While Palm Springs may be particularly popular for young travelers due to its proximity to the Coachella Festival, it’s really the gay’s turf. Today, it is still a popular destination for the famous elite and one specific demographic… the gays! In fact, it’s one of (if not the) gayest cities in the United States! Not only is there a massive portion of residents who identify as gay (it’s estimated that half of all retirees here are LGBTQ), but the entire governing council are made up of queer people. Located just 2 hours away from the “City of Angels” Los Angeles, Palm Springs was the perfect getaway for stars looking for a break but still abiding by a strict policy that meant they had to stay within two hours of the studio at all times. Imagine how fabulous it would have been to see the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Ava Gardner, and Elizabeth Taylor partying around the clubs and bars?
They, among other Hollywood royalty, would swarm to the city when they weren’t filming some big blockbuster movie. Did you know that the gay resort town of Palm Springs wasn't always… GAY?īack in the early 20 th century, Palm Springs was the holiday destination of choice for the likes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr.
