Royal Hawaiian Estates consists of 40 units spread across 12 distinct buildings on a five-acre property. Crafted by the architectural firm Wexler & Harrison in 1960, the design seamlessly integrates modernist elements with Polynesian architectural details, featuring distinctive elements like "tiki apexes" and "flying sevens." Recognizing its historical significance, the complex achieved the status of Palm Springs' inaugural residential historic district in 2010.