August is upon us—and that means we’re all looking for ways to cool down, whether you’re on vacation in the beautiful Coachella Valley or own real estate in Indian Wells, La Quinta or one of the other gorgeous desert cities. Read on for a few fun ways to cool down this weekend.
On Friday, August 1 at 7 pm, there will be another fun event at Wet ‘n Wild Palm Springs—Dive-In Movie – Grown Ups 2. This is a great way to spend time with the family and really cool down in this fabulous water park. Entrance to the Dive-in Movies is free with park admission. Wet ‘n Wild Palm Springs stays open until 10 pm.
The wide array of musical performances coming up will be a huge treat for visitors and owners of real estate in Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage and the other desert cities. On Friday at 8 pm, the Fantasy Springs Casino will host a performance by Latin Grammy Award winner Marco Antonio Solis. Boasting a musical career that includes more than 50 million albums sold and over 30 years as a performer, Solis is acclaimed as one of the most influential Latin music singer/songwriters in the world.
On Friday from 9 to 11 pm, The Show at Agua Caliente Casino will feature a performance by Boston. The legendary rock band has sold more than 31 million albums in the United States alone and is renowned for classic hits such as “More Than a Feeling,” “Amanda,” and “Don’t Look Back.”
On Saturday, August 2 at 8 pm, the Spotlight 29 Casino will host Randy Linder / A Celebration of Creedence Clearwater Revival. Considered the premier Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band, the show is known for its authentic sound, lead guitar style and visual resemblance. Also Saturday at 8 pm, the rock band Daughtry will perform at the Fantasy Springs Casino. The band is fronted by Chris Daughtry, a multi-platinum singer who was a finalist on the fifth season of American Idol.
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The Cove At Indian Wells is an intimate, gated enclave of just 63 luxury homes located south of Hwy 111, off of Cook Street. There are no golf courses, tennis courts, community swimming pools or recreational areas maintained by The Cove’s HOA, which helps to keep the monthly HOA fee extremely affordable.
This community has homes built in the mid 1980s with about 2,500sf and newer homes built recently which average over 4,000sf. Many of the older homes have been remodeled and updated, which explains the wide range of prices here. All of the homes in The Cove at Indian Wells are built on estate-sized lots of around 12,000sf.
What The Cove at Indian Wells has going for it is its superb location in the heart of the Palm Springs Valley, close to shopping, dining, entertainment, spas, schools, hospitals, golf courses and major commuter routes. It is within walking distance of the shopping and dining plaza in Indian Wells at the corner of Cook St. and Hwy. 111.
The Cove at Indian Wells is a sleeper community – Enjoy living in Indian Wells with $35 GOLF and all the perks of an IW resident !!! For more information on available properties or to tour The Cove at Indian Wells, call Kim Kelly, realtor with HK Lane Real Estate at 760-285-3578.
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Indian Wells – Colony Cove is a small guard-gated community discreetly tucked off of the south side of Fred Waring Drive, just west of Cook Street and right in the heart of prestigious Indian Wells.
This cozy and quaint neighborhood is made up of only 97 homes built from 1999 to 2001. These homes range in size from 2,000 sf to 2,900 sf, with lot sizes starting at 6,700 sf all the way up to approx. 12,500 sf . . . and offer wide-open floor plans, smooth stucco exteriors in a neutral color pallet and with front courtyards.
Residents who live in Colony Cove love the seclusion and peacefulness the community provides, as well as the convenience of a central location close to shopping, entertainment, spas, schools, hospitals, golf courses and major commuter routes.
Those who live in Colony Cove take pride in their manicured landscaping and beautifully-maintained homes. The homes are all single-family residences and there are no community swimming pools, golf courses, tennis courts or recreational areas maintained by the Homeowners’ Association, which helps to keep the dues low.Though this gated community doesn’t offer country club amenities, it does have low and affordable HOAs and is within close proximity to any number of country clubs where golf and tennis is available.
Because of the small size of Colony Cove, the residents are close and tight-knit . . . with informal neighborhood gatherings happening twice a year. And as a resident of Colony Cove, you enjoy all of the privileges of an Indian Wells resident.
If you’re interested in Colony Cove and would like to find out more about properties for sale there, call Kim Kelly with HK Lane Real Estate. She’ll be happy to assist you and answer any questions you may have.
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Indian Wells – Desert Horizons Country Club is an ultra exclusive country club in Indian Wells due to its small membership. Its private 18-hole championship golf course is available only to members and hosts no outside tournaments or offers reciprocal arrangements with other golf courses.
Desert Horizons is a traditional equity club committed to providing a superb golf environment with outstanding facilities in an unsurpassed community where relationships matter. The golf course at Desert Horizons was designed by Ted Robinson and is challenging for players of every level. Membership is limited to only 250 members and member tournaments and special golf events are scheduled throughout the year for added enjoyment.
Many amenities are available at Desert Horizons – it offers five night-lit tennis courts, a brand new state-of-the-art fitness center and a variety of social events that are held in its 40,000sf Clubhouse. The Dining Facility there prides itself on offering fabulous cuisine in a serene atmosphere with impeccable service.
Real estate opportunities at Desert Horizons include a wide array of choices, everything from 22 custom Estate homes, 200 single family homes to a choice of 288 “paired” condos. The condos are available in 23 floor plans ranging in size from 2,365 to 3,649sf. Beautiful views of the golf course and the Santa Rosa Mountains make this one of the most popular communities in Indian Wells.
Desert Horizons Country Club is centrally located in the Palm Springs Valley with easy access to the other Desert Cities, Interstate 10 and the Palm Springs International Airport. Palm Desert El Paseo is only a ten minute drive, offering its own version of “Rodeo Drive” with fine dining, upscale shopping, galleries and world class entertainment. To the East is La Quinta and a visit to Old Town La Quinta for its Old World flavor, cafes, boutique shopping, farmers market and more make it well worth the drive.
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Indian Wells – When you click onto The Nest website, you are greeted with “After 5, Life Begins Here.” That says it all about this Indian Wells hotspot. I have heard through the grapevine that The Nest is the place to go to see and be seen, to dance and have yourself some outrageous fun in our desert. I’ve also heard of a few couples who have met there and ended up in love and/or married. Hmmm, are they putting something in the drinks???
The Nest (Restaurant/Night Club/Bistro) has been around since 1965 . . . that’s a heck of a long time for an establishment to remain open anywhere, much less in the desert here. Current owners and hosts Kevin and Dodi Henry are making sure that the doors continue to stay open and that people can continue to partake of their wonderful food, vibrant ambiance, live entertainment and great service.
Long a favorite of locals, celebrities, golf & tennis stars and the like . . . The Nest is the kind of place people want to go to unwinding after a long day at the office, playing 18 holes or a few sets of tennis. It’s something to look forward to and you will not be disappointed. The atmosphere is “desert casual,” though you will see some of the ladies (and men) who really deck out for their “Nest” experience.
The Nest is open every night, with their summer menu available from 5-7pm. The live entertainment starts at 6pm on Wed.- Sat. and at 7pm on Mon, 8pm on Tues. It is located at 75188 Highway 111 in Indian Wells. Valet parking is complimentary . . . that’s just the kind of place The Nest is.
So when you’re ready for some fine dining, maybe a little dancing and a cocktail, then The Nest is the place for you !!!
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Truly… how lucky are those of us who live in Indian Wells and the Palm Springs Valley, to have a world class facility such as the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens practically in our own backyards?
This state-of-the-art facility opened in March 2000 and showcased the 2nd largest tennis stadium in the world along with a full-service tennis club. It includes a 16,100-seat Stadium court, 23 hard courts, and 2 Har-Tru play courts on 88 acres.
The IW Tennis Gardens were originally the vision of two men who loved the sport and partnered together to create the best tennis facility for professionals and amateur players alike… along with spectators, sponsors and the media. Charlie Pasarell, a former #1 US Player, along with his partner Raymond Moore teamed with investors to privately fund the $77 million dollar project.
In 2009, the IW Tennis Gardens were bought out by Larry Ellison, multi-billionaire founder and CEO of Oracle Corporation. Ellison has a love of the sport and retained Pasarell, Moore and their staff to continue to manage the BNP Paribas Open, which constitutes the 5th largest tournament in the world.
On a regular basis, members of the Tennis Club are able to use the courts for recreational play. The Club has a member lounge and a fitness and locker room. Tennis programs are offered year round, including private lessons, group lessons, clinics and adult and junior camps and additional club services include professional stringing, game arranging, ball-machine rental, leagues and mixers.
Indian Wells Tennis Gardens has also hosted performing artists such as Pavarotti, Tom Petty, The Who and the Eagles. The NBA has played three pre-season exhibition games at Indian Wells featuring the Phoenix Suns.
And all we have to do is drive a few miles to experience all of these pleasures. That’s just one of the many reasons people live and recreate here in Indian Wells, in our very own Palm Springs Valley!
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