COACHELLA VALLEY DESERT CITIES - More Info

The eight desert cities are located in an area called the Coachella Valley lining the base of the Santa Rosa, San Jacinto and San Bernardino mountains with each city having their own history. Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Cathedral City, Indio and Desert Hot Springs earn their stripes as communities where you can choose to raise a family, retire, seasonal vacationer, week-end get-a-way in this destination resort community. Local administrations are encouraging environmentally friendly business growth and development. The Coachella Valley is less than a two-hour drive to Los Angeles, Newport Beach, San Diego and Mexico.

POPULATION
The desert has a permanent population of 290,000 with an additional 100,000 seasonal residents. The permanent population is estimated to double within the next ten years. Tourism and the hospitality industry with corresponding residential development is the major economic base of this resort community. The valley was once considered a retirement community. In two demographic studies, 1984 the median age was 64.7 years and in 1994 the median age dropped to 31.5 years.  View more  Valley Demographics.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT:
As the Coachella Valley continues to grow, opportunities in both residential real estate and new business development will continue. Doug's extensive knowledge of the area, as a resident and with his continued involvement in the area's market and its development, have made him a valuable resource for new homeowners, home sellers, investors and developers.  

EDUCATION
The cities have developed a strong educational environment to attract families. Palm Desert has become the educational center with such facilities as; College of the Desert [COD] with 10,000 plus students seeking Associate Degrees, California State University, with several of its new buildings open and plans for additional buildings underway, offers bachelor's, master's and teaching credentials. A number of new public and private schools and high schools have been added in recent year.

AREA ATTRACTIONS:
Besides the wonderful weather, golf, tennis and other recreational activities, there are many cultural activities which keep our area alive and vibrant and make it a great place to call home.

PALM SPRINGS - More Info
Simply utter the words and instantly the mind travels to a warm, glamorous spot. It's no mirage. More than 140 hotels and the impressive Palm Springs Convention Center surround a downtown village which combines new retail developments, an Indian casino, and beautifully preserved historical sites. Special events attractions include The Nortel Palms Springs International Film Festival, VillageFest, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Palm Springs Desert Museum, Palm Springs Air Museum and the Indian Canyons (owned and operated by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians) which showcase the continent's largest natural palm oasis.

PALM DESERT - More Info
Palm Desert is a perfect place to relax, golf, shop, play or bask in the sunshine. Shopping enthusiasts can explore an exciting array of shops, boutiques and plazas including the desert's largest mall, and chic El Paseo with the newly completed Garden Mall. Outdoor activities are definitely an attraction in Palm Desert, especially golf with 22 public and private courses. Palm Desert's latest gem along the fairways, Desert Willow Golf Resort, can test professionals, yet be forgiving for amateur players. Art galleries, the McCallum Theatre, The Living Desert Wildlife and Botanical Park, and Civic Center Park provide cultural and recreational opportunities to residents and visitors alike.

RANCHO MIRAGE - More Info
Dubbed the "Playground of Presidents, " Rancho Mirage is the perfect setting for exclusive country clubs, luxurious resort hotels, and street names such as "Bob Hope, " "Dinah Shore," and "Frank Sinatra," The city's "Restaurant Row" attracts diners from around the valley, and the annual Nabisco Dinah Shore championship golf tournament is legendary as a magnet for LPGA golfers. Also making a rare appearance: regal bighorn sheep, which are occasionally spotted munching poolside flowers at the five-star Ritz-Carlton Mountainside resort.

INDIAN WELLS - More Info
Since President Eisenhower's golf vacations drew national attention to the city, Indian Wells has been synonymous with internationally recognized sporting and cultural events, world-class resorts and restaurants and championship golf courses and tennis courts. The birthplace of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, Indian Wells now hosts over 500 golf and tennis tournaments each year including the California State Open and the 'Newsweek' Championships CupIState Farm Evert Cup, Indian Wells is also home to the nations's only international jazz festival held on New Year's, and for thought-provoking dialogue, the renowed Desert Town Hall lecture series features some of the most fascinating speakers of our time, from Lady Margaret Thatcher to general Colin Powell.

LA QUINTA - More Info
Nestled amid the stunning foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains, La Quinta offers an enchanting allure dating back to the Golden Age of Hollywood when stars like Ginger Rogers, Frank Capra, and Clark Gable found respite at the desert's first resort (which still today welcomes VIPs and dignitaries from around the world). With the nationally-televised Skins Game golf tournament now hosted by Rancho La Quinta Country Club, and PGA West within the city's borders - La Quinta has earned an international reputation for fine golf.

CATHEDRAL CITY - More Info
Excitement is in the air as Cathedral City - one of the valley's youngest and fastest-growing cities - a new IMAX theater and entertainment complex which will serve as the valley wide Visitor Information Center, joins Camelot Park Family Entertainment Center which boasts miniature golf, bumper carts, game pavilion and video arcade. Big League Dreams Sports Park featuring softball baseball fields, four sand volleyball courts, arena for in-line hockey, basketball, soccer, restaurants and other amenities. Forget being a kid in a candy store this is where the fun.

INDIO - More Info
Indio's heritage - the longest in the valley - is rich with traditions reflecting a strong local culture. Discover the distinct flavor of the city at the annual Tamale Festival, the southwest Arts Festival, or the National Date Festival and Riverside County Fair. Indio is also home to an equestrian center, world-famous polo fields, two Indian gaming centers, and a multitude of date gardens which supply 95 percent of theis country's dates.

DESERT HOT SPRINGS - More Info 
By any other name this charming city would still be blessed with crystal clear mineral waters flowing from the earth directly into the thermal wells of more than 40 hotel spas. The steaming, restorative waters and luxurious spa pampering in this hideaway community have enticed some of the most famous faces from around the globe, Hikers, campers, photographers, and other nature lovers also enjoy Desert Hot Springs as a gateway city to the spectacular Joshua Tree National Park.