Experience the all-new Marvelous Morning Double-Decker Bus tour with Charles Phoenix! Charles will take you on an all-new route, with new sights, and new stories, with the same nunbridled enthusiasm and keen trivia knowledge about all things midcentury that you have come to love.

Addicted to Americana author Charles Phoenix, leads a spirited 90-minute adventure atop a double-decker, open-air bus, highlighting exterior views of spectacular midcentury Modern estates and homes, commercial and civic buildings, retro neighborhoods and other treasures that have made Palm Springs world famous.

Charles shares the glories and stories of legendary landmark homes and hotels in all the historic neighborhoods, including Vista Las Palmas, Movie Colony, Twin Palms and more. Marvel at Elvis’ “House of Tomorrow” hideaway and the famed “Twin Palms” estate of Frank Sinatra. He also dishes on his favorite local restaurants, resorts, bars, boutiques and other not-to-be-missed local attractions in Palm Springs.

Charles Phoenix is an entertainer, author, tour guide, and food crafter. His live retro slide show performances, “field trip” tours, “test kitchen” creations, coffee table books, and social media celebrate classic and kitschy American life and style, past and present.

Photo Credits: David A. Lee, Arianne Keens

Location & Attendee Information

  • What are the appropriate ages for this activity?Person Ages 13 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 Restrooms not available
  • 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
The organizer of this event is: Modernism Week

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