Coachella Valley is a 45-mile-long desert valley in Southern California that encompasses the well-known vacation communities of Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs and more. It's a place where the sun and palms are ever-present and the entertainment options varied. Whether you're looking for adventure in the nearby parks, a round or two of golf, or the chance to soak up some culture, you'll find it in Coachella Valley.
Golf some of the more than 100 courses that have given the Coachella Valley a reputation as a premier golfing area. A few of the more popular courses:
The Classic Club is picturesque, with mountains that hug the course, flowering bushes and olive trees. The Classic Club was home to the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic in 2006 and 2007. It was designed by Arnold Palmer with the assistance of the PGA Tour.
The Golf Club at Terra Lago is another must-see for the avid golfer. This club features two world-renowned courses that are challenging and set in the foothills of the Indio Hills. The courses at the Golf Club at Terra Lago were designed with the input of PGA Tour professionals. The courses feature natural landscapes such as rolling sand dunes and natural vegetation to make it both challenging and beautiful.
The Westin Mission Hills Resort is home to the Pete Dye Course, which earned a silver medal from Golf Magazine in the annual listing of top golf destinations. This 18-hole course allows players to enjoy almost 7,000 yards of golf amid a backdrop of water, palms and mountains.
The Coachella Valley boasts excellent opportunities to take in the rich culture of the Palm Springs area. If you are an art collector, then check out Adagio Galleries, where Southwest and Latin American art is the focus. Adagio Galleries features 5,000 square feet of southwestern art exhibits created by 25 artists.
The Palm Springs Art Museum is a vast and diverse art museum that boasts an excellent collection of 19th-century paintings, contemporary art and sculpture. The 125,000-square-foot museum also features an extensive collection of American Indian contemporary arts and crafts.
The Palm Springs Air Museum will dazzle any airplane enthusiast. The museum is home to one of the country's biggest collections of World War II aircraft. Items on display include several models of Grummans, the Boeing B17 Flying Fortress and the Bell P63 Kingcobra.
Ride the Aerial Tramway in Palm Springs. At 8,500 feet up, you will get unforgettable views of Mt. San Jacinto State Park. The tram ride up the mountain takes about 15 minutes. Enjoy a meal at the Top of the Tram Restaurant or take a hike around the more than 54 miles of trails. Rides depart at least every half hour.
Visit the Living Desert at Indian Wells to learn more about the surprising diversity of the desert ecosystem. This 1,200-acre attraction is both a zoo and a botanical observation area that serves as a conservation and educational center. Learn about rare animals such as the Arabian oryx while observing plant exhibitions such as the Agave Garden or the Aloe Garden.
