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Coachella Valley + surrounding mountain towns

The Coachella Valley, one story at a time.

Fresh reporting, useful guides and the places that make this region worth knowing.

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Desert Magazine Building

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The valley, right now

Make a plan. Find a new place. Follow the progress.

Events & outings

Today & This Week

Events, concerts and local discoveries for your next day out.

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Just Opened & Coming Soon

New restaurants, shops and attractions—with the latest opening details.

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What’s Being Built

Follow major projects, construction progress and what’s planned next.

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Recently Published

The newest stories from across the valley and surrounding mountains.

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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Explore the valley your way.

Find your bearings, plan a visit or get to know a community.

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Explore Coachella Valley on the map.

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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Essential guides

Find your way into the places, communities and stories of the desert.

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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Discover the desert.

Meet its wildlife, explore its landscapes and uncover the stories behind the places.

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