A Traveler's Guide to Palm Desert

Palm Desert is a city that is located in the central region of the US state of California. California is located on the western Pacific coast of the continental United States. Its capital is Sacramento and it is the largest state by population in the nation. It is home to the country's high tech Silicon Valley, which is home to tech companies such as Google and Yahoo. It is also home to the country's movie industry. Hollywood is the "movie-making capital" of the United States. California is a popular tourist destination because of its beautiful scenery. The state has beaches, mountains, deserts, and redwood forests. Palm Desert is located in Riverside County and English is the primary spoken and written language of the city, although a growing percentage of the population speaks Spanish.

Palm Desert’s warm winters have attracted hundreds of visitors and "snowbirds" from the colder eastern states. It was once named Old MacDonald Ranch but later the name was changed to Palm Desert when date palms were planted all over the city. The city has quite a diverse history. It was used to train troops during the Second World War and it became the residence of many famous celebrities in the 1950's and 1960's. Today it is primarily a resort city that offers some of the finest golf in southern California. The Palm Desert Country Club is one of the premiere courses in the city.

Palm Desert has a Mediterranean climate which means mild temperatures year round. Summer temperatures generally stay in the 70's or 80's Fahrenheit while winter temperatures rarely dip below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Summer is the dry season with scarce rain. Most of the areas rainfall occurs during the months of January through March.

Palm Desert is within driving distance of Los Angeles International Airport and Ontario International Airport. These are the largest airports near Palm Desert and they offer daily flights with major domestic carriers to cities in the US, in addition to international carriers with flights to cities in Canada, Mexico, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

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