Indian Wells From a humble oasis sprung a fountain of luxury. Long an exclusive playground of movie stars, sports legends and even American Presidents, Indian Wells now welcomes the world to its sparkling resorts and premier cultural, golf and tennis events. What was once a tribal well and wagon stop slowly grew in the '50s and '60s into a small, celebrity-studded enclave. When President Dwight D. Eisenhower first vacationed here, he was so impressed with Indian Wells that it became his winter residence. Throughout the '50s, tennis tournaments became annual events, and in 1960, the first Bob Hope Desert Classic was played at Indian Wells Country Club - forever making Indian Wells synonymous with top-ranked golf. Today, thousands of pleasure-seekers come here every year seeking their own vacation oasis – at four luxury resorts, on championship courses at the Golf Resort at Indian Wells, at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, and at events like the Frank Sinatra Countrywide Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament and the BNP Paribas Open presented by The City of Indian Wells. Indian Wells is known as the "the desert's premier oasis," full of manicured lawns, fountains, world class resorts, spas, tennis and golf. Since its incorporation in 1967, this city has dominated the Top Ten List of per-capita income for California communities. Indian Wells is home to several well-known billionaires, including Bill Gates. If you enjoy tennis, this is the home of the BNP Paribas Open where you can enjoy day or night matches with the world’s best players. If you enjoy music under the stars, the same stadium has featured Luciano Pavarotti, Tom Petty, Andrea Bocelli, and The Eagles and hosts special pre-season NBA games. The city is home to The Renaissance Esmerelda, Hyatt Grand Champions and Mira Monte, all world class resorts, with conference facilities that have hosted Fortune 500 companies to the Republican National Committee. Indian Wells is well known for its Country Club living. Besides the famous "Vintage Country Club" or "The Reserve", the newest development "Toscana Country Club" will be the perfect tribute to the timeless beauty of the small towns and villages of Tuscany. Its intimacy and ambiance will radiate warmth and hospitality, colored by a glow of Tuscan-inspired architecture and landscaping. |