DEL WEBB/PULTE'S "SUN CITY PALM DESERT", PALM DESERT CA.

SUN CITY PALM DESERT, CA. is one of the premier ACTIVE ADULT 55+ communities in the Coachella Valley. Sun City  Palm Desert is located just off Washington on the north side of Hwy. I-10 freeway, and just 20 minutes  east of Palm Springs.

This active senior 55+ community has homes priced from the $200,000s for the patio and villa  homes, startiing at 1,000 suare feet, up to  3,200+  square feet and $1,000,000+,  depending on location, setting and view. Started by Del Webb over 13 years ago as THE DIAMOND IN THE CROWN of his many active adult developments, SUN CITY PALM DESERT is one of the best selling active adult communities in Southern California. With 5000 homes nestled at the foot of the Shadow or "Chocolate" Mountains, its a city unto itself. There are two 18 hole golf courses that meander through the development giving many homes fabulous views of well planted fairways, palms and beautiful water features. SUN CITY PALM DESERT is fully built out, but there is an active resale market.The community is in the Imperial Irrigation District, giving homeowners much lower  ( by more than half) utility bills than  SoCal. Edison, which covers most of the Coachella Valley.

SUN CITY PALM DESERT has more than 80 social clubs, 3 clubhouses, 2 restaurants, 3 fitness centers, 5 pools ( one indoor), tennis and paddle tennis courts, 2 pro shops, bocce courts, and much more.The HOA is very low for all these amenities at $210.00 per month with a 24 hour guard gated community and also 24 hour security service.SUN CITY PALM DESERT is so large it even has its own post office and performing arts center.

Because we're a community of 5,000 homes, we are goverened by Districts - 15 to be exact. For District information, please
please click here.  If you'd like to view our Community Calendar, please click here. I think you'll be surprised at all the events available each month. For Frequently called Sun City numbers, please click here

SUN CITY PALM DESERT GOLF - Click here for web information

There are two golf courses in this community under the Mountain Vista Golf Course management.Santa Rosa was built first, followed by San Gorgonio as the development was built out.Both Santa Rosa and San Gorgonio are per 72 and offer challenging but fun golf.The courses have been beautifully landscaped with lakes, waterfalls and hundreds of palms.Fairways are fairly wide, but have many planted hazard and sand traps to catch the ball that isn't dead-on" straight down the fairway.

There are several golfing clubs for the residents of SUN CITY PALM DESERT to join: mens and womens 18-hole clubs, womens 9-hole, couples golf, men, women and couples putters, and more.There is also a challenging 18 hole putting course and several practice putting and chipping areas as well as a full service driving range.

The 18-hole "San Gorgonio" course at the Mountain Vista Golf Course at Sun City Palm Desert facility in Palm Desert, California features all the hallmarks of California golf.  Designed by Billy Casper/Greg H. Nash, ASGCA, the San Gorgonio golf course opened in 1992. 

Golf Course Details Location: 38180 Del Webb Blvd Palm Desert, CA 92211-1256 United States P: (760) 200-2200 F: (760) 200-2230 www.mountainvistagolf.com About this course: San Gorgonio Course 18 hole regulation length course Public golf course $99 green fees* on weekends $99 green fees* on weekdays * includes golf cart where available

The 18-hole "Santa Rosa" course at the Mountain Vista Golf Course at Sun City Palm Desert facility in Palm Desert, California features all the hallmarks of California golf.  Designed by Billy Casper/Greg H. Nash, ASGCA, the Santa Rosa golf course opened in 1992.

SUN CITY PALM DESERT CLUBS

SUN CITY PALM DESERT has more than 80 different clubs for residents to join.Theres art, billiards, bocce, cyclists, bowling, car club, many dance clubs, card and game clubs, genealogy, RV, several dance clubs, singing, singles, wine, travel, state club's;even a yacht club and thats just a few.If there isn't one that you're especially interested in, you can start your own!

SUN CITY PALM DESERT ACTIVITIES       click here for EVENTS CALENDAR
You'll never be bored if you reside in SUN CITY PALM DESERT, one
of Del Webb/Pultes premier active adult 55+ communities.I n and near the Mountain Vista clubhouse, residents can play billiards, bocce ball, paddle tennis, tennis, swim in the indoor or outdoor pools, relax in the spas, join the many card or board game clubs, learn to paint, do arts and crafts, sew, eat at the Vista Grill, or just sit and relax under the misters on the patio and enjoy the fantastic panoramic mountain views with a glass of wine or ice
tea.

The newer Shadow Hills Clubhouse offers a full lending library with internet access, several meeting rooms for various clubs, and a dance and aerobics studio.The speakers hall is also used for movies and church services.Boulevards Bar and Grill offers a lunch and dinner menu 7 days a week and the singles and karaoke groups meet there weekly for fun and entertainment.The beautiful 4200 sq. ft. outdoor pool makes a great setting for the restaurant and offers exercise and/or relaxation.Theres also a cabana area adjoining the restaurant which makes outdoor food service readily available to the pool.The bocce courts are just across the parking area.

The Mountain Vista "state of the art" fitness center has both an indoor and outdoor pool, with lap lanes and therapy spas, a large workout area with state-of-the-art workout equipment and free weights and personal trainers available on request.There is an indoor walking tract in both fitness centers as well as miles of bike lanes and walking/jogging paths throughout the development.Midway up Del Webb Blvd. is a "catch and release" fishing pond where the yacht club often meets to sail their model boats.

ABOUT THE CLUBS-Click here for web information

CHARTERED CLUBS LINK - click here

                                                          CHARTERED CLUBS________________________
ART - Classes offered in beginning and intermediate watercolor, begining and intermediate oils, drawing, pasters, greeting    
     cards, intermediate painting with acrylic and other media.  Fee - $25

ASTRONOMY - Star Gazing Monthly general meting held in Idyllwild Room

BILLIARDS - Social and Tournament Billiards:  Member play every Monday - Friday 1:00 to 5:00 pm, monthly geneal meeting

BOCCE - Social and Tournament Bocce:  Member play every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 1:30 pm

BOOMERS & FRIENDS - 50's and 60's Revisited:  Monthly board meeting, various parties and get togethers during the year

BRIDGE - Social Bridge:  Member Play every Monday, 12:00 - 4:00pm,  Partner Play Every Friday, noon to 4:00pm          
     Oasis Room

BZB'S NEEDLECAFTS - Kniutting, Crochetin, Needlecafts:  member craftiing every Tuesday 9am - noon.

CAMERA - Photo Cometition & Education:  Monthly general meeting, various functions throughout the year

CANASTA - Cards:  Member play every Monday 6-10pm, Tuesday 12:30-4pm, Thrusday 6-10pm

CAR - Enjoyment of motersport Activities:  Monthly geneal meeting, various local rallys throughout the year-no fancy car needed

CARDS - Pinochle-Gin Rummy-Cribbage-Hearts:  Every Tuesday, noon-4:00pm

CERAMICS - Open Ceramics every day from 8am to 8pm

COMPUTER - Computer Education, check schedule, monthly general meeting

COUPLES GOLF - Fun in a Folf and Social Setting: Check schedule

COUPLES PUTTERS  - Social 7 Competitive Putting: Every Saturday, 2 flights, monthly meeting

CRAFTY LADIES- Handmade Crafts: Meets every Tuesday, 1-4pm

DANCING FEET - Ballroom Dancing, Check schedule for classes, Monthly Dance 

DESERT CYCLISTS -Bicycling, Check schedule for events

DESERT DANCERS -  Square & Round Dancing:  Every Tuesday 6pm, Monthly Dance Party

DUPLICATE BRIDGE - Cards: Check for scheduling, various times and days

FINANCIAL - Financial Education:  Monthly workshop and general meeting 

FORUM - Discussion Groups: Monthly General Meeting

FUN CITY BOWLERS - Mixed Bowling:  Every Monday at Fantasy Springs Casino

GARDEN - Understanding Plant Life:Monthly General Meeting

GENEALOGY - Tracing your family history:  Weekly Meeting 9-11am

GOURMET - Dine Around:  Check Schedule

HERE WE GO TRAVEL - Short 7 Long Trips, Check Schedule

HIKING - Exploring Nature on Foot:  Monthly General Meeting, Check Schedule for events

JUST FOR FUN - A Social Club for SCPD Residents: Monthly Meeting, Check Schedule for events

LADIES 9-HOLERS GOLF - 9 Hole Golf - Every Thursday + General Meeting & Luncheon

LADY PUTTERS - Social & Competitive Putting: Every Wednesday Morning + General Meeting

LINE DANCE - Instruction & Social Dancing: Classes Mon & Wed at 10:15am

MAH JONGG - American & Asian Mah Jongg - Wed & Fri 9am

MEN'S GOLF - Tournament Play: Every Wednesday morning

MEN'S NINERS - 9 Hole Golf in the Morning - Every Thursday

MENZ PTTERZ - Social & Competitive Putting:  Mets every Thursday

MODEL RAILROADERS OF THE DESERT - Model Building: General crafting every M,W,

MOONLIGHTERS GOLF - Summer Gof at Dusk

MOUNTAIN VISTA LADIES GOLF - 18 Hole Golf every Tuesday

MUSIC BUFFS - Appreciating & Performing Music:  Monthly  General Meeting

NATURE - Nature Lovers & Conservation: Monthly General Meeting

NEW YORK PAN - Cards: Check Schedule
 
PERFORMING ARTS - Drama, Comedy & Variety Productions - Check Schedule

PET LOVERS - All Pet Lovers Welcome: Monthly Meeting

QUILTERS - Group & Personal Projects/Learning New Techniques, Every W & F, 10am-3pm

RACQUET - Tennis, Paddle Tennis: Check Schedule

RHINETTES - Wearable Art: Craafting Every Mon 9-noon

RUMMY Q - Tile Play:  Check Schedule

RV - RV Trips: Monthly General Meeting and Various Trips

SOLOS - Social Club for Singles: Check Schedule for events

STAINED GLASS - Creating All Sized Items - Check Schedule

STITCH & SEW - Personal & Group Projects: Every Monday & Thursday

SUN CITY SINGERS - Group Singing & Performing: Rehersals Every Thursday 6:15

SUNSHINE - Good Samaritians: Monthly General Meeting

TRIM & TONE AEROBICS - Aerobic Workouts: Check Schedule

VETERANS - Assistance Club

WINE TASTERS - Wine Tasting and Excursions - Monthly Club Dinner

WOODCRAFTERS - Wood Crafting: Monthly General Meeting

YACHT - Radio Controlled Sailboats: Weekly  Sailing every Friday

RESIDENT GROUPS
BERKSHIRE INVESTMENT  GROUP -  
DEMOCRATS IN SUN CITY
FRIENDS OF GILDA
FRIENDS OF JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE
FRIENDSHIP CHURCH
HADASSAH
ITALIAN HERITAGE GROUP
MINNESOTA MEMORIES & FRIENDS
SCPD GERMAN COMMUNITY & FRIENDS
SCPD REPUBLICANS, CCR
ST. PHILIP'S CATHOLICS
SUN CITY INVESTMENT GROUPS
SUN CITY JEWISH SERVICES
WORLD OF WOMEN


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All-in all, SUN CITY PALM DESERT is a wonderful community and with all that it has to offer, is, in my opinion, the best ACTIVE ADULT 55+ community in the Coachella Valley


Written by Pat Dolan,