Luxsy Palm Springs Guidebook
Food scene
LULU California Bistro first opened our doors on August 22, 2011 and have served our delicious California cuisine to over two and one-half million guests since our opening. Our owners Barbara and Jerry Keller have made very careful choices in creating "Palm Springs hippest restaurant". From the design of our decor (thank you Jeff Jurasky, A.S.I.D and architect David Christian) to the meticulous choice of incredible dishes on our menu, everything is designed to give our guests the experience of dining in the "hot spot" in the Coachella Valley.
Guests at LULU are treated to a Vibrant Bar Scene, ambiance that embraces the dynamic downtown Palm Spring scene, exceptional menus throughout the day, award winning catering and a beautiful venue in which to host private parties.
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Lulu California Bistro
200 S Palm Canyon DrLULU California Bistro first opened our doors on August 22, 2011 and have served our delicious California cuisine to over two and one-half million guests since our opening. Our owners Barbara and Jerry Keller have made very careful choices in creating "Palm Springs hippest restaurant". From the design of our decor (thank you Jeff Jurasky, A.S.I.D and architect David Christian) to the meticulous choice of incredible dishes on our menu, everything is designed to give our guests the experience of dining in the "hot spot" in the Coachella Valley.
Guests at LULU are treated to a Vibrant Bar Scene, ambiance that embraces the dynamic downtown Palm Spring scene, exceptional menus throughout the day, award winning catering and a beautiful venue in which to host private parties.
Copley’s is an award-winning restaurant serving upscale American cuisine infused with traces of tropical and European flavors.
Located in part of the former Cary Grant estate, guests may experience a sense of nostalgia while dining outside on the patio with stunning mountain views or enjoying the inviting atmosphere indoors. Executive Chef Andrew Copley has an extensive 20-year culinary background at five-star restaurants and hotels across the world and is known for innovative dishes.
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Copley's on Palm Canyon
621 N Palm Canyon DrCopley’s is an award-winning restaurant serving upscale American cuisine infused with traces of tropical and European flavors.
Located in part of the former Cary Grant estate, guests may experience a sense of nostalgia while dining outside on the patio with stunning mountain views or enjoying the inviting atmosphere indoors. Executive Chef Andrew Copley has an extensive 20-year culinary background at five-star restaurants and hotels across the world and is known for innovative dishes.
Best filet minion in the valley! Great happy hour and very cool hidden speak easy in the back...
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Mr. Lyons
233 E Palm Canyon DrBest filet minion in the valley! Great happy hour and very cool hidden speak easy in the back...
Located in the fashionable Uptown Design District of Palm Springs, in the former Post Office building EIGHT4NINE Restaurant and Lounge during offers a welcoming, safe and friendly atmosphere whether it’s for Lunch, Dinner or Weekend Brunch. During the adjustments for Covid-19, we are also offering curbside pickup and delivery service by an 849 team member.
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Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge
849 N Palm Canyon DrLocated in the fashionable Uptown Design District of Palm Springs, in the former Post Office building EIGHT4NINE Restaurant and Lounge during offers a welcoming, safe and friendly atmosphere whether it’s for Lunch, Dinner or Weekend Brunch. During the adjustments for Covid-19, we are also offering curbside pickup and delivery service by an 849 team member.
Spencer's Ambience is the perfect blend of stylish elegance and comfortable informality. Join us for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner in our new expanded dining room or our award winning patio. Nestled at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, Spencer's offers a popular Palm Springs tradition of culinary excellence featuring a fresh approach to classic American cuisine. Locally voted Best Sunday Brunch, Best Outdoor Dining, Best Power Lunch, Best Wine List, Best Chef, Best Caterer and Most Romantic, Spencer's is Palm Springs' "it" place for any occasion...
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Spencer's Restaurant
701 West Baristo RoadSpencer's Ambience is the perfect blend of stylish elegance and comfortable informality. Join us for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner in our new expanded dining room or our award winning patio. Nestled at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, Spencer's offers a popular Palm Springs tradition of culinary excellence featuring a fresh approach to classic American cuisine. Locally voted Best Sunday Brunch, Best Outdoor Dining, Best Power Lunch, Best Wine List, Best Chef, Best Caterer and Most Romantic, Spencer's is Palm Springs' "it" place for any occasion...
Le Vallauris Restaurant
385 W Tahquitz Canyon WayA Sinatra favorite! Be sure and sit outside...
Great live piano bar, every night. Was a favorite hang out for many celebrities including Frank Sinatra. Ask for his table!
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Melvyn's Restaurant & Lounge
200 W Ramon RdGreat live piano bar, every night. Was a favorite hang out for many celebrities including Frank Sinatra. Ask for his table!
Bar Cecil (pronounced sessel) is a homage to Cecil Beaton, a renaissance man who was equal parts rebel and aristocrat, an artist who lived between classical charm and new world rebellion, a provocateur, an Expressionist, and an aesthete who incorporated many mediums to create a style all his own.
Bar Cecil is a love letter to Beaton’s vision of life and art: a celebration of what’s good, of eliminating that which is only pomp, and in the process creating memories through food, drink and hospitality. Bar Cecil is for those who follow the beat to their own drum, horn or whatever inspires them to create, to be individuals, and to embrace diversity.
New hot spot for 2022 in Palm Springs. Great food and cocktails. Make sure to get a reservation in advance in season
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Bar Cecil
1555 South Palm Canyon DriveBar Cecil (pronounced sessel) is a homage to Cecil Beaton, a renaissance man who was equal parts rebel and aristocrat, an artist who lived between classical charm and new world rebellion, a provocateur, an Expressionist, and an aesthete who incorporated many mediums to create a style all his own.
Bar Cecil is a love letter to Beaton’s vision of life and art: a celebration of what’s good, of eliminating that which is only pomp, and in the process creating memories through food, drink and hospitality. Bar Cecil is for those who follow the beat to their own drum, horn or whatever inspires them to create, to be individuals, and to embrace diversity.
New hot spot for 2022 in Palm Springs. Great food and cocktails. Make sure to get a reservation in advance in season
One of the best restaurants in Palm Springs! Miro, his wife Mirela, and mother Tidja, as well as the rest of the family, have combined homestyle cooking in their corner restaurant, tucked in the beautiful Plaza del Sol in South Palm Springs.
The restaurant first opened in 1994, shortly after the Terzic family immigrated from Mostar, Yugoslavia when Slavic, Hungarian, Italian, Greek and German styles of cooking became a welcome addition to the Palm Springs culinary market. Consistency and food quality, as well as endless devoted hours, gave the family a chance to double their space in 1997.
Miro’s has grown into an establishment with recognizable elegance, great tasting food, and prompt and friendly service, which even earned the family the front page of the food section of LA Times Thanksgiving Issue in 1999, as well as number of rave reviews by the local food critics.We’re very excited to share our new menu and wine list for the upcoming season. Take a moment to scroll through our selection of rare bottles from far away lands. We have a full service bar and selected unique wines from Austria, Croatian Islands and Bosnia Herzegovina, to ensure your evening with us is a memorable one.
Voted # 1 by the Desert Sun readers in 2007 and ranked #1 out of 247 restaurants in Palm Springs on TripAdvisor, our homestyle soups, pastries and carefully crafted recipes from the Mediterranean and Central Europe, draw attention from locals and tourists alike.
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Miro's Restaurant
1555 S Palm Canyon DrOne of the best restaurants in Palm Springs! Miro, his wife Mirela, and mother Tidja, as well as the rest of the family, have combined homestyle cooking in their corner restaurant, tucked in the beautiful Plaza del Sol in South Palm Springs.
The restaurant first opened in 1994, shortly after the Terzic family immigrated from Mostar, Yugoslavia when Slavic, Hungarian, Italian, Greek and German styles of cooking became a welcome addition to the Palm Springs culinary market. Consistency and food quality, as well as endless devoted hours, gave the family a chance to double their space in 1997.
Miro’s has grown into an establishment with recognizable elegance, great tasting food, and prompt and friendly service, which even earned the family the front page of the food section of LA Times Thanksgiving Issue in 1999, as well as number of rave reviews by the local food critics.We’re very excited to share our new menu and wine list for the upcoming season. Take a moment to scroll through our selection of rare bottles from far away lands. We have a full service bar and selected unique wines from Austria, Croatian Islands and Bosnia Herzegovina, to ensure your evening with us is a memorable one.
Voted # 1 by the Desert Sun readers in 2007 and ranked #1 out of 247 restaurants in Palm Springs on TripAdvisor, our homestyle soups, pastries and carefully crafted recipes from the Mediterranean and Central Europe, draw attention from locals and tourists alike.
Sightseeing
The Palm Springs Air Museum is a living history museum dedicated to educating the public about the role Air Power played in preserving American liberties and way of life. The Museum preserves, exhibits, and flies aircraft from World War Two, Korean War, Vietnam War and the Global War on Terror. A good portion of the aircraft in the collection are in flyable condition.
In addition to flyable and static aircraft, the Museum uses permanent and temporary exhibits, related artifacts, artwork, and library sources to perpetuate American History.
Many of our docents are veterans and are willing to share their experiences and sacrifices for the education of future generations.
Located on the opposite side of the Palm Springs airport.
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Palm Springs Légi Múzeum
lot 745 N Gene Autry TrailThe Palm Springs Air Museum is a living history museum dedicated to educating the public about the role Air Power played in preserving American liberties and way of life. The Museum preserves, exhibits, and flies aircraft from World War Two, Korean War, Vietnam War and the Global War on Terror. A good portion of the aircraft in the collection are in flyable condition.
In addition to flyable and static aircraft, the Museum uses permanent and temporary exhibits, related artifacts, artwork, and library sources to perpetuate American History.
Many of our docents are veterans and are willing to share their experiences and sacrifices for the education of future generations.
Located on the opposite side of the Palm Springs airport.
Amazing grounds, free to enter. Be sure and buy tickets in advance if you want to tour this amazing, historic home.
Frank Sinatra married Barbra here in 1976! Even Queen Elizbeth stayed here!
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Sunnylands Center & Gardens
37977 Bob Hope DrAmazing grounds, free to enter. Be sure and buy tickets in advance if you want to tour this amazing, historic home.
Frank Sinatra married Barbra here in 1976! Even Queen Elizbeth stayed here!
With over 3,000 types of cacti and other desert plants, the Moorton Botanical Garden is the perfect place to take a leisurely walk, enjoying plants and flowers from all over the region. There is also a designed landscape dedicated to Frank Sinatra.
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Moorten Botanical Garden
1701 S Palm Canyon DrWith over 3,000 types of cacti and other desert plants, the Moorton Botanical Garden is the perfect place to take a leisurely walk, enjoying plants and flowers from all over the region. There is also a designed landscape dedicated to Frank Sinatra.
There’s no better place to shop, dine and experience the leisure and extravagance that Greater Palm Springs has to offer than El Paseo Shopping District in Palm Desert. Here, visitors can spend their day browsing through an incredible collection of upscale and unique-to-market stores, while also enjoying delicious bites, unique gallery art and chic hotel stays all on the same street!
Check out our guide for El Paseo Shopping District and you’ll soon be setting your sights on the destination this season!
WHERE TO SHOP & DINE
Known for being the Rodeo Drive of the desert, El Paseo Shopping District is comprised of The Shops on El Paseo and The Gardens on El Paseo . Together, these shopping centers create an impressive mile-long retail experience that is unlike any other locale in the region, providing customers with a large selection of locally-owned boutiques, high-end shops, and prestigious international brands.
Start your day exploring the El Paseo Shopping District by taking a stroll through the region’s premier luxury shopping destination, The Shops on El Paseo. Visit world-renowned brand stores like Gucci , Ralph Lauren , and Burberry. If hungry for some brunch, be sure to stop by the Daily Grill for some amazing American-style classics like Fried Chicken & Waffles or Texas French Toast with Berry Compote. Those in the market for some new eyewear can step inside Oliver Peoples, where you will find trendy collections of iconic sunglasses and eyeglasses.
The latest in women’s classic styles can be found over at Chicos and Escada . Shop everything from designer tops, pants and dresses to beautiful accessories and must-have items at both of these fashionable boutiques. Conveniently located by the shops is California Pizza Kitchen , a go-to establishment in the region for appetizing pizzas, plates of pasta, salads and more!
Located in the center of The Gardens on El Paseo is Saks Fifth Avenue , a stand-out luxury department store that offers the finest in designer collections and cosmetics. Close by are also ever-popular brands like Louis Vuitton, Johnny Was, Pottery Barn and Ann Taylor , as well as ultra-modern and hip stores like True Religion Brand Jeans and Banana Republic. Or how about you make it a getaway to remember and treat yourself to something sparkly and new while visiting Tiffany & Co . Then afterward, stop by Tommy Bahama to get away from it all and shop their island-inspired attire. Once you’ve made your selections, head upstairs to the Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar for a relaxed, tropical drink or two!
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El Paseo Shopping District
There’s no better place to shop, dine and experience the leisure and extravagance that Greater Palm Springs has to offer than El Paseo Shopping District in Palm Desert. Here, visitors can spend their day browsing through an incredible collection of upscale and unique-to-market stores, while also enjoying delicious bites, unique gallery art and chic hotel stays all on the same street!
Check out our guide for El Paseo Shopping District and you’ll soon be setting your sights on the destination this season!
WHERE TO SHOP & DINE
Known for being the Rodeo Drive of the desert, El Paseo Shopping District is comprised of The Shops on El Paseo and The Gardens on El Paseo . Together, these shopping centers create an impressive mile-long retail experience that is unlike any other locale in the region, providing customers with a large selection of locally-owned boutiques, high-end shops, and prestigious international brands.
Start your day exploring the El Paseo Shopping District by taking a stroll through the region’s premier luxury shopping destination, The Shops on El Paseo. Visit world-renowned brand stores like Gucci , Ralph Lauren , and Burberry. If hungry for some brunch, be sure to stop by the Daily Grill for some amazing American-style classics like Fried Chicken & Waffles or Texas French Toast with Berry Compote. Those in the market for some new eyewear can step inside Oliver Peoples, where you will find trendy collections of iconic sunglasses and eyeglasses.
The latest in women’s classic styles can be found over at Chicos and Escada . Shop everything from designer tops, pants and dresses to beautiful accessories and must-have items at both of these fashionable boutiques. Conveniently located by the shops is California Pizza Kitchen , a go-to establishment in the region for appetizing pizzas, plates of pasta, salads and more!
Located in the center of The Gardens on El Paseo is Saks Fifth Avenue , a stand-out luxury department store that offers the finest in designer collections and cosmetics. Close by are also ever-popular brands like Louis Vuitton, Johnny Was, Pottery Barn and Ann Taylor , as well as ultra-modern and hip stores like True Religion Brand Jeans and Banana Republic. Or how about you make it a getaway to remember and treat yourself to something sparkly and new while visiting Tiffany & Co . Then afterward, stop by Tommy Bahama to get away from it all and shop their island-inspired attire. Once you’ve made your selections, head upstairs to the Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar for a relaxed, tropical drink or two!
Hikes
Discover this 4.0-mile loop trail near Palm Desert, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of one hour to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, mountain biking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are October through May. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail. You can often see Big Horn Sheep on this hike. NO DOGS ALLOWED because of sheep.
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Bump and Grind Trail
Bump and Grind TrailDiscover this 4.0-mile loop trail near Palm Desert, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of one hour to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, mountain biking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are October through May. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail. You can often see Big Horn Sheep on this hike. NO DOGS ALLOWED because of sheep.
Check out this 1.6-mile out-and-back trail near Palm Springs, California. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 20 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.
Park at the museum, trail start is to the far right side.
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Palm Springs Múzeumi ösvény
101 N Museum DrCheck out this 1.6-mile out-and-back trail near Palm Springs, California. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 20 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.
Park at the museum, trail start is to the far right side.
Tahquitz Canyon Trail
Known as one of the most beautiful trails in Palm Springs, Tahquitz Canyon Trail features a 60-foot waterfall, rock art, and ancient irrigation systems. Enjoy the native wildlife and regional plants as you take in breathtaking views.
500 W Mesquite Ave
500 West Mesquite AvenueTahquitz Canyon Trail
Known as one of the most beautiful trails in Palm Springs, Tahquitz Canyon Trail features a 60-foot waterfall, rock art, and ancient irrigation systems. Enjoy the native wildlife and regional plants as you take in breathtaking views.
ARABY TRAIL- The Araby Trail is perfect for hiking enthusiasts that want more of a challenging incline. The 4.2-mile trail passes by famed homes once owned by Bob Hope and Steven McQueen. Altitude gets to around 1363 feet, and it’s recommended to hit the trail early in the morning before temperatures get too high.
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Araby Trail
ARABY TRAIL- The Araby Trail is perfect for hiking enthusiasts that want more of a challenging incline. The 4.2-mile trail passes by famed homes once owned by Bob Hope and Steven McQueen. Altitude gets to around 1363 feet, and it’s recommended to hit the trail early in the morning before temperatures get too high.
City/town information
Idyllwild is nestled in the San Jacinto mountains at around an elevation of 5800 ft. Set among tall pines, sweet smelling cedars and Legendary rocks. The town has kept its "small town" atmosphere. Locally owned shops and restaurants are all you will find here. Come and experience the peace and quiet of Idyllwild. If you are ready to get away from the traffic jams, or the noisy city life, this is the town for you. Idyllwild has perfect day hikes for the quick weekend hike, as well as the high country for the longer "over night" hiking journeys. About a one hour drive from Palm Springs and a great way to get out of the desert heat in the summer or to experience snow in the winter! Be sure to check weather/fire conditions before making the drive.
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Idyllwild-Pine Cove
Idyllwild is nestled in the San Jacinto mountains at around an elevation of 5800 ft. Set among tall pines, sweet smelling cedars and Legendary rocks. The town has kept its "small town" atmosphere. Locally owned shops and restaurants are all you will find here. Come and experience the peace and quiet of Idyllwild. If you are ready to get away from the traffic jams, or the noisy city life, this is the town for you. Idyllwild has perfect day hikes for the quick weekend hike, as well as the high country for the longer "over night" hiking journeys. About a one hour drive from Palm Springs and a great way to get out of the desert heat in the summer or to experience snow in the winter! Be sure to check weather/fire conditions before making the drive.
Where Two Deserts Meet!
Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds and occasional torrents of rain. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the wonder of this vast wilderness in southern California. Come explore for yourself.
There are plenty of vintage shops, saloons and other interesting things just outside of the main entrance. Its a about an hour drive from Palm Springs. It can be very hot for hiking, so take plenty of water. The park does charge an entry fee.
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Joshua Tree
Where Two Deserts Meet!
Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds and occasional torrents of rain. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the wonder of this vast wilderness in southern California. Come explore for yourself.
There are plenty of vintage shops, saloons and other interesting things just outside of the main entrance. Its a about an hour drive from Palm Springs. It can be very hot for hiking, so take plenty of water. The park does charge an entry fee.
There’s An Abandoned Town In Southern California That Was Never Completed And It’s Eerily Fascinating
If you’re looking for a mysterious trip through an endlessly interesting place, you should definitely make your way to Salton City, a tiny town that wasn’t completely finished. Located in Imperial County, California between Anza Borrego Desert State Park and Joshua Tree National Park, Salton City is a unique census-designated place.
Located in Imperial County, California between Anza Borrego Desert State Park and Joshua Tree National Park, Salton City is a unique census-designated place. Also Slab City is near here.
Salton City
There’s An Abandoned Town In Southern California That Was Never Completed And It’s Eerily Fascinating
If you’re looking for a mysterious trip through an endlessly interesting place, you should definitely make your way to Salton City, a tiny town that wasn’t completely finished. Located in Imperial County, California between Anza Borrego Desert State Park and Joshua Tree National Park, Salton City is a unique census-designated place.
Located in Imperial County, California between Anza Borrego Desert State Park and Joshua Tree National Park, Salton City is a unique census-designated place. Also Slab City is near here.
Located near the entrance of Joshua Tree and a must see!
Pioneertown was established in 1946 when Dick Curtis shared his dream for a "Living Breathing Movie Set". Shortly after, seventeen investors including Curtis, Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, The Sons Of The Pioneers, Russell Hayden, Frank McDonald, Tommy Carr, Terry Frost, and Bud Abbott each invested $500 and incorporated. The company then purchased 32,ooo Acres of land which would soon be known as Pioneertown.
Their goal was simple and unique: to create a place where they could work (and play) with friends, family and co-workers. A functioning 188o's themed town which was easily accessible from both Los Angeles & Palm Springs and would serve as a filming location, vacation destination & permanent residence for people working in the entertainment industry, ranchers and desert lovers alike.
Originally they had planned to call the town "Rogersville" in honor of the Roy Rogers' singing group (and fellow investors) The Sons of The Pioneers. However, a member of the group named Tim Spenser wrote a catchy tune by the name of "Out in Pioneertown" to help promote the endeavor. They recorded the song the following year. It was that catchy tune which gave birth to the name "Pioneertown". Eager to begin construction, they broke first ground on September 1st, 1946. The San Bernardino County Sun ran a full-page ad on March 25th, 1947 which invited people to invest in Pioneertown along with Dale Evans, Roy Rogers & The Sons Of The Pioneers.
The first structures established were fully functional businesses which included White’s Grocery, the Townhouse Motel, the Red Dog Saloon, the Golden Stallion Restaurant, Maggie’s Feed Barn, Nell’s Ice Cream Palace, Pioneertown Likker, the Klip ‘N’ Kurl Beauty Shop, Pioneer Bowl, Trigger Bill’s Shooting Gallery & the Pioneertown Gazette; just to name a few.
Ranch sites with utilities available and road access already established were offered starting as low as $9oo for over an acre of land! Pioneertown became a fully functioning town with an established community and big plans for fast expansion.
Those grand plans to expand were short lived however, as Dick Curtis stepped down from President in 1948 after the corporation decided to put community production on the back burner and focus strictly on catering to production companies. Immediately, both land sales and productions plummeted. Just when it seemed like the dream was already beginning to fade, a movie producer by the name of Philip N. Krasne who was producing the Cisco Kid series happened to travel through town. He enjoyed the place quite a lot. Well enough, in fact, to sign a 25 year lease which renewed interest & development in Pioneertown.
More than 5o films & serials were filmed in Pioneertown during the 194o's and 195o's. There have been over 2oo productions in town - the total number is unknown as entertainment production records were not as well documented as they are these days. All of the Gene Autry Flying A television productions through the 195o’s were shot here; the Pioneertown Bowling Alley being a favorite filming location of Autry's. Some other local titles were “Cisco Kid”, “The Range Rider”, “Annie Oakley”, “Cody of the Pony Express”, “The Adventures of Judge Roy Bean” and “Buffalo Bill Jr.” As it sits on a movie set; the Pioneertown Post Office is said to be the most photographed PO in the USA!
While Pioneertown thrived; the means to expand further were simply not available. A lack of safe water, something that was unforeseeable at the time of the town's conception, would ultimately condemn all plans for a proposed 4o acre lake, a golf course, an airport and a shopping center. As the golden age of western films came to an end, so too did the abundant production work in town. Over the years businesses have dwindled and thrived, back and forth. But the die-hard community has always remained committed to keeping Pioneertown alive. And while a demand for western filming locations has died down; the town is still a fully functioning production set where movies, independent films, music videos and commercials are filmed every month.
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Pioneertown
53688 Pioneertown RdLocated near the entrance of Joshua Tree and a must see!
Pioneertown was established in 1946 when Dick Curtis shared his dream for a "Living Breathing Movie Set". Shortly after, seventeen investors including Curtis, Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, The Sons Of The Pioneers, Russell Hayden, Frank McDonald, Tommy Carr, Terry Frost, and Bud Abbott each invested $500 and incorporated. The company then purchased 32,ooo Acres of land which would soon be known as Pioneertown.
Their goal was simple and unique: to create a place where they could work (and play) with friends, family and co-workers. A functioning 188o's themed town which was easily accessible from both Los Angeles & Palm Springs and would serve as a filming location, vacation destination & permanent residence for people working in the entertainment industry, ranchers and desert lovers alike.
Originally they had planned to call the town "Rogersville" in honor of the Roy Rogers' singing group (and fellow investors) The Sons of The Pioneers. However, a member of the group named Tim Spenser wrote a catchy tune by the name of "Out in Pioneertown" to help promote the endeavor. They recorded the song the following year. It was that catchy tune which gave birth to the name "Pioneertown". Eager to begin construction, they broke first ground on September 1st, 1946. The San Bernardino County Sun ran a full-page ad on March 25th, 1947 which invited people to invest in Pioneertown along with Dale Evans, Roy Rogers & The Sons Of The Pioneers.
The first structures established were fully functional businesses which included White’s Grocery, the Townhouse Motel, the Red Dog Saloon, the Golden Stallion Restaurant, Maggie’s Feed Barn, Nell’s Ice Cream Palace, Pioneertown Likker, the Klip ‘N’ Kurl Beauty Shop, Pioneer Bowl, Trigger Bill’s Shooting Gallery & the Pioneertown Gazette; just to name a few.
Ranch sites with utilities available and road access already established were offered starting as low as $9oo for over an acre of land! Pioneertown became a fully functioning town with an established community and big plans for fast expansion.
Those grand plans to expand were short lived however, as Dick Curtis stepped down from President in 1948 after the corporation decided to put community production on the back burner and focus strictly on catering to production companies. Immediately, both land sales and productions plummeted. Just when it seemed like the dream was already beginning to fade, a movie producer by the name of Philip N. Krasne who was producing the Cisco Kid series happened to travel through town. He enjoyed the place quite a lot. Well enough, in fact, to sign a 25 year lease which renewed interest & development in Pioneertown.
More than 5o films & serials were filmed in Pioneertown during the 194o's and 195o's. There have been over 2oo productions in town - the total number is unknown as entertainment production records were not as well documented as they are these days. All of the Gene Autry Flying A television productions through the 195o’s were shot here; the Pioneertown Bowling Alley being a favorite filming location of Autry's. Some other local titles were “Cisco Kid”, “The Range Rider”, “Annie Oakley”, “Cody of the Pony Express”, “The Adventures of Judge Roy Bean” and “Buffalo Bill Jr.” As it sits on a movie set; the Pioneertown Post Office is said to be the most photographed PO in the USA!
While Pioneertown thrived; the means to expand further were simply not available. A lack of safe water, something that was unforeseeable at the time of the town's conception, would ultimately condemn all plans for a proposed 4o acre lake, a golf course, an airport and a shopping center. As the golden age of western films came to an end, so too did the abundant production work in town. Over the years businesses have dwindled and thrived, back and forth. But the die-hard community has always remained committed to keeping Pioneertown alive. And while a demand for western filming locations has died down; the town is still a fully functioning production set where movies, independent films, music videos and commercials are filmed every month.
Sinatra's Palm Springs
Drive by and check out the vacation home of Frank Sinatra from 1947 to around 1955. Note this is not the famous compound in Rancho Mirage that he lived from 1956-1994.
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Twin Palms Frank Sinatra Estate
1145 E Vía ColusaDrive by and check out the vacation home of Frank Sinatra from 1947 to around 1955. Note this is not the famous compound in Rancho Mirage that he lived from 1956-1994.
This was his home in Rancho Mirage is as much a private residence today as it was when Sinatra lived there from 1954 – 1995.
The reason usually given for Sinatra’s move a few miles away was because “Palm Springs was getting too crowded.” It wasn’t quite that simple. He and Ava Gardner were calling it quits in 1953 – she filed for divorce in 1954 – and Sinatra’s career was in trouble. The ‘Twin Palms’ home was a regular reminder of his recent personal and professional problems, so he sold the house in April 1953. He then stayed at songwriter friend Jimmy Van Heusen’s home in Thunderbird Heights ‘hiding from reporters’ when he was in town. Van Heusen had introduced Sinatra to the desert in the 1940s.
Frank and Barbara Sinatra in front of El Mirador tower on the grounds of what is now Desert Regional Medical Center.
Sinatra’s career was about to reignite with the film, From Here to Eternity, for which Sinatra won an Oscar in 1954. February 1954 also saw the launch of his first successful album for Capitol Records, Songs for Young Lovers. Around the same time, Sinatra purchased a couple of lots including a modest home at Tamarisk Country Club beside the 17th fairway, on Wonder Palms Road, now Frank Sinatra Drive. Having a quieter place to escape to for Sinatra was vital as his career rebounded. Like many entertainment figures in the desert, Sinatra enjoyed golf. He became a member of Tamarisk Country Club in 1954 and, although he didn’t play often, he signed up for Pro-Am fundraisers along with Danny Kaye and Groucho Marx.
70588 Frank Sinatra Dr
70588 Frank Sinatra DriveThis was his home in Rancho Mirage is as much a private residence today as it was when Sinatra lived there from 1954 – 1995.
The reason usually given for Sinatra’s move a few miles away was because “Palm Springs was getting too crowded.” It wasn’t quite that simple. He and Ava Gardner were calling it quits in 1953 – she filed for divorce in 1954 – and Sinatra’s career was in trouble. The ‘Twin Palms’ home was a regular reminder of his recent personal and professional problems, so he sold the house in April 1953. He then stayed at songwriter friend Jimmy Van Heusen’s home in Thunderbird Heights ‘hiding from reporters’ when he was in town. Van Heusen had introduced Sinatra to the desert in the 1940s.
Frank and Barbara Sinatra in front of El Mirador tower on the grounds of what is now Desert Regional Medical Center.
Sinatra’s career was about to reignite with the film, From Here to Eternity, for which Sinatra won an Oscar in 1954. February 1954 also saw the launch of his first successful album for Capitol Records, Songs for Young Lovers. Around the same time, Sinatra purchased a couple of lots including a modest home at Tamarisk Country Club beside the 17th fairway, on Wonder Palms Road, now Frank Sinatra Drive. Having a quieter place to escape to for Sinatra was vital as his career rebounded. Like many entertainment figures in the desert, Sinatra enjoyed golf. He became a member of Tamarisk Country Club in 1954 and, although he didn’t play often, he signed up for Pro-Am fundraisers along with Danny Kaye and Groucho Marx.
Located just down the street of Sinatra Rancho Mirage Compound, be sure and park your car and find the pedestal button at the main entrance for a special message from Sinatra himself!
This Victorian-themed park features a beautiful fountain, park benches, picnic tables, and a braille-marked walking path. When visitors enter the park, they will be welcomed by a message from Frank Sinatra. Sinatra’s bodyguard best friend, Jilly Rizzo, lived next door.
Wolfson Park
Frank Sinatra DriveLocated just down the street of Sinatra Rancho Mirage Compound, be sure and park your car and find the pedestal button at the main entrance for a special message from Sinatra himself!
This Victorian-themed park features a beautiful fountain, park benches, picnic tables, and a braille-marked walking path. When visitors enter the park, they will be welcomed by a message from Frank Sinatra. Sinatra’s bodyguard best friend, Jilly Rizzo, lived next door.
Children Activities
Miniature golf, arcade, batting cages, go-karts! Plenty of fun for the whole family.
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Boomers
67-700 E Palm Canyon DrMiniature golf, arcade, batting cages, go-karts! Plenty of fun for the whole family.
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, formerly the Living Desert Museum, is a non-profit zoo and desert botanical garden located in Palm Desert, Riverside County, California, United States. The Living Desert is home to over 500 animals representing over 150 species and welcomes over 500,000 visitors annually.
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47900 Portola AveThe Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, formerly the Living Desert Museum, is a non-profit zoo and desert botanical garden located in Palm Desert, Riverside County, California, United States. The Living Desert is home to over 500 animals representing over 150 species and welcomes over 500,000 visitors annually.
Get Air Trampoline Park
34450 Gateway DrHuge indoor trampoline park with dodgeball.
For the most scenic experience of Palm Springs, we recommend the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. The trip up to the mountains by tram is only 10 minutes and takes you up over 8,500’, and the fun continues with observation decks, hiking trails, theaters, restaurants, and even a natural history museum upon reaching your destination. With so much to do, a visit on the tram up into the mountains of Palm Springs can fill up an entire day jam-packed with excitement.
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayFor the most scenic experience of Palm Springs, we recommend the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. The trip up to the mountains by tram is only 10 minutes and takes you up over 8,500’, and the fun continues with observation decks, hiking trails, theaters, restaurants, and even a natural history museum upon reaching your destination. With so much to do, a visit on the tram up into the mountains of Palm Springs can fill up an entire day jam-packed with excitement.
The City of Palm Springs opened its new skate park in December 2003. The park is located adjacent to the City’s swim center in Sunrise Plaza at 401 South Pavilion Way. The formal dedication ceremony was conducted on January 17, 2004 by the Honorable Ron Oden, Mayor of Palm Springs. By the time the park was dedicated, it was already considered by many to be one of best, if not “the best,” skate parks in the State of California.
The skate park project took several years to become a reality by the City due to a considerable amount of careful planning, innovative design concepts and features the City Council demanded be part of the final product. Early on in the process, local skaters were involved with the design team to ensure that the park featured all of the elements they wanted to see in the project. Skater involvement helped the City develop a park that incorporates the type of skating surface they wanted, the features they desired and even replicas of the long forgotten pools which launched the popularity of skateboarding in the early 1970s. All of these steps led to the development of one of the finest skate parks in Southern California. It is a genuine treasure that the City of Palm Springs is proud to call the Palm Springs Skate Park.
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Palm Springs Skate Park
405 S Pavilion WayThe City of Palm Springs opened its new skate park in December 2003. The park is located adjacent to the City’s swim center in Sunrise Plaza at 401 South Pavilion Way. The formal dedication ceremony was conducted on January 17, 2004 by the Honorable Ron Oden, Mayor of Palm Springs. By the time the park was dedicated, it was already considered by many to be one of best, if not “the best,” skate parks in the State of California.
The skate park project took several years to become a reality by the City due to a considerable amount of careful planning, innovative design concepts and features the City Council demanded be part of the final product. Early on in the process, local skaters were involved with the design team to ensure that the park featured all of the elements they wanted to see in the project. Skater involvement helped the City develop a park that incorporates the type of skating surface they wanted, the features they desired and even replicas of the long forgotten pools which launched the popularity of skateboarding in the early 1970s. All of these steps led to the development of one of the finest skate parks in Southern California. It is a genuine treasure that the City of Palm Springs is proud to call the Palm Springs Skate Park.
Ruth Hardy Park is dog-friendly and the perfect place to relax and unwind. The park also features several fun activities and amenities, including tennis courts, a labyrinth, a playground, and a healing garden.
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Ruth Hardy Park
700 Tamarisk RdRuth Hardy Park is dog-friendly and the perfect place to relax and unwind. The park also features several fun activities and amenities, including tennis courts, a labyrinth, a playground, and a healing garden.
Nightlife Entertainment
The Rat Pack-era is alive and well at The Purple Room in Palm Springs. Every night of the week you will find a wide range of entertainment, including old-style musicians, comedians, drag shows, and much more. The Purple Room is a great place to relax with friends, take in a show, and enjoy the old Hollywood ambiance that Palm Springs is famous for.
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The Purple Room Supper Club
1900 E Palm Canyon DrThe Rat Pack-era is alive and well at The Purple Room in Palm Springs. Every night of the week you will find a wide range of entertainment, including old-style musicians, comedians, drag shows, and much more. The Purple Room is a great place to relax with friends, take in a show, and enjoy the old Hollywood ambiance that Palm Springs is famous for.
Home of Jazzville! Be sure to buy tickets in advance to Jazzville. Most Thursday nights you can see amazing live music from many eras.
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Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
401 E Amado RdHome of Jazzville! Be sure to buy tickets in advance to Jazzville. Most Thursday nights you can see amazing live music from many eras.
Live music in the piano bar most nights of the week. Be sure to check out the jam session on Sunday's.
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Melvyn's Restaurant & Lounge
200 W Ramon RdLive music in the piano bar most nights of the week. Be sure to check out the jam session on Sunday's.