Walking Palm Springs "Twin Palms" Private Tour

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About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Douglas Kline

What is included

Included

Included: Guided tour

Not included

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

Itinerary

Stop 1

5 min

We'll enter the Twin Palms Estates historic neighborhood near a street that was recently renamed in honor of the famous architect responsible for much of its residential and landscape design - William Krisel.
Stop 2

5 min

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.
Stop 3

10 min

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.
Stop 4

5 min

We'll walk by the former home of celebrity author Ray Bradbury and hear about his life in Palm Springs.
Stop 5

5 min

We'll stroll the charming Twin Palms neighborhood, including along the whimsically named Aquanetta Drive.
Stop 6

5 min

Along Navajo Dr., we'll compare and contrast iconic home designs from the 1950s with contemporary remakes that make this streetscape so varied.
Stop 7

5 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

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.