Sun City Palm Desert sits on about 1,600 acres in Riverside County right up against the San Rosa, San Gorgonio, and San Jacinto Mountains, and the whole place is made for people aged 55 and older who want to stay active and enjoy a safe environment. There are 5,000 single-level homes designed for senior living, with lush landscaping, green spaces, lakes, waterfalls, and even seasonal flowers and trees, so it feels quiet and peaceful but there's still plenty happening all around. There's a gated entrance with 24-hour security patrols and guards and a security system protects against unauthorized access and online threats, so people feel safe whether they live there or are just visiting.
Golf is a big part of life here, with two 18-hole championship courses designed by Bill Casper, and both are kept in great shape and use recycled water and advanced water-saving systems to keep things green. There are 36 holes in total, and residents or visitors can get lessons from two PGA-certified instructors, book rounds online, join tournaments, and use the driving range, putting courses, and pro shops. Softball fields with seating give sports fans and players something else to do, while a stocked fishing lake, bocce, and swimming in five heated pools or five hot tubs let people enjoy the outdoors. There are 20 tennis and pickleball courts, multiple clubhouses, and an 18-hole putting course on grass with some water features that keeps things interesting.
Sun City Palm Desert has over 60 clubs and groups for all sorts of hobbies and social activities, so no one has to feel left out or bored, plus there are health and fitness facilities, a gym, a library, and lots of things for staying active and making friends. Dining facilities serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner for residents and their guests, and the community runs event spaces that work for meetings, weddings, birthdays, bachelorette parties, and other gatherings. The association helps with catering and event planning, and there's a media library, news features, and resources for anyone needing information or help with events, honeymoons, or even unique homes and venues. Everything from the houses to the clubhouses is single-story and made to be easy for older adults to get around, and the whole place has a community feeling with regular social gatherings, lifestyle programs, and special activities.
Real estate services are available for buying, renting, and selling homes, and the community association helps run all sorts of activities and facilities, so people who live here get lots of choices in what they want to do with their time. The lot at parcel number 752170005 is 7.88 acres, but the whole community covers much more ground with public golf and plenty of green views. Sun City Palm Desert really feels lively and active, with lots of open space and a focus on safety, recreation, and making it easy for active seniors to enjoy their time however they want.
