Overview
Indian Wells is a city in Riverside County in the Desert region of California.
3 places to stay
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Nov–Apr. Summer highs reach about 106°F; winter lows dip to about 45°F. Very hot (May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jan and Feb. (climate data from nearby Indio)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PSP Palm Springs International Airport, Palm Springs — 12 mi away (major hub). Directions
- SBD San Bernardino International Airport, San Bernardino — 58 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Get in
By car
By plane
- Bermuda Dunes Airport is just a few miles from Indian Wells and is the nearest airport. This airport is accessed by private aircraft. Private jet charter services are provided at this airport by Desert Jet.
Do
- Play golf
Sleep
Nearby
Palm Desert
City / town · 25 listings · 2 mi away
La Quinta
City / town · 23 listings · 4 mi away
Rancho Mirage
City / town · 8 listings · 6 mi away
Indio
City / town · 15 listings · 6 mi away
Cathedral City
City / town · 3 listings · 10 mi away
Coachella
City / town · 1 listings · 10 mi away
Palm Springs
City / town · 58 listings · 13 mi away
Desert Hot Springs
City / town · 18 listings · 19 mi away
My experience
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