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Desert Palms California Map

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CityDesert Palms
StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyRiverside County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezonePacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)
Latitude33.7789
Longitude-116.293
Population6,686
Density966.5 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Code92211
Area Code714
County SeatRiverside
School DistrictDesert Sands Unified School District

About Desert Palms, California

Desert Palms is a locality in Riverside County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,686. The population density is 966.5 people per km². Desert Palms is located at 33.7789°N, 116.2930°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 92211.

Desert Palms emerges from the arid expanse where the earth holds a deep, silent heat that shimmers against the horizon. It lies 6.0 miles northwest of Indio, CA (from Indio, CA: bearing 312°T), and is situated 9.9 miles east of Cathedral City. The landscape surrounding Desert Palms unfolds in vast, sun-bleached plains, defined by the rugged silhouette of the Indio Hills that guard the northern boundary. Two miles away, the dramatic cleft of Pushawalla Canyon offers a stark contrast to the flat, open ground, drawing the eye toward the dry, shifting textures of the terrain. The gentle, seasonal pulse of the Whitewater River flows four miles off, carving a thin ribbon of resilience through the parched soil. Visitors often traverse the Hidden Horseshoe and Pushawalla Palms Trail to witness how the light transforms the desert floor into a palette of copper and violet at dusk.

Desert Palms grew from the quiet ambition of those who found purpose in the harsh, rewarding climate of this inland territory. The local economy relies on the steady rhythm of agriculture and the maintenance of resources that sustain life in such a thirsty environment. Industry here favors the practical, with businesses centered on regional trade and the essential services that keep the community functioning despite the scarcity of shade. Lake Cahuilla remains a vital point of reference ten miles away, serving as a reminder of the water that once shaped the basin long before the modern era. Every activity in Desert Palms reflects a commitment to endurance, where the labor of the day is measured by the clarity of the stars once the sun retreats.

Cultural life in Desert Palms finds its expression in the simple, unadorned gatherings held under the wide, cloudless sky. Unknown Park provides the primary space for public reflection, offering a quiet refuge for residents who appreciate the stillness of the desert air. The character of Desert Palms is defined by a sturdy independence, where the people value the slow transition of the seasons over the frantic pace of larger hubs. While the region is not defined by the presence of celebrities, the sense of space allows for a profound, personal connection to the land that is rare in more crowded places. Life here moves with a steady, deliberate grace, anchored by the enduring presence of the desert that stretches out in every direction.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 180° S
  • Coachella Valley Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 272° W
  • Coachella Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 0.7 mi, 322° NW · 7,243 acres
  • Freedom Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 224° SW
  • Coachella Valley Fringe-Toed Lizard Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 2.8 mi, 340° N
  • Hidden Palms (Nature Reserve) — 2.9 mi, 350° N
  • Pushwalla Palms (Nature Reserve) — 3.3 mi, 012° N
  • Old Car (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 011° N
  • Santa Rosa-San Jacinto Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 4.6 mi, 184° S · 195k acres
  • Santa Rosa And San Jacinto National Monument (National Monument) — 4.6 mi, 184° S · 280k acres
  • Santa Rosa Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.0 mi, 184° S
  • Hohmann (Gallery) — 5.4 mi, 226° SW
  • Expressframe (Monument) — 5.6 mi, 226° SW
  • Coachella Valley History Museum (Museum) — 5.6 mi, 135° SE
  • Desert Holocaust Memorial (Monument) — 5.9 mi, 236° SW
  • Sunnylands Center & Gardens (Attraction) — 6.7 mi, 271° W
  • Birds of Welcome (Public Artwork) — 6.7 mi, 269° W
  • The Show (Theatre) — 7.1 mi, 291° W
  • Artists Center at The Galen (Gallery) — 7.3 mi, 238° SW
  • Joshua Tree Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 7.6 mi, 024° NE · 592k acres
  • Joshua Tree National Park (National Park) — 7.7 mi, 021° N · 784k acres
  • Theater (Theatre) — 8.6 mi, 275° W
  • Mary Pickford Theatre (Cinema) — 9.8 mi, 271° W
  • Santa Rosa Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 10.5 mi, 180° S · 95k acres
  • Coachella Valley Vista (Viewpoint) — 10.9 mi, 215° SW
  • Flak 37 88mm Gun (Attraction) — 12.7 mi, 287° W
  • Park Imperial South House (Attraction) — 12.8 mi, 277° W
  • San Bernardino National Forest (National Forest) — 13.7 mi, 191° S · 683k acres
  • Frank Sinatra House (Attraction) — 14.3 mi, 285° W
  • Agua Caliente Cultural Museum (Museum) — 14.8 mi, 282° W

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About This Desert Palms Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Desert Palms, California. Coordinates: 33.7789, -116.293. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Desert Palms includes the ZIP code (92211), telephone area code (714), county seat of Riverside County (Riverside), and school district assignment (Desert Sands Unified School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedAugust 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.