The Vista Las Palmas Neighborhood in Palm Springs, California: Luxury Homes and Rich History
A small enclave of 330 homes west of Old Las Palmas, Vista Las Palmas is a quiet, luxurious community in Palm Springs, and features some of the best mid century modern homes in the region. Designed by local architects Dan Palmer and William Krisel, and Charles Dubois, the homes in Vista Las Palmas have the largest floor plans of any mid century modern tract homes in Palm Springs. The neighborhood was once a citrus grove before being developed in the 1920s. It's just a 15 minute walk to downtown Palm Springs but feels miles away, with wide streets and stunning architecture that mixes the best design of the 1960's with the modern touches of today, Vista Las Palmas is the perfect balance of urban and suburban living in the heart of Palm Springs. [Read more about the Vista Las Palmas neighborhood in Palm Springs...]
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Palm Springs' Vista Las Palmas neighborhood has real estate consisting of mid century modern homes lovingly restored by the most famous mid-century architects and their modern day owners, with well-maintained and upgraded homes that are luxurious and visually stunning. Often called the “Beverly Hills of Palm Springs”, these homes have the largest footprints of mid century homes in the Palm Springs areq. The lines of these houses vary by architect, with Charles DuBois homes having the classic Swiss Miss elevation, while William Krisel homes have similar mid-century elevations as homes in other Palm Springs neighborhoods such as Twin Palms, Sunmor and Racquet Club Estates.
These 1960's deluxe homes have indoor/outdoor spaces that fit the laid back lifestyle of Vista Las Palmas. Open your sliding glass wall to the backyard and entertain friends and family on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Many homes in this neighborhood have additions done thoughtfully over the years, and in harmony with the original architecture and curving street layout.
Classic designs and floor plans with glass, concrete, terrazzo and exposed beams are the hallmark of the Southern California Modernist style and are the foundation of this neighborhood. Each home interior in Vista Las Palmas is one of a kind, gelling the original design and the creativity of the homeowners who have upgraded and styled their homes.
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Celebrities were the first to find this neighborhood, with notable past residents including Debbie Reynolds, Dinah Shore, George Hamilton, Harold Robbins, Kirk Douglas, Mary Martin and William Powell. They liked it because it was far enough from Hollywood but close enough so they could get back quickly if needed. Soon Vista Las Palmas was one of the most star-filled neighborhoods in the world. And since then many Vista Las Palmas homes have been featured in TV commercials, movie scenes and photo spreads in architecture magazines.
Vista Las Palmas residents love living in their quiet neighborhood but have all the conveniences and amenities of Palm Springs just a short walk away. Take advantage of the many shopping, dining and entertainment options just 5 minutes away in download Palm Springs, as well as recreational activities like the Village Racquet Club and the shops and stores of the Palm Springs Uptown Design District.
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