Indian Wells, CaliforniaThe Living DesertPalm Desert Rose GardenCoachella ValleyLa Quinta Community ParkRancho Mirage Community ParkSanta Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument
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Indian Wells

Indian Wells is a town in Riverside district, California, United States of about 5,289 people. Within 50 km by road there are 102 places to visit: 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage and 10 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are The Living Desert, Palm Desert Rose Garden and Coachella Valley.

33.7179° N, 116.3431° WPop. 5,289

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Within 30 km49 places
Within 50 km102
Must-see117
Notable101
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

The Living Desert, nature spot near Indian Wells
Must-see

The Living Desert

Nature spot · 4 km

Palm Desert Rose Garden, garden near Indian Wells
Must-see

Palm Desert Rose Garden

Garden · 5 km

Coachella Valley, viewpoint near Indian Wells
Must-see

Coachella Valley

Viewpoint · 7 km

Places near Indian Wells by type

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One day from Indian Wells

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:41 pm

47 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Indian Wells
  2. Coachella Valleyviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Palm Desert Rose Gardengarden · 2 hrs
  4. Rancho Mirage Community Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monumentmonument · 2 hrs
  6. La Quinta Community Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Indian Wells
Today’s loopIndian WellsStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Indian Wells?

The Living Desert (nature spot, about 4 km), Palm Desert Rose Garden (garden, about 5 km), Coachella Valley (viewpoint, about 7 km), La Quinta Community Park (park, about 7 km), Rancho Mirage Community Park (park, about 9 km), Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument (monument, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Indian Wells?

102 places on Spotwander: 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 other attractions.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Indian Wells?

Coachella Valley, about 7 km by road; Black Hill (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Indian Wells?

Forest Lawn Cemetery, about 18 km by road; Bob Hope House (22 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Indian Wells?

Start in Indian Wells, visit Coachella Valley, then Palm Desert Rose Garden, then Rancho Mirage Community Park, then Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, then La Quinta Community Park, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.