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Annenberg was a publisher, philanthropist, diplomat, and one of the most influential seasonal residents in Coachella Valley history. To the world, he was known for media, public service, and extraordinary philanthropy. 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As the owner and publisher behind major media properties including \u003cem data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003eThe Philadelphia Inquirer\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eTV Guide\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003eSeventeen\u003c\/em\u003e, and several radio and television stations, Annenberg built a communications empire before dedicating much of his later life to philanthropy, education, diplomacy, and cultural institutions. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003eYet what makes him a true \u003cstrong data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eCoachella Valley Legend\u003c\/strong\u003e is not only what he achieved nationally — it is how he used the desert. 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Sunnylands’ archives preserve guest books, photographs, seating charts, menus, room assignments, and estate records because Walter and Leonore understood that history was being made in their desert home. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1hbui3f\" data-start=\"3626\" data-end=\"3689\"\u003eThe Playground of Presidents — With Sunnylands at the Center\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3691\" data-end=\"4127\"\u003eRancho Mirage has long been associated with presidents, celebrities, and national figures, but Sunnylands gave that identity a defining landmark. Among Sunnylands’ first guests in 1966 was President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Over time, the estate welcomed eight U.S. presidents, first ladies, foreign leaders, and public figures from politics, business, science, education, entertainment, and the arts. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4129\" data-end=\"4638\"\u003eImportant moments unfolded there: Richard Nixon drafted his final State of the Union address at Sunnylands in 1974; Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visited in 1983; Ronald Reagan signed and announced a U.S.-Canada free trade agreement from Sunnylands in 1988; and, after Walter’s lifetime, the retreat continued hosting major international gatherings, including President Barack Obama’s 2013 meeting with President Xi Jinping of China and the 2016 U.S.-ASEAN summit. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4640\" data-end=\"4813\"\u003eFor Coachella Valley, Sunnylands became proof that the desert was not only a resort destination. It could also be a place of diplomacy, decision-making, and national memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1s93iq8\" data-start=\"4820\" data-end=\"4884\"\u003ePhilanthropy Rooted in Education, Healthcare, and Public Life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4886\" data-end=\"5153\"\u003eWalter and Leonore Annenberg were among America’s most significant philanthropists, directing more than $3 billion in grants and gifts to universities, hospitals, medical centers, public schools, museums, and civic organizations. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5155\" data-end=\"5615\"\u003eTheir Coachella Valley philanthropy touched some of the region’s most important institutions. Local reporting has connected the Annenberg legacy to the Annenberg Theater at Palm Springs Art Museum, the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences and Walter and Leonore Annenberg Pavilion at Eisenhower Medical Center, the Rancho Mirage Public Library, the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert, and other local organizations. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5617\" data-end=\"6086\"\u003eAt Eisenhower, Walter and Leonore helped establish the \u003cstrong data-start=\"5672\" data-end=\"5712\"\u003eAnnenberg Center for Health Sciences\u003c\/strong\u003e, which broke ground in 1980 thanks to their donation. 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Disney Experiences describes Cotino as the first Storyliving by Disney community, located in Rancho Mirage just minutes from Palm Springs, and Crystal Lagoons lists Cotino Bay as a 24.67-acre lagoon with both resident and public access planned. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003eThis independent local guide explains what Cotino Bay is, what is private, what is expected to become public, how the water technology works, what the Artisan Club includes, and why Cotino Bay is one of the most important new lifestyle amenities in the Coachella Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.087%; height: 352.688px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 19.7925%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eCotino Bay Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 77.3478%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eWhat to Know\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.7925%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eLocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.3478%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eInside Cotino in Rancho Mirage, California\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.7925%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eCommunity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.3478%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eCotino, a Storyliving by Disney community\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.7925%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eLagoon Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.3478%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e24.67 acres according to Crystal Lagoons; DMB describes the approved “grand oasis” as approximately 24 acres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.7925%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTechnology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.3478%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/desertoasisinsider.shop\/blogs\/things-to-know\/how-does-cotino-bay-stay-full-disneys-desert-lagoon-explained\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCrystal Lagoons technology\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.7925%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eAccess\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.3478%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eResident access plus planned public access\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.7925%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eResident Club\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.3478%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eArtisan Club, an optional membership club for Cotino residents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.7925%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003ePublic District\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.3478%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eCotino Bay Beach, Dining and Shops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.7925%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003ePublic Opening Target\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.3478%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eAnticipated fall 2026, according to Disney Experiences\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.7925%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003ePlanned Public Access\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.3478%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eVisitors are expected to be able to enjoy Cotino Bay for a fee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.7925%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eInitial Public Tenants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.3478%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eElevare, On the Mark Fine Foods \u0026amp; Provisions, Khaga Yoga and Artigiano\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.7925%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eImportant Fine Print\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.3478%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eBuying a home at Cotino does not automatically grant access to Cotino Bay or its beaches; separate fees apply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3319\" data-end=\"3703\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/desertoasisinsider.shop\/blogs\/real-estate\/who-is-developing-cotino-dmb-developments-role-explained\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDMB Development\u003c\/a\u003e, the master developer collaborating with Disney on Cotino, lists the broader Cotino community at \u003cstrong data-start=\"3432\" data-end=\"3445\"\u003e618 acres\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3487\"\u003e1,932 planned residential units\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3491\" data-end=\"3514\"\u003e24-acre grand oasis\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3518\" data-end=\"3552\"\u003e51-acre planned mixed-use area\u003c\/strong\u003e, approval for a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3589\"\u003ebeachfront hotel\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3595\" data-end=\"3618\"\u003e125,000 square feet\u003c\/strong\u003e of planned shopping, dining and entertainment. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"akc1z4\" data-start=\"3710\" data-end=\"3732\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWhat Is Cotino Bay?\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3734\" data-end=\"4098\"\u003eCotino Bay is the large man-made lagoon at the heart of Cotino in Rancho Mirage. It is not a natural lake, not a public municipal beach, and not a Disney theme park. It is a designed lagoon amenity built into a private master-planned community, with resident-only experiences on one side and planned public-facing access through Cotino Bay Beach, Dining and Shops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4100\" data-end=\"4350\"\u003eCrystal Lagoons describes Cotino Bay as a turquoise lagoon with white sand beaches, panoramic mountain views, paddleboarding, kayaking, and a planned town center with dining, shops and guest access to the lagoon. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4352\" data-end=\"4401\"\u003eThe easiest way to understand Cotino Bay is this:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4403\" data-end=\"4706\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4403\" data-end=\"4463\"\u003eCotino Bay is the visual and lifestyle anchor of Cotino.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4463\" data-end=\"4466\"\u003eIt is the reason many people are paying attention to the community, the amenity that separates Cotino from a typical desert residential development, and the feature most likely to bring outside visitors into Cotino once public access opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"7a9725\" data-start=\"4713\" data-end=\"4749\"\u003eIs Cotino Bay Open to the Public?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4751\" data-end=\"4822\"\u003eCotino Bay is planned to include public access, but the details matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4824\" data-end=\"5222\"\u003eDisney Experiences says \u003cstrong data-start=\"4848\" data-end=\"4886\"\u003eCotino Bay Beach, Dining and Shops\u003c\/strong\u003e is anticipated to open in \u003cstrong data-start=\"4913\" data-end=\"4926\"\u003efall 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e and will give visitors the opportunity to enjoy Cotino Bay for a fee. The initial tenant mix includes restaurant Elevare, locally owned On the Mark Fine Foods \u0026amp; Provisions, Khaga Yoga, and the first U.S. location of Canadian specialty coffee shop Artigiano. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5224\" data-end=\"5439\"\u003eDMB’s approved plan also references a professionally managed beach park with recreational water activities that can be accessed by the public through the purchase of a day pass. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5441\" data-end=\"5679\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5441\" data-end=\"5467\"\u003ePlain English version:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cotino Bay is not simply “open to anyone” like a city park. The public-facing experience is expected to come through the planned Cotino Bay Beach, Dining and Shops district, with paid access and operating rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"148xlyy\" data-start=\"5686\" data-end=\"5735\"\u003ePrivate vs Public: How Cotino Bay Access Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5737\" data-end=\"5855\"\u003eThis is one of the most important parts of the page because it answers the question people are actually searching for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1dpuzro\" data-start=\"5857\" data-end=\"5881\"\u003e1. Cotino Homeowners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5883\" data-end=\"6232\"\u003eOwning a home in Cotino gives you proximity to Cotino Bay and the broader Cotino lifestyle, but it does \u003cstrong data-start=\"5987\" data-end=\"5994\"\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e automatically mean full access to the bay or beaches. Disney’s own disclosure states that home purchase does not grant access to Cotino Bay or its beaches, and that access will require separate fees. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1csw60j\" data-start=\"6234\" data-end=\"6261\"\u003e2. Artisan Club Members\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6263\" data-end=\"6656\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"6267\" data-end=\"6283\"\u003eArtisan Club\u003c\/strong\u003e is the private resident club at Cotino. Disney Experiences describes it as an optional membership for Cotino residents, located along the shores of Cotino Bay, with recreation and relaxation amenities, a signature restaurant, beach bar, gym, outdoor sports courts, creative studios, Disney storytelling touches and member programming. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"a4nmmd\" data-start=\"6658\" data-end=\"6680\"\u003e3. Public Visitors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6682\" data-end=\"7001\"\u003ePublic visitors are expected to access Cotino Bay through \u003cstrong data-start=\"6740\" data-end=\"6778\"\u003eCotino Bay Beach, Dining and Shops\u003c\/strong\u003e, the planned town center district. Disney describes the district as a future destination for residents and visitors, with shopping, dining, entertainment and paid access to Cotino Bay. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1qn6ks1\" data-start=\"7003\" data-end=\"7035\"\u003e4. The Important Distinction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7037\" data-end=\"7187\"\u003eCotino Bay is the lagoon.\u003cbr data-start=\"7062\" data-end=\"7065\"\u003eThe Artisan Club is the private resident club.\u003cbr data-start=\"7111\" data-end=\"7114\"\u003eCotino Bay Beach, Dining and Shops is the planned public-facing district.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7189\" data-end=\"7249\"\u003eThose three things are connected, but they are not the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"fmuaik\" data-start=\"7256\" data-end=\"7288\"\u003eIs There a “Cotino Bay Club”?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7290\" data-end=\"7575\"\u003ePeople often search for “Cotino Bay Club,” but the official resident club name is \u003cstrong data-start=\"7372\" data-end=\"7388\"\u003eArtisan Club\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Artisan Club is the private membership club for Cotino residents, while \u003cstrong data-start=\"7466\" data-end=\"7504\"\u003eCotino Bay Beach, Dining and Shops\u003c\/strong\u003e is the planned public-facing retail, dining and beach access district.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7577\" data-end=\"7723\"\u003eThat distinction matters because “Cotino Bay Club” may become a common search phrase even though it is not the primary official name. For clarity:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7725\" data-end=\"7842\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7725\" data-end=\"7743\"\u003eResident club:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artisan Club\u003cbr data-start=\"7756\" data-end=\"7759\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7759\" data-end=\"7770\"\u003eLagoon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cotino Bay\u003cbr data-start=\"7781\" data-end=\"7784\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7784\" data-end=\"7807\"\u003ePublic destination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cotino Bay Beach, Dining and Shops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"zpp79a\" data-start=\"7849\" data-end=\"7914\"\u003eThe Artisan Club: Cotino’s Private Resident Club on Cotino Bay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7916\" data-end=\"8082\"\u003eThe Artisan Club is one of the biggest reasons Cotino Bay matters to homeowners. It turns the lagoon from something you look at into something that shapes daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8084\" data-end=\"8421\"\u003eDisney says the Artisan Club is now open and gives members access to facilities including a signature restaurant, beach bar, gym, outdoor sports courts and creative studios. It also includes events, wellness programs and Disney storytelling touches designed around the theme of a “creative oasis.” \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8423\" data-end=\"8775\"\u003eThe Artisan Club also includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"8454\" data-end=\"8468\"\u003eParr House\u003c\/strong\u003e, a multi-purpose venue inspired by the hero family home from Disney and Pixar’s \u003cem data-start=\"8549\" data-end=\"8564\"\u003eIncredibles 2\u003c\/em\u003e. Disney says Parr House can be used by members for events, milestone celebrations and occasional overnight stays for an additional fee, subject to availability and terms. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8777\" data-end=\"8970\"\u003eFor buyers, the key point is simple: \u003cstrong data-start=\"8814\" data-end=\"8872\"\u003ethe Artisan Club is optional, separate, and fee-based.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not assume every Cotino home purchase includes the same level of lagoon, club or beach access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1q9mtqs\" data-start=\"8977\" data-end=\"9049\"\u003eCotino Bay Beach, Dining and Shops: The Future Public Access District\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9051\" data-end=\"9217\"\u003eCotino Bay Beach, Dining and Shops is the part of Cotino Bay that may matter most to the wider Coachella Valley because it is planned for both residents and visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9219\" data-end=\"9443\"\u003eDisney says the district is anticipated to open in fall 2026 and will include dining, shopping and entertainment, while offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy Cotino Bay for a fee. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9445\" data-end=\"9518\"\u003eThe first announced tenant mix gives a strong clue about the positioning:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9520\" data-end=\"9820\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"9520\" data-end=\"9531\"\u003eElevare\u003c\/strong\u003e is planned as a waterfront restaurant.\u003cbr data-start=\"9570\" data-end=\"9573\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"9573\" data-end=\"9612\"\u003eOn the Mark Fine Foods \u0026amp; Provisions\u003c\/strong\u003e is a locally owned specialty market.\u003cbr data-start=\"9649\" data-end=\"9652\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"9652\" data-end=\"9666\"\u003eKhaga Yoga\u003c\/strong\u003e brings wellness programming.\u003cbr data-start=\"9695\" data-end=\"9698\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"9698\" data-end=\"9711\"\u003eArtigiano\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a Canadian specialty coffee brand to its first U.S. location. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9822\" data-end=\"10169\"\u003ePatch reported additional detail that the first phase of the town center includes about \u003cstrong data-start=\"9910\" data-end=\"9932\"\u003e45,000 square feet\u003c\/strong\u003e of shopping, dining and entertainment space, located off Monterey Avenue between Gerald Ford and Frank Sinatra Drives. Patch also reported future plans include a hotel and additional retail space. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"10171\" data-end=\"10290\"\u003eThis matters because Cotino Bay is not just a resident amenity. It is also positioned as a future regional destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ubxoa3\" data-start=\"10297\" data-end=\"10330\"\u003eWhat Can You Do at Cotino Bay?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"10332\" data-end=\"10494\"\u003eBased on official and project-source descriptions, Cotino Bay is designed around a beach-style experience in the desert. Planned and described activities include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"10496\" data-end=\"10769\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xr1cit\" data-start=\"10496\" data-end=\"10506\"\u003eSwimming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"i66gtr\" data-start=\"10507\" data-end=\"10539\"\u003eRelaxing on white sand beaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"brei5t\" data-start=\"10540\" data-end=\"10550\"\u003eKayaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17o8xii\" data-start=\"10551\" data-end=\"10567\"\u003ePaddleboarding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nv6rtr\" data-start=\"10568\" data-end=\"10587\"\u003eWaterfront dining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jv49ep\" data-start=\"10588\" data-end=\"10608\"\u003eBeachside lounging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ylxdvb\" data-start=\"10609\" data-end=\"10645\"\u003eWalking and biking near the lagoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xfpry5\" data-start=\"10646\" data-end=\"10702\"\u003eMember events and programming through the Artisan Club\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v19o22\" data-start=\"10703\" data-end=\"10769\"\u003eFuture visitor access through Cotino Bay Beach, Dining and Shops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"10771\" data-end=\"11032\"\u003eCrystal Lagoons describes Cotino Bay as offering year-round activities like paddleboarding and kayaking, while Disney and local coverage reference future paid visitor access and watercraft such as kayaks and paddleboards. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1x028ix\" data-start=\"11039\" data-end=\"11080\"\u003eThe Water Technology Behind Cotino Bay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"11082\" data-end=\"11390\"\u003eCotino Bay uses \u003cstrong data-start=\"11098\" data-end=\"11128\"\u003eCrystal Lagoons technology\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is one of the most important technical details behind the project. DMB says the approved grand oasis uses Crystal Lagoons technology designed for low water consumption with a minimum amount of additives and energy. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"11392\" data-end=\"11807\"\u003eCrystal Lagoons describes its technology as a system for building and maintaining large crystalline lagoons with minimal water, additives and energy compared with traditional swimming pools, parks and other recreational amenities. The company says its lagoons can operate in a closed circuit, are filled only once, and then require water mainly to compensate for evaporation. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"11809\" data-end=\"12213\"\u003eAccording to Crystal Lagoons, its system uses sensors, injectors, algorithm-driven dosing, pulsed additives, efficient filtration and remote telemetric monitoring through the Crystal Lagoons Control Center. The company also claims its system uses up to 100 times fewer chemicals than traditional pools and up to 50 times less energy than a same-size swimming pool. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12215\" data-end=\"12620\"\u003eA project page from Caliagua, a Southern California water infrastructure contractor, describes Cotino Lagoon work that included piping, conduit routing, hydraulic components, skimmers, intakes, recirculation systems, filters, pumps, level sensors, control valves, chemical delivery systems, electrical panels, controls, sensors, alarms and robotic cleaning systems. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"8p75va\" data-start=\"12627\" data-end=\"12655\"\u003eThe Desert Water Question\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12657\" data-end=\"12756\"\u003eBecause Cotino Bay is a large lagoon in the desert, water is one of the first questions people ask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12758\" data-end=\"13054\"\u003eThe honest answer is this: \u003cstrong data-start=\"12785\" data-end=\"12811\"\u003eCotino Bay uses water.\u003c\/strong\u003e The more precise question is how the lagoon is engineered, how often water must be replaced, how evaporation is managed, what water sources are used, and how the system compares with other land uses such as golf courses, turf, pools or lakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13056\" data-end=\"13472\"\u003eOfficially available development materials emphasize Crystal Lagoons technology, low water consumption, minimal additives, energy efficiency and closed-circuit operation. They do not, in the sources reviewed here, clearly verify the exact final source-water mix for Cotino Bay. For that reason, this guide does \u003cstrong data-start=\"13367\" data-end=\"13374\"\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e claim that Cotino Bay uses recycled water unless and until that is confirmed in a primary source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13474\" data-end=\"13674\"\u003eThat point matters. Some articles online may describe recycled water or sustainability claims broadly, but the best SEO page should be more accurate than the average article. The strongest wording is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13676\" data-end=\"13865\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"13676\" data-end=\"13865\"\u003eCotino Bay is powered by Crystal Lagoons technology, which its provider says is designed to reduce water, energy and chemical use compared with conventional large swimming-pool systems.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13867\" data-end=\"13908\"\u003eThat is accurate, sourced and defensible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"13mwpoi\" data-start=\"13915\" data-end=\"13963\"\u003eWhy Cotino Bay Matters for Cotino Real Estate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13965\" data-end=\"14036\"\u003eCotino Bay is more than an amenity. It is a market-positioning feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14038\" data-end=\"14341\"\u003eMost \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/desertoasisinsider.shop\/blogs\/real-estate\/best-ultra-luxury-country-clubs-coachella-valley\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eluxury desert communities\u003c\/a\u003e in Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells and La Quinta are organized around golf, mountain views, privacy, clubhouses, spas or tennis. Cotino adds something different: a large, turquoise, beach-style lagoon framed by Disney storytelling and a future public town center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14343\" data-end=\"14380\"\u003eFor buyers, Cotino Bay may influence:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"14382\" data-end=\"14624\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6ysdo2\" data-start=\"14382\" data-end=\"14399\"\u003eLifestyle value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"suepzi\" data-start=\"14400\" data-end=\"14427\"\u003eWalkability within Cotino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uf2wl1\" data-start=\"14428\" data-end=\"14448\"\u003eProximity premiums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"145wk8y\" data-start=\"14449\" data-end=\"14479\"\u003eRental and resale perception\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k4axpd\" data-start=\"14480\" data-end=\"14507\"\u003eClub membership decisions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hka125\" data-start=\"14508\" data-end=\"14553\"\u003eLong-term public attention on the community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u4scst\" data-start=\"14554\" data-end=\"14582\"\u003ePhoto and media visibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hya42u\" data-start=\"14583\" data-end=\"14624\"\u003eVisitor demand once public access opens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14626\" data-end=\"14910\"\u003eThis does not mean every home in Cotino has the same relationship to Cotino Bay. Buyers should compare proximity, view corridors, noise exposure, walking distance, club membership requirements, HOA rules, access fees and future construction phases before choosing a lot or floor plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"t5e2gz\" data-start=\"14917\" data-end=\"14958\"\u003eCommon Misconceptions About Cotino Bay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"jdee4f\" data-start=\"14960\" data-end=\"15010\"\u003eMisconception 1: Cotino Bay is a natural lake.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15012\" data-end=\"15160\"\u003eCotino Bay is not a natural lake. It is a man-made crystalline lagoon powered by Crystal Lagoons technology. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1hocdk2\" data-start=\"15162\" data-end=\"15218\"\u003eMisconception 2: Cotino Bay is already fully public.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15220\" data-end=\"15394\"\u003ePublic access is planned through Cotino Bay Beach, Dining and Shops, anticipated for fall 2026, with access expected to require a fee. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"8djm0s\" data-start=\"15396\" data-end=\"15480\"\u003eMisconception 3: Buying a Cotino home automatically gives you full beach access.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15482\" data-end=\"15658\"\u003eDisney’s disclosure states that home purchase does not grant access to Cotino Bay or its beaches and that access requires separate fees. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"lo1the\" data-start=\"15660\" data-end=\"15732\"\u003eMisconception 4: The Artisan Club and Cotino Bay are the same thing.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15734\" data-end=\"15884\"\u003eCotino Bay is the lagoon. The Artisan Club is the private resident membership club. Cotino Bay Beach, Dining and Shops is the planned public district.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"98a3ba\" data-start=\"15886\" data-end=\"15937\"\u003eMisconception 5: Cotino is a Disney theme park.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15939\" data-end=\"16306\"\u003eCotino is a residential master-planned community, not a theme park. Disney’s role is branding, storytelling, placemaking and community management, while DMB is the developer and third-party builders build and sell homes. 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