Palm Springs, California 55+ Communities with Golf Courses

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Golf is a favorite pastime for many active adults, it’s a great way to stay in shape, enjoy the outdoors, and socialize. Palm Springs, which is a haven for golfers, is also home to many age-restricted communities with on-site courses. Here are five fantastic communities in the Palm Springs area where residents can tee up with their neighbors.

Heritage Palms – Indio

Low $200s – Mid $600s

Heritage Palms offers an exceptional lifestyle in California’s Coachella Valley. This gated 55+ community consists of just over 1,000 single-family and attached homes. With 379 acres, this beautifully landscaped community provides a relaxing atmosphere.

Those who enjoy golf will appreciate Heritage Palms’ 18-hole championship course. The semi-private golf club has a fully stocked pro shop, driving range, and practice areas. The golf club also has a restaurant for grabbing a bite with neighbors after a game. In addition to golf, residents are also served by a 32,000 square-foot clubhouse with resort-like amenities.

Terra Lago – Indio

Low $200s – Mid $500s

Terra Lago is well known in the Palm Springs area for its world-class amenities. While it has no age restrictions, it’s a popular option for modern active adults seeking a vibrant lifestyle. This gated, Tuscan-themed community is home to 639 residences. The community’s single-family homes and attached homes were built from 2005 to 2012, so homebuyers can look forward to new constructions with desirable features.

Golf is an important part of Terra Lago’s lifestyle. The community’s on-site golf club is where residents and neighbors can enjoy an exciting game on the 36-hole course. The on-site golf club has its own clubhouse, pro shop, restaurant and bar, and banquet hall.

It also has a driving range, two putting greens, a practice hole, and an outdoor patio. Terra Lago’s additional amenities, including a top-notch fitness center, multiple pools, and a 20-acre lake, ensure residents have a well-rounded lifestyle.    

Sun City Palm Desert – Palm Desert

Low $200s – Low $800s

Sun City Palm Desert provides the amenity-rich lifestyle that is associated with Sun City developments. With nearly 5,000 residences, it is the largest age-restricted community in the area. The community’s single-family homes and attached homes range from 979 to 2,322 square feet of living space.

When residents want to tee up, they have more than one option. Sun City Palm Desert boasts two 18-hole golf courses. These championship courses were designed by Billy Casper and Greg Nash, and they feature beautiful landscaping with challenging, but fun layouts. With two golf courses, several recreation facilities, and resort-style amenities, Sun City Palm Desert caters to nearly every interest.

Indian Springs Golf and Country Club – Indio

Mid $200s – Low $600s

Inside the gates of Indian Springs Golf and Country Club, residents enjoy a casual lifestyle in a luxurious setting. Indian Springs has no age restrictions, but it appeals to active adults seeking world-class amenities and on-site golf. This community consists of 709 single-family homes. Many of these homes provide views of the golf course and surrounding mountains.

Residents can take full advantage of the country club lifestyle at Indian Springs. The 18-hole Indian Springs Golf Course is where you’ll find many residents enjoying some friendly competition with neighbors.

The course has a pro shop, practice facilities, and a restaurant for unwinding after a game. In addition to the on-site golf course, Indian Springs has two fitness centers, two outdoor pools, a spa, and beautifully manicured grounds.

The Citrus Club – La Quinta

High $600s – High $1Ms

With exclusive amenities and access to La Quinta Resort, The Citrus Club offers an elevated lifestyle for active adults. This non-age restricted community has 625 residences, including single-family homes and attached homes. The community’s distinct architecture, beautiful landscaping, and resort-like attractions make it one of the premier retirement destinations in the Palm Springs area.

The members-only amenities include a fantastic 18-hole course where residents can enjoy unlimited golf. The private clubhouse also has a lap pool, fitness center, dining room and bar, and a golf pro shop. Residents of the Citrus Club also enjoy exclusive access to La Quinta Resort’s luxurious amenities, including two 18-hole golf courses, 39 swimming pools, several eateries, and more.

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