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Holley Snaith
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Last Modified: February 23, 2026

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Movie Colony Neighborhood Guide

5of 20 Palm Springs Neighborhoods

Stardust, Sprinklers, and Subtle Fame

🧭Generally defined as the area: North of Tamarisk Road, south of Vista Chino, between Indian Canyon Drive and Sunrise Way with the heart clustered around Chia Drive and Avenida Caballeros

📌Best known for: a neighborhood of midcentury homes with genuine Golden Age Hollywood ties

👕You can spot a Movie Colony local by: if they offhandedly note which star built their house

👍Locals live here because: street cred counts, and architectural pedigree does the talking

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: your beautifully restored Alexander may come with a side of idling tour buses

✨The vibe around Movie Colony is: Classic Hollywood glamour, edited for good taste

Neighborhood Tags:
WalkableSafeQuietDog FriendlyFit & ActiveArtsy + culture

Pros & Cons of Movie Colony

Movie Colony strengths (top 5)

SafetyWalkableArt SceneBike FriendlyFitness Oriented

Movie Colony tradeoffs (top 3)

Affordable HousingPlaygroundsBreweries
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Movie Colony Neighborhood DNA

Old Hollywood loyalists with the budget to match

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Some of the Movie Colony hotspots include: Melvyn's Restaurant, Walter Annenberg Estate, Movie Colony Hotel, Ingleside Inn, and Dinah Shore Drive Corridor.
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Holley Snaith — California Local Expert

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Moving to Movie Colony - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Palm Springs or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Palm Springs guide for the big-picture view — or compare Movie Colony against other parts of the city in our Palm Springs neighborhood guide.