Devour the Desert 

A Palm Springs Food & Culture Journal

The Local Architecture | The Secret Language of Mid-Century Modern Palm Springs

The Local Architecture | The Secret Language of Mid-Century Modern Palm Springs

Palm Springs has many languages.

There is the language of cocktails, spoken fluently from shaded patios at golden hour. There is the language of swimming pools, where a perfectly placed chaise lounge says more than most conversations. There is the language of food, which happens to be our favorite dialect.

But perhaps the city's most distinctive language is one that never utters a word at all.

It is the secret language of Mid-Century Modern architecture.

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The Local Flavors | A 48-Hour "Design & Dine" Itinerary in Palm Springs

The Local Flavors | A 48-Hour "Design & Dine" Itinerary in Palm Springs

To really see Palm Springs, you have to look past the signs on Palm Canyon Drive. Locals know a lot of the magic is in the interplay between Mid-Century Modern architecture and the desert’s gourmet "hidden gems.” Use this 48-hour itinerary—inspired by our guided walking food tours—to eat like an insider while walking through history. Joining one of our walking food tours will give a lot more insight into our local food culture and history, but here’s some ideas to do on your own, in addition to a tour.

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