Inductees are not limited to actors; local business leaders, philanthropists, and athletes are also eligible for stars.
The stars are officially recognized by the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce.
Honorees are required to have lived or worked in the Coachella Valley to be considered for a star.
The plaques are made of high-grade terrazzo and brass to withstand the desert heat and pedestrian traffic.
The project started with an inaugural class including iconic residents like Bob Hope and Frank Sinatra.
The Walk of Stars is spread over several city blocks rather than being a single, continuous corridor.
The Palm Springs Walk of Stars honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the world of entertainment, sports, and humanitarian efforts while maintaining a connection to the Coachella Valley. Over 450 gold-colored stars are embedded into the sidewalks spanning downtown Palm Springs, primarily along Palm Canyon Drive and Tahquitz Canyon Way. Each star features the name of the honoree and their respective category of achievement. The program was established in 1992 and continues to add new inductees periodically. It functions as an open-air historical tribute rather than a single site or museum. The plaques serve as a public record of the region's mid-century celebrity history. Unlike the Hollywood Walk of Fame, these stars are installed as part of the public sidewalk infrastructure in a pedestrian-friendly district.
Find your favorite celebrity's star on the sidewalk and take a close-up detail shot with the distinctive desert palm trees in the background.
Download a map from the official Palm Springs Walk of Stars website to locate specific celebrities before you arrive.
Bring water and sun protection, as there is limited shade on the sidewalks during midday.
Combine your walk with a visit to the nearby local boutiques and cafes along the same streets.
Do not expect a single, enclosed monument; if you are looking for a specific star, research its exact block location in advance to avoid walking the entire district aimlessly.
