Desert Stardust: Contemporary Uptown Design District
$50 (2.5 hrs)
Many celebrities (Clark Gable and Carole Lombard among them) had second homes here, where elegant midcentury Modern designs soon stood side-by-side with dramatic Spanish Colonial-style structures. This desert getaway featured beautiful homes, stately churches, fashionable shops, lively nightclubs, enticing restaurants, and luxury resorts—all of which still grace this unique neighborhood. Revitalization projects brought back a sleek, seductive ambiance that now attracts a new generation of stars, business titans, and tourists.
$50
Things to Know
Walking tour duration: approximately 2.5 hours.
Please plan to arrive no later than 8:15 AM for your tour.
This tour is for ages 12 and older.
This tour will view EXTERIORS ONLY, led by a knowledgeable docent.
Free neighborhood street parking.
Please wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen, hats, and bring water.
Please no pets; service dogs permitted.
No phone use during walking tours.
There are no bathroom facilities on this tour.
This event is organized by the Palm Springs Historical Society.
Event Check-in Location
Uptown Design District
Meet at the south parking lot at Belardo Rd and W Chino Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Photo Credits: Steven Portoles and Kathy Leonard. Palm Springs Historical Society
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