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Cathedral City, California The guide was updated: 2024-12-11

Located just 10 miles from Palm Springs, Cathedral City is a desert oasis with stunning mountain and desert landscapes. It gets its name from the majestic Cathedral Canyon, and is home to some of the Coachella Valley's best golf courses. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Cimarron Golf Resort's Boulder and Pebble courses, or at the Cathedral Canyon Golf Club. With its natural beauty and top-rated golf courses, Cathedral City is a must-visit destination for any traveler.

Facts

Population:	52,598 (2024)
Currency:	$1 US = 100 cents
Search Accommodation:	Hotels »
Emergency numbers:	911
Newspapers:	The Desert Sun: www.desertsun.com Coachella Valley Independent: www.cvindependent.com/category/news
Website:	www.cathedralcity.gov www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com/coachella-valley/cathedral-city
Opening hours:	Most stores are open seven days a week, 10am to 5pm, or later. Bars and clubs tend to close around 2am.

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You will find some of the warmest winters in the Coachella Valley. Warm weather year-round means that anytime is a good time to go hiking or horseback riding in the canyons and mountains throughout the area. The valley has also become a major golfing destination, with 125 golf courses scattered all over. Additionally, you can attend its many annual events.

The Fountain of Life

The Fountain of Life

The Fountain of Life is a large stone fountain adorned with mosaic tiles and glass by the artist Jennifer Johnson. As a prominent landmark, the fountain represents the land and people of Cathedral City.

Desert Memorial Park Cemetery

Desert Memorial Park Cemetery

At Desert Memorial Park Cemetery, you can visit the gravesites of famous Rat Pack crooner Frank Sinatra and 70s singer Sonny Bono, of the duo Sonny and Cher. As this is a cemetery, please be respectful of the dead and behave accordingly.

Cimarron Golf Club

Cimarron Golf Club

Cimarron Golf Club is home to two championship courses, one short, one long, and both within view of the beautiful San Jacinto Mountains. The Boulder Course made the 'Top 25 Best Places To Play in Southern California' list in 2013.

Cathedral Canyon Golf Club

Cathedral Canyon Golf Club

Cathedral Canyon Golf Club is home to one of the most popular golf courses in the Coachella Valley, which features 18 holes of championship golf against a beautiful landscape. Tree-lined fairways, 16 lakes, and strategically placed bunkers will challenge and inspire your best golf yet.

Boomers Palm Springs

Boomers Palm Springs

If you don't want to work on your long game at the larger golf courses, play a round at the mini golf course. Other activities at Boomers Palm Springs include go karts, bumper boats, a rock wall, and a game room.

The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens

The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens

The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens is not only a zoo, but a nature preserve with trails of varying difficulty winding through the Sonoran Desert. Its mission is to preserve plant and animal species that live in deserts all over the world.

Mary Pickford is D'Place

Mary Pickford is D'Place

Mary Pickford is D'Place is a high tech gem hearkens to the past. Its architecture is reminiscent of some of the Spanish-style buildings in the area, and inside it features a movie theater and museum dedicated to the silent film star known as 'America's Sweetheart.'

Big League Dreams Cathedral City

Big League Dreams Cathedral City

Cathedral City Classic is the largest Division One softball tournament in the nation, the NCAA Women's Softball Tournament, is played here every February at Big League Dreams Sports Park. This tournament features 35 top D1 programs.

Windmill Tours

Windmill Tours

Daily tours of the windmill farm of the San Gorgonio Pass explores the different types of over 3,000 windmills located here along with their history and current uses. Be a part of America's green energy future.

Desert Princess Country Club

Desert Princess Country Club

A 27-hole golf course, fine dining, a community clubhouse, a fitness center, and a full service spa are just a few things you can look forward to when you spend time in the Desert Princess Country Club. Be ready to be treated like royalty in DPC.

Parks

Parks

There are eight public parks in Cathedral City featuring such varying elements as soccer fields, walking paths, covered seating areas, public art, tennis courts, volleyball courts and monuments. If you like spending your time outdoors, this is the place for you.

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