Indian Wells is the host of the Indian Wells Masters; one of the nine tournaments sponsored by the Association of Tennis Professionals and is held at the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens. The Palm Springs area of California is where you often find celebrity faces trying to catch some fun in the sun. Here you will find lazy days by the pool, early morning tee time at a prestigious golf course, or a spa treatment at one of many fine resorts. Within the Coachella Valley you will never have a dull moment as you may find yourself spending time at Knott's Soak City water park, hiking, biking, swimming, playing tennis, going on a canyon jeep tour, or experiencing a breathtaking hot air balloon ride.
All you have to do is open your eyes in order to find some of the best shopping imaginable. Shopping opportunities range from the high-end resorts found within Indian Wells to shopping at the boutiques of historic Palm Canyon Drive, as well as the outlet stores of Desert Hills. When evening sets in, you are sure to please every palate as you partake of fresh California ingredients in restaurants serving fine cuisine from diverse lands.
Indian Wells is in a desert climate, with very dry, warm conditions. You will rarely find temperatures dropping below freezing and will frequently find temperatures in the 3 digits during the summer months. Many people will flock to this area from November to May because of its very mild winters. The average rainfall for Indian Wells is less than 5 inches per year.