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Carmela in the foreground, with Rancho Santana and The Madison Club beyond.

Carmela

Mediterranean-inspired homes in a compact gated neighborhood beside The Madison Club.Read the Carmela Home Buying Study Guide for courtyard homes, ...

 Red-flowering Eremophila shrubs in a landscaped garden at Trilogy Polo Club.

Eremophila maculata

The spotted emu bush is commonly known as a flowering shrub native to Australia but is often cultivated in desert gardens, including those in the C...

 A single Fremont cottonwood tree with yellow leaves in autumn, located in a desert landscape with mountains in the background.

Fremont Cottonwood

A fast-growing deciduous tree native to riparian (riverbank) habitats throughout the southwestern United States, including the Coachella Valley and...

 Close-up of a fan palm trunk and hanging dry fronds against a blue sky.

California Fan Palm

The only palm species native to the western United States and is a defining feature of desert oases in the Coachella Valley and surrounding mountai...

 A surfer riding a wave past the PSSC wall at Palm Springs Surf Club.

Palm Springs Surf Club

Palm Springs Surf Club is a 21-acre desert oasis designed for both surfers and leisure seekers. At its heart is a state-of-the-art wave pool delive...

 A pickleball player holding a paddle on a court at Palm Desert Civic Center Park.

Edmund Celaya

Edmund Celaya doesn’t “transition” to the kitchen—he storms it. With a long basketball background, Edmund plays pickleball like a chaos-engine poin...

 A small bird perched among thin leaves and stems.

Flame Skimmer (Libellula saturata)

This vibrant orange dragonfly is a striking species commonly found in the Coachella Valley and throughout the southwestern United States. Appearanc...

 Fergus Gould holding a pickleball paddle at Palm Desert Resort.

Fergus Gould

Hailing from the rugged landscapes of Australia, Fergus Gould is a towering and formidable presence on the pickleball court. His impressive stature...

 Fritz Burns Park's lit pickleball courts and surrounding neighborhood seen from above at dusk.

Fritz Burns Park

Fritz Burns Park is one of La Quinta’s most complete public recreation spaces, bringing together aquatic facilities, sports courts, family play are...

 Pink flowers blooming in a garden at The Living Desert.

🌸 Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa)

Status: Non-native (introduced), but widely cultivatedFamily: Onagraceae (Evening Primrose family)Origin: Native to Texas, Mexico, and the south-ce...

 Elevated view of Sensei Porcupine Creek, with palm-lined grounds, golf fairways and the Santa Rosa Mountains in Rancho Mirage.

Sensei Porcupine Creek

A private wellness retreat at the foot of the Santa Rosa Mountains, with estate-style accommodations, golf, tennis and Sensei by Nobu dining. Set...

 White Texas olive flowers and textured leaves at The Living Desert, photographed by Mark Miller on October 15, 2026.

Texas Olive

Texas olive pairs crinkled white flowers with broad, softly textured leaves. The blossoms have yellow throats, a small detail that becomes especial...