Central Palm Springs neighborhood guide
A storied central neighborhood where Hollywood history meets Spanish Revival, midcentury, and minimalist architecture.
Location
The highlighted boundary shows the neighborhood’s position within the city’s full set of reporting areas.
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Area overview
The Movie Colony took shape as film-industry figures discovered Palm Springs as a nearby retreat beginning in the 1920s. Its houses and estates reflect multiple design eras, creating an architectural record of the city’s rise as a resort community.
This is a concise orientation, not a boundary or property-level determination. Use the official neighborhood map for an address lookup.
Permit history
The solid line follows the City’s published density for The Movie Colony. The dashed line marks the 20% cap.
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| Month | Density | Registered | Available | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15.04% | 34 | 11 | 0 |
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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.