As a result, the area became the pseudo “what happens in Vegas” destination of the Golden Hollywood era. Many famous LGBT actors journeyed to Palm Springs to protect themselves from being outed and losing their careers. Palm Springs was at the outer limit of where they could travel and so became a private oasis for actors looking for a little downtime. Read More: 10 incredible day trips to take from LA They were hyper protective of their stars and had dozens of requirements for employment, including morality clauses and requiring them to remain within a two-hour drive of Los Angeles. During the Golden Age of Hollywood, the old movie studios owned the contracts for most entertainers. This is because of its roots as the playground for rich and famous LGBT stars. This dusty town, two hours from Los Angeles has done more for queer history than some of its larger neighbors. Palm Springs has been the getaway of choice for famous LGBT people for over 100 years
