Coachella Valley + surrounding mountain towns

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Find your bearings. Explore cities, communities and places to spend the day—then save your favorites to My DOI.

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A closer look at the valley Nine cities. One connected valley.City outlines: U.S. Census Bureau

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Concerts, culture and local discoveries worth making plans for.

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Recently Published

The newest stories from across the valley and surrounding mountains.

Essential guides

Coachella Valley restaurant guide

Find your next great meal.

Explore restaurants by city, cuisine, meal and occasion. From a casual breakfast to a dinner worth planning around.

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Ongoing reporting

Projects we’re following

An interactive view of the valley What’s being built? Explore the major projects, filter by stage and follow the latest reporting. Open the development map Looking for places to visit now? Just Opened & Coming Soon

From the archive

Worth exploring

A different selection each day
Desert explained

Why Does It Get Windy In Coachella Valley?

Know your surroundings

What Mountains Surround the Coachella Valley? Visual Guide

Desert history

Salton Sea History: From Lake Cahuilla to Today

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