Why Visit Indio, California?
Indio, Spanish for "Indian", is located in the Coachella Valley of Southern California's Colorado Desert Region, 23 miles east of Palm Springs.
The Best Time to Visit Indio, California
Indio, CA experiences a warm winter/hot summer desert climate. The hottest months fall between July and August, with highs averaging at 108°F. The coolest and wettest months fall between December to February, with lows averaging at 39°F.
Hotels in Indio, CA are most expensive between May and August. The cheapest time to visit Indio, CA is in November.
Getting Around Indio, California
The Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), just 18 miles away, serves the city of Indio. The most convenient way to travel from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to downtown Indio is by taxi. Taxis can be found at the Ground Transportation Center located on the Arrivals Level of Terminals A, B and C. The taxi journey takes around 15–20 minutes, and costs between US$35–US$45.
Driving is a popular way of getting to and around Indio, CA. Car rental agencies have desks conveniently located on the Arrivals Level, between Terminals A and B. Alternatively, Trip.com offers a wide selection of cars to book, with free cancellation and no credit card fees. You can explore car rental options here.
Sunline Transit Agency provides daily public bus services in Indio, CA. Single fares cost US$1, and day passes cost US$3.
Things to Do in Indio, California
Have a date, or two, at the 17-acre Shields Date Garden. Sample a variety of dates including the medium-sweet "Blondes" and "Brunettes" - hybrid dates developed by Floyd Shields in 1927 and sold exclusively in the date garden. Stop by the Romance Theater for Shields' very own production, titled "The Romance and Sex Life of the Date". The 15-minute presentation, dedicated to Shields' commitment for date cultivation, has been playing on loop since 1951. The Shields Date Garden is open daily, from 09:00–16:00, and admission costs US$5 per person.
The Coachella Valley History Museum sits on 6 acres of land in the heart of downtown Indio. The historical campus features its main exhibits in the 1926 adobe Smiley-Tyler House. Other highlights include the 1909 Indio Schoolhouse, the world's only Date Museum, and a blacksmith's shop. The grounds also feature a variety of gardens, including the Memorial Date Garden, Japanese Garden, the Geissler Rose Garden, and the Liberty Tree, Coachella Valley's oldest cork tree. Admission costs US$8 per adult.
Attend a festival. Indio, CA, also known as "Hub of the Valley", hosts the Coachella Valley and Arts Festival, Indio Southwest Arts Festival, Stagecoach Country Music Festival, Indio International Tamale Festival, Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival, and the California BBQ State Championship.
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