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About Palm Desert, CA

Palm Desert sits along Highway 111 in the Coachella Valley, about 15 miles from Palm Springs and 12 miles from the airport. Interstate 10 brings visitors from LA or Phoenix, with exits at Highway 111 or Monterey Avenue. The city anchors the desert resort region with year-round sunshine and serves as home to the Living Desert Zoo, featuring 1,200 acres of desert wildlife and plants.

Where is Palm Desert, CA on the map?

Palm Desert, CA is in United States, at 33.738, -116.370 - about 17 km west of Indio, CA.

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What is the closest airport to Palm Desert, CA?

The closest airport to Palm Desert, CA is Palm Springs International Airport, 24 km (about 24 min by car).

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