Rancho Mirage is an excellent community regardless of where in town you choose to live. Many want to know about the best neighborhoods in Rancho Mirage as they think about where they would prefer to buy a home. In this article, you’ll find a brief introduction to some of the top neighborhoods in Rancho Mirage. Remember that this list only represents a few excellent Rancho Mirage areas worth your attention.
Mirada Estates
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Mirada Estates is located in the Santa Rosa mountains above the Coachella Valley. Many area homes have breathtaking views of the surrounding desert. This gated and guarded community is surrounded by many miles of wilderness.
What to Do
Mirada Estates is next to
The Ritz Carlton, where you can enjoy world-class spa services and luxurious private dining experiences. Many luxury residences in Mirada Estates feature entertainment areas, wine cellars, and other amenities that make it easy to enjoy yourself at home.
Where to Eat
Mirada Estates is a five-minute drive from many quality restaurants along El Paseo. For example,
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood restaurant offers a classic, fine dining experience, with menu items like Petrossian caviar and Norweigan salmon in a whiskey glaze with baby carrots and spinach. You will also want to try
Shame on the Moon, an upscale American-style restaurant on Frank Sinatra Dr.
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Tamarisk Country Club
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Tamarisk Country Club was designed in 1952. At the time, it was only the second private golf course in Coachella Valley. Luxury homes are available within the country club and in adjacent residential areas. Each offers the perfect combination of both indoor and outdoor living.
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The main attraction at Tamarisk Country Club is the golf course. Ben Hogan once remarked that Tamarisk’s course had the most beautiful greens in the entire country. Hogan was the club’s first pro and is due a great deal of credit for helping the club become successful. The club also offers superb tennis courts and fitness facilities.
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The Club offers dinner socials and cocktail events regularly. You’ll also find themed parties and other special evenings on the club’s schedule of upcoming events. Outside the Club, locals love starting their days at
RM Coffee. Their iced tea, lemonade, and frozen drinks offer respite from the summer heat.
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Thunderbird Heights
Thunderbird Heights is another option for Rancho Mirage residents who want to enjoy easy access to the country club. Many area homes offer spectacular views of the surrounding mountains in a quiet and private neighborhood. You can expect houses with expansive outdoor living spaces and beautiful landscaping.
What to Do
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Most Thunderbird Heights residents at least consider joining
Thunderbird Country Club. Its famous golf course offers mountain and desert views unlike anything you’ve seen. The course was the first eighteen-hole course in Palm Springs.
Where to Eat
The staff at Thunderbird Country Club take great pride in providing an excellent dining experience. Themed buffets and elegant seated meals, with music and dancing, occur regularly. The Club is also a popular events venue that hosts wedding receptions and other celebrations.
If you’re looking for an excellent Mexican meal, visit family-owned
Las Casuelas Nuevas, a staple on Restaurant Row in Rancho Mirage. Their Sunday brunch is a can’t-miss experience for delicious omelettes and famous huevos rancheros.
Schools
Many Thunderbird Heights residents choose to send their children to
Palm Valley School. Palm Valley is ranked as one of the top private schools in the area. The school regularly receives high rankings for its academics, teachers, and after-school activities.
Waterford
Waterford is located in the center of Rancho Mirage. The master-planned community offers residents access to multiple lighted tennis courts and a five-acre lake. Waterford is extremely private and features 64 estate-sized homes on 40 acres.
What to Do
Where to Eat
You can enjoy delicious meals at several restaurants in the Agua Caliente resort. Check out
The Steakhouse Rancho Mirage on your next visit. The upscale restaurant is well-known for serving USDA prime beef and only the freshest seafood. Their expert staff will help you determine which of the bar’s fine wines would best pair with your meal.
Schools
Xavier College Preparatory High School is Rancho Mirage’s most prestigious private school. Xavier enrolls nearly 600 students each year between ninth and 12th grade. The school frequently receives strong ratings for its academics.
OMNI Real Estate Group can help you shop for homes in your preferred neighborhoods in Rancho Mirage. Our team takes pride in providing each client with the most value and best service. With over $500 million in career sales volume, we are the undisputed experts in buying and selling homes in Rancho Mirage.
Drop us a line anytime — we will be grateful to support you throughout your homebuying process.
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