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Holley Snaith
California Local Expert

Last Modified: February 23, 2026

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Old Las Palmas Neighborhood Guide

3of 20 Palm Springs Neighborhoods

Midcentury Moguls, Martinis, and Mountain Views

🧭Bordered by: Vista Chino to the north, Tahquitz Canyon Way to the south, Belardo Road to the west, and the base of the San Jacinto foothills to the east

📌Widely recognized as the place for: celebrity hideaways and Alexander homes with postcard-worthy mountain views

👕You can spot a Old Las Palmas local by: their absolute refusal to ever mention property values out loud

👍Move here if you want: all the architectural clout, none of the mountain driving

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Modernism Week plus tour groups equals absolutely no street parking

✨The overall feel is: discreet wealth paired with an intense devotion to design

Pros & Cons of Old Las Palmas

Old Las Palmas strengths (top 5)

Farmers MarketsArt SceneNightlifeCultural DiversityFamily Friendly

Old Las Palmas tradeoffs (top 3)

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Old Las Palmas Neighborhood DNA

midcentury purists with portfolios to match their taste

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Some of the Old Las Palmas hotspots include: The Willows Historic Inn, Kaufmann Desert House, Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway, Vista Chino, and Araby Trailhead.
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Holley Snaith — California Local Expert

At Snappy Scout, I combine lived experience with real neighborhood data to cut through the hype and help you make clearer decisions about where to move.

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Moving to Old Las Palmas - 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 Old Las Palmas against other parts of the city in our Palm Springs neighborhood guide.