Indian Wells Vacation Rentals

Indian Wells Travel Guide

Located between Palm Springs and La Quinta, Indian Wells is a popular city in Coachella Valley for travel because of its access to golf courses, luxury hotels, and desert nature scenes. The Indian Wells Tennis Garden also brings lots of visitors to town because it is a world-renowned tennis garden, as it is the second largest tennis-specific stadium in the whole world.

Things to Do in Indian Wells

There are mostly two types of visitors in Indian Wells, travelers who want to explore the amazing beauty of the mountains and the national forests, and those who are interested in sports and luxury experiences. The Indian Wells Tennis Garden and the Indian Wells Golf Course and Country Club are visited by thousands of people each year, as they are two of the best hosts for their respective sports.

To explore the beauty of the California desert, check out The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. This place offers interactive programs and exhibits the unusual beauty of the arid landscape. The gardens display tons of desert flowers and plants, and have some native animals present also. Additionally, Indian Wells might be only thought of as a desert but there are some amazing mountains very close by. Make sure to travel to these higher elevations to hike, bike, swim in the creeks, and try to spot some roaming wildlife.

Other great things to do in the area include visiting the Desert Holocaust Memorial. This memorial was built because many refugees from World War II ended up in the California desert after the horrific events of the Holocaust.

Best Places to Stay in Indian Wells

Indian Wells is a small town where much of the city is part of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Forests, meaning most spots are near to some gorgeous views or cool plant life.

Best Time to Visit Indian Wells

The weather in Indian Wells can be absolutely scorching. Don't be surprised if in the summer temperatures never dip much below 100 degrees, even at night. Unless travelers are planning on being in a refreshing pool all day, summer might best be avoided. Visitors should also be aware that April is usually the busiest month and the hardest time to find a rental. This is because of the influx of tourists that come for the popular music festivals Coachella and Stagecoach.