City of Rancho Mirage Information - Palm Springs and Palm Desert Real Estate

Rancho Mirage View Rancho Mirage Homes For Sale Rancho Mirage - positioned in the center of the Coachella Valley and just over 10 miles southeast of Palm Springs - enjoys warm sunshine almost every day of the year. The City of Rancho Mirage was incorporated on August 3, 1973. In 1997, Rancho Mirage became a Charter City. As a Charter City, Rancho Mirage is able to assert more control over municipal affairs. Rancho Mirage is proud of the prestigious reputation it has. The city has carefully planned the development to include quality commerical and residential developments. Rancho Mirage is the area leader in luxury homes and premier shopping with fine dining. The City is noted for its upscale restaurants and services. Residents indulge in golf course living with easy access to outdoor activities such as tennis, hiking, and swimming. The River at Rancho Mirage is the destination for upscale shopping and movies. The city of Rancho Mirage sponsors Speakers Series to help with concerts at the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences, and the Rancho Mirage Library help to enrich the lives of visitors and guests. Rancho Mirage uses the image of the native bighorn sheep as a symbol of desert beauty and city pride. Those powerful animals live in the Santa Rosa Mountains and the residents of Rancho Mirage are proud of their efforts in preserving the Bighorn Sheep. Rancho Mirage and it's residents welcomes you come share the abundant amenties Rancho Mirage has to offer visitors and residents.
	Rancho Mirage has private and public schools. Higher education opportunities are available as well. For a complete list of local schools, please click on the link below. Schools
	The parks within the city of Rancho Mirage offer many outdoor opportunities for residents and visitors. Each park has something different to offer including playgrounds, hiking in the local natural environment and more. Please go to the link for more information: Parks and Recreation
	Residents of Rancho Mirage can enjoy many perks to the local golf program. Some of the benefits include: Access to two courses Golf cart and practice balls included in green fees Discount at Westin Golf Shops Golf Program
	Rancho Mirage welcomes new residents and provides a list of contact numbers and tips for new or moving residents. Please click on the link below for the tips. New Residents and City Services
	Rancho Mirage offers a variety of lodging options. You can select from Four Star resorts to mid-priced hotels.Please click on the links for a complete list of Rancho Mirage lodging. Hotels
Entertainment and more.....
As a community focused city, Rancho Mirage offers it's residents many things to do including; shopping, entertainment, museums, restaurants and community events. Some of the premier shopping and entertainment centers are:
	Monterey Marketplace A 50 acre shopping center that offers Regal Cinema's, Home Depot, Linen's-N-Things and several restaurants including: Red Robin, Tortilla Express and more.
	The River A 30 acre waterfront development. It offers a variety of shops and entertainment including, Borders Books and Music, Century Theatres Multiplex and many restaurants including, Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Changs China Bistro, Johnny Rockets and more.
	Cove Communities/Anita B. Richmond Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert Located in Rancho Mirage, the Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert offers children of all ages inventive and interactive exhibits and programs. The museum inspires and promotes learning exploring the natural and local environment within the community they live in. The museum also serves as a resource to the community through the development of special programs. Website: Children's Discovery Museum
	Rancho Mirage offers a wide variety of Restaurants including chain restaurants to locallyl owned cafes. Rancho Mirage Restaurants
	The community hosts many special events throughout the year. Please check back on our Events Calendar to add the latest events to your schedule. Upcoming Events
	Rancho Mirage Art Affaire The Rancho Mirage Art Affaire is the local premier event. The City's Community Parks and Recreation Commission pull together this event that spotlights artists from the Southwest states. The Art Affaire is held over a weekend in November at the Whitewater Park. In addition to art, the weekend is filled with musical entertainment, wine tasting and some of finest local cuisine.
	Bits & Bites Of Rancho Mirage This popular event is held in April and the finest local restaurants come together to for everyone to sample the best dishes each restaurant has to offer. The sponsors of this annual event is the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce and the Rancho Mirage Restaurant Association For more information visit Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce
	Events at the Library The Rancho Mirage Public Library provides numerous events for all residents. Music events and a variety of different programs are scheduled year round. Visit the Rancho Mirage Library Website for calendar for the latest schedule. Annual Summer Reading Programs When the kids are out for summer, the learning continues with, the Annual Summer Reading Program at the Rancho Mirage Public Library. This program is a gem to all parents since all children are welcome and it's free of charge. Special rewards are given to all children who participate. The Friends of the Rancho Mirage Library sponsor this annual program.
Come stay with us for a few days and you will see why Rancho Mirage and the Coachella Valley are some of California's hidden treaures. Rancho Mirage Homes For Sale