While living in or visiting the Coachella Valley, it’s nearly impossible to miss Palm Desert, the geographical center of the nine desert communities.
Rancho Mirage – Explore the Urban Desert
A fun and informative guide to Coachella Valley cities
With 80 percent of homes located in gated enclaves, Rancho Mirage is among the most affluent and well-
managed communities in the desert.
Indian Wells – Explore the Urban Desert
A fun and informative guide to Coachella Valley cities
Home to an inordinately high percentage of our nation’s most well-off retirees, Indian Wells is akin to a private club.
La Quinta – Explore the Urban Desert
A fun and informative guide to Coachella Valley cities
Almost surrounded by the Santa Rosa Mountains, La Quinta serves as the backdrop for such world-class events.
Indio – Explore the Urban Desert
A fun and informative guide to Coachella Valley cities
While it’s undeniable that the inaugural Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival put Indio “on the map” in 1999, there’s so much more to do and see.
Desert Hot Springs – Explore the Urban Desert
A fun and informative guide to Coachella Valley cities
“California’s Spa City” attracts visitors from far and wide. Naturally heated underground to as much as 180 degrees, the healing waters have resulted in more than two dozen spas and spa hotels
Coachella – Explore the Urban Desert
A fun and informative guide to Coachella Valley cities
In the valley’s easternmost city, where 80 percent of the land remains undeveloped, the median age of residents is 24.
Intelligencer – Holly Time
Hotels typically tie package offers to holidays. But Palm Springs Riviera is tying its midcentury vibe and musical history to the release of the Rave On Buddy Holly tribute CD.
Editor's Letter August 2011
’90 Days of Summer in the Desert’
I love summer in the desert. With the business of “season” at bay for a few months, even we working folks can dip into the amenities that make Palm Springs the most relaxing place on Earth.
Editor's Letter April 2011
Where Few Have Gone Before
If you think the “season” is winding down, take a vitamin and read on. This month, Palm Springs Life shows you to some fun, adventurous, and historic destinations within our mountain perimeter.