For hundreds of years the tree-lined land in the scenic Coachella Valley, known now as Palm Springs, offered a place for the Native American Indian tribe of the Cahuilla a place to escape the desert and live more comfortably near the hot mineral springs and cooler valley floor. Palm Springs, California is still a place for flocks of tourists and celebrities to retreat from the many metropolises of busy cities and find solace, isolation, and relaxation.
The Cahuilla Indians settled in the isolated Coachella Valley area and lived for over a thousand years in the sheltered land between the Santa Rosa Mountains to the south, the Little San Bernardino Mountains to the north, and the San Jacinto Mountains to the west. Though still in the desert and exposed to extreme temperatures, the area offered scattered hot springs and mountain runoff which aided cultivation of fruits and vegetables, and cattle and horses. With the introduction to white settlers in the 1800’s the Cahuilla population dwindled due to the exposure to small pox.
White settlers took over the cultivation of the land now known as Palm Springs in the mid-1800’s and the area became an important stop for stagecoaches on their way to the lush lands of southern California. The Southern Pacific Railroad completed its line from New Orleans to Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean with a stop in Palm Springs allowing agriculturists to ship their crops to larger markets.
By the turn of the 19th century, Palm Springs, California was discovered by tourists and rich socialites as a thriving resort area perfect for retreats and vacation living. Resort hotels and other properties began expanding the Palm Springs Real Estate market. Hollywood stars and the extremely wealthy began flocking to Palm Springs where world-class resorts catered to the high-class crowd.
The city of Palm Springs was incorporated in 1938 and rapid Real Estate expansion flourished until World War II. During the 1940’s Palm Springs experienced a reduction in resident growth and visitation, but was soon on the increase again after the war.
The attraction of the Palm Springs isolated resort area continued to attract famous celebrities and the wealthy who began building homes and making Palm Springs Real Estate a key market. Recreation abounded with the introduction of golf courses in the 40’s and 50’s, and soon Palm Springs became known as the “Golf Capital of the World”.
Now Palm Springs Real Estate boasts over 80 golf courses and resort hotels continue to expand and prosper. Palm trees finger the sky and quality homes continue to expand. Palm Springs Real Estate prices are still among the lowest in California making it an ideal and affordable place to purchase new homes, retirement homes, vacation homes, or even relocate to the Palm Springs area.
Palm Springs offers many options for residents and visitors to relax and enjoy the stable climate and luxurious amenities. The booming Palm Springs Real Estate market prospers as an affordable location for retirement or just living in a thriving and growing community. There’s no better time to check out the Palm Springs on your next vacation.