Devour the Desert
A Palm Springs Food & Culture Journal
The Local Celebs | Frank’s Kind of Town: Why Sinatra Lost His Heart to Palm Springs
For more than 50 years, Frank Sinatra didn't just visit Palm Springs—he helped create it.
While he kept addresses in New York and Los Angeles, "Ol' Blue Eyes" famously considered the desert his true center, his haven and, perhaps most importantly, the one place where he could almost relax.
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.