Indian Wells California Map

About Indian Wells, California

Indian Wells is a locality in Riverside County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,757. The population density is 128.3 people per km². Indian Wells is located at 33.7035°N, 116.3259°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Indian Wells is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 93527, 92210.

Indian Wells unfolds across a sun-drenched expanse where the Whitewater River creates a vital, quiet artery through the desert floor. It lies 3.8 miles east of Palm Desert, CA (from Palm Desert, CA: bearing 94°T), and is situated 5.3 miles west of Indio. The landscape is defined by the stark, sculptural presence of the Indio Hills standing to the northeast, their rugged silhouettes sharpening against the relentless clarity of the sky. Nearby, the Santa Rosa And San Jacinto National Monument provides an immediate boundary of protected wild land, grounding the suburban rhythm in the ancient, unyielding geology of the basin. At dusk, the light here possesses a particular, honeyed quality, catching the dust motes and turning the dry brush into a shimmering veil of amber and bronze.

Indian Wells emerged from a landscape once defined by agriculture and open space, evolving into a destination shaped by the deliberate intersection of leisure and the arid environment. The local economy draws its strength from the hospitality sector and private estates, maintaining a pace that favors quietude and the meticulous care of manicured grounds. While Lake Cahuilla sits six miles away as a testament to the region’s complex relationship with water, the character of the locality remains firmly tethered to the desert's own seasonal pulse. Those seeking the rugged textures of the terrain often venture toward the Hidden Horseshoe and Pushawalla Palms Trail, while others find a sense of place in the transition between the quiet, hidden reaches of Hidden Valley and the orderly, sun-warmed avenues that define the daily life of Indian Wells.

About This Indian Wells Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Indian Wells, California. Coordinates: 33.703465, -116.325898. 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 Indian Wells includes the ZIP code (93527, 92210), telephone area code (760, 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.