Walking Palm Springs “Twin Palms” Private Tour

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2 Hours

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Offered in: English

Overview

For 2 hours, enjoy a private, guided stroll through the charming and historic "Twin Palms Estates" residential neighborhood in Palm Springs, California and its jewel-like array of 1950s mid-century modern home designs - many featuring original, iconic "butterfly-style" rooflines. You'll hear how this groundbreaking development was a first as well as insight about architect William Krisel's extraordinary vision.

Plus, we'll see former residences of several famous personalities, including Debbie Reynolds and Ray Bradbury.

Like the idea of a private stroll through a lushly landscaped neighborhood under towering palms while discovering an inspiring collection of noted Palm Springs home designs? This tour is for you.

IMPORTANT:
Restrooms are not available before or during the tour.
Bring bottled water if desired.
Tour is not of Frank Sinatra's former residence named "Twin Palms."

Palm Springs license #OC-005497-2024
Member, P.S. Historical Society
Member, P.S. Preservation Foundation

What's Included

Guided tour

Home interiors are not part of this tour.
Restrooms are not available during this tour.
Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

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Meet on E. Twin Palms Dr. at the intersection with S. Navajo Dr. Look for two matching “Twin Palms Estates” signs on each corner. There is plenty of free on-street parking at this location. Douglas Kline, your guide, will meet you at this intersection.

End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

We'll enter the Twin Palms Estates subdivision - a neighborhood now designated as a preserved historic district - near a street that was recently renamed in honor of the famous architect responsible for much of its residential and landscape design - William Krisel.

5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

We'll see the former home of Hollywood stars Debbie Reynolds and husband Eddie Fisher as we hear how their high-profile marriage began to unravel at this address.

5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

From this quiet, off-the-beaten-path cul-de-sac, we'll see a selection of pristinely preserved original 1950s homes featuring their original or restored mid-century design elements.

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

We'll walk by the former home of celebrity author Ray Bradbury and hear about his life in Palm Springs.

5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

We'll stroll the charming Twin Palms neighborhood, including along the whimsically named Aquanetta Drive.

5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Along Navajo Dr., we'll compare and contrast iconic home designs from the 1950s with contemporary remakes that make this streetscape so varied.

5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

On this street, we'll jump ahead to the 1960s and see famous home designs that have come to epitomize the glamour of that decade with facades untouched.

5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Total distance walked is about 1 mile on flat pavement.

Operated by Douglas Kline

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Product code: 247788P10