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Indian Wells, California
Indian Wells, California is set amid the majestic Santa Rosa Mountains, just minutes from the Palm Springs International Airport. This secluded enclave offers world-class accommodations, outstanding restaurants, shimmering pools, luxurious spas, championship tennis and two award winning golf courses - all just steps apart.
Indian Wells Real Estate
During the last 10 years, $397 million worth of building permits have been issued, mostly for single family homes within country clubs. In addition, a new 620-acre country club community has been approved with two 18-hole Jack Nicklaus golf courses and over 600 single-family homes. Construction continues at The Reserve, as well as at other housing developments within the city.
Activities & Entertainment
Activities and events for the entire family include The Living Desert Zoo and the Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert. In addition, there are several year-round recreational activities including hiking, biking, tennis, golf, canyon jeep tours and hot air balloon excursions, as well as several stimulating cultural activities such as the Desert Town Hall-Indian Wells Speaker Series and Indian Wells Arts Festival.
Dining & Shopping
Indian Wells offers a dazzling array of stylish retail shops and restaurants ranging from casual eateries to fine dining establishments.
Indian Wells is the gateway to the best shopping in the desert with fabulous boutiques and signature retail emporiums for the ultimate shopping experience. From the boutiques of El Paseo and historic Palm Canyon Drive to the outlet stores of Desert Hills and the expansive Westfield Shoppingtown, you'll discover everything from exclusive one-of-a-kind finds to unbeatable brand-name bargains.
History
Once a tribal well and wagon stop, Indian Wells grew into a small, celebrity-studded enclave. When President Dwight D. Eisenhower first vacationed here, he was so impressed with Indian Wells that it became his winter residence.
Throughout the '50s, tennis tournaments became annual events, and in 1960, the first Bob Hope Desert Classic was played at Indian Wells Country Club - forever making Indian Wells synonymous with top-ranked golf.
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