PALM SPRINGS WITH MIKE
Palm Springs is known for sunshine, celebrity history and stunning desert scenery, but there is much more to discover.
Since moving from London, England to the Coachella Valley, I have developed a deep appreciation for the people, places and stories that make this area unique.
From the glamour of old Hollywood and the golden age of film, to mid-century architecture, desert landscapes and the Salton Sea, there is always something interesting waiting to be discovered.
Let me share my love of Palm Springs and the desert.
DISCOVER
OLD HOLLYWOOD
For decades, Palm Springs was the desert retreat of choice for Hollywood’s biggest stars.
From Frank Sinatra and Bob Hope to Marilyn Monroe and many others, the city became a place where celebrities could relax, entertain and escape the spotlight.
Discover the homes, stories and personalities that helped shape Palm Springs during Hollywood’s golden age.
MID-CENTURY MODERN
Palm Springs is recognised around the world for its distinctive mid-century modern architecture.
Throughout the city, striking homes, clean architectural lines and innovative design reflect a period when Palm Springs became a showcase for modern living.
From iconic homes to the former residence of Liberace, discover the people and places that helped shape Palm Springs.
BEYOND PALM SPRINGS
There is much more to the Coachella Valley than palm trees and golf courses.
Beyond Palm Springs lies a desert landscape of mountains, windmills and remarkable natural beauty.
From the San Jacinto Mountains and the Salton Sea to Salvation Mountain, discover some of the places that make this corner of California so unique.
MEET MIKE
Originally from, England, I later spent many years living and working in London before making the move to California and settling in the Coachella Valley.
My interests have always included architecture, movies and history, so Palm Springs appealed to me immediately.
When friends and family visit from England and elsewhere in the United States, I enjoy showing them around and sharing some of the places, history and stories that make Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley so special.
I look forward to sharing my love of Palm Springs and the desert with you.
CUSTOM TOURS
Some visitors come because of old Hollywood and the stars who helped make Palm Springs famous. Others are drawn by the city’s mid-century architecture, while some simply want to explore more of the Coachella Valley.
Many visitors arrive in Palm Springs knowing very little about the history of the city and the desert beyond its reputation for sunshine, golf and resorts. If that’s the case, I’d be pleased to introduce you to some of the people, places and stories that helped shape this remarkable area.
I don’t offer a fixed tour. Every visitor has different interests, so each tour can be tailored accordingly.
Whether you have a few hours available or would like to spend a full day exploring the area, together we can create a tour that focuses on the places and stories that interest you most.
If you would like to learn more or discuss a tailored tour.