Cary Grant Estate

The longtime weekend home of Cary Grant, this property was originally built in 1927 for Dr. Jacob John Kocher, Palm Springs’ first pharmacist. The movie icon purchased it in 1954 and owned it for nearly two decades, nicknaming the sprawling Andalusian-style farmhouse “Las Palomas,” Spanish for “the doves.” During his tenure, Grant hosted everyone from Alfred Hitchcock to Grace Kelly to Sophia Loren on the premises. Don’t miss Cary’s initials embedded in the front gate, nor the mailbox, a small-scale replica of the residence said to have been constructed for the actor by legendary architect Wallace Neff. Copley’s on Palm Canyon, Grant’s former offsite guest quarters and one of my favorite spots for cocktails, is located just a few blocks west.