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Thousand Palms

California, United States · North America

About Thousand Palms

Thousand Palms is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Cathedral City, 46km from Joshua Tree National Park.

Thousand Palms is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 7,715, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Thousand Palms sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Thousand Palms to your route.

About Thousand Palms

Thousand Palms is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Coachella Valley of Riverside County, California, United States. The population was 7,967 at the 2020 census, up from 7,715 at the 2010 census.

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Where is Thousand Palms located?

Thousand Palms is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 33.8200 latitude, -116.3903 longitude.

What is the population of Thousand Palms?

Thousand Palms has a population of approximately 7,715 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
7,715
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
33.8200, -116.3903

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Thousand Palms

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Palm Springs

A desert resort city known for its mid-century modern architecture, hot springs, and the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway ascending Mount San Jacinto.

14 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

The Ace Hotel & Swim Club

A desert hotspot in Palm Springs that regularly hosts car culture events and has become a gathering point for the vintage auto community.

14 km · about 25 min drive

national park

Joshua Tree National Park

Where the Mojave and Colorado deserts meet, featuring twisted Joshua trees and surreal boulder formations.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Thousand Palms.

Cathedral City

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Sky Valley

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Palm Desert

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Indian Wells

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12 km awayPop. 5,289

Desert Edge

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13 km awayPop. 3,822

Bermuda Dunes

🇺🇸 United States

13 km awayPop. 7,282

Garnet

🇺🇸 United States

14 km awayPop. 7,543

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