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A small bird perched on a slender desert branch at Lake Cahuilla Park.

Loggerhead Shrike

A small but fierce songbird known for its raptor-like hunting behavior. Found year-round in the Coachella Valley, this bird is often seen perched o...

 A group of people playing pickleball on a court with red and black markings and a black fence. There is a sports ball visible in the air, and a few players are wearing white tops.

Soboba (Pickleball 🏓)

Twenty-one courts, including a championship court. Flexible options for playing, but it's not free. Excellent views of the adjacent mountains.  🚗: ...

 Fishhook barrel cactus growing between granite rocks on the Art Smith Trail in Palm Desert

Fishhook Barrel Cactus

A robust and striking succulent native to the desert landscapes of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, including parts of the Coach...

 Creosote branches with small leaves and yellow flowers beside a La Quinta Cove hiking trail.

Creosote Bush

One of the most iconic and resilient plants of the Coachella Valley and surrounding desert regions. It is a dominant species in the Sonoran, Mojave...

 A yellow-oleander tree and flowering plants beside a garden path.

Thevetia (Yellow Oleander)

Thevetia peruviana, commonly known as Yellow Oleander, is an attractive, evergreen shrub widely used in Coachella Valley landscapes. Originally nat...

 Illustration of Frank Capra seated outside the San Anselmo casita at La Quinta Resort

Frank Capra

Frank Capra is the classic Hollywood director who gave the world It Happened One Night, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, You Can’t Take It With You an...

 A cheetah resting in a shaded habitat and looking toward the camera.

Cheetah

a large feline known for being the fastest land animal, capable of reaching speeds up to 60-70 mph (97-113 km/h). This incredible speed allows chee...

 Illustration of Walter Annenberg walking through the gardens at Sunnylands

Sunnylands

Sunnylands is a historic midcentury modern estate and public garden in Rancho Mirage, California. Created as the winter residence of Ambassadors Wa...

 Organ pipe cactus beside palm trees and a metal horse sculpture at J&J Ranch in La Quinta

Organ Pipe Cactus

A striking, multi-stemmed cactus native to the Sonoran Desert, including parts of Arizona, Baja California, and Sonora, Mexico. While it is not nat...

 Close-up of vivid pink bougainvillea flowers in sunlight.

Bougainvillea

A vibrant, fast-growing ornamental plant widely cultivated in the Coachella Valley and other warm, arid regions. While not native to the desert, it...

 The Getty Center's curved stone facade and outdoor plaza in Los Angeles.

The Getty Center

The Getty is more than a museum—it's a cultural landmark devoted to preserving, studying, and sharing the world’s greatest art. Founded by oil magn...

 Aerial view of Cinemark Century Theatres, the amphitheater and waterways at The River in Rancho Mirage

The River at Rancho Mirage

The River at Rancho Mirage is an open-air shopping, dining and entertainment destination built around landscaped waterways, pedestrian bridges and ...