Desert Ice Castle

Do & See

You will find some of the warmest winters in the country in the Coachella Valley. Warm weather year-round means that anytime is a good time to go hiking or horseback riding in the canyons and mountains throughout the area. The valley has also become a major golfing destination, with 125 golf courses throughout the area. Additionally, visitors come to the area to attend its many annual events.

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The Fountain of Life

The Fountain of Life is a large stone fountain adorned with mosaic tiles and glass by the artist Jennifer Johnson. A prominent landmark, the fountain represents the land and people of Cathedral …

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Desert Memorial Park Cemetery

At Desert Memorial Park Cemetery, you can visit the gravesites of famous Rat Pack crooner Frank Sinatra and 70s singer Sonny Bono, of the duo Sonny and Cher. As this is a cemetery, please be respectful of the dead and behave …

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Cimarron Golf Club

Cimarron Golf Club is home to two championship courses, one short, one long, and both within view of the beautiful San Jacinto Mountains. The Boulder Course made the "Top 25 Best Places To Play in Southern California" list in …

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Cathedral Canyon Golf Club

Cathedral Canyon Golf Club is home to one of the most popular golf courses in the Coachella Valley, which features 18 holes of championship golf against a beautiful landscape. Tree-lined fairways, 16 lakes, and strategically placed bunkers will challenge and inspire your best golf …

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Boomers

If you don't want to work on your long game at the larger golf courses, play a round at the mini golf course. Other activities at Boomers include go karts, bumper boats, a rock wall, and a game …

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Desert Ice Castle

While this state-of-the-art ice skating rink has a schedule filled with hockey games and practices and skating lessons, it also has time devoted to public skating daily. The Desert Ice Castle is the only rink in the …

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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is not only a zoo, but a nature preserve with trails of varying difficulty winding through the Sonoran Desert. Its mission is to preserve plant and animal species that live in deserts all over the …

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Mary Pickford Theatre

This high tech gem hearkens to the past. Its architecture is reminiscent of some of the Spanish-style buildings in the area, and inside it features a museum dedicated to the silent film star known as "America's …

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Big League Dreams Cathedral City

Cathedral City Classic id the largest Division One softball tournament in the nation, the NCAA Women's Softball Tournament, is played here every February at Big League Dreams Sports Park. This tournament features 35 top D1 …

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Windmill Tours

Daily tours of the windmill farm of the San Gorgonio Pass explores the different types of over 3,000 windmills located here along with their history and current uses. Be a part of America's green energy …

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Desert Cinema

Experience the most engaging film viewing technology at the Coachella Valley's only IMAX theater. Check online for films and …

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Desert Princess Country Club

A 27-hole golf course, fine dining, a community clubhouse, fitness center, and full service spa are just a few things you can look forward to when you spend time in the Desert Princess Community. You'll be treated like royalty with a day in …

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Parks

There are eight public parks in Cathedral City featuring such varying elements as soccer fields, walking paths, covered seating areas, public art, tennis courts, volleyball courts and monuments. If you like spending your time outdoors, this is the place for …

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