South Palm Canyond Drive in Palm Springs, CA with palm trees and Modernism Week banner

A special twilight tour with Palm Springs' own Bella da Ball, social ambassador and hostess with the mostest. Bella is an emcee/show producer/event planner with big hair, long legs, short skirts and big smile. She will guide this tour of architecture related to Hollywood connections, entertainment, locations of former clubs, highlight more of the celebrity homes, old haunts like the Racquet Club, Trixie Motel, radio shows at Legion, more Liberace, Don the Beachcomber, Frank Sinatra, Movie Colony Hotel, Dinah, Gloria, Elvis.

Modernism—the lifestyle, the look, the feel, the food, the attire, the people, their homes, their evenings, music, art and fashion.

Photo Credits: Bella da Ball

Location & Attendee Information

  • What are the appropriate ages for this activity?Person Ages 10 and older
  • Are pets, animals, or service animals permitted?Dog on a leash No pets, service animals with prior notification
  • What is required for check-in at this activity?Clipboard Early arrival for check-in required
  • Are food and drinks permitted?Food and drink No food or drinks, water encouraged
  • What are the mobility considerations for this activity?Person walking Seated activity
  • What type of parking is available?Car Public parking available
  • Is photography permitted?Camera Photography permitted
  • Are restrooms available?Restroom sign Limited restroom availability
  • Is this an indoor or outdoor activity?Sun Outdoor activity
  • What is the policy regarding smoking?Cigarette with smoke No smoking or e-cigarettes
  • What type of tour is this?Group of people Exterior views only
  • What type of ADA accessibility is available?Wheelchair Limited wheelchair accessibility

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