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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What To Expect
William Krisel Way
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
East Anza Drive
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
Apache Circle
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
South Caliente Drive
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
Aquanetta Drive
We’ll stroll the charming Twin Palms neighborhood, including along the whimsically named Aquanetta Drive.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
South Navajo Drive
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
South Joshua Tree Place
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
Highlight
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Total distance walked is about 1 mile on flat pavement.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Include
Guided tour
Exclude
Home interiors are not part of this tour.
Restrooms are not available during this tour.
Gratuities
Max group – 8
