The Cross Trail in Palm Desert offers hikers breathtaking views and a workout
Palm Desert is ripe with hiking opportunities. Many trails are close by and offer breathtaking panoramic views down into Palm Desert and out across the Coachella Valley to the San Andreas Faultline and north mountains beyond. “The Cross” trail, as it’s known to hikers, is exceptional.
PALM DESERT AND THE BEST HIKING IN THE VALLEY
The Cross is especially cool for several reasons. One is that you can bring your dog… some of Palm Desert’s other trails don’t allow them. Horses and Bikes are allowed, but it’s rare to cross paths with them. The trail is steep, gaining over 600 feet in elevation before reaching the large metal Cross (lighted at night) located on a promontory. Once there, you can look down into Stone Eagle Golf Course with its emerald green manicured fairways… a striking juxtaposition to the adjacent rocky landscape. And you just might happen upon Bighorn Sheep, as the area serves as their native habitat.
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Tourists, locals and residents of neighboring cities all understand the appeal of Palm Desert real estate—beautiful weather, unparalleled shopping, fine dining and a wide range of outdoor activities that are perfect for the entire family. Palm Desert isn’t all spas and golf, though many buyers from all over world seek out both Palm Desert real estate and Palm Springs homes for sale for those reasons alone. There are plenty of family-friendly activities and things to do that all ages will truly enjoy.
1. Head to the Park. Grab a football, skateboard and all your other favorite sports gear and make a trip to the Palm Desert Civic Center park. It’s the perfect place for a family picnic, friendly game of football, day of cycling and just walking around and exploring. Beautiful ponds filled with ducks and grassy areas that seem to go on for miles make this a popular recreation destination.
2. Dive in. The Palm Desert Aquatic Center at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park is an eight–acre facility with a shallow splash pool, water slides and an Olympic-size pool that’s perfect for swimming laps and practicing dives.
3. Feel the rush. For the adventurer, the thrill rides at Wet ‘N Wild in nearby Palm Springs promise a fun day of adrenaline rushes. It makes sense that this adds an element of fun appeal to Palm Springs homes for sale, but it’s truly just a hop, skip and a jump from Palm Desert as well.
4. Off-road discovery. The rugged desert offers the perfect locale for all-terrain vehicle adventure tours of the rocky terrain and steep mountainsides.
5. Absorb some culture. The state-of-the-art McCallum Theatre offers an incredible variety of performances by world-class artists that include everything from ballets and symphonies to productions of children’s fairy tales and magic acts.”
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As almost every American is probably aware, we’ve got the first weekend of the 2013 Coachella Music Festival coming up fast—the festivities start this Friday. But that’s not the only music to be found in the desert this week. On Tuesday, April 9, a live performance of Lord of the Dance will take place at the McCallum Theatre. Touted as a mesmerizing fusion of both modern and traditional Celtic music and dance, this production is based on mythical Irish folklore that tells the story of Don Dorcha, the Lord of Darkness, and his challenge to the ethereal lord of light, the Lord of the Dance. The culmination of this incredible choreography, dramatic music, vibrant costumes, cutting-edge staging and lighting was deemed “a showpiece extravaganza,” by the Los Angeles Times and described by the New York Post as “fascinating, rewarding and above all, entertaining.” Plus, if you’ve been considering real estate in Palm Desert, a visit to this theater is an absolute must! The show runs from 8 to 10 pm.
On Thursday, April 11, The Shops on El Paseo celebrate Coachella with beats by top DJs in preparation for the big upcoming weekend. It’s a great way to take a break from your busy week and enjoy the chic boutiques and shopping opportunities in Palm Desert’s upscale shopping district. Complimentary valet parking is provided. For more information, call 760.341.4058.
Also on Thursday night, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will perform at the McCallum Theatre. Stunning dancers from this world-renowned dance company will perform thrilling premieres and new productions, in addition to beloved classics such as the American masterpiece, Revelations. It’s a fabulous opportunity to see why the New York Times hailed this theater company as “possibly the most successful modern dance company on the planet.” The show runs from 8 to 10 pm.
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In South Palm Desert, you could drive right by this charming community and not even know it is there. It’s Cypress Estates, one of the few small gated communities in South Palm Desert.
Cypress Estates was built in 2003, making it even more attractive with its newer construction. These nine Tuscan styled homes offer high quality appointments, upgraded features and is very private. Finding newer homes in the price range of approx. $370,000 to approx. $740,000 in South Palm Desert is not easy – but the homes in Cypress Estates fit the bill quite nicely.
These exquisitely detailed homes at Cypress Estates have highly desirable features such as high ceilings, tall windows, Pebbletec pools/spas, barbeque areas, chef’s kitchens featuring granite slab counters, center islands and stainless appliances, and other amenities.
Cypress Estates is conveniently located with walking distance of fashionable El Paseo and Washington Charter School, making it close to some of the best dining, shopping and schools the entire valley has to offer. Go South on Portola from Highway 111 and you will see Cypress Estates’ entrance gate on your left.
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