John Raskob, the builder of what was once the tallest building in the world, the Empire State Building, was a frequent Palm Springs visitor.
Explore Palm Springs: Santos De Jesus
He catered the parties of Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and Frank Sinatra while making a name for himself among Palm Springs' elite.
Santos De Jesus catered the parties of Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and Frank Sinatra while making a name for himself among Palm Springs’ elite.
Lasting Impression: Rainmaker
Created by artist David Morris, the fountain was born out of a 1988 decree from then-mayor Sonny Bono for public art.
Created by David Morris, the Rainmaker fountain was born out of a 1988 decree from then-mayor Sonny Bono for public art in Palm Springs.
Lasting Impression: Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Venturing to the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is more than just a means of cooling off.
Venturing to the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is more than just a way to cool off. It’s a celebration of nearly 60 years of history.
They Called Him Gypsy Boots
The Proto-Hippie who lived in Tahquitz Canyon turned Palm Springs on to natural living.
Just outside Palm Springs, Gypsy Boots and his “tribe” led a hippie lifestyle in the caves of Tahquitz Canyon 20 years before its time.
Explore Palm Springs: Johnny Weissmuller
The Olympic swimmer enjoyed visiting Palm Springs where he was more recognized for his lead role in the film, Tarzan the Ape Man.
Olympic swimmer Johnny Weissmuller enjoyed visiting Palm Springs where he was more recognized for his role in the film, “Tarzan the Ape Man”.
Explore Palm Springs: El Mirador Hotel Becomes an Army Hospital
The U.S. government invested money to convert the elegant El Mirador Hotel in Palm Springs into an army hospital for wounded World War II soldiers.
The U.S. government invested money to convert the El Mirador Hotel in Palm Springs into an army hospital for wounded World War II soldiers.
Calling Casa Cody
At the newly restored hotel, a classic Palm Springs vibe welcomes guests to retreat to another time.
Casa Cody, the oldest continuously operated hotel in Palm Springs, gives off a vibe that welcomes guests to retreat to another time.
Cool Runnings
They all screamed for ice cream when Bella Roy came to town.
In 1952, Bella Roy realized a mobile ice cream vending business would be an ideal venture to launch in the burgeoning Coachella Valley.
Explore Palm Springs: Della Lindley
An abandoned Southern Pacific Railway boxcar became a temporary school for 17 students, who excelled thanks to the efforts of one special teacher.
An abandoned Southern Pacific Railway boxcar became a temporary school for 17 students, who excelled thanks to the efforts of Della Lindley.