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Midcentury Modern Homes
for Sale & Rent
in Palm Springs, California
Guide to Mid Century Palm Springs, Ca.
Information & Tips about the Midcentury Modern Mecca of Palm Springs
Palm Springs California is home to the largest concentration of midcentury modern architecture in the world...with thousands of classic modern homes, commercial buildings, banks, store-fronts, a post office, hotels and restaurants... all oozing with the charm of an earlier era... real estate built in the heydays of the 1950s through 1970s...all sparkling with charm of days gone by...
Palm Springs architecture is widely photographed, coveted and celebrated around the world. And the renewed interest in Palm Springs Midcentury Modernism is creating a gold rush of interest from midcentury enthusiasts for buying, restoring and outfitting these Palm Springs homes with vintage furnishings.
Palm Springs mid-century modern homes are characterized by post and beam construction, the integration of indoor-outdoor living, soaring rooflines, simplicity, bright and open spaces, clerestory windows with tremendous mountain views, clean lines and timeless charm.
Julius Schulman, long considered the premier photographer of mid-twentieth-century Modern architecture, has published a number of books that feature pages of vintage photographs of Palm Springs modern architecture.
One such book, Architecture and its photography, 1994, features an abundance of photos of midcentury modern Alexander homes, built in Palm Springs during the years of 1957-1962. Schulman's other works of photography are published in Photographing Architecture and Interiors, Modernism Rediscovered.
In addition to its one of a kind custom homes built for the famous and wealthy, such as Edgar Kaufman, Albert Grey, Frank Sinatra and Arthur Elrod, Palm Springs is home to over over 2000 Alexander homes, acclaimed patio-tract homes designed by Southern California architect William Kriesel and Dan Palmer, and built by the late father-son team of George and Bob Alexander.
Before the Alexander Company built the first of their 5 tracts of Alexander homes beginning in 1957, Palm Springs homes were mostly individually built custom houses. The Alexanders helped usher in the era of mass housing in Palm Springs with great style that is widely celebrated today, more than 40 years later. A'exander homes that were initially sold in 1957-1960 for $10,000-$20,000 complete with swimming pools and two palm trees, now sell in the range of $300,000 to over $1 million, in Palm Springs neighborhoods such as Vista Las Palmas, Racquet Club Estates, Los Compadres, Twin Palms.
350 days of sunny skies each year, Palm Springs offers a picture-perfect setting for this sanctuary of midcentury modern masterpieces. Buildings such as incredible setting peaceful and relaxing setting with the reliable warmth of sunshine — great for golf, swimming, hiking, tennis, relaxing, shopping & casinos - everything under the sun.
Vacation Year Round in Palm Springs Midcentury Style
In addition to being known as a midcentury modern architecture mecca, the City of Palm Springs, is known worldwide for its wonderful weather, beauty and tranquility — soaring palm trees, sensational mountain views, abundant sunshine, set in an idyllic village nestled among awe-inspiring mountains and soaring palm trees.
Palm Springs is also world-famous for its Hollywood-influenced history where movie stars past and present have flocked year-after-year for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Palm Springs is located 100 miles east of Los Angeles and 110 miles east of San Diego in a desert valley setting known as the Coachella Valley. The Valley includes 9 desert cities, the most widely known Palm Springs, California. With all 9 cities combined, Greater Palm Springs population is nearly 300,000 and growing.
Midcentury Modern Vacation Homes in Palm Springs. We offer a tremendous selection of the finest midcentury modern Alexander homes, and other midcentury masterpieces for rent by the week, month or weekend.
These spacious privately owned home rentals in Palm Springs are perfect for enjoying the many pleasures of indoor-outdoor living that makes Palm Springs a world class resort destination.
Palm Springs Airport Access
Palm Springs is within a few hours drive for over 20 million Southern California residents. For out-of-state and international visitors, Palm Springs is easily accessible from more than three international airports.
Palm Springs International airport (PSP) is located just 5 minutes from downtown Palm Springs. Ontario, California (ONT) is located approximately 65 miles west of Palm Springs with easy access via Interstate 10. Los Angeles International (LAX) is located approximately 100 miles west of Palm Springs.
Palm Springs — Perfect for Exploring the Desert, Los Angeles & Las Vegas
Convenient for out-of-state guests and international tourists, Palm Springs provides tremendous access to freeways and interstate highways for exploring Southern California, the California Coastline as well as Las Vegas, Nevada.
Palm Springs is within a 2 hour drive of Los Angeles, San Diego, and a 3-4 hour drive to the Mexican border, as well as a 4 hour drive to Las Vegas, Nevada. The restful pace of Palm Springs, with its incredible sunshine and warm weather, make it the perfect "home base" for day trips to explore other Southern California cities.
Palm Springs Weather: Sunny, Warm & Dry year round!
Palm Springs Average Monthly Temperatures
| Monthly Average Temperatures |
Month |
Avg High |
Avg Low |
Mean Avg |
Precip |
January |
70 |
44 |
57 |
1.27 in |
February |
75 |
47 |
61 |
1.15 in |
March |
80 |
51 |
65 |
0.63 in |
April |
88 |
56 |
72 |
0.08 in |
May |
95 |
63 |
79 |
0.06 in |
June |
104 |
70 |
87 |
0.05 in |
July |
108 |
76 |
92 |
0.19 in |
August |
107 |
76 |
92 |
0.40 in |
September |
101 |
71 |
86 |
0.39 in |
October |
91 |
61 |
76 |
0.11 in |
November |
78 |
50 |
64 |
0.29 in |
December |
70 |
43 |
57 |
0.61 in |
Palm Springs Weather, Current Conditions >> psview.com
Palm Springs Golf Courses
The Palm Springs area has well earned its title of "golf capital of the world" with over 100 world class public and private golf courses located in the Greater Palm Springs area.
In Palm Springs several golf courses (and tennis courts) are open to the public including public access golf courses such as Cimmaron Golf Course, Tahquitz Creek Golf, Mesquite Country Club, Bel Air Greens.
Palm Springs Area Public Golf Courses
Palm Springs Golf Booking Services
Discount Tee Times 760-345-8463
Desert Golf Reservations 760-341-2662
Next Day Golf 760-776-4896
Palm Springs Golf Courses Public Golf Courses
Palm Springs Country Club 760-323-2626
Tahquitz Creek Golf Course 760-321-0299
Canyon South Golf Course 760-327-2019
Mesquite Country Club 760-323-9377
PGA West:
Greg Norman Course 760-564-3900
Jack Nicklaus Tournament 760-564-7170
TPC Stadium Course 760-564-7170
Westin Mission Hills Golf 760-770-9496
Palm Springs Area Public Tennis Courts
Plaza Racquet Club, 9 courts, Barristo Rd & Sunrise, (760)323-8997
Cathedral Canyon Tennis Center (760)321-7467
Ruth Hardy Park, well maintained public outdoor lighted courts, open to public, Caballeros & Tamarisk Sts. Free, walk-up, no sign-up required.
Palm Springs Riviera, Indian Canyon Dr. & Vista Chino, (760)327-8311
Courts: 9, 5 lighted. 1 stadium court. Fees: Open to the public; $12 per hour M-Th; $14 per hour F-Su/holidays.
Azure Sky Resort, East Palm Canyon Dr to Palo Fiero, (760)325-9109
1 court, free to public by calling office in advance.
Palm Springs Attractions
Palm Springs Desert Museum - Adult and children's tours of permanent collections and changing exhibitions. www.psmuseum.org
Celebrity Tours offers daily guided bus tours of Palm Springs celebrity neighborhoods.
Coachella Valley Music Festival Accommodations
Midcentury Modern Homes for Rent with private pools
Dates: May 1st-2nd, 2004
Site: Empire Polo Field
Fourth Annual Coachella Music Festival comes to the Empire Polo Club near Palm Springs, Ca, for another great showcase of modern rock and electronic bands — the cutting-edge music of this genre. Also featuring artworks, food and camaraderie in a beautiful setting. 81-800 Ave. 51, Indio. For Coachella Music Festival Lodging, Accommodations available:Vacation Palm Springs Rentals
2003 Calendar of Events for the Palm Springs Area
Palm Springs Casino Las Vegas Style Casino in downtown Palm Springs
Palm Springs Arial Tramway, Mt San Jacinto - Hiking, Skiing, Breathtaking views
Joshua Tree National Park - Hiking, Rock-Climbing, Car Tours, Desert views, 1 hour from Palm Springs.
Knott's Soak City Water Park: A 16 acre water park oasis located in Palm Springs.
Desert Hills/Cabazon Premium Outlets: More than 100 Luxury Upscale Outlet Stores, on I-10, 15 minutes from Palm Springs.
Palm Springs Air Museum
Desert Museum World-class art exhibits, west of Downtown Palm Springs.
Living Desert - Palm Springs Area Zoo & Gardens
Palm Springs Desert Museum - Adult and children's tours of permanent collections and changing exhibitions. www.psmuseum.org/
Celebrity Tours offers daily guided bus tours of Palm Springs celebrity neighborhoods.
2003 Calendar of Events for the Palm Springs Area
Palm Springs Casino Las Vegas Style Casino in downtown Palm Springs
Palm Springs Arial Tramway, Mt San Jacinto - Hiking, Skiing, Breathtaking views
Joshua Tree National Park - Hiking, Rock-Climbing, Car Tours, Desert views, 1 hour from Palm Springs.
Knott's Soak City Water Park: A 16 acre water park oasis located in Palm Springs.
Palm Springs Area Tours
Desert Adventures Jeep Eco Tours
67-555 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, phone: 324-5337
4-wheel drive Jeep adventures take you all over the valley for between two and four hours. Two-hour tours, $64-$69. Three-hour tours, $84-$89. Four-hour tours, $94-$99.
Palm Springs Windmill Tours
1581 La Vida Drive, Palm Springs, phone: 251-1997
Take a close-up look at the army of giant windmills north of Palm Springs and learn how they generate a small percentage of California's electricity, $10-$23.
Bighorn Bicycles
302 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, Phone: 325-3367
Flex your leg muscles with a little exploration by bicycle. Choose from 2 available tours:
The Indian Canyons Tour (4 1/2 hours, $49) explores the the canyons.
Great Estates Tour (2 1/2 hours, $35) takes you by some of Palm Springs' famous buildings and celebrity homes.
The Best of the Best Tours
Phone: 320-1365
Jump in a Jeep and check out the most intriguing sites in and around Palm Springs. The Bonanza Tour covers the San Andreas Fault, the windmills, Indian Canyons and celebrity homes, $69. The White Water Wonderland Tour takes in the fault, windmills, celebrity homes, and fishing at the trout farm in Whitewater, $79. Both tours last about four hours.
Celebrity Tours
Address: 4751 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite B, Palm Springs, Phone: 770-2700
Take a guided bus tour of bus the homes of current and past celebrities. Tour A lasts about an hour, $8-$20. Tour B is more extensive, lasts 2 1/2 hours, $10-$25.
Covered Wagon Tours
Phone: 347-2161
Mix beautiful desert landscapes with the old-time covered wagon transportation (armed with a few modern day amenities, such as shock absorbers), old west food and entertainment and you have the Covered Wagon Tours, $60 with dinner, $36 without.
Desert Discovery Tours
Phone: 340-1280
The Desert Discovery Tour highlights everything from Indio to Palm Springs in a 4 1/2-hour experience. It even includes a stop inside Elvis Presley's home. Tours, $48, run once a week on Wednesday mornings.
Desert Stars Tours and Charter
Phone: 323-1958
What it's all about: See the homes of past and present celebrity residents. The long tour lasts 2 1/2 hours, covers Rancho Mirage and Palm Springs, $9-$29. The short tour covers only Palm Springs, $5- $18.
Jurassic Expeditions
Phone: 862-5540
Jurassic Expeditions is a narrated live production on the San Andreas Fault, complete with characters, music and crowd interaction.
It also sports signatures of authenticity from several noted geologists and historians, $63.50.
Palm Springs Area Shopping
World-famous designer outlets are within 15 minutes of Palm Springs - shops including Saks 5th Avenue, Prada, Gucci, Barneys of New York, Brooks Brothers, Kenneth Cole, Jones NY, DKNY, Harry & David & Coach. Over 100 designer brand name outlet stores are located in Cabazon, just 15 minutes west of Palm Springs just off Interstate 10.
Palm Springs Gyms
Daily and Weekly Passes Available
 World Gym, Sunrise & Vista Chino, 1751 N Sunrise, gay-owned & operated. info@worldgympalmsprings.com, phone 760-327-7100.
Gold's Gym, 4070 Airport Center Dr, phone 760-322-4653
Casinos & Entertainment
Six Las Vegas-quality casinos are located in Palm Springs and neighboring communities. Our vacation homes are conveniently located less than 10 minutes from casinos, downtown shopping, the airport, Warm Sands resorts, fine restaurants, theatres, public and private golf courses, tennis courts, art galleries and nightlife.
Activities & Entertainment Galore!
Palm Springs area activities include world class golf, swimming, hiking, botanical gardens, desert landscape parks, Knott's Soak City water theme park, Palm Springs aerial mountain tramway, tennis, Gold's Gym, World Gym, gyms, horseback riding, off-road vehicle rentals, shopping (a 200 store upscale outlet mall nearby), fine dining.
Also enjoy nearby Joshua Tree National Monument (an extraordinary national park set in the desert). Theme parks within two hour drive include Disneyland (Anaheim) and Sea World (San Diego).
Year-Round Activities:
Palm Springs Village Fest, presented by the City of Palm Springs every Thursday evening (except holidays) on Palm Canyon Dr. from Baristo Rd. to Amado Rd., featuring a variety of vendors displaying quality arts and crafts, great food, live entertainment, children's activities and a certified Farmers Market. Held from 6-10 p.m. Oct.-May and from 7-10 p.m. June-Sept. 320-3781.
First Friday, Shop "North Palm Canyon," a wonderful time to browse the many shops, restaurants and galleries in Palm Springs' Uptown Heritage Galleries & Antique District on N. Palm Canyon Dr. from Amado Rd. to Tachevah Dr. Participating businesses will be open until 9 p.m. on the first Friday of every month and welcome your visit. Enjoy refreshments and entertainment while checking out the eclectic choices offered. Info: 325-8979 or 778-8415.
Links to Palm Springs Attractions
Palm Springs Desert Museum - Adult and children's tours of permanent collections and changing exhibitions. www.psmuseum.org
Celebrity Tours offers daily guided bus tours of Palm Springs celebrity neighborhoods.
2003 Calendar of Events for the Palm Springs Area
Palm Springs Casino Las Vegas Style Casino in downtown Palm Springs
Palm Springs Arial Tramway, Mt San Jacinto - Hiking, Skiing, Breathtaking views
Joshua Tree National Park - Hiking, Rock-Climbing, Car Tours, Desert views, 1 hour from Palm Springs.
Knott's Soak City Water Park: A 16 acre water park oasis located in Palm Springs.
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