Enjoy a Luxury Vacation in Rancho Mirage
Beautiful hotels like the Westin Mission Hills Resort and Spa stand ready to serve you.
Just 11 miles from famous Palm Springs, California, Rancho Mirage is a vacation destination for those who desire the finest in food, lodging, shopping, and outdoor activity.
Home to three world-class, award-winning destination resorts like the Westin Mission Hills Resort, the town has secured its spot as a fine vacation destination for the discriminating traveler.
Recreational Activities
Much like neighboring Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage is well-known for its golf. There are about a dozen golf courses in the town itself and nearly one hundred more in the surrounding communities.
You'll find courses designed by such famous names in golf as Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Peter Dye, Gary Player, and Tom Fazio. The courses are home to a number of major events as well as several local area tournaments.
Tennis fans can find a number of fine courts in town as well, like the ones at the Westin Million Hills Resort. Several area country clubs offer semi-private and public play as well.
Horseback riding is another great leisure time activity in Rancho Mirage. The town has provided several scenic equestrian trails for avid riders and there's also a new equestrian center, the Regency Horse Park.
Biking is popular, too. Visitors can choose the paved pathways that wind through the city or travel up into the picturesque Santa Rosa Mountains for a bird's eye view of the area. Hiking in the mountains is fun as well.
The Arts
Rancho Mirage boasts its very own newly-constructed performing arts center, which promises to bring some of the best names in music and theater to the area.
Visitors will also find several annual art shows such as the yearly Art Affaire, boasting the best in local and regional art, fine music, and great food.
The nearby McCallum Theater presents Broadway shows and musical variety productions, with appearances by great names in music and theater.
Kids will enjoy the Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert, with dozens of hands-on, interactive displays that will delight visitors of all ages.
Lodging
Rancho Mirage offers more than 1,500 guest rooms to visitors hoping to travel there to enjoy the endless sunshine and low humidity. Full-service destination resorts such as the Westin Mission Hills Resort and Spa offer everything you'll need for a luxury vacation.
Visitors will find posh rooms, incredible amenities, welcoming spas, and some of the best restaurants in the area at these resorts. The pristine settings and the Spanish architecture reflect the natural beauty and atmosphere of the desert.
When to Go
If you're planning to spend lots of time outside pursuing such interests as golf and tennis, you'll want to schedule your visit during the months of October through April. The temperature during these months ranges from about 70-90 degrees during the daytime hours.
In the summer months in Rancho Mirage, temperatures often reach into the 100s, making it a bit uncomfortable for pursuing outdoor activities, even though humidity is low.