"Cathedral City" Cathedral City by Yaqui

Cathedral City Travel Guide: 20 reviews and 39 photos

Hidden Gem next to Palm Springs

Given the name Cathedral Canyon in 1850 by Col. Henry Washington of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers due to its natural formation for having the appearance of the inside of a grand cathedral. Pioneers who were hardy enough to endure the hot summer months remained and made this their home for many generations. It was not until 1925 that some inventive developers build subdivisions and called it Cathedral City.

It was incorporated in 1981 and now it sits between some very impressive cities that represent the elite lifestyle that has become synonymous with the southern California lifestyles.

Our Stay

We stayed at Lawerence Welk Desert Oasis. For your baby boomers what may bring to mind is tiny bubbles:) I know it did for me, but it was all I had anticipated. It was lovely decorated, all the comforts of home, centrally located, and priced just right. We enjoyed our stay very much and will probably stay there again.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Affordable hotels, restaurants, and & entertainment
Cons:Cannot think of any!
In a nutshell:Hidden Gem of Coachella Valley!

Last visit to Cathedral City: Dec 2008
Intro Updated May 7, 2009
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Reviews (16)

"The New Beginning" Things to Do (7)

This lovely sculpture is of steel and glass sculpture by artist David Falossi Studios. It graces the entrance to the... more travel advice

The Mary Pickford Theatre - Cathedral City

The Mary Pickford Theatre Things to Do (7)

This beautiful Santa Barbara Mission-style theatre has 14-screens that provides a vintage experience along with... more travel advice

"Eternal Flow" Off The Beaten Path (4)

This wonderful sculpture is of Stainless Steel Rings. Located right on the corner of E. Palm Canyon & Perez at Volvo... more travel advice

Saguaro and Barrel Cactus - Cathedral City

Saguaro and Barrel Cactus Off The Beaten Path (4)

This wonderful sculptures are made of stainless steel replicas of Saguaro Cactus. Artist Eric Carroll & Richard Turner... more travel advice

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Comments (20)

omidamini May 16, 2011 at 1:44 AM Report Abuse

Thank you, not big city but nice to visit.
Mikebb Mar 18, 2011 at 4:06 PM Report Abuse

This looks a beautiful town to visit, the artistic monuments to movie stars etc took my attention. Enjoyed your page Dee.
msbrandysue Jul 26, 2010 at 11:04 PM Report Abuse

I love your picture of the fountain!! Another great page :)
nicolaitan Jan 19, 2010 at 10:31 AM Report Abuse

falling in love with all the amazing sculptures lining the streets of these towns. especially the cactus and the remarkable fountain. great page.
toonsarah Jan 19, 2010 at 7:56 AM Report Abuse

Some lovely features to this city, especially the fountain, stainless steel cactus sculptures and Mary Pickford Theatre. And the resort looks very good!
LoriPori Nov 30, 2009 at 6:18 AM Report Abuse

The Fountain of Life is indeed very beautiful as is the Civic Center. A stainless steel Saguaro - how cool is that! The Resort is awesome .
ranger49 Nov 27, 2009 at 2:04 PM Report Abuse

Very good unusual Tips here - I hope I can persuade my sister to take us up there in the spring - or lend us her car!
JLBG Nov 22, 2009 at 1:44 PM Report Abuse

I love the fountain but the numerous statues and murals are outstanding! This is a great looking city. Amazing steel saguaros!
MD2nd Sep 30, 2009 at 2:20 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful page! The sculptures, replicas of Saguaro Cacti, look so real on the pics you took!
lynnehamman Jul 7, 2009 at 1:44 AM Report Abuse

Do these various talented artists all LIVE here? If so- this is a lucky town! Great art workand lovely architecture. Mary Pickford Theatre is interesting- I don't think that I would enjoy rocking seats, though. Nice page, Dee.