The Riverside County city of Indian Wells, California is situated in the beautiful Palm Springs area of the Coachella Valley, between Palm Desert and La Quinta. The appeal of profitable date ranches first brought residents to settle in the Indian Wells area, and the boom of the 1950’s brought sprawling golf courses to breezy Indian Wells; golfers and resorts soon followed. In 1957, Desi Arnaz opened the Indian Wells Resort Hotel in town and, in 1960, Arnold Palmer won the very first Bob Hope Desert Classic golf tournament here.
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Many Indian Wells residents find employment within the thriving tourism industry the greater area enjoys: resorts, restaurants, transportation services, golf courses and retail shops are always in need of qualified personnel. The school district based in neighboring La Quinta employs hundreds of educators and support staff, while infomercial-famous Guthy-Renker employs close to 1,000 workers in nearby Palm Desert. Other large employers include Wal Mart, Home Depot, Lowe’s, the Marriot and Macy’s. As the resort and golf industry continues to grow, so too do the opportunities for employment in Indian Wells.
Families with children have the benefits of sharing their school district with the neighboring towns of Indio, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Bermuda Dunes and Rancho Mirage. The school district has 22 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, 6 high schools and a continuation high school for alternative students. Palm Desert and La Quinta high schools both placed in the top 3 of all local high schools and made it to the top 10 of Riverside County schools; on the state and national levels, these high schools report having above-average test scores.
Residents and tourists alike who want to explore the desert climate love The Living Desert where a portion of the Colorado desert has been preserved in its natural state. Desert animals and plants roam freely here, and interested visitors can take a course or tour to learn more about this unique geographic area and climate. The nearby Coachella Valley Wild Bird Center in Indio is a haven for birders, photographers and nature enthusiasts alike: a visit to this preserve is a wonderful way to connect with nature while learning more about certain species of wild birds and their habitats.
Athletic residents meet their match in Indian Wells, as golf courses and tennis courts abound here. The Callaway Golf Performance Center is a great place for golfers to fine tune their swing before hitting the rolling acres of the Indian Wells Golf Resort for the afternoon. Famous Indian Wells Tennis Garden hosts several competitions throughout the year while lending its facilities occasionally to The Phoenix Suns for pre-season exhibition games that wow their fans. The second largest tennis-specific stadium in the world, this Indian Wells tennis complex has a stadium court, 11 match courts, 6 practice courts and 2 Har-Tru clay courts.
Residents who seek a touch of art and culture can sometimes catch a musical event at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, where renowned bands such as The Eagles and The Who have performed. Nearby Palm Desert offers a mix of sophisticated stores for a touch of retail therapy — Palm Desert’s El Paseo Drive is, in fact, considered Riverside County’s answer to Rodeo Drive. Shoppers on El Paseo Drive find boutiques, galleries, salons, eateries and beautiful palm trees dotting the street. Fans of bands such as Kyuss and Queens of the Stone Age will find themselves right at home as the area is known as the Palm Desert Scene, where many similar bands got their start and continue to produce vital music.
With its grand athletic complexes and golf courses, annual community-wide events are set on a larger scale in Indian Wells. Indian Wells Masters, or the BNP Paribas Open, is one of four WTA Premier Tournaments. It is one of the largest tennis events for both the ATP and WTA tours with over 96 players competing and is always very well attended. The Humana Challenge, once known as the Bob Hope Desert Classic, is a professional golfing tournament every January in neighboring Palm Desert and La Quinta. Professional golfers and celebrities from around the world compete for a chance to place. The annual Indian Wells Arts Festival is a community-wide celebration of art of all kinds: from glass-blowing to pottery throwing, there is something for everyone who attends to enjoy. The festival takes place every April and involves local artists and residents as volunteers and exhibitors.
Indian Wells exemplifies what California desert towns are known for: areas of natural beauty, key tourist destinations, quality school systems, and dynamic art scenes.
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