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View across the desert foothills from the Art Smith Trail, with the Coachella Valley and mountains beyond.

Hiking Trails in Palm Desert, CA

Palm Desert is one of the Coachella Valley’s best hubs for desert hiking—quick-access trailheads, rugged Santa Rosa Mountain foothills, and wide-op...

 A brown-headed cowbird perched on the edge of a light-colored wall.

Brown-headed Cowbird

A short, sturdy blackbird found across much of North America—including the Coachella Valley—and is famous for its unusual habit of laying eggs in o...

 Harpo the Clown giving a thumbs-up in front of a crowd

Harpo the Clown

With a bright green wig, sequined vest, and a horn that speaks volumes, Harpo the Clown has spent decades bringing laughter and connection to every...

 Aerial view of The Shops at Palm Desert, surrounding palm-lined streets, and distant desert mountains.

The Shops at Palm Desert

Welcome to The Shops at Palm Desert, your go-to destination for shopping, dining, and fun. Anchored by Macy’s, JCPenney, and Dick’s Sporting Goods,...

 A mule deer standing among trees beside a mountain trail.

Mule Deer

The Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus) is one of the most iconic and ecologically significant large mammals found in the Coachella Valley’s surroundin...

 Illustration of Pete Dye swinging a golf club in a landscaped desert setting.

Pete Dye

Paul “Pete” Dye Jr. (1925–2020) was one of the most influential golf course architects of the modern era. Known for strategic risk-and-reward layou...

 North Shore Beach and Yacht Club community center with palm trees, Salton Sea and mountains

North Shore Beach and Yacht Club

The North Shore Beach and Yacht Club is one of the Salton Sea’s most recognizable architectural landmarks. Designed during the late 1950s by Albert...

 AI-enhanced illustration of a bighorn ram overlooking Rancho Mirage; sheep digitally added.

Bighorn Overlook Trail

A short climb above Rancho Mirage City Hall, with switchbacks, a picnic shelter and a wide-open view across the Coachella Valley.Plan the outing sh...

 Close-up of a bighorn ram with large curled horns at The Living Desert.

Bighorn Sheep

One of the most iconic large mammals of the Coachella Valley and surrounding ranges, including the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains. This subsp...

 Weathered palm roots and fibrous trunk material among landscaped plants.

Jeffrey pine

The Jeffrey pine is a towering conifer native to the mountains of California, easily recognized by its tall, straight trunk, reddish-brown bark wit...

 A dense flock of European starlings flying above agricultural fields in Thermal.

European Starling

The European Starling is a highly adaptable, non-native songbird that has become a year-round resident throughout the Coachella Valley. Originally ...

 Snow goose standing in a refuge field at Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge

Snow Geese

A medium-to-large migratory waterfowl known for its striking white plumage and loud, honking calls. It is a seasonal visitor to the Coachella Valle...