Experience the Beautiful Southern California Community of Palm Desert
Located in Riverside County in Southern California, the town of Palm Desert is one of the best places to stay in the Coachella Valley. Read on to find a recommended list of places to stay, things to do, and where to go in this incredible desert community.
Driving directions to Palm Desert
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Palm Desert is one of the most interesting areas of the Coachella Valley, with the Living Desert Zoo, El Paseo, and other local attractions.
Latest news about Palm Desert, CA
- Palm Desert man led Oregon into Rose Bowl in 1958
- PALM DESERT ? Today's Rose Bowl matchup between Oregon and Ohio State isn't the first time the Ducks and Buckeyes have met in the Grandaddy of Them All. The ...
- Valley sports roundup for Jan. 1
- In the third-place game, Palm Desert defeated Hamilton 42-27. Saddleback Valley Christian beat Cathedral City 46-35 in the fifth-place game, and Pacifica ...
- New Laws Take Effect January 1, 2010
- By News Channel 3 PALM DESERT ? A long list of new laws take effect on January 1, 2010. Here is a list of a few of the highlights: SB572 institutes an ...
Things to Do in Palm Desert
Activities and places to go
Palm Desert has plenty of things to do to keep you occupied. Here are a few of my favorite things to do in town:
1. Pines to Palms Highway. This ride up Highway 74 will take you to the town of Idyllwild, the mountaintop town. The views are worth the ride, and you'll get to cool off a little bit from the desert heat.
2. The Living Desert Zoo. A surprisingly big zoo, they have the benefit of having a hot, dry climate, so creatures like giraffes, desert tortoises, and many other unique creatures can be found here. This zoo takes in abandoned and wounded animals that otherwise would have had a hard time surviving in their natural surroundings.
3. El Paseo. The shopping complex has a lot of unique restaurants like the Tommy Bahama Grill, along with some clothing stores and specialty shops that you can't find anywhere else. There's also a great selection of desert art in the exclusive galleries.
Pines to Palms Highway
A ride up Highway 74 in Palm Desert to Idyllwild
Riding up Pines to Palms Highway is an incredible ride in a car or on a bike. The zig zagging highway overlooks the Coachella Valley below, with gorgeous mountain views and beautiful desert wildlife. As the road ascends, the climate becomes much cooler, and the foliage becomes lined with conifers and thick, dense trees. Turn down the volume on this video, it's a noisy ride!
Palm Desert, CA Stats
The population, elevation and average income of Palm Desert
The population of 92211 is 21,352.
That's #5245 out of all 42,305 zip codes.
84% of the population is white, which is 10 points more than the national average.
The average household income in 92211 is $52,251, which is $22,553 more than the typical average.
This contributes to the average house being worth $219,000. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 178% from the typical value.
Men make up 44% of the population, and the typical age in this part of CA is 58.4.
Stats about: Palm Desert, CA
Population: 21,352Number of Households: 14,558
Average House Value: $219,000
Average Income per Household: $52,251
Elevation: 851 ft
Population Breakdown:
The Current Weather in Palm Desert, CA
It's most likely sunny!
Current weather conditions in Palm Desert, CA (92211)
Local Pollen Reports
48°F (Feels like 45°F)
Last update: 1/1/10 2:53 AM PST
Humidity: 48%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 29°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.32in falling
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 6mph From: Airport Conditions
Today
Partly Cloudy
High: 72°F
Low: 42°F
Sunrise: 6:50 AM
Sunset: 4:48 PM
Saturday
Jan 2
Partly Cloudy
High: 75°F
Low: 44°F
Sunrise: 6:50 AM
Sunset: 4:49 PM
Sunday
Jan 3
Sunny
High: 76°F
Low: 43°F
Sunrise: 6:50 AM
Sunset: 4:49 PM
Monday
Jan 4
Partly Cloudy
High: 74°F
Low: 43°F
Sunrise: 6:51 AM
Sunset: 4:50 PM
More to do in Palm Desert, CA
Here's what Yelpers have to say about Active Life in 92211
- The Living Desert (Palm Desert)
- "We just got back from a family vacation in Palm Springs, and we really did everything family oriented in the area. I was happy to get to The Living Desert..." more
- Desert Willow Golf Resort (Palm Desert)
- "SLOW, SLOW, SLOW Greens. If you are an experienced golfer, don't play here. It has two beautiful courses but once you get to the greens expect to three..." more
- Marriott Shadow Ridge Golf Course (Palm Desert)
- "This is a very nice course with very good summer rates! I played at 9am for $45, and finished around 1:30pm. Very few people were on the course, so I..." more
- Big Wheel Bike Tours (Palm Desert)
- "We have used Big Wheel Tours to rent mountain bikes. They will deliver and pickup. The bikes are in great shape, come with repair equipment. You feel like..." more
- Civic Center Park (Palm Desert)
- "this review is for the dog park only. we were looking for another dog park with the assistance from doodlemaps but it took us on a goose chase. luckily we..." more
Recommended Restaurants in Palm Desert
A few restaurants that I've tried and liked
Mexican Food, a good pick in Coachella Valley.
Being from the east coast, food is a lot different out in California, so you have to expect something very different. Gone are the Italian restaurants (for the most part), the Dunkin' Donuts on every corner, and the small hole in the wall seafood restaurants. Instead, you'll find a plethora of Mexican food, juice bars, and steakhouses. Here are a few of the ones I liked the best in Palm Desert:
Castelli's. The reviews don't treat this place so well, but after craving Italian food, it's the only good place in the desert in my opinion for great Italian. The alfredo is the house specialty, and I remember the bolognese pasta being pretty good too.
LG's Steakhouse. Honestly, the best steak I've ever had. The filet mignon is incredible. The cut is the best imaginable, but expect to pay a little more. Worth every penny.
Tommy Bahama Grill. It's a chain, but it has some interesting salads and drinks, not to mention a great view of the El Paseo area below.
Palm Desert, CA in pictures
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Palm Springs, California
The neighboring California city
Palm Springs is the town next door to Palm Springs, right in the Coachella Valley.
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T-Shirts Featuring Palm Desert
Get your own unique Palm Desert t-shirt to wear out on the town!
These unique t-shirts and sweatshirts feature the great California town of Palm Desert. If you haven't been, you can expect eternal sunshine, fun and palm trees all around.
Palm Desert oval Sticker (Oval)
An oval bumper sticker featuring Palm Desert. Great for your car or truck!
Price: 4.49
Dalmation Kids Baseball Jersey
A dalmation kids jersey shirt featuring neighboring Palm Springs.
Price: 19.99
Property of PALM DESERT Hooded Sweatshirt
Property of Palm Desert hooded sweatshirt, perfect for men and women, with a classic look!
Price: 39.99
Palm Desert Jr. Ringer T-Shirt
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