The McCallum Adobe, is located at 221 South Palm Canyon Drive. Please bring a hat, water, sunscreen and wear comfortable shoes for tours. Reservations required - Call 760.323.8297 or www.pshistoricalsociety.org
Tour 1: THE HEART OF THE CITY
Learn exciting stories of how Palm Springs came to be! Starting at our McCallum Adobe, built in 1884, then stroll through old La Plaza, built in 1936. Follow
the steps of the pioneers as they laid the foundation for the Palm Springs of today. One of our most popular tours. Approximately 1 1/2 hours.
- Wednesday - 9:30 AM
- Saturday - 11:00 AM
Tour 2: GOLDEN ERA OF HOLLYWOOD HOMES IN OLD LAS PALMAS
Walk among the stars in this prestigious and historic neighborhood which has one of the highest concentrations of celebrity homes . (Elizabeth Taylor, Lucille Ball, Gene Autry, Kirk Douglas, and many others). Approximately 2.5 hours.
- Monday, Thursday & Sunday 9:30
Tour 3: INNS, ARCHITECTURE AND GLAMOUR
Experience some of the most beautiful historic, charming, and secluded hotels in this premier neighborhood where stars like Frank Sinatra, Clark Gable, Joan Crawford, Queen Latifah and John Travolta stayed and played. Approximately 2 hours.
- Wednesday - 9:30 AM
Tour 4: CELEBRITY HAVEN: The Tennis Club Neighborhood. Explore boutique resorts designed by renowned architects. See hideaways where stars like Errol Flynn, Gloria Swanson, Cameron Diaz & Al Pacino enjoyed the serenity of these spectacular desert surroundings.
- Tuesday & Saturday 9:30 AM
Tour 5: RAT PACK NEIGHBORHOOD - Modernist Homes of Vista Las Palmas
A trendy mid-century tract development, stunning Modernist homes appear custom-designed. See where the Rat Pack members and other celebrities lived and frolicked (Dean Martin, Debbie Reynolds, Elvis Presley, Kim Novak and many others). Approximately 2 hours.
- Tuesday & Saturday 9:30 AM
Tour 6: STARS AND STAR-CHITECTS - In Deepwell
Stroll through this pristine mid-century neighborhood with elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert's most renowned architects. View homes of some of the biggest names (Loretta Young, William Holden, Liberace, Jerry Lewis, Carmen Miranda and others). Learn fascinating secrets of the stars on this exciting tour. Approximately 2.5 hours.
- Monday 9:30 AM
Tour 7: FRANK SINATRA'S NEIGHBORHOOD: The Movie Colony. Visit enchanting old Palm Springs, home to Hollywood royalty Cary Grant, Gloria Swanson, Tony Curtis, and many others. Frank Sinatra made it his neighborhood when his iconic mid-century home became party central. Approximately 2 hours.
- Friday 9:30 AM
NEW Tour 8: HIDDEN PARADISE: Show Biz Legends in the Mesa. This beautiful secluded hillside neighborhood has long been home to the Hollywood elite, like Natalie Wood, Cher, and Robert Wagner. Today Barry Manilow and Suzanne Sommer's reside here. With its eclectic variety of architecture, it's truly a slice of paradise. Approximately 2 hours.
- Tuesday 9:30 AM
NEW Tour 9. BOOM TOWN: The Story of Uptown Palm Springs. Discover the history and architecture of Uptown Palm Springs through 3 Boom Eras: pre-WWII, postwar and today. Stroll the design district and visit historic resort hotels that reflect the town's relaxing and glamorous atmosphere. Approximately 2.5 hours.
- Friday 9:30 AM
PRIVATE TOURS: ARCHITECTURAL GEMS OR
PALM SPRINGS HIGHLIGHTS. We provide a Historical Guide to show your private group the beauty, glamour and allure of Palm Springs. You choose the itinerary tailored to your interest and you provide and drive the vehicle - car, van, limo, bus or we can walk. Approximately 2.5 hours. During PALM SPRINGS MODERNISM WEEKS in October and February, we will add a special Modernism tour. This is an exciting celebration of mid-century modern design, architecture and culture. Tour 10: ARCHITECTURAL ICONS of Fashion and Finance
See how Palm Springs captured the imagination of desert modern architects who designed iconic mid-century structures on Palm Canyon. Approximately 1 1/2 hours. Time and day will be announce.
