Thousand Palms, California
Thousand Palms is a community of 7,720 people in Riverside County, California.
Why visit Thousand Palms
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 36 parks and trails, 29 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ranch Mirage and IMAX, Kenaston House, Forest Lawn Cemetery and Acrisure Arena.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 109°F; December lows average 46°F.
Weather in Thousand Palms
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Thousand Palms
Thousand Palms is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Coachella Valley of Riverside County, California, United States. The population was 7,967 at the 2020 census, up from 7,715 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Thousand Palms, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Ranch Mirage and IMAX
Cinema and theater · 2.4 mi
72-777 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage
Museums and landmarks5
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Kenaston House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Monument and historic site · 5.0 mi
Mausoleum in Cathedral City, California near Palm Springs
Parks, trails and playgrounds36
Westin Mission Hills Resort - Pete Dye Course
Golf course · 3.7 mi
71333 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage
24 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes29
Bowl of Heaven
Cafe · Açaí, Juice, Smoothie · 2.3 mi
36891 Cook Street, Palm Desert
Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 09:00-16:00
Ding Tea
Cafe · Bubble Tea · 3.9 mi
74990 Country Club Drive
Mo-Th 09:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Birrierias Sinaloa
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.1 mi
73120 Dinah Shore Drive, Palm Desert
Morton's The Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 3.9 mi
74880 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert
Coachella Valley Brewing Company
Brewery and winery · 2.8 mi
30640 Gunther Street, Thousand Palms
17 more on the map.
History
This area was previously known as 100 Palm Spring, as seen on 1874 maps and an official Land Office map dating to 1891. The post office was established in 1915, and the area was named Edom, California after the ancient Asian nation. However, in 1919, a residents petition was carried out and the name was changed to Thousand Palms.
The location had a post office called Edom in 1913. The post office was moved in 1938 and then renamed "Thousand Palms" in 1939.
From the History section of Thousand Palms, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay12
Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Palm Desert - Millennium
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
74777 Technology Drive, Palm Desert
Homewood Suites by Hilton Palm Desert
Motel and hotel · 2.6 mi
36999 Cook Street, Palm Desert
The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa
Motel and hotel · 3.8 mi
71333 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage
Churches and places of worship2
Chabad of Rancho Mirage - The Torah Oasis
Place of worship · Orthodox · 3.2 mi
72-295 Via Marta, Rancho Mirage
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Healthcare4
Map of Thousand Palms
124 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°F | 48°F | 1.1 in |
| Feb | 74°F | 50°F | 1.1 in |
| Mar | 81°F | 54°F | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 87°F | 59°F | 0.1 in |
| May | 95°F | 66°F | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 104°F | 73°F | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 109°F | 79°F | 0.2 in |
| Aug | 108°F | 80°F | 0.1 in |
| Sep | 102°F | 74°F | 0.2 in |
| Oct | 91°F | 64°F | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 79°F | 53°F | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 69°F | 46°F | 0.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Palm Springs Rgnl Ap (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Riverside County has had 47 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-05-20: Bain Fire (Fire)
- 2024-09-11: Airport Fire (Fire)
- 2024-07-21: Hawarden Fire (Fire)
- 2023-11-21: Tropical Storm Hilary (Hurricane)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2022-09-06: Fairview Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Bermuda Dunes Airport (UDD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Desert Palms 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Palm Desert 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Rancho Mirage 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Cathedral City 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Bermuda Dunes 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Indian Wells 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Indio 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Desert Edge 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Garnet 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Palm Springs 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Thousand Palms Post Office, Bluesnote, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thousand Palms (12.2010) - panoramio - Martin Haeusler, Martin Haeusler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thousand Palms (12.2010) - panoramio, Martin Haeusler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kenaston House, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dipsosaurus dorsalis ssp. dorsalis, iNaturalist user: nmoorhatch, CC BY 4.0
- Julius Shulman with Ron Radziner 2, Omar Bárcena, CC BY 2.0
- Julius Shulman with Ron Radziner 1, Omar Bárcena, CC BY 2.0
- Modernist Pre-Fab - Flickr - Arquitecto Defecto, Omar Bárcena, CC BY 2.0
- Psorothamnus emoryi, Diana, CC BY 4.0
- Chrysobothris deserta, iNaturalist user: smeckert, CC BY 4.0
- Indio Hills, California Fan Palm Oasis, and San Gorgonio Mountain, Z3lvs, CC0
- Crotalus cerastes 184743765, Diana, CC BY 4.0
- ALPR in Palm Springs, Dinah Shore Dr and Portola Rd, ISuckAtRandomUsernames, CC0
- Gambelia wislizenii 186343084, Diana, CC BY 4.0
- Gambelia wislizenii 186343061, Diana, CC BY 4.0
- Classic Golf Course Hole ^6 - panoramio, David Balmer, CC BY 3.0
- Classic Golf Club - panoramio (1), David Balmer, CC BY 3.0
- Palm Desert banner, David Balmer, CC BY 3.0
- Classic Golf Course - panoramio, David Balmer, CC BY 3.0
- Vanessa cardui - 2020, Diana, CC BY 4.0
- Classic Golf Club - panoramio (2), David Balmer, CC BY 3.0
- Classic Golf Club - panoramio, David Balmer, CC BY 3.0
- ISS065-E-232022 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-383010 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Shadow Ridge Golf Course - panoramio, David Balmer, CC BY 3.0
- Desert Willow "Firecliff" - panoramio, David Balmer, CC BY 3.0
- Apis mellifera 463456785, Irene, CC0
- Apis mellifera 463456761, Irene, CC0
- Apis mellifera 463456813, Irene, CC0
- Apis mellifera 463456829, Irene, CC0
- Apis mellifera 463456746, Irene, CC0
- Apis mellifera 463456799, Irene, CC0
- Desert Willow "Firecliff" - panoramio (1), David Balmer, CC BY 3.0
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