With more than 350 days of sunshine per year and the warmest winters in the western US – though summer can be quite hot – recreational hiking and horseback riding are popular in the many canyons in the mountains that surround the valley. One of the most visited outdoor sports areas is Thousand Palms Canyon.
The Greater Palm Springs area is very popular for both first and second homes. The full-time residents enjoy amongst the best year-round weather in America and are seen outdoors almost daily. From shopping to golf to tennis to music festivals to the farmer’s markets to the hiking to the casinos to Joshua Tree to the Living Zoo and even quick access to the snow and mountains.
The Coachella Valley has consistent year-round weather that avails its residents to enjoy the outdoors everyday. There is a reason why well-known celebrities, politicians and sports stars make the Greater Palm Springs area home part-time or full-time.