š¬ June 2026
In this monthās Desert Dispatch, weāre covering the stories and summer moments shaping June in Palm Springs.
Suzanne Somers estate hits the market, take a tour inside
A complete three-day Palm Springs summer itinerary with canyon hikes, vintage shopping, shaded patios, and mountain escapes
Inside Palm Springsā bold new XOXO arts festival and the cityās growing cultural ambitions
The biggest local headlines, including new downtown development plans, tourism changes, and the restored Albert Frey landmark home hitting the market
Welcome to June!
š Suzanne Somersā Legendary Palm Springs Estate Returns to the Market
Keller Williams Luxury Homes
Suzanne Somers' legendary Palm Springs estate is back on the market for $9.35 million. Set on 28 private acres above the Mesa neighborhood, the hillside compound features seven bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, guest villas, gardens, terraces, and sweeping views across the Coachella Valley.
Originally established in the 1920s, the property became one of the desert's most famous celebrity homes, known for its private funicular, hidden wine vault, outdoor amphitheater, and the iconic Rock House. Part luxury retreat, part architectural landmark, it remains one of Palm Springs' most distinctive estates.
š Hugs and Kisses Palm Springs
š Inside XOXO Palm Springs, the Cityās Bold New Arts Festival
Palm Springs is launching a bold new arts and culture festival this summer and organizers hope itās just the beginning.
XOXO Palm Springs will bring more than 100 events to the city over 12 days in June, including live music, gallery shows, theater, film, pop-up art installations, and conversations about technology and AI. Old Ranch Inn has availability, book direct at oldranchinn.com.
In the latest episode of Desert Dispatch, Jason Ball sits down with Palm Springs City Council Member Jeffrey Bernstein to talk about the vision behind the festival and why Palm Springs may be ready for its own South by Southwest-style moment.
Click below to watch the interview š
šļø Palm Springs Now: The Big Stories
šļø Development and Infrastructure
Palm Springs housing prices drop. Find out by how much.
Amphitheater in the works for Downtown Palm Springs. See the design.
Splash pad in Downtown Park finally operational. Why it took so long.
š”Ā Tourism and Recreation
Palm Springs Council approved new tourism tax. Find out how much and when it goes into effect.
PSP project to have a boost in flight. Get the numbers here.
Two flights from PSP canceled. Find out what ones.
Concrete Castle near Palm Springs gets spotlight from HGTV. Check it out.
š Arts and Culture
BTS, Dua Lipa Emerge as Early Favorites to Headline Coachella 2027. Check out Coachella 2027 prediction.
Palm Springs resident Barry Manilow talks to the LA Times about cancer, coming out, and cosmetic surgery. Read here.
Comedian Kathy Griffin launches mini-residency at The Plaza Theatre. Get the details.
š“āļø How to Stay Cool in the Desert: Three Days in Palm Springs This Summer
Palm Springs in the summer is something to understand and plan for. š“āļø In this monthās Desert Dispatch, we mapped out the perfect three-day escape (for tourists or locals) through canyon hikes, cool mountain air, shaded patios, vintage treasures, and air-conditioned desert glamour all timed around the rhythm of the heat.
We recommend using Old Ranch Inn as your base steps from downtown and parking free.
š” Landmark Albert Frey Home, Restored, Hits the Market
BBS Brokers Realty
One of the homes that helped define Palm Springs modernism has been painstakingly restored and returned to the market.
The Guthrie House at 688 E. Mel Avenue, Albert Freyās first residential design in Palm Springs, was recently listed for $2.4 million. Architecture historians consider the 1935 home one of the earliest expressions of the desert modernism.
A new Forbes feature follows the extensive restoration that brought it back to its modernist roots.Ā Last we checked, the house is in escrow.
šµ Desert Happenings: June Edition
PS/NExT Summit 2026 (June 22-23) Explore innovation, entrepreneurship, and the future of Palm Springs at this annual summit. Learn more.
ShortFest (June 23-29) The Palm Springs International ShortFest celebrates short-form cinema from around the world. Learn more.
VillageFest Summer Hours (Thursdays 7-10 p.m.) VillageFest shifts to summer hours. Learn more.
Aerial Tramway Extended Hours (Last Tram at 9 p.m.) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway launches summer season operations with extended hours and special programs. Learn more.
š Meet PSPDās Newest Member
Palm Springs police have a new four-legged officer. Dwight, a Belgian Malinois donated by Eisenhower Health, joined the departmentās K-9 unit. Named after President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the energetic young dog will begin training this summer.
š¶ļø Fatherās Day Gift Certificate
Give dad something heāll actually use: a gift certificate from Old Ranch Inn for a future stay by the pool with a view of the San Jacinto mountains rising in the distance. He deserves it.
Our sharp-eyed Palm Springs correspondent, Mrs. OāDonnall, has the week's local intel.
š· Canopy is now way more than a wine lounge. They now offer a full dinner menu. We got a chance to try the chicken paillard and the pulled pork tacos. Letās just say we will be back.
š® Sunrise Park is getting a food truck festival every Saturday night starting on June 20. Letās check it out.
šļø We noticed that Chicoās closed up shop on Palm Canyon. Itās the second womenās apparel shop to shutter recently. Francescaās closed earlier this year. Where are the drag queens supposed to shop now?
š The 92nd Annual Palm Springs Firefighters Fish Fry is June 7 at Ruth Hardy Park. Firefighters and good food. We are inā¦and itās only $15!
š³ Southern California franchise Breakfast Republic is going in where Mickeyās used to be and Impala before that. Letās hope third time is a charm š¤š¼!
š· Equality Wine & Food FestĀ returns to the Hyatt Palm Springs on Saturday, June 13.Ā Gay wine?Ā We are in!
š Last month, we told you that the folks from Hunnyās was opening Nashville Country Kitchen down the street on Palm Canyon. Well, Nashville is open but Hunnyās is closing. We heard the rent was too high.
If you know something cool happening in Palm Springs, email us!
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