Palm Springs

Twin Palms, Palm Springs Neighborhood

Movie Colony East offers a tranquil environment with numerous green spaces located in nearby neighborhoods, providing ample opportunities for relaxation amidst nature. The neighborhood features predominantly single detached homes built around the early 1960s, creating a charming, established atmosphere. Convenient access to various restaurants and supermarkets makes dining and shopping simple and close by. Schools are easily reachable throughout the area, enhancing convenience for educational needs. This neighborhood supports efficient travel by bicycle and provides plentiful parking options for vehicles. Bus lines and stops are available within reasonable distance, ensuring public transportation access despite limited service. Overall, Movie Colony East blends peaceful surroundings with everyday conveniences seamlessly.

Movie Colony East offers a calm ambience and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time in green spaces. This part of Palm Springs is reasonably quiet overall, as the streets are reasonably peaceful. Finally, although this area does not contain any public green spaces, parks are very well-located in nearby neighborhoods, which makes them easy to reach.

Highlights of Twin Palms

Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special

🏛️ Twin Palms Estates

Known as the first neighborhood built by the legendary Alexander Construction Company, Twin Palms Estates showcases iconic mid-century modern architecture with butterfly rooflines, pool-centric lots, and vintage palm-lined streets, making it a living museum of 1950s design.

🌴 Twin Palms Historic District

This officially recognized historic district preserves some of Palm Springs’ most celebrated mid-century homes, and hosts occasional walking tours where architecture buffs can explore residences designed by William Krisel along streets like Apache and Navajo Drive.

🍽️ Elmer's Restaurant

A beloved local eatery right at the edge of Twin Palms on South Palm Canyon Drive, Elmer’s is renowned for its classic breakfast fare, retro diner charm, and proximity for morning gatherings before exploring the rest of the neighborhood.

🏊 Saguaro Hotel Pool & Events

Famous for its colorful, vibrant facade and lively atmosphere, The Saguaro Hotel’s pool area is a hotspot for both locals and visitors, hosting pool parties and community events just steps from many Twin Palms homes.

🚶‍♂️ Koffi South Palm Springs

This café is set beside a scenic garden space on East Palm Canyon Drive, serving as a neighborhood hub for fresh coffee, pastries, and socializing—a favorite starting point for a stroll through Twin Palms’ picturesque streets.

Twin Palms

This July in Twin Palms

Things to do, events, and what's happening this month

July 1, 2026

Creating Pollinator Gardens in Small Spaces

Welwood Murray Memorial Library • 2:30 PM

This free adult lecture at the downtown Palm Springs library offers practical gardening tips from the Xerces Society—ideal for Twin Palms residents looking to enhance their small outdoor spaces sustainably.

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July 2–4, 2026

All‑American Fourth of July Celebration & Fireworks Spectacular

Downtown Palm Springs & Sunrise Park

This three-day citywide celebration includes VillageFest kick‑off, a Dive‑In Movie, poolside fun, a baseball game, live concert and dazzling fireworks—perfect for enjoying Independence Day locally.

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July 2, 2026 (weekly through July)

Palm Springs VillageFest

Palm Canyon Drive, Downtown Palm Springs • 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

The beloved weekly street fair brings food, shopping and live entertainment right downtown—making it a convenient and vibrant Thursday evening outing for Twin Palms neighbors throughout July.

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July 11, 2026

Baby Boomer Blockbusters: JAWS!

Palm Springs Cultural Center • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Catch a nostalgic outdoor screening of the classic JAWS film—fun, affordable entertainment just minutes from Twin Palms for community movie lovers.

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July 10–26, 2026

July Performances at Plaza Theatre

Plaza Theatre, Palm Springs

Multiple theatrical events—including ‘Palm Springs Symphony – Liberty’, ‘Grease’, ‘Titanic – The Musical’, ‘One Night of Queen’, and BOSCO performances—offer diverse live entertainment close to home.

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Throughout July 2026

Red, White & Pool Weekend at Ace Hotel

Ace Hotel Swim Club • Varies – e.g., Tattoo Pop-Up 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM on July 3

The Ace hosts poolside DJs, tattoo pop‑ups, free cake and themed activities over the July 4th weekend—a lively resort option for a quick, fun escape nearby.

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From the Neighborhood

Stories, updates, and things to know in Twin Palms

Know Your Neighborhood

Local characteristics and demographics for Twin Palms

Neighborhood Characteristics

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Demographics

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