Rancho Mirage
Anyone who has ever been to the city before would probably
be surprised to learn that Rancho Mirage was not incorporated until 1973. It seems so much more established and settled
than that date would lead you to believe. The truth is Rancho Mirage was first
settled way back in the 1920’s and 1930’s. Fame for the area did not start until after
World War II. Many of the Elite of
Hollywood (Sinatra, Hope, Fred Astaire,
the Marx Brothers and Ginger Rogers to
name a few) began to draw the worlds attention to this beautiful spot in the California Desert.
To this day many streets in the city are named after these stars.
The World also knows about Mission Hills Country Club. The Dinah Shore/Kraft Ladies Golf tournament
is televised from here every year. As a
Rancho Mirage seasonal or year round resident you can get discounted tee times
and golf fees at this great course.
The heart of what makes Rancho Mirage special is the
primarily residential nature of the City.
Careful planning has lead to a city filled with just the right amount of
commercial, much of it architecturally interesting, many parks and trails and
loads of tree lined quiet residential streets.
World class golf, resorts, medical facilities and country clubs fill the
rest of the area. A new public Library
is an architectural treat and a great community resource offering entertainment
and lecture series year round.
A great mix of homes and condos offers a choice for any
taste, any need. From Gated communities offering “weekender” sized condos,
large condos up to large Luxury estates there is a home that would be perfect
for anyone. There are even areas that
have horse property such as Clancy Lane. In addition to the many fine golf communities
recent years have seen a few water front communities built. If you are
interested in having water view and a mountain view you can now
do so.
New in 2014 will be the totally revamped Ritz Carlton Hotel
– high on the hill above Frank
Sinatra Drive. Other resorts continue to improve and grow as well.