Calypso Palms: Where the Rat Pack Stayed and Played

Come fly with us back to the early 1960s during the Modernism Week Home Tour of Calypso Palms. This tour will showcase 8 unique units, including five popular ones from 2024 and three newly refurbished and updated gems. Originally known as Andee Palms, this iconic location served as executive suites for Hotel Trinidad, hosting A-list entertainers who socialized and performed at the historic Purple Room. Among its frequent guests were Frank Sinatra and his Rat Pack friends, who often cavorted off-stage behind the doors of Calypso Palms.

Legend has it that during one of Frank's visits, frustrated by the small size of the TV in his unit, he tossed it into the pool, and a larger replacement arrived the next day.

Calypso Palms consists of twelve midcentury condominiums surrounding a recently renovated community pool, offering spectacular views of the San Jacinto Mountains. Our one-and two-bedroom units, most with private patios, feature architecturally significant design elements such as decorative shadow block walls, clerestory windows, and angled rooflines.

Guests on this tour will have the chance to view eight units. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the hidden treasure behind the orange doors where the Rat Pack stayed and played.

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Photo Credits: Dennis Carlson, Dave Folks Photography

Location & Attendee Information

  • What are the appropriate ages for this activity?Person All ages
  • Are pets, animals, or service animals permitted?Dog on a leash No pets, service animals permitted
  • Are food and drinks permitted?Food and drink No outside food or drinks
  • What are the mobility considerations for this activity?Person walking Walking activity with exterior and/or interior steps
  • What type of parking is available?Car Free neighborhood street parking
  • Is photography permitted?Camera
  • Are restrooms available?Restroom sign Restrooms not available
  • Is this an indoor or outdoor activity?Sun Indoor and 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 Interior/exterior tour

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