Explore Inside the ‘King of Cool’ Dean Martin’s Iconic Los Angeles Home in Palm Springs
Now, for the first time in decades, fans and architecture enthusiasts alike are being granted a rare glimpse into the private world of a man who defined suave sophistication on screen—and off.
A Modernist Masterpiece with Vintage Soul
Built in the mid-20th century, Martin’s Palm Springs estate is a pristine example of Hollywood Regency meets desert modernism. Clean lines, open spaces, and expansive glass walls were designed to let in the desert light and frame breathtaking views of the San Jacinto Mountains.
The home is draped in subtle luxury, not showiness—just like its owner. Inside, you’ll find a blend of understated glamour and masculine comfort: leather seating, mirrored surfaces, low-slung furniture, and a bar that looks like it’s hosted Rat Pack nights more than once.
The Bar Where Sinatra Sat
No tour of Dean Martin’s home is complete without standing in front of the sunken living room bar—a centerpiece of the house. With plush stools and moody lighting, it’s where Dean would famously mix a cocktail (usually a scotch on the rocks), lean in, and hold court. Rumor has it that Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and even Marilyn Monroe spent evenings here, laughter echoing into the desert night.
Personal Touches Frozen in Time
Though the home has been restored and updated over the years, it still retains touches that feel uniquely Dean: his favorite leather recliner facing the television, a built-in record player with stacks of classic jazz and crooner LPs, and framed photographs of family and fellow entertainers. In one hallway, a vintage black-and-white portrait of Martin and Jerry Lewis still hangs—a quiet nod to a friendship that made Hollywood history.
The Poolside That Defined an Era
Out back, the pool gleams like a sapphire beneath the California sun. It’s not hard to picture Dean, in his tailored swim trunks, cigarette in hand, lounging with friends under a striped umbrella. The outdoor sound system—a rarity at the time—still works, piping in everything from big band to bossa nova.
A Quiet Retreat from a Loud Career
For all its star-studded parties and showbiz legends, Dean’s Palm Springs home was ultimately his escape. Friends often remarked how different he was here—quieter, more introspective. In the stillness of the desert, away from the klieg lights and Vegas stages, he found peace.
Today, the home stands not just as a luxurious piece of real estate, but as a living monument to a man whose style, voice, and charisma defined an era. To walk its halls is to walk through music history, movie magic, and the quiet dignity of a man who never had to try hard to be cool—because he simply was.
Dean Martin may be gone, but here in Palm Springs, his presence lingers—in every shadow, every tune drifting from the speakers, and every echo of laughter under the stars.