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Desert lavender flowers and small leaves beside a La Quinta Cove hiking trail.

Desert Lavender

A hardy, aromatic shrub native to the arid regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, including the Coachella Valley and su...

 A Joshua tree standing in a dry desert landscape.

Joshua Tree

An iconic species native to the Mojave Desert, including the high desert edges of the Coachella Valley. Botanical Profile: Family: Asparagaceae (...

 Aerial view of a landscaped civic plaza and surrounding streets in Coachella.

Historic City Hall & Veterans Memorial Park

Historic Coachella City Hall and Veterans Memorial Park form a compact civic and cultural destination in the heart of Coachella. Dedicated in 1949,...

 A colorful roadside attraction sign for Shields Date Garden featuring a knight in armor pointing forward.

Shields Date Garden

A historic date farm and roadside attraction in Indio, California, founded in 1924 by Floyd and Bess Shields. It’s a one-stop destination where you...

 Entrance to The Living Desert's wildlife hospital and conservation center.

Marilyn & Bill Tennity Wildlife Hospital & Conservation Center

The Marilyn & Bill Tennity Wildlife Hospital & Conservation Center at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert is one of the most m...

 Wide aerial view of Citrus Plaza and the adjoining Canopy at Citrus retail area along Jefferson Street in Indio. Photograph by Mark Miller, October 27, 2026.

Citrus Plaza Shopping Center, Indio

Citrus Plaza is the Ralphs- and CVS-anchored shopping center on Jefferson Street near Avenue 50 in Indio. It combines everyday errands with restaur...

 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...

 Close-up of a red-flowering shrub with narrow green leaves at Trilogy Polo Club.

Bottlebrush

A non-native but widely cultivated shrub or small tree in arid and Mediterranean climates, including Coachella Valley, California. Identification: ...

 Aerial view of Indian Wells Resort Hotel beside palm-lined golf fairways.

Indian Wells Resort Hotel

The Indian Wells Resort Hotel is a historic boutique property located along Highway 111 beside Indian Wells Country Club. Founded by Lucille Ball a...

 Illustration of architect Albert Frey standing beside drawings inside Frey House II

Albert Frey

Who He Was Albert Frey (1903–1998) was a Swiss-born architect and one of the most influential figures in Palm Springs history. A protégé of Le Corb...

 Ralphs storefront and parking area at Citrus Plaza in Indio, photographed from above. Photograph by Mark Miller, October 27, 2026.

Ralphs at Citrus Plaza, Indio

Ralphs at Citrus Plaza is a grocery stop on Jefferson Street in Indio, near Avenue 50. Its location puts everyday food shopping alongside the surro...

 Close-up of green mountain plants beside a trail near the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.

Artemisia dracunculus (Wild Tarragon)

Common Names: Tarragon, Wild Tarragon, Dragon SagewortFamily: Asteraceae (Sunflower family) Overview:Artemisia dracunculus, commonly known as tarr...