RANCHO MIRAGE, PALM DESERT, LA QUINTA, INDIAN WELLS/PALM SPRINGS

Gorgeous landscape

Welcome to Rancho Mirage / Palm Desert / La Quinta / Indian Wells / Palm Springs

World-famous resort-style living in Southern California

This desert area is home to some of the most famous golf courses and resorts in the world. It’s a popular vacation destination, and visitors here often fall in love and decide to call this place home. While many residents live here full-time, others have found it to be the perfect location for a vacation property. The climate is well-suited to those who live an active outdoor lifestyle, and the neighborhoods are walkable for those who like to take in the balmy evenings while they get some exercise.

WHAT TO LOVE

World-renowned vacation destination with golf courses and resorts
Upscale amenities including exclusive shopping and fine dining
Unique biome, gorgeous landscape, and panoramic views

Local Lifestyle

Residents here love the serene, simple landscapes of the desert environment and the gorgeous hues and panoramic views that come with it. Far from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, this oasis has a relaxed yet upscale vibe in combination with the luxurious gated communities and stunning homes that dot the landscape.

Dining, Entertainment, and Shopping

As befits an area that hosts exclusive resorts and award-winning golf courses, the dining here is first-class cuisine. Similarly, the shopping is a who’s who of world-famous brands alongside specialty boutiques offering luxury goods.

Known as the Rodeo Drive of the desert, the El Paseo Shopping District features 300 world-class boutiques, art galleries, jewelers, and restaurants, including Saks 5th Avenue, Brooks Brothers, and Louis Vuitton. Enjoy a decadent day in the midst of this stunning local treasure chest.

Mr. Lyons Steakhouse is a local favorite and offers extraordinary menus that pay homage to classic California flavors in innovative and unique ways. The associated F-10 Catering is the go-to choice for top-tier brand and celebrity events in the Coachella Valley.

Tucked in the beautiful Plaza del Sol in South Palm Springs is another dining gem — Miro’s has been featured on the front page of the food section of the LA Times and has been voted #1 by Desert Sun readers and ranks #1 out of 247 restaurants in Palm Springs.

Adorning the landscape above Coachella Valley, The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage offers an elevated experience with modern design in a timeless destination. Visitors enjoy spacious accommodations, an exclusive Club Lounge, and a base to explore the region known as the Playground of the Stars.

Things to Do

No place can achieve the status of vacation destination extraordinaire without local attractions and events to keep visitors busy and entertained.

This area hosts two outstanding music festivals: the Coachella music festival and her sister country music event, Stagecoach. Held over several weekends throughout the year, these festivals are a significant draw and pump millions of dollars into the local economy.

You can’t come to this area without getting in some world-class golf, and one of the best places to tee off is the Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort. Offering two challenging championship golf courses, this premier location has been rated “One of the Best Places to Play” by Golf Digest.

If you’re looking for a fun way to spend the day with the whole family, look no further than the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. This attraction has been a top place to visit in the area for more than 50 years and is in the top 1% of all attractions in the entire United States.

Schools

The schools here are consistently considered above average for the state, and the Desert Sands Unified School District is one of the top districts in the area.

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