TAKE A DRIVE

TO SEE MID- CENTURY CELEB HOMES Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe … from the 1930s to the 1960s, Palm Springs is where Hollywood’s glamorous reclined poolside, when movie studios had it written into contracts that their biggest signings couldn’t be further than two hours away from Los Angeles in case they were needed for a studio lunch or a photo shoot. Back then, you could stroll any street and you’d see the beautiful people gathering for cocktail hour. You can see their fabulous architect-designed mid-century homes, including Elvis’ honeymoon house and Frank’s Twin Palms estate, where the pool is shaped like a piano. A new breed of celebs have now arrived to enjoy the architecture, with stars like Leo Dicaprio moving in. Drive yourself or take a tour with a pro, Robert Imber. palmspringsmoderntours.com