Palm Springs, a city in the Sonoran Desert of southern California, is known for its hot springs, stylish hotels, golf courses and spas. It’s also noted for its many fine examples of mid century-modern architecture. Its core shopping district along Palm Canyon Drive features vintage boutiques, interior design shops and restaurants. The surrounding Coachella Valley offers hiking, biking and horseback riding trails.
Palm Springs is the perfect blend of mid century and modern. The city’s laid-back vibe and year-round perfect weather have enticed sun-seekers and celebrities for a century, and there’s something here for everyone, whether you’re looking to explore the city’s architectural history or discover your own private piece of paradise and soak in some rays (because nothing says chill like a cocktail in hand, Slim Aaron’s style, next to a sparkling pool).
Art & Culture
Downtown Palm Springs is a great place to start. Browse modern works by Picasso, Lichtenstein, and Warhol at the Palm Springs Art Museum; mingle over martinis at the Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs, the only rooftop pool and bar in Greater Palm Springs; or slide into a booth at Johnny Costa’s and order the Steak Sinatra with linguine clams, a favorite of Ol’ Blue Eyes himself. You could spend an entire day just exploring Palm Springs’ Uptown Design District, a retail wonderland of vintage thrift stores and modern home and art furnishings.
Shop Local
The unique locally owned and operated businesses in Palm Springs are part of the charm and vibe that make this city such a popular place to visit. From tiki cocktail sets to architecture books, from caftan boutiques to classic mid-century furniture, this city has a high cool quotient. Uniquely Palm Springs Opens a New Window. lists the over 400 individually owned and operated places to play, stay, dine and shop.
Midcentury Modern
The city’s Hollywood roots still run strong, with the Palm Springs International Film Festival rolling out the red carpet each January (book a Palm Springs Celebrity Tour to visit the former homes of Golden Age screen sirens), while Palm Springs Modernism Week, held in February, fulfills every Mad Men fan’s dream with even more home tours, design lectures, and exclusive after-parties. Midcentury devotees will fall in love with the butterfly rooflines that dot the horizon and historic neighborhoods boasting more colorful, Instagram-worthy doors that you can count.
Outdoor Adventures
For the nature lover, outdoor adventure awaits in the Indian Canyons, where miles of trails meander through palm oases, across trickling mountain streams, and beneath crystal-clear waterfalls. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway takes you even higher up into the San Jacintos to experience breathtaking views of the valley floor below.
Located perfectly at 303 W. Via Escuela, The Estate boasts Instagram perfect spots throughout the property. With five bedrooms and four baths, there is enough space for any family or group looking for a desert oasis. Located in Palm Springs’ most sought-after Little Tuscany Neighborhood, Just three house off of Palm Canyon, the Estate is a quick 3 minute drive or 15 minute walk from fine dining and shopping.
