Desert Cities
Coachella Valley Desert Cities
Palm Springs has several nearby neighboring cities that offer many different things to do including movies and live theater, shopping, dining, theme parks, zoos, and much more. From arts and culture to events and other desert happening, Palm Springs as well as other neighboring desert cities offer a wealth of daytime and nighttime attractions. Be sure to check out the Palm Springs Review Travel Guide for information on top destinations and accommodations as well as great deals on hotels, powered by Priceline.
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Palm Springs
Located in the sunny Coachella Valley within Southern California, Palm Springs is a beautiful resort town with something to offer everyone who lives full time, seasonally, or visits occasionally. As a desert surrounded by the San Jacinto Mountains, Palm Springs receives less than 6 inches of rain per year and averages more than 95 percent days of sunshine. The summer days in Palm Springs between June and September average over 100°F (37°C), but the weather during all other seasons is much milder.
Cathedral City
Just bordering Palm Springs is the city of Cathedral City, which has several resorts and entertainment destinations. Sometimes referred to as “Cat City” by locals, Cathedral City has become a booming destination city over the past years. With several shopping centers, golf courses, and resorts, Cathedral City is already becoming a destination location for visitors seeking refuge in a desert resort city. Some of the top attractions and destinations also closely border Palm Springs, including the desert’s IMAX theater, which is located off of the HWY 111/Palm Canyon Drive.
Desert Hot Springs
The Other “Springs” in the Coachella Valley—Desert Hot Springs is a city of about 25,000 located at the very northeast corner of the Coachella Valley. At 1,185 feet above sea level (about 700 higher than Palm Springs, Calif.) it commands an awe inspiring view of the entire San Jacinto Mountain Range. The slightly higher elevation keeps the city slightly cooler. The city has expanded through annexations, the most recent being 4,000 acres that took its borders to Interstate 10.
Palm Desert
Palm Desert is a beautiful city of over 50,000 permanent and over 32,000 seasonal residents. The city has grown from an unpopulated training area for General George Patton’s troops during WWII to a place of culture and learning. Home to exciting destinations such as the McCallum Theater, shopper’s paradise and golfing in style, Palm Desert also has excellent hotels and accommodation for travelers.
Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage stretches from the hills and coves along Highway 111 to Interstate 10. The Whitewater Channel divides the city in two. Rancho Mirage is known as Country Club City because of the Tamarisk Country Club—where Frank Sinatra had a home—and several other magnificent clubs such as the Mission Hills and Desert Isle. Rancho Mirage is famed today for its Restaurant Row, which starts on Highway 111 at the border with Cathedral City.
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