• Palm Springs Visitor Center - The tour kicks off in the parking lot of the Palm Springs Visitor Center at 2901 N Palm Canyon Drive. If you’re not already there, it’s time to head over. Before starting, it’s important to note that Palm Springs is filled with historic celebrity homes, though many are concealed behind walls, hedges, or fences.

Note: The tour spans over 22 miles, includes more than 53 audio stories, and takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete.

Enjoy new, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.

• Liberace House - Shortly, there will be an option to detour to see the Kaufmann and Liberace Houses, two of Palm Springs’ most renowned homes. The detour takes about five minutes and is recommended if time permits. To visit, turn right onto West Vista Chino ahead. Otherwise, continue straight to bypass the detour.

⚠️ NOTE:
Star Homes may be obscured or partially hidden by gates, shrubs, or private roads. Please respect privacy during your tour.

• Kaufmann House - The Kaufmann Desert House is on the right, beyond the white gate. It’s regarded as one of the finest examples of mid-century modern architecture in the US! Businessman Edgar Kaufmann, who owned a successful department store in Pittsburgh, was passionate about architecture. He even commissioned famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright to create a home called Fallingwater in Pennsylvania. When he decided to build a vacation home in Palm Springs, he sought the best and hired architect Richard Neutra. Neutra was renowned for designing open and adaptable houses with a distinctly modern look, and he applied all his skills to the Kaufmann House.

⚠️ NOTE:
Star Homes may be obscured or partially hidden by gates, shrubs, or private roads. Please respect privacy during your tour.

• The Movie Colony - Driving through the Movie Colony, this neighborhood was home to many of Hollywood’s stars in the 1900s. Frank Sinatra, Dinah Shore, Cary Grant, David O. Selznick, Jack Benny, and Tony Curtis all lived here. The neighborhood’s charm is largely due to El Mirador Hotel, which opened in 1928. It featured an Olympic-size swimming pool, tennis courts, stables, and a bell tower that became a Palm Springs landmark. In Hollywood’s early days, movie stars would retreat to this hotel for peace and quiet in the desert. Many chose to stay, commissioning famous architects like Richard Neutra, Albert Frey, and Donald Wexler to build permanent homes.
• Robolights - After the next intersection, find a spot to park. Then, step out and look for the colorful sculptures peeking from behind the trees at the corner of East Granvia Valmonte and North Arquilla Road. It’s on the right.
• Walk of the Stars Palm Springs - Here, 450 stars honor significant figures in Palm Springs history. They celebrate more than movie stars, including humanitarians, architects, artists, soldiers, athletes, and city pioneers. If they contributed to Palm Springs, they earn a star!
• Coachella Valley - Leaving downtown Palm Springs, explore more of Coachella Valley. Does the name sound familiar? It should! This valley hosts the world-famous Coachella Music Festival, but there’s much more to it!
• Palm Springs International Airport - In 1939, the United States Corps of Engineers sought a location for an Army Air Corps landing field. With the country on the brink of war, they needed space for training soldiers. Coachella Valley’s favorable weather and mountain protection from strong winds made it ideal. After the war, it became a civilian airport.
• Frank Sinatra Gravesite - Sinatra passed away in 1998. He was buried with a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey, a Zippo lighter, a pack of Camel cigarettes, and… 10 dimes. The first few items make sense, but what’s with the dimes? They date back to December 1963.

⚠️ NOTE:
Star Homes may be obscured or partially hidden by gates, shrubs, or private roads. Please respect privacy during your tour.

• Willis Palm Trailhead - Ahead is the Willis Palm Trailhead. This moderately strenuous 4-mile hike takes about three hours and climbs 500 feet in elevation. Along the loop, you can see birds, desert wildlife, and wildflowers if visiting in spring!
• Pushwalla Palms Trailhead - The Pushawalla Palms trail is on the right, at the base of the Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve, but it actually heads in the opposite direction. It’s a moderate 4.5-mile hike with a 700-foot elevation gain. The views are stunning! You’ll walk along the San Andreas Fault ridge and see palm tree oases where water bubbles up from deep within the Earth! There are groves of palm trees! It takes around three hours to complete.
• Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve - Arriving at the Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve, this magical place offers numerous walking trails, wildlife, and lush scenery. Officials are currently renovating much of the preserve after a storm, so the visitor center is closed until further notice. However, the trails are open from sunrise to sunset!
• Forever Marilyn - This enormous statue of Marilyn Monroe stands here thanks to sculptor Seward Johnson, who designed the 26-foot-tall statue in 2011. Initially displayed in Chicago for a year, it was later sponsored to be placed in Palm Springs. The statue stood here for two years before touring the world, showcasing the artist’s work. It even moved to Australia for a while.
• 1326 N Rose Ave - The house at 1326 North Rose Avenue is often claimed to be Marilyn Monroe’s house. Bus tours and maps of famous houses have said so for years. However, locals suggest it may not have been hers!
• Frey House II - The Frey House II at 686 Palisades Drive isn’t open to the public, but the Palm Springs Museum offers guided tours of the property. It’s famous for several reasons. Firstly, the architect who designed it is known as the father of “desert modernism.” Albert Frey was Swiss, earned his architecture diploma in Switzerland, and worked in Zurich, Belgium, and France. At 27, he moved to the United States, where he began building the American modernist architecture movement. After completing work on the Museum of Modern Art in New York, he settled in Palm Springs. It was just after World War II, and the population was booming! People needed homes.

⚠️ NOTE:
Star Homes may be obscured or partially hidden by gates, shrubs, or private roads. Please respect privacy during your tour.

• Palm Canyon Trail - Palm Canyon Trail is an easy hike, only 2 miles out and back with a 200-foot elevation gain. Most people complete it in about an hour. Hikers enjoy stunning canyon scenery along the way. Be aware: There is an entrance fee for this trail. The small building in the parking lot, called The Trading Post, is where you can pay the fee.
• Andreas Canyon Trailhead - Andreas Canyon is an easy hike, a mile loop with a 175-foot elevation gain. Most complete it in about half an hour. Along the trail, you’ll see over 150 plant species within half a mile! The trail features numerous palm trees, intriguing rock formations, and Andreas Creek. Plus, you can still see rock dents where Cahuilla people ground their food. It’s a beautiful hike!
• Moorten Botanical Garden - The Moorten Botanical Garden is a must-see for desert plant enthusiasts. Chester “Cactus Slim” and Patricia Moorten created this garden in the 1940s. Cactus Slim had been an actor in the 1920s and 30s and a stand-in for Howard Hughes! However, he developed TB on a film set and found he needed the dry desert air to breathe.

⚠️ NOTE:
Star Homes may be obscured or partially hidden by gates, shrubs, or private roads. Please respect privacy during your tour.

• Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is the world’s largest rotating tram car. It travels 2.5 miles along Chino Canyon, ascending to the wilds of Mount San Jacinto State Park. The tram car rotates 360 degrees for a spectacular view of the valley below! The mountaintop features restaurants, a gift shop, and plenty of hiking trails.
• Pioneertown - Yeehaw! There’s no place like Pioneertown! This town was created by Hollywood to mimic the Wild West. In 1946, Dick Curtis, Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, and other showbiz figures invested in transforming this California desert spot into a living, breathing movie set. They purchased 32,000 acres and turned it into Pioneertown, where they could film movies, vacation, and even have second homes!

• Self-guided audio tour through our easy-to-use mobile app.
• Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
• Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
• Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
• One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
• Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
• Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
• Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
• Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.

• Self-guided tour — no live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.

Bask in the sunshine with this GPS self-guided driving tour of Palm Springs, a retreat for movie stars and other celebrities for nearly a century. Drive by iconic celebrity residences and estates, including the former homes of legends like Liberace and Frank Sinatra.

Listen to captivating tales about Hollywood icons, their luxurious lifestyles, and their experiences in Palm Springs. And there’s so much more! Additionally, this Palm Springs driving tour will guide you to the tranquil Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve, a desert treasure abundant in natural beauty.

NOTE: Some homes may be obscured or partially hidden by gates, shrubs, or private roads. Please respect privacy during your tour.

After booking, check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline.

New, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.

• NOTE: Homes may be obscured or partially hidden by gates, shrubs, or private roads. Please do not violate anyone’s privacy during your tour.
• Plan ahead: This preserve uses seasonal hours. They generally offer full access from November to April, but switch to a restricted, often weekend-only schedule from May to October for heat safety. Please confirm today’s hours before you arrive
• Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
• Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
• At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
• Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
• Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
• More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
• Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
• Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
• Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
• Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.