Coming Soon—A Next-Gen Surfing Resort Built in the Desert Near Palm Springs
“As the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage, many folks are heading out west. To Zoom towns, yes, as well as to other wide-open natural spaces. Now,...
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Living Desert Zoo and Gardens to Reopen Daytime Operations Dec. 17
“The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens will reopen daytime operations as an outdoor recreation facility Thursday, December 17. Under the State of California’s December 6th...
This $250 million, 400-acre Surf Resort in California Desert is on Track for 2021 Start
“A humongous wave is on the horizon in Southern California. A 400-acre, $250 million surf resort remains on track to break ground in the desert...
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens Temporarily Closes to the Public Beginning Monday, December 7, 2020
In accordance with Governor Newsom’s new stay-at-home orders, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens will temporarily close beginning Monday, December 7, 2020. Per the State’s...
Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City Opens
“The wait is over. Just in time for Thanksgiving, Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City opened to the public. The opening was announced not with the...
Agua Caliente Casino in Cathedral City Opens Ahead of Thanksgiving
“The new Agua Caliente Casino in Cathedral City quietly opened this week, just ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend when the Coachella Valley is expected...
BMW’s Performance Center West Wants to Make You a Track Star
“As autumn’s chill settles over much of the country, the warm sun still shines brightly at BMW’s Performance Center West (PCW) driving school in Thermal,...
CV Independent: Best of Coachella Valley 2020-2021: Readers’ Picks
“We here at the Independent debated postponing our annual Best of Coachella Valley readers’ poll this year. “Why? Well, COVID-19 has rocked the Coachella Valley—and a...
With Wave Pools on the Way, the Desert Around Palm Springs Could be SoCal’s Next Surf Spot
“Not far from the Palm Springs Airport is a bygone oasis. In 1986, the Oasis Water Park opened, and for decades you could hear people...
The History of WildLights at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
WildLights, the Coachella Valley’s favorite holiday event began nearly 3 decades ago. In 1993, The Living Desert held its first WildLights event, and it has...
Make Greater Palm Springs Your Go-To Stress-Free Destination.
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Vote for The Living Desert in USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Travel Award for Best Zoo Lights
Voting season continues. The public is invited to cast their vote and help The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens make USA TODAY’S 10Best Readers’ Choice...
Agua Caliente Casinos Set Aglow Hi-Tech Marquee Sign and Launch Light it Up Holiday Campaign
Agua Caliente Casinos set aglow the customized state-of-the-art marquee sign in front of the newest casino in their portfolio, Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City, which...
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens to Illuminate The Holiday Season with Wildlights Celebration
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens will light up the desert this holiday season with WildLights, a spectacular light display presented by the H.N. and...
USA Today Honors Agua Caliente Casinos As Top 5 in the 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards For Best Players’ Club
Agua Caliente Casinos received top 10 honors in USA TODAY’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice awards, coming in at No. 5 in the category of “Best...
Explore Greater Palm Springs: 25 Things to Do Right Now
Explore Greater Palm Springs this month from your home, inside your car, outdoors at a public park, hit the shops, or tee up at the...
The Living Desert Returns to Regular Park Hours and Reopens Hiking Trails
Beginning Thursday, October 1, 2020 the grounds and gardens of The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens will open at 8 a.m. for both members and...
Visit the History-Rich “House of Tomorrow” in Palm Springs
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PS Chamber Unveils New Interactive Art Piece “Love Letters” in the Heart of Downtown
On Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 7:30 a.m., the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce will unveil a newly commissioned interactive art piece titled “Love Letters” in...
What’s Going on with Airfare During the Pandemic?
by Brian Sullivan From price drops to sharp increases, airfare has fluctuated in a way that can leave many travelers confused, but what is causing...
The Coolest California Day Trips You Can Take on a Tank of Gas
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Cathedral City Casino Will Revitalize Downtown Area
The third Agua Caliente Casino will help establish Cathedral City as a major player. [ Read the full article here ]...