Torn Down!

Projected Look When Completed

As part of the dramatic reshaping of Downtown Palm Springs the old Fashion Plaza mall is coming down. This huge outdated structure is coming down very quickly now. While the Hyatt Hotel will remain as will the underground parking structure the rest will soon be history.

Measure J - a tax increase - as passed by the voters calls for a major reshaping of the Downtown core of Palm Springs with new streets, new hotels and retail. In addition it will add funds for parks, roads and other services for the city.
The Hard Rock Hotel is set to take over the hotel Zozo. And the Kimpton hotel group has committed to a new property as well.

Its' a whole new day in Palm Springs. If you have not been for awhile why not schedule a new trip soon! New Restaurants, hotels and shops are already open with more on the way.

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Walk Of The Inns December 8 2011

Mark your calendar now and don't miss this fun - and FREE - event. See 16 of the charming Inns located in the Tennis Club neighborhood behind downtown Palm Springs. Full of surprises these charming and unique properties are sure to delight and surprise you.

Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Information:  (800) 347-7746
Location: Neighborhoods between Ramon Road and Tahquitz Canyon Way right behind downtown Palm Springs

The event is a self-guided walking tour of Palm Springs’boutique hotels and historic inns. These historic and mid-century modern gems are opening their doors for public tours as part of its annual ‘Walk of the Inns.” You will see everything From 100-year old adobe inns to 1920s jewels to Mediterranean inspired villas, the “Walk of the Inns” is a great way to see something normally reserved for paying guests. Inns participating in the event include Casa Cody, Old Ranch Inn, Orbit Inn, Korakia Pensione, Calla Lilly Inn and several others. You can start your self-guided tour at any of the participating hotels or come to the Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Way, which will provide free maps and flashlights for the walk. Donations for Toys For Tots will be taking place at the event.

If you find you love the charming Tennis Club area you might want be one of the lucky view who owns one of the limited number of residences there. We can help you with that see our great listing at 555 W Baristo C28    

Popular Auto Auction Returns to Palm Springs Nov 18-20, 2011

[caption id="attachment_1311" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Spa Casino"][/caption]Car buffs will want to be in Palm Springs this coming weekend as the McCormick's Auto Auction rolls into town. All the Action starts on Friday at 3pm with the first Auction of the Weekend. Daily admission is set at $15 with discounts for multiple day tickets.

Last years auction saw 487 cars up for Auction and record breaking attendance records. This year promises to be just as good if not better. All the action takes place outside at the Spa Resort Casino in Downtown Palm Springs. As if you need a reason to enjoy the beautiful Palm Springs weather!