Desert Island in Rancho Mirage is a unique, guard-gated high-rise community built around an 18-hole championship golf course, offering panoramic lake, mountain, and fairway views. With luxury condos, lush grounds, and resort-style amenities, it’s a hidden gem in the heart of the Coachella Valley.
Desert Island is one of Rancho Mirage’s most distinctive residential communities. Situated on a private 160-acre island surrounded by a 25-acre lake and a scenic 18-hole championship golf course, Desert Island offers a rare blend of high-rise living and resort-style tranquility. This guard-gated community is composed of 226 luxury condominiums spread across three elegant towers built between the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Each residence offers sweeping views of the surrounding lake, golf course, and Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains, with spacious floorplans ranging from approximately 1,800 to over 3,000 square feet. Floor-to-ceiling windows and expansive balconies invite residents to take in the beauty of the desert landscape.
Desert Island amenities include a pool and spa area, fitness room, tennis and pickleball courts, walking paths, and underground parking. The Desert Island Country Club features a private, member-owned golf course, dining, and social events, though golf membership is optional and separate from homeownership.
Located off Frank Sinatra Drive, Desert Island offers a serene yet central location—just minutes from The River at Rancho Mirage, El Paseo shopping district, and world-class dining, entertainment, and medical facilities.
Whether you're seeking a full-time residence or a stylish seasonal escape, Desert Island delivers exclusivity, views, and a timeless desert lifestyle.
353 people live in Desert Island, where the median age is 72 and the average individual income is $90,345. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Desert Island, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Short Stop Sinclair, Zach's Personal Fitness, and Coachella Valley Infant Swim.
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| Dining · $$ | 4.22 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.51 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.66 miles | 15 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.63 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.95 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.75 miles | 34 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.63 miles | 23 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.56 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.24 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.48 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.63 miles | 26 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.4 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.4 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.35 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Desert Island has 173 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Desert Island do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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