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Palm Desert, California

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If you like it hot, you will love Palm Desert. Located in southern California just eleven miles east of Palm Springs, Palm Desert serves as a retreat for many people looking to escape the colder climates. The population of the city can vary anywhere from forty to eighty thousand, depending on the time of year. Palm Desert has a warm climate. The winters are warm while the summers are hot, with temperatures often reaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Palm Desert’s nickname is "Boomertown" because of its large baby boomer population. In fact, over half of the city’s population is made up of this demographic. This is why sports are an important part of the community. The city and its residents are avid golfers, tennis players, hikers and bikers. But if sports are not for you, Palm Desert is one of the major shopping areas in the Coachella Valley. There is also the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens which is home to a variety of desert animals and plants.

Not only are the residents of Palm Desert fit and fashionable, but they also care about the environment. The residents want to protect and preserve the desert environment. Palm Desert is a natural, beautiful oasis in the desert and the residents are making plans to ensure it stays that way.