Desert Oasis Insider · Coachella Valley
Things To Do
Fresh stories and local perspectives from Desert Oasis Insider. Explore the latest articles below, or use the Atlas to find your next stop.
-
Scenic Drives from the Coachella Valley: Where to Stop Along the Way
Five scenic outings with worthwhile stops: Joshua Tree at sundown, Palms to Pines, Box Canyon, the Salton Sea, and Whitewater Canyon—plus a route chooser and sunset...
Read article -
A Perfect Day in La Quinta: Hiking, Old Town, Art & Dining
A relaxed one-day itinerary from La Quinta Cove to Old Town, with brunch, local history, public art, and dinner—plus day-of-week and hot-weather alternatives.
Read article -
Free and Affordable Things to Do in the Coachella Valley
Explore 12 free and low-cost outings, compare admission details, plan a half-day, and estimate your group’s spending with practical local tools.
Read article -
Coachella Valley Visitor Guide: Where to Stay, What to Do & How to Plan Your Trip
Compare the cities, choose the right season, and put your days together with local guides, original photography, and practical trip-planning tools.
Read article -
Where to Golf in the Coachella Valley: Find Your Course
Find a course that fits your game, your day and your trip. Compare 44 Coachella Valley golf profiles by location, course character, access, maintenance and total...
Read article -
This Week in the Coachella Valley: Things to Do
Concerts, culture, community events and local discoveries—an easy-to-scan weekly shortlist with official links, plus the Atlas and development trackers.
Read article -
The Living Desert: Expansion Progress Tracker
Track Lion Ridge, the Lurie Special Events Center, project approvals, construction milestones and The Living Desert’s wider expansion.
Read article -
DSRT SURF Palm Desert: Development Progress Tracker
Follow DSRT SURF’s scheduled September 26, 2026 soft opening, public bookings, lesson pricing and future resort phases, with Mark Miller’s original site photography.
Read article -
CV Link Guide: Map, Open Segments & Construction Updates
Explore CV Link with an interactive map, open-segment guide, golf-cart rules, access points, construction closures, detours and future extensions.
Read article -
Cotino Bay Beach: Public Access & What to Expect
Plan for Cotino Bay Beach with the spring 2027 projection, public day-ticket access, nine announced businesses and current visitor unknowns.
Read article -
Palm Springs Tram Summer Pass: A Local’s Guide
See what the Palm Springs Tram Summer Pass includes, when it pays off, and how Coachella Valley locals use the mountain for cooler walks and easy...
Read article -
Palm Springs Surf Club Review: Cost, Tips & What to Expect
My return to surfing after 15 years, what I paid, and the practical choices that can make your first desert surf session better.
Read article
