Nestled at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains, the City of Rancho Mirage is one of the eight cities of the Coachella Valley-Palm Springs area. The city’s 16,672 year-round residents and additional 11,000 winter residents enjoy abundant sunshine, mild climate and resort lifestyle. Many notable political leaders, corporate executives and top entertainers have homes in Rancho Mirage because of its renowned quality of life. A 30-acre waterfront commercial development called The River provides shopping, dining and entertainment, while the city also boasts championship golf courses, world-class four-star resorts, parks, trails, culture, as well as public and private schools. Conveniently located to access the Southern California freeway system, Rancho Mirage keeps families of all ages close to it all.