SandvueSouth Palm Springs neighborhood guide
The Mesa
An eclectic hillside neighborhood tucked against the San Jacinto Mountains in South Palm Springs.
Location
Where The Mesa sits in Palm Springs
The highlighted boundary shows the neighborhood’s position within the city’s full set of reporting areas.
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Area overview
What The Mesa is like
The Mesa’s foothill setting offers some shelter from intense sun and wind while creating dramatic terrain and views. Adobe, Spanish-influenced, midcentury, and contemporary homes share winding streets that feel distinct from the valley-floor grid.
This is a concise orientation, not a boundary or property-level determination. Use the official neighborhood map for an address lookup.
Permit history
Vacation-rental density over time
The solid line follows the City’s published density for The Mesa. The dashed line marks the 20% cap.
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| Month | Density | Registered | Available | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15.89% | 39 | 10 | 0 |
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Use the profile as a starting point
Neighborhood names and boundaries can evolve. Confirm an address independently, then use the latest Sandvue report to understand the area’s current permit-availability snapshot.