94), and avid golfer. She put Palm Springs and the LPGA on the map in 1972 when she founded the Colgate-Dinah Shore Winner’s Circle golf tournament. Insider Fact: Leonardo DiCaprio owns her Palm Springs house; it backs up to Kirk Douglas’s home. Farrell Drive – Honors Charlie Farrell, a tennis-playing 1920s and ‘30s movie star who founded the glamorous Racquet Club in 1934, Palm Springs private celebrity hangout for some 40 years with fellow actor Ralph Bellamy. He was a dedicated resident and Palm Springs Mayor from 1947 to ’55. Insider Fact: Farrell created the tradition of naming streets after movie stars! Charlie Farrell and Rock Hudson. Palm Springs Historical Society. Wouldn’t You Know! Tachevah Road—Named for Tachevah Canyon and Tachevah Creek. This is a bit perplexing since the canyon is scenic, and Tachevah means “plain view” in Cahuilla. Tahquitz Canyon Way – Honors Tahquitz, the Cahuilla Guardian Spirit-turned-Demon living in the San Jacinto Mountains. Chuckwalla Road – Named for a large lizard –the indigenous desert Chuckwalla. Maybe the cute critters like to sun here? Mesquite Avenue – Named for the Mesquite Tree, a significant traditional resource for the Cahuilla. Cahuilla Road Honors the traditional Cahuilla peoples of the Coachella Valley, San Jacinto, and Santa Rose mountains. You May Also Like: Immerse Your Meeting Group in Palm Springs’ Cultural Experiences Breaking the Glass Ceiling – Big Time! Filming locations in Palm Springs
Discover Our Boutique Resorts Thu, September 24, 2020 by Randy Garner Small, Stylish and Quick – Palm Springs is the Answer to a Healthy and Safe Getaway! By Barbara Beckley Palm Springs is always perfect for a stylish change of scene. And now, its incredible abundance of boutique resorts– arguably the largest collection of boutique properties in Southern California — makes it the ideal choice for a safe and healthy getaway. Small is good and Palm Springs’ petite properties are the best, with fashionable rooms, suites and individual cottages set in fresh open-air gardens and pool patios with no –none – closed corridors or hallways. Coincidence? Not at all. Remember those movie stars who escaped to the desert’s small hotels to distance themselves from the crowds? Palm Springs was designed as a safe haven getaway. While the town has grown a bit since those early glamor days, Palm Springs itself is still small, basking under the clear desert sky with plenty of open space for fun and relaxation. Walking and hiking trails abound. Many begin right in town to the Indian Canyons and San Jacinto Mountain foothills. Bikeways and comp hotel bikes welcome scenic cycling. Outdoor retreats such as Ruth Hardy Park, with picnic tables and BBQ pits, and Frances Stevens Park, in the heart of Downtown, offer lush green space. The vast surreal wilderness of Joshua Tree National Park is only minutes away by guided tour and do-it-yourself. Best of all – Palm Springs is a quick, short getaway. Only two hours from SoCal’s big cities and airports. Boutique – But Never Boring Luckily, the Hollywood celebs preferred their privacy with a shot of creativity. Pick a theme and you’re likely to find a boutique resort to match. Feeling Western? Nestle into the rustic-chic Sparrows Lodge, with 20 oversized, exposed beam ceiling rooms; a spacious pool area and open-air “barn” bar and restaurant. Or the chintz furnished Old Ranch Inn offering eight suites with private patios and French doors opening onto the open garden pool. Go the distance at the Smoke Tree Ranch in one of 49 cottages spaced throughout 400 desert acres, amazingly in the heart of town. Its fresh air activities include horseback trail riding, hiking and an Olympic-size pool. Sparrows Lodge Mad for Mid-century? Easy-peasy in Palm Springs which boasts the largest collection of mid-century buildings on earth. Two of the hundreds include. The Weekend Palm Springs delights with 10 sleek and spacious one-and-two-bedroom suites including an ADA Premier one-bedroom, each with a private patio. And the retro-hip Orbit In features gorgeous mountain views, nine designer vintage-furnished rooms with kitchenettes and sitting areas. A spacious pool and the breezy outdoor Boomerang Bar serves its famous, and free to guests, Orbitini cocktail. Orbit In A Yen for Japanese? Sakura – The Japanese Bed & Breakfast Inn welcomes you with authentic architecture and two Japanese-style guestrooms. This boutique resort offers handmade futons, Kimonos and slippers, sliding Shoji doors that open to the pool and gardens and Koto and bamboo flute music wafting through the fresh air makes you feel as if you’re in Kyoto. French Flair? Go cheeky-chic at Dive Palm Springs, where the French Riviera permeates its 11 rooms and suites and private poolside day beds amid lush grounds. Its Orchard Suite offers the ultimate seclusion with a private patio, a private hot tub and the only private three-hole golf green in Palm Springs. For traditional, La Maison Hotel features 13 country French-dressed guestrooms with French doors opening into the sizeable walled gardens. It includes a 40-foot heated pool and Jacuzzi. Perfect for sipping the complimentary lattes, espressos and cappuccinos. Casablanca Dreams? In 1924, an eccentric Scottish painter built a Moroccan villa to relive his days in Tangier. Today, it’s the Korakia Pensione, a Casablanca-like collection of 24 rooms, suites and cottages, with beds in alcoves, arched doorways and stone tubs. Candle-lit lanterns, fire pits, fountains and two heated pools are spread throughout the old-growth gardens. Classic vintage movies play nightly on the white-washed walls. Spanish-Mediterranean Magic? Where to begin? The early celebrities loved this architecture and Palm Springs’ movie-mogul-turned-hoteliers happily obliged. Serenity reigns at the ultimate boutique resort of Casa Cody, Palm Springs’ oldest operating hotel, founded in the 1920s by Buffalo Bill Cody’s cousin! Choose among 28 historic accommodations from studios to a four-bedroom adobe house spaced across acres of manicured gardens in the heart of downtown. You’ll find turn-of-the-century Spain at the 1921 Spanish Revival-style Andalusian Court, with eight villas nestled among lush vegetation with water features, pathways, fire pits and a beautifully landscaped courtyard pool. For Spanish modern, The Alcazar Palm Springs pairs historic red-tile charm with 34 modern white-on-white guestrooms and suites, many with private patios. Complimentary expresso, coffee and croissants from adjoining Cheekys restaurant is an added perk. The charm of 1935 architecture and luxury lives on at the Andreas Hotel & Spa, with 25 ultra-large Spanish Revival- and Craftsman-style accommodations, many with stately fireplaces, surrounding a manicured courtyard and pool area. Art Deco Anyone? The Westcott, Palm Springs dates from the 1930s and preserves the Hollywood glam with a dash of Art Deco amid the utmost privacy in its 10 rooms and suites. You need a gate pass code to get into the spacious compound. And another to get into your room. Want a Movie Star Pedigree? Hollywood slept around a lot in Palm Springs’ small gems. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnez stayed at the Andalusian Court in Villa 4. Charlie Chaplin sang at the Casa Cody. A Place in the Sun Garden Hotel was built in 1951 as a retreat for the production crew of the 1951 movie of the same name (starring Elizabeth Taylor). It has 18 accommodations including a very private 1,300-square-foot bungalow! Say “Welcome to The Hotel California!” There’s no connection (that we know of) to the Eagles’ 1977 hit song. But the 14 friendly rooms, California Mission style architecture and gardens with outdoor BBQs for do-it-yourself dine-in fun and numerous areas to hideaway in give you no reason to leave. Casa Cody But when you do have to leave – no matter which boutique hotel you enjoyed – rest easy knowing that dozens more are waiting to welcome you back to another safe and healthy getaway in Palm Springs.
Here’s To Your Health Thu, September 17, 2020 by Randy Garner Zen out with this wellness guide to Palm Springs A stay in our hometown is a bracing blast of calm served on a fresh bed of mindfulness. When you enter our city limits, you leave your worries in the rearview mirror. It is designed to rejuvenate your brain, replenish your energy, and remind you how to breathe life into the deepest recesses of your soul fully. To help you maximize your wonder, we have compiled the following wellness itinerary, Palm Springs style. YOGA: Up with downward dog! Yoga is the ideal way to de-stress your distress. It has been proven to limit your body’s production of cortisol, the hormone that causes anxiety. Studies also point to yoga’s ability to lower inflammation, fend off depression, and even mitigate the effects of PTSD. We are fortunate enough to have several transcendent studios right here in Palm Springs, so bust out your best warrior pose and warm up to these options: Power Yoga—From Beginner to Hot Fusion, Gentle to Restorative, and even a happy hour session, this Mecca of good vibes is nestled nimbly in downtown Palm Springs. Peace Love Yoga—Further down Palm Canyon, enter a lavender-scented space whose motto is: Yoga is training for life. Get living! Kristin Olsen’s Urban Yoga—With an emphasis on Vinyasa and Hatha energy flow, this emporium of empowerment will have you reaching new heights of health. Clinic Yoga – If you’re feeling shy, book a private session and chart a path to serenity. Hot Yoga Plus Palm Springs – Have a seat with a Chair Yoga expert, or fly high on the Trapeze, depending on your ascendance level. Yoga Bliss: Float on a hammock, suspend yourself in meditation, or shake off your cares in one of their high-energy dance classes. Laughing Yogi Ramesh Pandey – Knock, knock. Who’s there? It’s enlightenment, delivered by a guru of guffaws who guides attendees through the uplifting benefits of laughter therapy. Park It at a Palm Springs Wellness Park If you prefer holistic exercise in the great outdoors, there’s nothing more significant than Power Yoga’s Saturday morning sessions at Ruth Hardy Park. This verdant destination also offers a picnic space and tennis, basketball, and sand volleyball courts. “Set” yourself up for wellness! But there are more games in town when it comes to park play. You can stroll to your best self at DeMuth Park, the largest outdoor gathering space in Palm Springs, at 61 acres. If your ambition leads you upward, hike Tahquitz Canyon to admire its rock wall art and waterfall majesty. Now let’s hit the PAWse button and high-tail it to Palm Springs Dog Park. After all, wellness starts with love, and love is best expressed with a wet nose and a canine heart. Crystal Clear Wellness Mindfulness is a pursuit that ripples from the micro to the macro and from the quietest whispers in your head to the booming echoes of universal truth. It is an endeavor to be shared, celebrated, and considered in the highest esteem. Nowhere in town is mindfulness more amplified than at Crystal Fantasy. It is a communal space for reiki masters and tarot readers, psychics and seers, thinkers and healers. In addition to the vast square footage of the activity areas, CF has a retail section specializing in high-end products, spiritual art, and crystals that gave this wondrous shop its name. Palm Springs Wellness + Pilates Working out doesn’t need to be synonymous with burning out. Instead of a high-impact marathon of sweat and suffering, consider scaling down and toning up with Pilates. Like yoga on caffeine, Pilates focuses on building your core strength through finite, rhythmic movements and breathing exercises. Developed by Joseph Pilates after World War I, this methodology was devised to train everyone from Scotland Yard officials to the new-age denizens of his eventual New York studio… and now it’s being perfected at the following sites right here in town: Pilates Palm Springs – Get back to basics and progress with your wellness regimen by harnessing your body’s optimal posture and motion. Pilates Plus Palm Springs – Lined with modern machinery, this pristine studio will help you row, row, row your way to a better outlook. Absolute Pilates—Offering private sessions and professional enthusiasm, the AP team stands tall as a pillar of Pilates reality. Ecore Fitness – Their various “Reformer” classes help you reclaim your posture from the ravages of slouching and stress. Club Pilates—Wrap your brain around this: a mind-centric workout experience that offers a free intro class to help you become attuned to your wellness goals. Spa, Spa, Spa Away Your muscles are tuned, and your mind is at peace, so now it’s time to relax to the max at one of our legendary resorts/spas. The following accommodations are ideals of hospitality and health-consciousness: Estrella Spa @ Avalon Hotel PS – Offers privacy, luxury, and excellent treatment services in a serene indoor-outdoor setting. Andreas Hotel & Spa – Break free of the ordinary with the Getaway Special, including a fireside couples massage, mineral soak, and bottle of champagne. Hey, nobody said wellness had to be dry. Palm Springs Yacht Club @ The Parker—Come aboard for indulgence at this nautical-themed spa, immersed in the luminous glamour of the Parker resort. Elements Spa at Hilton Hotel – Journey through the elements, allowing you to experience rain, wind, fire, and air within nine unique treatment rooms, including three couples’ rooms,to experience these elements as one. Grounded Bodyworks – There’s no reason why feeling good and looking good can’t go hand in hand, so get fierce at this fabulous salon-style spa. Desert Serenity Float & Spa – Disconnect from the outside world by encasing yourself in the sensory deprivation of a float. Goodbye, negativity. Body Sense Day Spa – The skin is the largest organ in the human body, so show it some big love by treating every pore, surface, and nerve-ending to a proper pampering. Cycling: Live to ride, Ride to live Switching gears (pun firmly intended), take your wellness to the next level with one of the liberating adventure experiences in the Coachella Valley. The iconic allure of Bike Palm Springs whisks visitors from their picturesque mid-century storefront to the furthest limits of where your pedals can push you. Or, to expedite your exploration, hit the road with Big Wheel Tours. In addition to cycling and hiking sojourns through Indian Canyon, they offer Jeep rides traversing the San Andreas Fault and Joshua Tree National Park. Rev up your perspective today! IT’S ORGANIC: Fabulously fit foodies. OK, you’ve burned those unwanted calories in a whirlwind of cycling, Pilates, and yoga. Now, replace them with something even more impressive. In addition to being gloriously gourmet, the foodscape in Palm Springs fuels your every adventure with hearty health food concocted to fit your fitness routine. Raw Remedy Organic Juice & Raw Food Bar – Their long name yields significant results as you transform your palate into a red carpet of welcome flavors. Nature’s Health Food & Café —Stock up on organic produce for the work week ahead or a healthy vacation bonanza. Native Foods—Organic wine? Yes, please! Get back to nature and up to speed with a full menu of marvelous meals courtesy of Mother Nature (and her excellent kitchen staff). Palm Greens Café – Healthy means exciting at this scrumptious gastro-destination. Cheeky’s—Their legendary brunch is busy for a reason. Brave the crowds and then Zen out anew by returning to the top of the list (and repeating as necessary). Tanya’s Kitchen is a deli-style quick-service eatery where the Cubano and Chupacabra make sandwich history. The CTK Tempeh Power Burger is born. We hope you’re doing well, and we hope to find you on the path to a vibrant vacation escape. Be wonderful, be wise, and be one with Palm Springs. A healthy haven awaits… You May Also Like: A Palm Springs Wellness Guide
A stay in our hometown is a bracing blast of calm served on a fresh bed of mindfulness. When you enter our city limits, you leave your worries in the rearview mirror. It is designed to rejuvenate your brain, replenish your energy, and remind you how to breathe life into the deepest recesses of your soul fully. To help you maximize your wonder, we have compiled the following wellness itinerary, Palm Springs style. YOGA: Up with downward dog! Yoga is the ideal way to de-stress your distress. It has been proven to limit your body’s production of cortisol, the hormone that causes anxiety. Studies also point to yoga’s ability to lower inflammation, fend off depression, and even mitigate the effects of PTSD. We are fortunate enough to have several transcendent studios right here in Palm Springs, so bust out your best warrior pose and warm up to these options: Power Yoga—From Beginner to Hot Fusion, Gentle to Restorative, and even a happy hour session, this Mecca of good vibes is nestled nimbly in downtown Palm Springs. Peace Love Yoga—Further down Palm Canyon, enter a lavender-scented space whose motto is: Yoga is training for life. Get living! Kristin Olsen’s Urban Yoga—With an emphasis on Vinyasa and Hatha energy flow, this emporium of empowerment will have you reaching new heights of health. Clinic Yoga – If you’re feeling shy, book a private session and chart a path to serenity. Hot Yoga Plus Palm Springs – Have a seat with a Chair Yoga expert, or fly high on the Trapeze, depending on your ascendance level. Yoga Bliss: Float on a hammock, suspend yourself in meditation, or shake off your cares in one of their high-energy dance classes. Laughing Yogi Ramesh Pandey – Knock, knock. Who’s there? It’s enlightenment, delivered by a guru of guffaws who guides attendees through the uplifting benefits of laughter therapy. Park It at a Palm Springs Wellness Park If you prefer holistic exercise in the great outdoors, there’s nothing more significant than Power Yoga’s Saturday morning sessions at Ruth Hardy Park. This verdant destination also offers a picnic space and tennis, basketball, and sand volleyball courts. “Set” yourself up for wellness! But there are more games in town when it comes to park play. You can stroll to your best self at DeMuth Park, the largest outdoor gathering space in Palm Springs, at 61 acres. If your ambition leads you upward, hike Tahquitz Canyon to admire its rock wall art and waterfall majesty. Now let’s hit the PAWse button and high-tail it to Palm Springs Dog Park. After all, wellness starts with love, and love is best expressed with a wet nose and a canine heart. Crystal Clear Wellness Mindfulness is a pursuit that ripples from the micro to the macro and from the quietest whispers in your head to the booming echoes of universal truth. It is an endeavor to be shared, celebrated, and considered in the highest esteem. Nowhere in town is mindfulness more amplified than at Crystal Fantasy. It is a communal space for reiki masters and tarot readers, psychics and seers, thinkers and healers. In addition to the vast square footage of the activity areas, CF has a retail section specializing in high-end products, spiritual art, and crystals that gave this wondrous shop its name. Palm Springs Wellness + Pilates Working out doesn’t need to be synonymous with burning out. Instead of a high-impact marathon of sweat and suffering, consider scaling down and toning up with Pilates. Like yoga on caffeine, Pilates focuses on building your core strength through finite, rhythmic movements and breathing exercises. Developed by Joseph Pilates after World War I, this methodology was devised to train everyone from Scotland Yard officials to the new-age denizens of his eventual New York studio… and now it’s being perfected at the following sites right here in town: Pilates Palm Springs – Get back to basics and progress with your wellness regimen by harnessing your body’s optimal posture and motion. Pilates Plus Palm Springs – Lined with modern machinery, this pristine studio will help you row, row, row your way to a better outlook. Absolute Pilates—Offering private sessions and professional enthusiasm, the AP team stands tall as a pillar of Pilates reality. Ecore Fitness – Their various “Reformer” classes help you reclaim your posture from the ravages of slouching and stress. Club Pilates—Wrap your brain around this: a mind-centric workout experience that offers a free intro class to help you become attuned to your wellness goals. Spa, Spa, Spa Away Your muscles are tuned, and your mind is at peace, so now it’s time to relax to the max at one of our legendary resorts/spas. The following accommodations are ideals of hospitality and health-consciousness: Estrella Spa @ Avalon Hotel PS – Offers privacy, luxury, and excellent treatment services in a serene indoor-outdoor setting. Andreas Hotel & Spa – Break free of the ordinary with the Getaway Special, including a fireside couples massage, mineral soak, and bottle of champagne. Hey, nobody said wellness had to be dry. Palm Springs Yacht Club @ The Parker—Come aboard for indulgence at this nautical-themed spa, immersed in the luminous glamour of the Parker resort. Elements Spa at Hilton Hotel – Journey through the elements, allowing you to experience rain, wind, fire, and air within nine unique treatment rooms, including three couples’ rooms,to experience these elements as one. Grounded Bodyworks – There’s no reason why feeling good and looking good can’t go hand in hand, so get fierce at this fabulous salon-style spa. Desert Serenity Float & Spa – Disconnect from the outside world by encasing yourself in the sensory deprivation of a float. Goodbye, negativity. Body Sense Day Spa – The skin is the largest organ in the human body, so show it some big love by treating every pore, surface, and nerve-ending to a proper pampering. Cycling: Live to ride, Ride to live Switching gears (pun firmly intended), take your wellness to the next level with one of the liberating adventure experiences in the Coachella Valley. The iconic allure of Bike Palm Springs whisks visitors from their picturesque mid-century storefront to the furthest limits of where your pedals can push you. Or, to expedite your exploration, hit the road with Big Wheel Tours. In addition to cycling and hiking sojourns through Indian Canyon, they offer Jeep rides traversing the San Andreas Fault and Joshua Tree National Park. Rev up your perspective today! IT’S ORGANIC: Fabulously fit foodies. OK, you’ve burned those unwanted calories in a whirlwind of cycling, Pilates, and yoga. Now, replace them with something even more impressive. In addition to being gloriously gourmet, the foodscape in Palm Springs fuels your every adventure with hearty health food concocted to fit your fitness routine. Raw Remedy Organic Juice & Raw Food Bar – Their long name yields significant results as you transform your palate into a red carpet of welcome flavors. Nature’s Health Food & Café —Stock up on organic produce for the work week ahead or a healthy vacation bonanza. Native Foods—Organic wine? Yes, please! Get back to nature and up to speed with a full menu of marvelous meals courtesy of Mother Nature (and her excellent kitchen staff). Palm Greens Café – Healthy means exciting at this scrumptious gastro-destination. Cheeky’s—Their legendary brunch is busy for a reason. Brave the crowds and then Zen out anew by returning to the top of the list (and repeating as necessary). Tanya’s Kitchen is a deli-style quick-service eatery where the Cubano and Chupacabra make sandwich history. The CTK Tempeh Power Burger is born. We hope you’re doing well, and we hope to find you on the path to a vibrant vacation escape. Be wonderful, be wise, and be one with Palm Springs. A healthy haven awaits… You May Also Like: A Palm Springs Wellness Guide
Free Things To Do in Palm Springs Sat, August 29, 2020 by Randy Garner No matter how deep your pockets are, who doesn’t love “free?!” If you want a bash without forking out cash, check out these ways to enjoy Palm Springs absolutely free. Take a hike – See Southern California’s most breathtaking scenery and tallest mountain ranges. Hiking GuideRide your bike – Palm Springs has miles of well-marked and maintained routes throughout the historic neighborhoods and downtown. Hike and Bike Have a picnic – Sunrise Park, Ruth Hardy Park, and DeMuth Park offer pleasant, shady spots to picnic, complete with tables, barbecues, and playground equipment. Village gallery walk – Spend the afternoon gallery hopping and enjoying fine art, sculptures, and unique boutiques on Palm Canyon Drive. Hit the tennis courts – Free court time is available at some of the city’s best locations: DeMuth Park, Palm Springs High School, and Ruth Hardy Park. Listen to music – There are continually changing special events, musicians, and jam sessions at Las Casuelas Terraza, Melvyn’s Restaurant, The Village Palm Springs, and poolside at Kings Highway, to name a few. Follow the stars – Palm Springs has its own “Walk of Stars” on the sidewalks of downtown Palm Canyon Drive. Also, walk outside after dark and lookup at millions of stars you’ll never see in the big city. Check out the Palm Springs Public Library—Our award-winning Palm Springs Public Library has free wireless internet access and computers that can be used with a library card. Extensive audio books, international reference services, video conferencing services, assorted free adult and children’s programming, and more can be found in the library. Stroll the Palm Springs Art Museum on Thursday. Entry is free from 4 to 7 pm. The museum features changing contemporary art, Western art, Cahuilla basketry collections, a sculpture garden, a gift shop, and a restaurant. Backstreet Art District – Stroll through a dozen artist-owned galleries and studios. Drive yourself on a mid-century self-guided architecture tour – Palm Springs is home to the largest concentration of mid-century modern architecture. Take your dog to the park – Palm Springs Dog Park is a one and a half acre dog oasis with enclosed area for small dogs. Located at 222 Civic Dr. North (behind City Hall).. Go to open houses – View the architecture and design of Palm Springs from the inside. Real estate is a big deal in Palm Springs. You May Also Like: 10 Free Things To Do in Palm Springs
Take a hike – See Southern California’s most breathtaking scenery and tallest mountain ranges. Hiking GuideRide your bike – Palm Springs has miles of well-marked and maintained routes throughout the historic neighborhoods and downtown. Hike and Bike Have a picnic – Sunrise Park, Ruth Hardy Park, and DeMuth Park offer pleasant, shady spots to picnic, complete with tables, barbecues, and playground equipment. Village gallery walk – Spend the afternoon gallery hopping and enjoying fine art, sculptures, and unique boutiques on Palm Canyon Drive. Hit the tennis courts – Free court time is available at some of the city’s best locations: DeMuth Park, Palm Springs High School, and Ruth Hardy Park. Listen to music – There are continually changing special events, musicians, and jam sessions at Las Casuelas Terraza, Melvyn’s Restaurant, The Village Palm Springs, and poolside at Kings Highway, to name a few. Follow the stars – Palm Springs has its own “Walk of Stars” on the sidewalks of downtown Palm Canyon Drive. Also, walk outside after dark and lookup at millions of stars you’ll never see in the big city. Check out the Palm Springs Public Library—Our award-winning Palm Springs Public Library has free wireless internet access and computers that can be used with a library card. Extensive audio books, international reference services, video conferencing services, assorted free adult and children’s programming, and more can be found in the library. Stroll the Palm Springs Art Museum on Thursday. Entry is free from 4 to 7 pm. The museum features changing contemporary art, Western art, Cahuilla basketry collections, a sculpture garden, a gift shop, and a restaurant. Backstreet Art District – Stroll through a dozen artist-owned galleries and studios. Drive yourself on a mid-century self-guided architecture tour – Palm Springs is home to the largest concentration of mid-century modern architecture. Take your dog to the park – Palm Springs Dog Park is a one and a half acre dog oasis with enclosed area for small dogs. Located at 222 Civic Dr. North (behind City Hall).. Go to open houses – View the architecture and design of Palm Springs from the inside. Real estate is a big deal in Palm Springs. You May Also Like: 10 Free Things To Do in Palm Springs
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