I play tourist in my town virtually every day! So, launching Everything Palm Springs earlier this year was a no-brainer. And now, the website offers even more to explore thanks to five recently added categories. They include Attractions, Architecture, Filming Locations, Haunted Palm Springs, and Movie Star Homes. (A handful of the latter can even be toured during Modernism Week – that’s me in the infamous bathroom at Frank Sinatra’s Twin Palms estate above!) Read on for a mini-description of each new section and get ready to play tourist throughout this great Valley yourself!
xo, Lindsay
ATTRACTIONS
Looking for new (or new-to-you) desert attractions? Everything Palm Springs has plenty to keep you busy, with nearly 30 unique spots to check out. From a mushroom farm to “the most Instagrammed greenhouse in the world” to a paint-your-own pottery studio, the Coachella Valley is a bustling hub of activity and adventure. You just need to know where to look – and I’ve done all the legwork for you!
ARCHITECTURE
There is truly no place like Palm Springs when it comes to captivating architecture! Though most make the pilgrimage to see the sights during Modernism Week, the area’s architectural gems can be appreciated any time of year, with many locations fully accessible to the public. Click the link above for a curated list that includes the striking William Cody-designed St. Theresa Catholic Church and its must-be-seen-to-be-believed arched ceiling.
MOVIE STAR HOMES
From Frank Sinatra to Cary Grant, the desert has served as a haven for the Hollywood set since Tinseltown’s early days, with countless stars owning second homes here. Many of those homes remain intact today and, unlike their L.A. counterparts, are not blocked from view by pesky fencing. See: Bob Hope’s landmark John Lautner-designed abode, which is clearly visible to anyone driving along the 111, and more at EPS.
FILMING LOCATIONS
While Los Angeles is undeniably the film capital of the world, Palm Springs has become a popular onscreen backdrop, as well, the palm tree-laden landscape always ready for its close-up! Just a few productions to make use of our gorgeous vistas include “Alpha Dog,” “Saved by the Bell,” and “Beverly Hills, 90210.” (Those are the famous Ray Pruit stairs pictured. IYKYK.) Head to EPS for a comprehensive list of my favorites.
HAUNTED PALM SPRINGS
Looking for attractions of a more eerie, macabre or ghostly nature? Everything Palm Springs has you covered – and just in time for the upcoming spooky season! Boasting a plethora of abandoned landmarks, true crime locales and famous cemeteries (the Valley even has its own pet cemetery!), the desert certainly has its dark side, just waiting to be discovered! Click the link above and let me be your guide!