Joshua Tree in Joshua Tree National Park

The Palm Springs area has endless things to do — festivals, a great local food scene, endless shopping opportunities and golf courses- all common activities that residents here can take advantage of. 

But one of Palm Springs’ most popular and internationally famous areas lies not within but just north of this oasis city — The Joshua Tree National Park.

This national park borders the northern side of Palm Springs. It provides homeowners with the ideal day trip to explore the many geological formations and its Joshua Trees.

Joshua Tree National Park Information

Located just north of Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park is a nationally preserved area that spans nearly 800,000 acres — larger than the entire state of Rhode Island!

Here,…

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View of Palm Springs sign

Palm Springs is so synonymous with Hollywood and celebrity life that stars have flooded this oasis town since before it was even incorporated as a city in 1938. 

With its many golf courses, ideal climate and proximity to Hollywood, many celebrities have enjoyed taking time in this relaxing scenic town in the shadow of the San Jacinto Mountains.

Considering that, we’ll look at the many celebrities calling Palm Springs home.

What Celebrities Have Had Palm Springs Homes?

The connection Palm Springs has had to Hollywood began in the 1920s when movie stars such as Janet Gaynor and Charlie Farrell started to realize that this idyllic haven was a welcome retreat from the prying eyes and media frenzy of Tinseltown.

Once Greta Garbo, Robert…

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View of palm trees near Palm Springs real estate

While Palm Springs attracts thousands of tourists a year for its world-famous golf courses, casinos and restaurants, plenty of other unique Palm Springs activities draw visitors and locals alike.
The sunny climate, combined with the stark beauty of its oasis-like scenery at the foot of the sublime San Jacinto Mountains, creates the perfect area for multiple natural and human-made attractions.
To ensure you don’t miss out on some of the best-hidden gems of Palm Springs, we’ve come up with a guide of four lesser-known activities to do in the area.

Shields Date Gardens

Date crops have been growing in Palm Springs since the late 1800s when the USDA realized that the local climate is similar to this fruit's natural homes in North Africa and the…

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Artist creating a mural as seen nearby Palm Springs real estate

Murals are an important and often overlooked part of community art that does a lot to create vibrant neighborhoods that encourage us to slow down, take in our surroundings and (as all good art does) facilitate conversations about big ideas.
With all the other draws of Palm Springs life, some may not realize that the city has a wealth of famous murals drawn all over its walls, bringing the city to life in an energetic way.
While there are too many to name here, we’ve created a list of six Palm Springs murals to visit while strolling through this city’s already scenic streets.

Mountain Charmers

Los Angeles-based artist Christina Angelina created this influential Central Palm Springs mural in 2013, and its effects on the local mural scene can’t be…

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4 most Walkable Palm Springs Neighborhoods

In a place like Palm Springs, where more than 90% of days are sunny, it makes sense that residents want to take advantage of the superb weather, exchange their car keys for their sneakers, and walk to wherever their weekly errands take them. However, that's not always feasible, depending on where a neighborhood is.
Consider these Palm Springs neighborhoods if you're in the market for a walkable Palm Springs home.

Ruth Hardy Park

Regarding centrally located Palm Springs neighborhoods, it's hard to beat the affluent community of Ruth Hardy Park. 

Downtown is less than a mile away; most can walk in about fifteen minutes. As such, residents will find that a fun night out on the town is never more than a short walk from their homes. Along the way,…

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With such a beautiful landscape surrounding the town of Palm Springs, it’s no wonder the area surrounding this town has been getting more and more populated over time.

But one of the last areas to have been developed is Desert Palisades, and it’s also home to some of the best views in the Palm Springs region.

Situated in Chino Canyon and just five minutes from Downtown Palm Springs, this real estate is in a prime location to enjoy the incredible views of the San Jacinto Mountains and the twinkling lights of Palm Springs.

Let’s look at more features that make this new development among the best in Palm Springs.

Desert Palisades Architecture

With only 110 homesites, this luxury community still contains many empty lots, so you can design…

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Spanish style homes have been an architectural mainstay across the southwest United States for hundreds of years. 

Also referred to as Spanish Colonial homes, this style was introduced by conquistadors who brought the style from Spain because they knew how to build them and it served them well in the dry desert climate.

Before we take a look at the 4 best neighborhoods in Palm Springs for Spanish style homes, let’s take a quick look at some of the features that make this architectural style so unique. 

Features of Spanish Style Homes

Spanish style homes are perfect for the Palm Springs area because they are naturally cooling in the summer and warm in the winter. This is due to the white stucco or adobe exteriors — materials that work to…

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Mid-century modern architecture is so prevalent in Palm Springs that it’s become a defining feature of this lush oasis town, with more homes created in this spacious contemporary style than anywhere else.

To look at how this architectural style became so popular, let’s look at the many movements and influences behind it and why Palm Springs is the perfect place for homes built with these features.

Bauhaus and International Style Influences

Mid-century modern architecture receives its biggest influences from the Bauhaus and International styles. 

The Bauhaus movement is an avant-garde style from Germany that began in the early twentieth century with a heavy focus on abstraction, asymmetry, straight, geometric lines and open floor plans.

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If you love to travel and explore the world, buying a vacation property must be on your list.
Palm Springs is one beautiful city that you should consider investing in.
When planning to buy a vacation property, people tend to look at the cities in the southwest.
These cities tend to have comparable climates during winter, but that's about it.
This blog post is dedicated to providing comprehensive information regarding Palm Springs and why the city tops the list when buying a vacation property in California. Take a look.

Weather in Palm Springs

Palm Springs tends to have milder weather relative to other cities in the surrounding area. Often, it is observed to be less humid and cooler than cities like Phoenix.

The Size of Palm Springs

While…

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If you’re considering buying a home or condo in the Palm Springs area and plan on renting it out when you’re not staying in it, you’ll need to know whether that will be allowed.  The links below are to the short-term (under 30 days) rental policy pages of the various cities in the Coachella Valley.  Keep in mind that any property, condo, or house located within an HOA is subject to the restrictions of the HOA first.  Here are links to the various city websites and policies.

Palm Springs Vacation Rental Policies

https://www.palmspringsca.gov/government/departments/special-program-compliance/vacation-rentals-1098

Cathedral City Vacation Rental Policies

https://www.cathedralcity.gov/services/vacation-rental-information

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