Another attractive feature of Indio real estate is its proximity to the other dynamic cities of the Coachella Valley: Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta, Indian Wells and Desert Hot Springs. The charming, sometimes sleepy town is known as the “City of Festivals,” as hundreds of thousands of visitors are exposed to Indio each year, not simply due to its proximity to the extremely popular Coachella and Stagecoach festivals, but for its own diverse slate of events. The International Tamale Festival takes place in Old Town Indio, which includes a parade, carnival and folkloric dancing, is ranked as one of the top 10 “All-American Food Festivals” in the country by the Food Network.
The fully lighted Indio Municipal Golf Course, which offers one of the longest par 3 courses in the country, ranging from 120 to 240 yards, also hosts the Coachella Valley Drive, Chip and Putt Contest, a free event where children ages 7-14, regardless of their skill level, can compete in a fun series of events that helps develop their golf skills. The Empire Polo & Wine Festival offers the perfect blend of sophistication and excitement by pairing world-class with samples of wine from Temecula Valley wineries. There is literally something for everyone in this diverse, growing town.