LOCAL COMMUNITIES INFORMATION

PALM SPRINGS                                                                     
Palm Springs lies at the foot of Southern California's Mt. San Jacinto and  is noted as a desert resort community approx. 110 miles east of Los Angeles with some of the most famous golf courses in the country. Once known as the "Playground of the Stars" it has retained much of its 1930's - 1950's charm when it was home to many of Hollywood's most glamorous stars like Bob Hope, Elvis Presley, Debbie Reynolds, Lucille Ball, Kirk Douglas, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin owned houses in this period, giving the town a world wide fame as the place the stars went to relax and retreat. Mid-Century Modern architecture is part of the sophistication and historic significance of Palm Springs.
Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce   190 W. Amado Road                          (760) 325-1577

CATHEDRAL CITY
Cathedral City is located between the two cities of Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage. The town's name derives from "Cathedral Canyon", so named in 1850 by Col. Henry Washington of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, because it's rock formation were reminiscent of a cathedral. Developers later had the same impression, 1925 they developed the area's first subdivision and named it Cathedral City. Incorporated in 1981, it's a destination of friendly neighborhoods, lush country clubs, diverse shopping, beautiful golf courses and seven magnificent parks; Agua Caliente Park, Century Park, Panorama Park, Town Square, Memorial Park, Patriot Park and Second Street Park.
Cathedral City Chamber of Commerce   68-845 Perez Road #6                     (760) 328-0659

RANCHO MIRAGE
Rancho Mirage located between the cities of Cathedral City and Palm Desert. Although the city was only incorporated in 1973, the Annenberg Estate in the area had long been popular with the wealthy and powerful. Several U.S. Presidents have vacationed here, and Gerald Ford was a frequent visitor who later bought a house, in Rancho Mirage. Whether you are a resident or a visitor, you have come to the place where you will find lots of things to do. There are five beautiful parks in Rancho Mirage, a children's discovery museum, tennis, golf and a 30 acre waterfront development called the River, offering dining, shopping and a 3114-stadium seat Century Theaters Multiplex.
Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce   42-464 Rancho Mirage Ln.              (760) 568-9351

PALM DESERT
Palm Desert is located approx. 11 miles east of Palm Springs. It was a popular retreat for "snowbirds" from colder climates, who swell its population by an estimated 31,000 each winter, but in the past couple of years Palm Desert has seen more residents become "full-timers" who now live in the city year-round. Once served as a training ground for General George Patton's Third Army troops and tank battalions, and also known as the Old MacDonald Ranch and then Palm Village in the 1920's when date palms were planted. The first residential development occurred in 1943, that site was later developed into "El Paseo" an upscale shopping district known as the Rodeo Drive of the desert.
Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce   73-710 Fred Waring Dr #114            (760) 346-6111

INDIAN WELLS
Indian Wells is located between Palm Desert and La Quinta. In 1967 it became California's 400th city and the 16th in Riverside County. It has the highest proportions of millionaires of any city in the United States. Indian Wells is host to a distinguished and exiting variety of local attractions, cultural events, and internationally televised sports tournaments. The Arts Festival, The Frank Sinatra Countrywide Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament, Indian Wells Desert Symphony featuring international musicians and world renowned artists and The Eisenhower Walk of Honor and Veterans Memorial. In addition, the city hosts the Indian Wells Masters, also know as The Pacific Life Open.
Indian Wells Chamber of Commerce   45-200 Club Drive                                 (760) 346-2489

LA QUINTA
La Quinta is home to some of the most phenomenal golf communities, like the famous PGA West at the foot of the Santa Rosa Mountains. Since it opened in 1985 it has hosted The Skins Game and the Bob Hope Chrysler Classics. Among other destinations is the La Quinta Resort and Club, a resort dating to 1926 and famous as the spot in which director Frank Capra penned the screenplay of Lost Horizon. The city is home to a number of celebrity residents, including Merv Griffin. La Quinta provides residents and visitors alike with a wide range of choices for leisure and cultural activities. Enjoy the La Quinta Arts Festival. shopping, dining, horseback riding, tennis and water sports at Lake Cahuilla.
La Quinta Chamber of Commerce   78-275 Calle Tampico                                (760) 564-3199