The Greater Palm Springs area, located in sunny Southern California, is made up of 9 towns known as the Coachella Valley. It is a short drive from major cities like Los Angeles and San Diego, just a 2 hour drive and only a 4 hour drive from the bright lights of Las Vegas.
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Why People Love Palm Springs
The Palm Springs area is a popular destination for tourists from Canada, the United States, and people from other countries looking to avoid the winter cold. Palm Springs’ sunny weather, with temperatures ranging from the 70s to the lower 80s from November through April, is a major draw for people looking to spend time outdoors playing golf, tennis, or pickleball. The local population of 500,000 people swells to over a million during the winter months as snowbirds and other visitors flock to the area to enjoy the sunny weather and various local attractions.
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Major Attractions
The Palm Springs area boasts nearly 350 days of sunshine and more than 100 golf courses, making it a premier destination for major events such as the Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals, the BNP Paribas Open and the circuits of PGA Golf. The area is also home to the new $500 million Acrisure Arena, which may explain why Disney purchased 600 acres of land in the town of Rancho Mirage and built a new residential community called Cotino. There’s also the La Quinta Surf Resort, a development that would include a large wave pool for surfing, private homes and hotel rooms at an estimated cost of $1 billion. When it comes to shopping and dining, locals recommend visiting El Paseo in Palm Desert, Old Town La Quinta, and Downtown Palm Springs. And for a bit of snow sports, people can take a short drive to the mountain communities of Idyllwild or Big Bear, as the Palm Springs area receives zero snowfall.
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Where to stay
Between November and April, the Palm Springs area is a destination of choice for hundreds of thousands of visitors, many of whom choose to stay at luxury resorts like the Desert Springs Marriott in Palm Desert, La Quinta Resort and The Hyatt in Indian Wells. However, those looking for more flexible accommodations can look to short-term rentals on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO as a good alternative to traditional hotels. Resort Pass is also a great option for those who want to enjoy the pool facilities for a day without committing to a full stay.
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Community guide
If you want to explore the different communities in the Palm Springs area, the Community Guide is a great resource. This free tool allows users to easily view and compare information about each community, such as average price, homeowners association fees, and number of homes sold each year. You can use the filter and sort function to refine your search. To access the Palm Springs Area Community Guide, visit Residential brokerthe website of.
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Vacation homes starting at $300,000
Below is a list of 13 full-service gated golf resort communities that offer on-site clubs, restaurants, gym facilities, tennis and pickleball courts within the gates of the community. These communities offer condos with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and an area of approximately 1300 square feet, many with golf course views. In 2022, about 300 of these condos sold for prices varying between $300,000 and $500,000. Another 400 condos are expected to sell in this price range in 2023. Local Real Estate Broker Joseph Melara highly recommend exploring the communities of palm desert and La Quinta, as they are two of the most popular towns in the area.
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2. Woodhaven Country Club
3. Oasis Country Club
4. Palm Desert Resort
5. Sun City Palm Desert
6. Palm Royale Country Club
7. The Lakes Country Club
8. Sunrise Country Club
9. Desert Princess Country Club
10. Palm Valley Country Club
11. Rancho Las Palmas Country Club
12. Monterey Country Club
13. Chaparral Country Club
What to expect in 2023
Despite economic uncertainties, the Greater Palm Springs area is expected to remain a major attraction for those looking for affordable vacation getaways and retirement options. Thanks to its unique sunny location, the area has attracted visitors from all over and managed to maintain its popularity. It should continue to thrive in 2023 and beyond.
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