Rancho Mirage is a city that combines elegance and luxury with fun and adventure, and delivers them like no other place can. Located between Palm Desert and Cathedral City in Riverside County, California, Rancho Mirage is home to exclusive gated communities, tennis facilities, and world-class golf courses. It’s also where some of the world’s finest resorts are located such as The Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort, The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa, and The Ritz-Carlton.

The city is home to Sunnylands, a 200-acre estate that once served as a vacation home for Walter and Leonore Annenberg. In its more than 40 years of history, Sunnylands has welcomed the world’s most important leaders who come here for meetings and summits on major national and international issues. The estate is open to the public for tours and exploration, and hosts various public events throughout the year.

Residents and tourists have a multitude of other activities to choose from and several must-see spots to visit in and around the city. For starters, Rancho Mirage regularly hosts concerts, Broadway productions, and art festivals in the state-of-the-art Rancho Mirage Amphitheater.

Astronomy lovers will enjoy stargazing at the Rancho Mirage Observatory. The facility boasts a research-grade CDK 700 telescope that can reach distant galaxies deep into outer space. Meanwhile, nature lovers can visit the Rancho Mirage Community Park. The area is open for picnics and outdoor activities with palm trees and mountain vistas serving as a backdrop.

The city also attracts golfers to the Desert Island Golf Club. Built in 1971, the golf facility features a 6,716-yard course conceptualized by renowned golf course designer Desmond Muirhead. Kids also get to have fun while learning about science, arts, and crafts at the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert or CDMOD.

Rancho Mirage’s population of over 18,000 also enjoys top-notch healthcare from leading medical facilities in the area. These include Hazelden Betty Ford Center, Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center, and Eisenhower Health. When it comes to education, kids have the chance to go to highly rated schools such as Rancho Mirage Elementary School and Rancho Mirage High are two.

Shopping is also a must-do in Rancho Mirage. Retail centers in the area include the El Paseo Shopping District, The River, and The Shops at Palm Desert. Shoppers looking for cheap finds can also visit Thriftology.

When it comes to dining, the city offers a wide selection of culinary delights served by some of the best chefs and restaurants in the region. All-day European food is Si Bon’s specialty while Shame on the Moon delivers some of the best classic American dishes in California.

Rancho Mirage doesn’t fall behind other cities in California when it comes to real estate. The market has been consistently accelerating and homebuyers searching for luxury properties will find it to be quite competitive. Let the team of experienced local agents at Scottman & Rande guide you in landing your dream home in this stunning desert community.