Landing at the Palm Springs airport is one of the best travel experiences. Within minutes you are off the plane and walking in sunshine, surrounded by the breathtaking geological reality of the Coachella Valley and its embracing local hospitality. You know you are somewhere special because the famous midcentury modern architecture immediately captures your attention. Every turn of your head reveals a new Instagramable moment. This is why it has inspired endless artists, musicians, adventurers and creatives. There is an energy that comes from the landscape that is palpable.
The more time we spent in the Coachella Valley the less we wanted to leave. We were fortunate to find the secluded BigBoyEstate (the founder of BigBoy Burgers) in Palm Springs, nestled in Vistas Las Palmas. This area of magnificent mid century modern homes designed by, lived in and partied in, by many past and present celebrities, include Dinah Shore’s home now owned by Leonardo DiCaprio, Kurt Douglas, Elvis & Priscilla Presley, Liberace, Batman, Frank Sinatra, to name just a few.
The BigBoyEstate is designed by top mid-century modern architect William Krisel and built by the Alexander Construction Company. It has all of the classic mid-century modern architectural and design features that allow living in this house to seamlessly blend with the outdoors. The walled, mature garden is meticulously designed to provide a place to relax under blue skies, set against the stunning San Jacinto Mountains.
Palm Springs has a unique legacy that is not found anywhere else in the world. Shaped by geologic forces that stretch back millennium, the spectacular San Jacinto Mountains, soaring to 10,000 feet provide a stunning backdrop to the palm filled desert valley. The desert climate is dry, with cool evenings and mornings. Many people are choosing to make the Coachella Valley their permanent home. The weather is perfect between mid September and late May. And being a desert,