Located a mere two hours from Los Angeles or San Diego, one-and-a-half hours from Mexicali and one hour from the Inland Empire (Riverside/San Bernardino), Palm Springs has established itself as a popular resort destination locally and worldwide. But did you know that Palm Springs is just one of nine cities that comprise the Coachella Valley? In addition to nine distinct cities, The Coachella Valley also includes four unincorporated Riverside County communities.