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Palm Springs Day Trip: 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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Celebrities That Have Owned Palm Springs Real Estate

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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4 Hidden Gem Activities Unique To The Palm Springs Area

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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6 Unique Palm Springs Murals to Spruce Up Your Instagram

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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A Brief History of Palms Springs' Iconic Kaufmann House (Still for Sale)

Imagine owning a venerated and historically significant artwork. Imagine owning a venerated and historically significant artwork you can live in.
Well, such an artwork is currently for sale in Palm Springs: The Kaufmann House, also known as The Kaufmann Desert House.
Designed by renowned architect Richard Neutra, The Kaufmann House is rightly regarded as a significant feature in America’s artistic history and a highly desirable luxury home in one of California’s most sought-after property markets.

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A Piece of Palm Springs Architectural History

Designed and built between 1946 and 1947, The Kaufmann House was commissioned by Edgar J. Kaufmann, who made his fortune in the…

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Where to Get the Best Views of the Coachella Valley

One of the things that Palm Springs is known for is its sweeping desert landscapes. All along the stark Coachella Valley, rugged mountains rise on every side, accentuating the glitzy lights and muted plains below.

• Taking in these views is one of the best activities in Palm Springs, so if you’re visiting or living in the valley, check out at least one of these amazing vista points for surveying the awe-inspiring beauty of the Coachella Valley.

1) Keys View, Joshua Tree

Keys View is arguably the best spot for panoramic views of the Coachella Valley. However, it is probably the hardest to get to from the valley of all the spots on this list.
Keys View is located in the beautiful Joshua Tree National Park at the crest of the Little San…

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5 Things that Make Palm Spring a Great Place to Live

Palm Springs is a city with a glamorous past and an exciting future. Beautiful architecture, amazing weather, and many arts, entertainment and dining options make Palm Springs a fantastic location to visit or settle down in.

If you’re wondering whether Palm Springs is right for you, then read on to discover the five reasons why Palm Springs is one of the best places to live in California.

The Weather

Palm Springs is known as a desert community so that you can expect warm weather and sunshine.
Palm Springs residents enjoy over 300 days of sunshine every year, making this a premier destination for sunseekers and sports enthusiasts, as you could be out sunbathing or taking in a round of golf deep into the winter months.
The heat does get turned up…

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Top 3 Reasons Palm Springs is Perfect for Remote Workers

Sunny, beautiful, peaceful Palm Springs has long had a reputation as a quiet haven for retirees looking to while away their days on the golf course. But for those in the know, Palm Springs is a huge draw for young families, trendy professionals, and millennials. One of the secrets of this oasis in the desert? Palm Springs is an excellent destination for remote workers.
With more employees than ever switching to remote work platforms, homeowners in every industry are taking advantage of their freedom by packing up their old houses and moving to exciting new locales. For many clever work-from-home employees, Palm Springs is a top destination on that list.
Let’s look at the top three reasons Palm Springs is the perfect destination for remote workers.

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4 Local Palm Springs Businesses You Should Know About

Palm Springs has a history as an iconic holiday destination for California’s rich and famous. This reputation is somewhat 1-dimensional, conjuring images of time spent lounging around the pool before returning to the “real world” beyond the San Gorgonio Pass.
Thankfully, Palm Springs has evolved into a year-round community with a rich cultural and commercial scene. With many young entrepreneurs and investors looking to this accommodating city, there are many exciting businesses for locals and visitors to enjoy.
Palm Springs has unique businesses everyone should know about, from retail to dining and services.
So, without any more introduction, here are four local Palm Springs businesses to check out.

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The Least Windy Areas of Palm Springs

Palm Springs is a popular vacation and real estate destination renowned for its captivating surroundings, classic architecture, and fantastic weather.
It’s the weather that we’ll be covering here.
Sunny most of the time, Palm Springs has long had a reputation as a mild and sunny spot to while away the winter months. But now that Palm Springs has transformed into a year-round community, more are dealing with the intensity of the warmer months.
One particular feature of Palm Springs weather is the wind, which grows in intensity once the weather starts to warm up in the spring.
As the bare earth of the Coachella Valley warms under the beating midday sun, the surface air begins to rise, sucking in air from the surrounding area. Funneled in by the mountain…

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