CITY OF INDIAN WELLS
INDIAN WELLS COUNTRY CLUB
Indian Wells History
The history of Indian Wells is believed to be have started around 1823. After the discovery of the Captain Jose Romero expedition diaries the history was documented along with the name of the area, Indian Wells. In 1863 the area changed with discovery of gold in the the Colorado River.
The growth of Indian Wells became important as it became a stop for stagecoaches and railroads. In 1906 Edinton Ed or Endless Ed as he was called, robbed the cavalry at the Indian Wells station and prevented soldiers from getting their pay.
The residential section of Indian Wells started to grow around 1913. Using the Civil War grant early settlers used the rights to homestead land. The first land to be developed is now the Indian Wells Country Club and the Eldorado Country Club.
INDIAN WELLS TODAY
Today, Indian Wells promotes it's world-class resorts and the popular sporting events along with the important points of interest like the Eisenhower Walk of Fame. The Eisenhower Walk of Fame is named for and a tribute to President Eisenhower and all Military Veterans including five Medal of Honor award recipients. 
Since being incorporated in 1967, Indian Wells has spent many years on the Top Ten List of highest per-capita income cities in California, it is all about quality not quantity. While the average age hovers near 60, the town is being discovered by a younger urban crowd eager to indulge in the sophisticated solace. Although not prominent in retail, Indian Wells is instead a resort destination and an ultra high-end country club community.
Nestled within a scenic and secluded mountain cove, Indian Wells is home to four world class resorts: The Hyatt Grand Champions Resort and Spa, the Miramonte Resort, the Indian Wells Resort Hotel and the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa. Together they cover spectacular 360 degree mountain views and feature numerous leisure and corporate amenities like: 1,416 standard, deluxe and private villa accommodations, 40 outdoor meeting venues, 36 holes of championship golf, 29 tennis courts, 11 shimmering pools and 3 luxurious spas. Visitors and locals have discovered that Indian Wells is an incomparable oasis in the desert.
The Indian Wells Tennis Garden is where the nationally televised world class tennis competitions are held, featuring famous players like Peter Sampras and the Williams sisters. Residents of Indian Wells benefit from perks like discounts to this event as well as to the city owned Golf Resort. The sparkling Tennis Garden´s stadium and grounds also pose as a state of the art performing venue hosting such artist like Luciano Pavarotti and Andrea Bocelli.
Private clubs like The Reserve, The Vintage and Desert Horizons serve as part time homes to the rich and famous like Bill Gates. The city is also proud to be active in local philanthropy and to support symphony and museum programs as well as lecture series where they present world leaders and newsmakers. The top priority for the City government are issues like highway safety, street maintenance and household hazardous waste disposal, which all contribute to a safe and clean community.
Indian Wells is rich in history as well as natural beauty. It is the ideal place to indulge yourself in luxury or to act as a perfect nesting place from which to explore the wealth of events, activities and breathtaking sights throughout the surrounding Desert communities.
INDIAN WELLS ACTIVITIES
TENNIS ANYONE? 
The Indian Wells Tennis Garden is where the nationally televised world class tennis competitions are held, featuring famous players like Peter Sampras and the Williams sisters. Residents of Indian Wells benefit from perks like discounts to this event as well as to the city owned Golf Resort. The sparkling Tennis Garden´s stadium and grounds also pose as a state of the art performing venue hosting such artist like Luciano Pavarotti and Andrea Bocelli.
GOLF IN INDIAN WELLS 
The Golf Resort at Indian Wells was named one of the best places to play golf by Golf Digest. Thisresort is an example of world class facilities suitable for professionals and even great for anyone just learning to play.
SPEND A DAY AT THE SPA 
What could be better than to spend a wonderful day just relaxing and being pampered??? How about a day at a spa?? There are several world class spas in Indian Wells to choose from. Indian Wells provides many spas dedicated to promoting a healthy retreat. Each spa has it's own specialty and style. Take a look at all of the opportunities these spas provide. SPAS
DINING
Indian Wells offers a variety of dining from casual and cozy to upscale and elegant. Click the DINING link above for a list of restaurants.
SHOPPING
Although of a limited nature, there is excellent shopping in the various hotels and resports. Soon, the commercial development under construction around The Tennis Gardens will be complete which is going to be Indian Wells answer to El Paseo.
INDIAN WELLS DEMOGRAPHICS
Population: 4,865 Zip Code: 92210 East of Palm Desert
Median Price: $827,500 Least- $200,000 Most- $18,500,000
Median Income: $135,000 Median Age: 64
Summary Words: Home to some of the wealthiest business & industry retirees. Abundance of exclusive residential country clubs including the famous The Vintage Club, The Reserve, Indian Wells CC, El Dorado, and the new Toscano CC. The city offers a blue-chip quality of life, devotion to the arts, inspiring philanthropy, a cohesive city government, world-class resorts. The city has a tennis stadium and sponsors a Tennis Masters Series event, as well as, cultural events like lecture series, a symphony, and other cultural events that stimulate the community's great minds. Adjoining Palm Desert, this exclusive city benefits from all the features of Palm Desert while remaining primarily residential and resort. A small, but unique city.
