Celebrity Homes Tour – 10 Best

About the Celebrity Homes Tour – 10 Best

Frank and the Rat Pack, Elvis, several U.S presidents and Leonardo DiCaprio—the stars of today and yesteryear love both visiting and living in Palm Springs.

Get to know why Palm Springs became such a popular celebrity playground, by seeing the 10 best celebrity homes in the city. This is an ideal tour for those who want to see the biggest star’s homes in the shortest amount of time.

Tour Highlights

  • 10 stops
  • Estimated Tour Duration: approximately 90 minutes – 120 minutes
  • Explore some of the most famous celebrity homes including:
  • where Elvis Presley hung out
  • Leonardo DiCaprio’s legendary bachelor pad (and its previous celebrity owner) and
  • Frank Sinatra’s iconic pad
  • Gaze at the homes of the stars and reflect on the architectural beauty of the city from up close
  • Learn how these homes and buildings came to be so important—and why Palm Springs was almost contractually obligated to become a star-filled desert paradise
  • Navigate iconic neighborhoods like Vista las Palmas, Old Las Palmas and Deepwell Estates, and you’ll see plenty of other amazing homes and architecture as you travel through these areas. Have your camera ready!

What to Know Before You Go

You will need your own vehicle for this self-driving tour (car, van, or bicycle, unicycle, skateboard). This tour features an audio tour guide with interactive real-time mapping and directions that guide you from stop to stop, plus many photos of interiors and exteriors, so you’re fully able to appreciate Palm Springs modernism—at your own pace.

In some cases you will see the home facades and outdoor spaces, in others, we will get you as close as possible to private, gated or other spaces. We are unable to grant access to gated communities, and some homes are off limits, but we want you to enjoy great spaces and great stories. Please note, some public spaces or hotel properties may close or restrict access without notice due to local health regulations.

This Tour Includes

  • Guided driving tour
  • Detailed directions to some of the most interesting architecture in Palm Springs
  • Integrated Google maps to help you get around
  • Enjoy clear voice narration from your guide
  • Factual and fascinating information about mid-century architecture
  • Original photographs of iconic buildings
  • *We will get you as close as possible to private homes, gated areas or other spaces for the best views, however we are unable to grant access to gated communities or private property.

Health & Safety

We take the health and safety of our guests and all Palm Springs residents seriously. We have set a series of standards that we hope you’ll welcome in the spirit of ensuring everybody is safe and comfortable and can courteously enjoy the lifestyle of the desert together.

  • Please be safe while cycling or driving.
  • In your car, obey all traffic laws.
  • On a bike, use recommended safety gear.
  • Don't drive or cycle while distracted; use your phone only while stopped.
  • Please do not trespass or bother the homeowners.
  • Be sure to drink plenty of water. Desert heat can sneak up on you. While fainting was cool back in old Hollywood, it’s not today, so stay safe!