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Clockwise from top left: Sunnylands Center & Gardens interior (photo by Ken Hayden); Parker Palm Springs bar (courtesy Parker Palm Springs); The Pink Cabana Sands Hotel & Spa (photo by Jamie Kowal); Tamarisk Country Club (Tamarisk Country Club); Bon Vivant (courtesy Bon Vivant); Think Pink Cocktail Party for Modernism Week 2024 (photo courtesy Modernism Week)
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The mecca of midcentury modern is one of Southern California’s sunniest destinations, and an eternal microcosm of cool.
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TO PARAPHRASE AUDREY HEPBURN’S IMMORTAL WORDS IN THE FILM SABRINA, “PALM SPRINGS IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA.”
The starchitects of the day – who included Richard Neutra, William Krisel, William F. Cody, Albert Frey, and Hugh M. Kaptur – designed fanciful homes whose legacies live on, including the Kaufmann Desert House (Neutra) and Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway (Krisel).
the camera on your iPhone (74485 National Park Dr., Twentynine Palms, npsgov.com). In nearby Landers, the otherworldly Integratron features Sound Bath sonic healing with 20 quartz crystal singing bowls ( )LSÄLSK )S]K Landers, integratron.com).
The sprawling 1964 Dinah Shore Estate, a modernist masterpiece designed by Donald Wexler, is now owned by actor Leonardo DiCaprio. LA-based celebrity interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard weekends in Palm Springs at Villa Grigio, his “swinging sixties” pad built in 1962 by Hollywood set designer James McNaughton. The chic digs were once home to Hugh Hefner and assorted Playmates.
In season, Palm Springs maintains an especially active social calendar, starting in January with the esteemed Palm Springs International Film Festival, which will hold its 35th festival of screenings and star-studded premieres January 4 - 15, 2024 (WZÄSTMLZ[ VYN).
A unique blend of hipster It City and blissedout nature reserve, Palm Springs is, truly, Dreamtown. It’s got Rat Pack cred, swanky retro hotels, sweeping desertscapes and heirloom fruit trees, and mid-century houses so cool you’ll be running to Zillow. Plus a cinematic backdrop of the San Bernardino, San Jacinto, HUK :HU[H 9VZH 4V\U[HPUZ MVY LU]PHISL ZLSÄLZ (Did we mention Perfect Hair Weather?)
Fashion designer Trina Turk, a familiar face in Palm Springs, owns a 1936 Streamline Moderne home designed by Erle Webster and Adrian Wilson dubbed the “Ship of the Desert,” because of its ocean liner-shaped facade. Couturier Jeremy Scott snagged the iconic 1968 Elrod House – the umbrella-domed villa ZLLU PU [OL 1HTLZ )VUK ÄST Diamonds Are Forever – designed by John Lautner for interior designer Arthur Elrod.
Designated a Preserve America City in 2009 by the National Trust of Historic Preservation, Palm Springs has the largest concentration of preserved mid-century architecture in the United States. Averaging 350 sunny days a year, Palm Springs is home to 125 golf courses, 140 hiking trails, and the majestic Joshua Tree National Park. From March to late June, Mother Nature OVZ[Z H [LJOUPJVSVY ¸Z\WLY ISVVT¹ VM ^PSKÅV^LYZ unlike anything you’ve ever seen.
Like your first kiss, Palm Springs will never let you forget her. A breezy two-hour drive from Los Angeles, Palm Springs gained popularity as a weekend destination among Hollywood’s elite thanks to the “Two-Hour Rule” of the 1930s to 1950s, when studio contracts stipulated that actors had to be within two hours of the studios, at all times during production. Enticed by the desert’s exotic charms, as well as the ability to cavort discreetly if desired, Hollywood stars quickly took note. By the time the Racquet Club – actors Charlie Farrell and Ralph Bellamy’s private tennis club – opened on Christmas day in 1934, Palm Springs had ILJVTL H IVUHÄKL JLSLIYP[` WSH`NYV\UK
Sinatra Estate Twin Palms tour | photo by David A Lee
While Greater Palm Springs encompasses nine cities, it’s Palm Springs proper that gets most of the credit. The epicenter of the action, it’s where Elvis and Priscilla Presley got married, Marilyn Monroe was discovered, and Frank Sinatra commissioned architect E. Stewart Williams to build “Twin Palms” – famous for its pianoshaped pool. 1 14 L A M AG . C O M
Publishing tycoon Walter Annenberg and his wife Leonore chose Rancho Mirage, 10 miles southeast of Palm Springs, for Sunnylands, their 200-acre winter estate built by A. Quincy Jones. Nicknamed “Playground of the Presidents,” the 29-square-mile city is also home to the historic Tamarisk Country Club – where resident Zeppo Marx was rumored to play late-night golf in the I\ќ 70-240 Frank Sinatra Dr., tamaraskcc.com). Life in nearby Palm Desert is centered around its glamorous main drag, El Paseo, aka the Rodeo Drive of the Desert, a mile-long stretch of upscale shops, restaurants, antique stores, and ÄUL HY[ NHSSLYPLZ 3H 8\PU[H IVHZ[Z H WYLZ[PNPV\Z PGA West with a Pete Dye-designed stadium JV\YZL ¶ HZ ^LSS HZ OPNO WYVÄSL ULPNOIVYZ who include Cindy Crawford as well as three members of the Jenner-Kardashian clan. Indian Wells is home to the world-famous BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, which returns March 4 - 17, 2024 (bnpparibasopen.com). Indio, the largest city in Greater Palm Springs, is where both the legendary Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (April 12-21, 2024, coachella.com), as well as its newer country cousin, the Stagecoach Festival (April 26-28, 2024, stagecoachfestival.com) are held each April. Coachella, the city, is a blossoming cannatourism center – you can even book a threehour, “root to toot,” Cannabis Tour at CannaBus Express Tours (cannabusexpresstours.com). Cathedral City has a thriving arts scene, including the Perez Road Art & Design District where actress Kate Hudson was spotted shopping; a digital public art tour is available at cathedralcitypublicarts.org. The many spas of Desert Hot Springs are super-powered by the city’s famed geothermal mineral water, which is naturally occurring and some of purest water in the world (Note to self: Pack empty gallon thermos in spa bag). Joshua Tree – the trippy “High Desert” – is an eclectic wonderland of nature, art, and vortex energy. A 50-minute drive from Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park is reason alone to upgrade
Retro Martini Party, Koerner residence for Modernism Week 2024 | photo courtesy Modernism Week
Modernism Week, a supersized celebration of mid-century modern architecture and design, returns February 15 - 24, 2024 with more than 350 events, including home and neighborhood tours, lectures, vintage shopping, and festive theme parties where you can wear all your madcap vintage clothing (and get a million compliments). The 11-day festival, approaching its 19th year, attracts more than 100,000 mid-century enthusiasts annually from around the world (modernismweek.com). Making the trek just got easier, thanks to Alaska Air’s new direct ÅPNO[Z MYVT 5L^ @VYR»Z 1-2 [V 7HST :WYPUNZ International Airport, starting this month. “Mini Modernism Week,” a less intensive festival with approximately 50 events, is held every October. Desert modernist architecture tours are available year-round at Mod Squad Architecture & Design Tours (psmodsquad.com). March brings the annual Fashion Week El Paseo, where more than 200 designers have held runway shows, including Ralph Rucci, Carolina Herrera, Roberto Cavalli, Etro, Monique Lhuillier, Alice + Olivia, and Palm Springs resident Trina Turk. The 17th annual edition will be held March 15 - 21, 2024, with seven days of ticketed fashion events (73-545 El Paseo, Palm Desert, fashionweekelpaseo.com).
Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa photo courtesy Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa
For accommodations, there are great options, from mod boutique hotels to tranquil wellness retreats – including a number of new properties, with more on the horizon. The just-opened
Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa – [OL SPMLZ[`SL IYHUK»Z ÄYZ[ OV[LS ¶ MLH[\YLZ [OYLL saltwater pools, a destination spa, and a *HSPMVYUPH PUZWPYLK YLZ[H\YHU[ VU HJYLZ VM VSP]L HUK MY\P[ [YLLZ ^P[O ]PL^Z VM [OL :HU[H 9VZH TV\U[HPUZ 45000 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells, tommybahamamiramonte.com).
Sensei Porcupine Creek Yoga Pavilion
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;OL >PSSV^Z /PZ[VYPJ 7HST :WYPUNZ 0UU HU 0[HSPHUH[L Z[`SL THUZL ^P[O H *OH[LH\ 4HYTVU[ ]PIL ^HZ KLZPNULK PU I` 3( HYJOP[LJ[ >PSSPHT +VKK HZ H JSPLU[»Z WYP]H[L KLZLY[ YL[YLH[ ;OL WYVWLY[`»Z OPNO WYVÄSL N\LZ[Z OH]L PUJS\KLK (SILY[ ,PUZ[LPU *SHYR .HISL HUK *HYVSL 3VTIHYK 412 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, thewillowspalmsprings.com). ;OL JOLLY` HY[ ÄSSLK /VSPKH` /V\ZL MLLSZ SPRL H JVSSLJ[VY»Z WYP]H[L LZ[H[L JVTWSL[L ^P[O N\LZ[ Z\P[LZ H SPIYHY` HUK SV]LS` IYLHRMHZ[ I\ќL[ ^HP[PUN MVY `V\ L]LY` TVYUPUN 200 W. Arenas Rd., Palm Springs, holidayhouseps.com). A NYLH[ JOVPJL PM `V\»YL PU [V^U MVY VUL VM [OL THQVY [LUUPZ [V\YUHTLU[Z OLSK PU ZLHZVU :HUKZ /V[LS :WH OHZ H WVZO 4VYVJJHU ZWH HUK JOPJ 4HY[`U 3H^YLUJL )\SSHYK KLZPNULK YLZ[H\YHU[ ;OL 7PUR *HIHUH 44-985 Province Way, Indian Wells, sandshotelandspa.com).
:LHZVULK [YH]LSLYZ YLN\SHYS` IVVR [OL ZSLLR MV\Y Z[HY 3»/VYPaVU 9LZVY[ :WH I\PS[ PU I` HYJOP[LJ[ >PSSPHT - *VK` HUK YLPTHNPULK I` 3VZ (UNLSLZ IHZLK KLZPNULY KL]LSVWLY :[L]L /LYTHUU 1050 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, lhorizonpalmsprings.com +P[[V MVY [OL Z LYH *VSVU` 7HSTZ /V[LS HUK )\UNHSV^Z ¶ HSZV H :[L]L /LYTHUU WYVWLY[` ¶ ^OPJO OHZ THUPJ\YLK NYV\UKZ H ZWH HUK WVVSZPKL YLZ[H\YHU[ 572 N. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, colonypalmshotel.com). 1 16 L A M AG . C O M
(990=, /V[LS HU HK\S[Z VUS` 7HSPOV\ZL WYVWLY[` OHZ H OPW WVVS ZJLUL HUK JOPSS V\[KVVY IHY 1551 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, arrivehotels.com HUK PZ H ZOVY[ ^HSR [V VUL VM 7HST :WYPUNZ» Z[HUKV\[ YLZ[H\YHU[Z ¶ *OLM ,\NPU 6U\YHS»Z L_JLSSLU[ :HUKÄZO :\ZOP >OPZRL` 1556 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, ZHUKÄZOWZ JVT).
Parker Palm Springs pool photo courtesy Parker Palm Springs
Sparrows Lodge | photo by Johnny Valiant
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Villa Royale | photo courtesy Villa Royale
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Trixie Mattel at Trixie Motel | photo courtesy Trixie Motel
0M `V\ SPRL [OL JVSVY WPUR `V\»SS MLLS YPNO[ H[ home at pop-maximalist Trixie Motel with its WPUR VU WPUR SV\UNL HUK WVVS HYLH HUK ZL]LU [OLTL YVVTZ ¶ [OL ]PZPVU VM 3( IHZLK KYHN Z\WLYZ[HY LU[YLWYLUL\Y ;YP_PL 4H[[LS ;OPUR VM [OL WOV[V VWZ 210 W. Stevens Rd, Palm Springs, trixiemotel.com). ;OL OPZ[VYPJ +LS 4HYJVZ /V[LS KLZPNULK I` YL]LYLK HYJOP[LJ[ >PSSPHT - *VK` PU MLH[\YLZ [PK` YVVTZ ^P[O YL[YV KLJVY HUK H WYP]H[L WH[PV HUK HU HK\S[Z VUS` WVVS HYLH 225 W. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs, delmarcoshotel. com 5L_[ KVVY PZ \WZJHSL ZPZ[LY WYVWLY[`
7HYRLY 7HST :WYPUNZ [OL 6. VM IV\[PX\L OV[LSZ HUK 7HST :WYPUNZ» ÄYZ[ Ä]L Z[HY YLZVY[ ^OLU P[ VWLULK PU PZ H ]PZ\HS QV`YPKL +LJVYH[LK I` KLZPNULY 1VUH[OHU (KSLY 7HYRLY»Z [OLH[YPJHS NYHUK MV`LY PZ 0UZ[HNYHT /LH]LU HUK [OL ÄUL KPUPUN YLZ[H\YHU[ 4PZ[LY 7HYRLY VUL VM [OL ILZ[ PU [V^U 4200 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, parkerpalmsprings.com). ;OVTWZVU 7HST :WYPUNZ ZJOLK\SLK [V VWLU 8 PU KV^U[V^U 7HST :WYPUNZ WYVTPZLZ [V THRL H IPN PTWYLZZPVU *OLM 8\LU[PU .HYJPH OHZ ILLU [HWWLK HZ L_LJ\[P]L JOLM VM 3VSH 9VZL [OL WYVWLY[`»Z JVTT\UHS KPUPUN JVUJLW[ ZOV^JHZPUN 3L]HU[PUL J\PZPUL 400 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, hyatt.com). :VOV /V\ZL ^OVZL 7HST :WYPUNZ L_WHUZPVU ^HZ VUJL the OV[ [VWPJ OHZ W\[ WSHUZ VU WH\ZL HJJVYKPUN [V H JVTWHU` YLW ;OL NSVIHS OVZWP[HSP[` IYHUK THKL OLHKSPULZ PU 1HU\HY` ^OLU P[ W\YJOHZLK WVW\SHY -YLUJO YLZ[H\YHU[ 3L =HSSH\YPZ ^OPJO MVYTLY V^ULYZ JVU[PU\L [V VWLYH[L 385 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, sohohouse.com), along ^P[O ;OL >PSSV^Z /PZ[VYPJ 7HST :WYPUNZ 0UU HKQHJLU[ 6»+VUULSS /V\ZL HUK *VSVU` L]LU[ ZWHJL HSS SVJH[LK PU 7HST :WYPUNZ» OPZ[VYPJ ;LUUPZ *S\I ULPNOIVYOVVK -VY KPUPUN [OLYL»Z HU PUJYLKPISL ]HYPL[` [OYV\NOV\[ .YLH[LY 7HST :WYPUNZ MYVT (\Z[YPHU (ZPHU M\ZPVU J\PZPUL H[ MHU MH]VYP[L 1VOHUULZ 196 S. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, johannespalmssprings.com [V JSHZZPJ 1L^PZO KLSP H[ :OLYTHU»Z +LSP )HRLY` MHTPS` V^ULK ZPUJL 401 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, shermansdeli.com). 3VJHSZ UL]LY ZLLT [V [PYL VM [OL 4L_PJHU IVJHKPSSVZ H[ ;HJ 8\PSH ^OPJO VќLYZ KPќLYLU[ [LX\PSHZ HUK TLaJHSZ 415 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, tacquila.com UVY [OL JSHZZPJ 4L_PJHU KPZOLZ H[ ,S 4PYHZVS»Z [^V SVJH[PVUZ 40 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs; 266 E. Vía Altamira at Los Arboles Hotel, Palm Springs, elmirasolrest.com).
There is always something new at the
PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM
Palm Springs Air Museum is home to one of the world’s largest collections of static & flyable aircra from WWII through the War on Terror. Unlike many other museums, our air-conditioned hangars have no ropes to keep you from interacting with our exhibits. In addition to our aircra , exhibits and activities allow visitors of all ages to gain a fresh perspective of the history of US Military operations from the last 100 years.
palmspringsairmuseum.org 745 N Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Popular Palm Springs drag queen Rosemary Galore is resident “Bitch-in-Charge” at The Saguaro hotel’s weekend Drag Brunch, featuring Ms. Galore’s cast of high-energy queens (1800 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, psdragbrunch.com). Other solid brunch options include Chef Chad Gardner’s 1501 Uptown Gastropub (1501 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, 1501uptown.com), as well as Farm, where specialty crepes are served in a charming garden setting (6 La Plaza, Palm Springs, farmpalmsprings.com).
Joshua Tree National Park photo by Explore With Joshua on Unsplash.com
A road trip to the High Desert isn’t complete without a visit to Pappy + Harriet’s – originally H TV]PL ZL[ ^OLYL >LZ[LYUZ ^LYL ÄSTLK PU 1940s and ‘50s – for old-fashioned barbecue and some of the best live music anywhere (53688 Pioneertown Rd., Pioneertown, pappyandharriets.com). For organic vegetarian fare and fresh juices, The Natural Sisters Cafe in Joshua Tree is your spot (61695 29 Palms Hwy., Joshua Tree, naturalsisterscafe.com). Foodies will (wisely) advise you to generously tip your concierge for a reservation at Chef Michael Beckman’s Workshop Kitchen & Bar, where intelligent New American cuisine is served in an austere, James Beard Award-winning Brutalist space (800 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, workshopkitchenbar.com). You’ll also earn bragging rights after scoring a reservation at hautespot Bar Cecil, where Chef Gabriel Woo serves up inspired American fare (1555 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, barcecil.com). The old school Melvyn’s Restaurant & Lounge – a regular haunt of Sinatra’s – should be on your top 10 list, if only for the piano bar (200 W. Ramon Rd., Palm Springs, inglesideinn.com). Wally’s Desert Turtle, a family-owned institution since 1978, is time-travel perfection, with original Steven Chase interiors, live jazz, and impeccable tableside service (71775 Hwy. 111, Rancho Mirage, wallysdesertturtle.com). “New school” steakhouse Mr. Lyons is an apt KLZ[PUH[PVU MVY H ÄSL[ ^LKNL ZHSHK HUK IS\L cheese-olive martini; don’t miss its adjacent lounge, the dimly lit Seymour’s (233 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, mrlyonsps.com). @V\»SS ÄUK JSHZZPJ Z[LHROV\ZL J\PZPUL HUK SP]L music – plus a practice putting green – at Arnold Palmer’s, one of the Valley’s most popular restaurants since 2004 (78164 52nd Ave., La Quinta, arnoldpalmersrestaurant.com) The supper club lives its best Palm Springs life at the 1960-era Purple Room where, on Sunday nights, owner Michael Holmes headlines “The Judy Show,” delivering spot-on impersonations of Judy Garland and Bette Davis in vintage drag (1900 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, purpleroompalmsprings.com). 1 18 L A M AG . C O M
Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge, a lively spot in uptown Palm Springs with minimalist decor and a New American cuisine menu, is ideal for a drama-free date night (849 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, eight4nine.com). If your ZPNUPÄJHU[ V[OLY OHZ MV\Y SLNZ HUK H [HPS OL` UV judgment here), you and your furever friend will be welcomed at Boozehounds’ large outdoor patio, where yappy hour never ends, and dogs have their own menu (2080 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, boozehoundsps.com). 0M `V\ SP]L MVY H NVVK KP]L IHY ^P[O Z[Pќ KYPURZ HUK housemade comfort food (and who doesn’t?), `V\»SS SV]L 7H\S )HY V^ULK I` HќHISL MVYTLY 5L^ @VYRLY 7H\S 6»/HSSVYHU ^OV LќVY[SLZZS` works the room, chatting with guests and tossing out clever bon mots. Yes, it’s located in a scary strip mall of vape shops, but don’t let that stop you (3700 E. Vista Chino, Palm Springs, thepaulbarps.com). After an afternoon of power-shopping on El Paseo, we treat ourselves to a big bowl of ÅH^SLZZ WHZ[H H[ 7VY[H =PH 73100 El Paseo, Palm Desert, portaviarestaurants.com). Our favorite vegan chef – Chef Tanya – has a smartly curated restaurant, market and retail space that’s just a few blocks away (706 S. Eugene Rd., Palm Springs, cheftanyaskitchen.com). Retail therapy, of course, is a necessary part of any healthy lifestyle, and Palm Springs’ exciting mix of vintage and contemporary stores keeps our chakras balanced nicely. Head to The Webster for hip-chick designer clothing, including exclusive collabs (850 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, thewebster.com) and Trina Turk for a one-stop resort wardrobe (891 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, trinaturk.com). Local textile designer Candice Held sells sophisticated womenswear and groovy zodiac pendants (800 N. Palm Canyon Dr. STE H, Palm Springs, candiceheld.com). The Shops at Thirteen Forty Five – a collective of stores selling contemporary and vintage clothing, accessories, and art – is a must-visit (1345 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, theshopsat1345.com), as are Mojave Flea Trading Post (383 N. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, shoptradingpost.com) and Pink Cactus (401 E. Sunny Dunes Rd., Palm Springs, pinkcactusps.com ¶ HSZV VќLYPUN HU PU[YPN\PUN combo of old/new merch. Market Market, a 40,000-square-foot space full of vintage vendors, is de rigueur for serial shoppers (1555 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, shopmarketmarket.com), as is the nearby Sunny Dunes Antique Mall (507 E. Sunny Dunes Rd., Palm Springs). For vintage home decor, we like Bon Vivant (766 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, psbonvivant.com) and Spaces (68929 Perez Rd.,Cathedral City, spacesonperez.com).
The Frippery | photo by Zoltan Bircsak
For vintage clothing, we head to Mitchell’s Palm Springs (106 S. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, mitchellspalmsprings.com) and The Frippery (664 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, thefrippery.com), and never miss the Palm Springs Vintage Market when ^L»YL PU [V^U ÄYZ[ :\UKH` VM [OL TVU[O 6J[ to May; 2300 E. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs, palmspringsvintagemarket.com). *\S[\YHS VќLYPUNZ PUJS\KL [OL PTWYLZZP]L 7HST Springs Art Museum (101 Museum Dr., Palm Springs, psmuseum.org) and the Architecture and Design Center (300 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, psmuseum.org). Take Dad to the 7HST :WYPUNZ (PY 4\ZL\T [V ZLL ]PU[HNL ÄNO[LY jets up close (745 N. Gene Autry Trail., Palm Springs, palmspringsairmuseum.org), and the eccentric Golf Cart Museum – just because (78525 Hwy 11, La Quinta, cartmart.com).
Sunnylands Center & Gardens exterior photo by Millicent Harvey
;OL OPZ[VYPJ :\UU`SHUKZ *LU[LY VќLYZ [PJRL[LK guided tours (including an interior house tour) of the former Annenberg estate. On view through June 2, 2024, is featured exhibition Variations to a Theme: William Haines at Sunnylands, which spotlights the estate’s stately decor and custom furniture created by the legendary designer (37977 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, sunnylands.org). In a full-circle moment, the Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza recently opened in Palm Springs, among the largest Native American cultural centers of its kind in the United States. Honoring the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, who have been in the area now known as Palm Springs since time immemorial, the plaza includes a museum, outdoor Oasis Trail, Gathering Plaza, and the state-of-the-art Spa at Séc-he showcasing the Tribe’s ancient Agua Caliente Hot Mineral Spring (200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, thespaatseche.com). This season, there’s more incentive than ever to enjoy a Palm Springs weekend. But fair warning: Like many of us, you may never leave, choosing to live where others vacation.
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VINTAGE VIBES: A JOURNEY THROUGH PALM SPRINGS’ RETRO WONDERLAND In the heart of California’s desert oasis, lies a hidden gem that lures avid collectors, vintage enthusiasts, and curious souls alike. Nestled against a backdrop of mountain vistas and swaying palm trees, the Palm Springs Vintage Market stands as a testament to the enduring allure of the past. This vibrant marketplace, now in its 10th ZLHZVU PZ OLSK VU [OL ÄYZ[ :\UKH` VM L]LY` month, October through May, and brings together a tapestry of history, culture, and nostalgia that captivates locals and visitors from far and wide. Launched in 2013, the market now attracts up to 5,000 visitors each Sunday it is open and has become a major Palm Springs attraction, reaching vintage enthusiasts from across the globe. “I think of it as a design market,” says the Market’s founder, Mindy King, “People sell all elements of design, including furniture, art, fashion, objects d’arts, pottery, and even cactus to complete the desert vibe. Vintage clothing is also blowing up—it’s a sustainable and responsible way to shop. Fast fashion is throwaway fashion. Vintage fashion is timeless.” Stepping into the Palm Springs Vintage Market transports visitors to a bygone era ÄSSLK ^P[O JOHYT HUK JOHYHJ[LY 4VYL [OHU 160 vendors, some from as far away as the East Coast, line the rows of the bustling open-air bazaar. The market not only serves as a haven for collectors but also acts as a catalyst for fostering a vibrant community of like-minded individuals. From seasoned HU[PX\L HÄJPVUHKVZ [V `V\UN LU[O\ZPHZ[Z eager to explore the treasures of the past, it provides a space for shared experiences, 1 20 L A M AG . C O M
knowledge exchange, and the celebration of timeless aesthetics. Whether searching for a unique statement piece or simply reveling in the delight of stumbling upon a forgotten relic, visitors leave with a deeper appreciation for the stories woven into the fabric of our collective history. In a fast-paced world, the Palm Springs Vintage Market stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of the past. By preserving and sharing the treasures of bygone eras, this enchanting marketplace reminds us of the beauty found in nostalgia and the value of embracing the timeless. So, plan your desert getaway to fall on a weekend where the past comes alive amid the sunkissed splendor of the California desert.
Palm Springs Vintage Market Palm Springs Cultural Center at The Camelot Theater 2300 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs First Sunday of the Month November 1 | December 3 | January 7 | February 4 | February 18 | March 3 | April 7 | May 5 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission $10 from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. and $5 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. palmspringsvintagemarket.com Parking is free L A M AG . C O M 1 2 1
DISCOVER TAMARISK COUNTRY CLUB This 70-year-old Palms Springs classic, with its storied championship golf course, is fresh from a distinguished renovation that honors its inclusive past as it looks to the future.
Nestled within the heart of the Coachella Valley, Tamarisk Country Club stands as a testament to timeless luxury and inclusivity. Its motto, “Long Live the Player,” sets the stage for an experience that feels akin to stepping into a cherished friend’s exquisite home. With a prestigious golf course, iconic Mid-Century Modern architecture, meticulously landscaped surroundings, newly renovated dining areas that seamlessly blend the retro with the modern, Tamarisk Country *S\I [YHUZJLUKZ [OL KLÄUP[PVU VM H TLYL lavish abode. Its contemporary decor hints at the storied past, welcoming all to enjoy its warm embrace. Since its inception in 1952, Tamarisk has been the preferred haven for distinguished politicians, business magnates, entrepreneurs, and Hollywood luminaries. Born in an era marred by racial and religious prejudices in country club culture, Tamarisk dared to be KPќLYLU[ 0[ ^HZ JVUJLP]LK HZ HU PUJS\ZP]L haven from the very start. The club’s mission was clear: to champion democracy and tolerance, underpinned by integrity, character, a love for golf, and camaraderie. Its name pays homage to the resilient Tamarisk shrubs and trees, known for enduring the harshest weather challenges. The illustrious “Golden 65,” the club’s MV\UKLYZ PUJS\KLK LU[YLWYLUL\YZ ÄUHUJPLYZ celebrities, real estate tycoons, inventors, board chairmen, lawyers, and physicians. Comedy legends Groucho, Harpo, Zeppo, and Gummo Marx, alongside luminaries like George Burns, Jack Benny, Lucille Ball, Kirk Douglas, and Frank Sinatra, became LUK\YPUN Ä_[\YLZ PU ;HTHYPZR»Z SVYL ;VKH` Tamarisk extends its warm hospitality and world-class amenities to all who seek fellowship and camaraderie, welcoming them to a home away from home. 1 22 L A M AG . C O M
Tamarisk is an exclusive oasis that manages to maintain a warm and inviting atmosphere. Surrounded by more than 110 historic homes, THU` YLZPKLU[Z ÄUK [OLTZLS]LZ JHW[P]H[LK I` the allure of the fairways and the accessible ambiance. In a testament to its unique charm, one family moved into a Tamarisk home during the pandemic to nurture their 13-year-old’s NVSÄUN [HSLU[ HUK OH]L JOVZLU [V YLTHPU 0[»Z not uncommon to witness three generations of H MHTPS` YLSPZOPUN [OL JS\I»Z VќLYPUNZ [VNL[OLY At the heart of the club’s allure is its renowned 18-hole golf course, which played host to the Bob Hope Classic for an impressive 19 years. Golf legend Ben Hogan once lauded Tamarisk MVY OH]PUN [OL ¸ÄULZ[ NYLLUZ ¹ ;OL PTWLJJHISL facilities are regarded as some of the most prestigious in the Coachella Valley. )L`VUK NVSM ;HTHYPZR VќLYZ H T`YPHK VM L_WLYPLUJLZ MYVT Ä[ULZZ MHJPSP[PLZ HUK ZWH to racquet sports, tennis, pickleball, holiday celebrations, enlightening speaker series, and exclusive events like, “Inside the Oscars inside Tamarisk,” which is a behind-thescenes event led by a panel of industry experts. The club adapts to the changing times, catering to evolving preferences for self-care and community. Frank Shimazu, the club’s esteemed Chef, JVU[PU\LZ [OL [YHKP[PVU VM VќLYPUN ZVTL VM [OL ÄULZ[ J\SPUHY` KLSPNO[Z PU [OL ]HSSL`
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PALM SPRINGS ETERNAL Grace Home Furnishings transforms a minimalist vacation retreat into an instant desert classic
A family of six escapes Michigan’s frigid winters in this Palm Springs poolside retreat. Purchased by the current owners as a furnished model home in Linea, a compound of 14 newly built, architecturally advanced homes, the family wanted the interiors to IL[[LY YLÅLJ[ [OLPY WLYZVUHS Z[`SL HUK [\YULK to Grace Home Furnishings. They swapped the existing black, white and gray décor for a color-saturated palette that evokes the shimmering shades of blue seen in the sprawling desert sky and Palm Springs’s ubiquitous swimming pools. 1 24 L A M AG . C O M
“They loved the architecture but wanted the home to have more of a Palm Springs feel,” says Grace co-founder Roger Stoker. “We went through the house and replaced the gray and black with aqua, spring green, and yellow, very bright but livable.” Highlights of the newly energized, sundrenched home include a Murano glass chandelier, agate wallpaper, contrasting herringbone (and hexagon) cowhide rugs, and a puckish family portrait. This is indoor-outdoor Palm Springs living at its ZTHY[LZ[·HUK ÄULZ[
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Step into a world of enchantment at The Shops at Thirteen Forty Five in Palm Springs, where a collective of independent boutiques awaits, housed under one roof. This hidden gem is a WUHDVXUH WURYH RI GHOLJKWV RijHULQJ DQ DUUD\ RI H[TXLVLWH ıQGV WR VXLW every taste and preference. From pottery to textiles, vintage furniture to art, clothing to accessories, this shopping destination has it all. As you enter the doors of this mid-century modern building, architecture enthusiasts will be captivated by its timeless beauty. Beyond the stunning brick façade lies a maze of interconnected shop-in-shops, seamlessly blending together to create an immersive shopping experience. While the merchandise VU VќLY PZ KP]LYZL [OLYL PZ H JVTTVU [OYLHK that weaves through it all—a laid-back, retro vibe that perfectly complements lifestyle that Palm Springs embodies. 1 26 L A M AG . C O M
The Shops at Thirteen Forty Five are a mecca for connoisseurs of designer boutiques. With \UPX\L ZOVWZ LHJO VќLYPUN H JHYLM\SS` curated selection of clothing, jewelry, art, furniture, decorative accessories, rugs, and even exterior landscaping, this destination caters to the discerning shopper seeking something truly special. Housed in a modernist building from 1955, designed by the esteemed architect E. Stewart Williams, this location exudes an air of sophistication and style. Partners Brandon Hoskins and Stephen Wilson, driven by their love for the space, acquired it in 2011 and opened its doors the following year. “We were captivated by its Mid-Century charm, and it perfectly aligned with our vision of creating a haven for designer stores,” they shared. Working as a cohesive team, they share not only a passion for their craft but also a sense of humor and compassion that carries them through the highs and lows of business. “Laughter and compassion have been our guiding principles, helping us navigate the journey,” added Hoskins. Their vision was clear from the beginning—to create a shopping destination unlike any other. “We wanted our customers to step inside and say, ‘I’ve never experienced anything quite like this before,’” explained Hoskins. Inspired by
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