The Mesa is a storied hillside enclave where curving streets climb the lower flanks of the San Jacinto Mountains, offering big-sky views, sun-warmed boulders, and a rare sense of privacy just minutes from Palm Springs. Architectural variety is part of the appeal—think early Spanish Revival estates beside sleek midcentury hideaways—while its tucked-away cul-de-sacs keep traffic light and evenings remarkably quiet. You’re close to the golf courses and tranquil lanes of Indian Canyons and the rustic character of Araby Cove, yet a quick hop to dining and design shops along East Palm Canyon Drive.
Weekends write themselves here. Walk or bike to the living desert museum at Moorten Botanical Garden. Trade pavement for palm oases and granite-lined streams in the ancestral lands of the Agua Caliente Band at Indian Canyons and dramatic Tahquitz Canyon. Prefer fairways? The classic 36-hole setting at Indian Canyons Golf Resort sits just down the hill.
Families appreciate that The Mesa is served by the Palm Springs Unified School District, with nearby options that commonly include Cahuilla Elementary, Raymond Cree Middle School, and Palm Springs High School. Morning commutes are short, desert sunsets are long, and the neighborhood’s mix of historic pedigree and easy outdoor access makes daily life feel like a low-key retreat.
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