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The Lakes Neighborhood Guide Palm Desert, CA
About
The Lakes is a peaceful residential community nestled in the heart of Palm Desert, California. This upscale neighborhood is intersected by the Palm Desert Country Club, offering scenic views and golf amenities. Due to its prime location, residents benefit from being a short drive away from the I-10 highway and a variety of shopping centers and restaurants. The neighborhood also retains a serene atmosphere, thanks to its numerous lakes.
What You Will Love About The Lakes, Palm Desert, California
- The neighborhood's proximity to the Palm Desert Country Club makes it perfect for golf enthusiasts.
- You'll love the serene atmosphere enhanced by beautiful lakes scattered throughout the community.
- The upscale nature of the community is reflected in well-maintained houses, offering a great quality of life.
What's Nearby
The neighborhood is near El Paseo Shopping District, home to more than 300 elegant shops and restaurants. The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens and numerous hiking trails are also a short drive away. The I-10 highway's nearby access provides convenient commutes to other parts of California.
Lifestyle
The Lakes offers a laid-back, luxurious lifestyle with access to outdoor recreational activities like golfing and hiking. Its upscale, serene atmosphere makes it perfect for families or individuals seeking a quiet, high-quality living environment.
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Explore the Neighborhood
There are 30 restaurants, 1 grocery store, and 3 parks within a mile of the The Lakes neighborhood.
RalphsRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
74884 Country Club Dr
Pool & Electrical ProductsBusiness and Professional Services, Home Improvement Service, Swimming Pool Maintenance and Service, Landmarks and Outdoors, Bathing Area, Retail, Warehouse or Wholesale Store
•0.8 miles
41961 Beacon Hl
- Psoc
Retail, Warehouse or Wholesale Store
•1.1 miles
42570 Melanie Pl
- Mari Shading
Business and Professional Services, Home Improvement Service, Retail, Shopping Mall
•1.1 miles
74855 Joni Dr
- Ralphs
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
74884 Country Club Dr
Santa Fe GrillDining and Drinking
•0.2 miles
161 Old Ranch Rd
- Waldo’s Ristorante & Bar
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Dessert Shop, Restaurant, Italian Restaurant
•0.6 miles
74970 Country Club Dr
- Cork Tree
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, American Restaurant, New American Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant
•0.6 miles
74950 Country Club Dr
- Ding Tea Palm Desert
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Bubble Tea Shop, Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, Chinese Restaurant, Taiwanese Restaurant
•0.6 miles
74990 Country Club Dr
- All PRO Pizza
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Pizzeria
•0.6 miles
74990 Country Club Dr
- Fisherman's Landing
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Cajun and Creole Restaurant, American Restaurant, New American Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant
•0.7 miles
74855 Country Club Dr
LoopumCommunity and Government, Disabled Persons Service, Retail, Department Store
•0.5 miles
1 Milano Cir
- Rite Aid
Retail, Drugstore
•0.7 miles
74958 Country Club Dr
- Pool & Electrical Products
Business and Professional Services, Home Improvement Service, Swimming Pool Maintenance and Service, Landmarks and Outdoors, Bathing Area, Retail, Warehouse or Wholesale Store
•0.8 miles
41961 Beacon Hl
- Back Nine Greens - Palm Desert
Retail, Garden Center
•0.9 miles
75061 Mediterranean
- Cook Street Market
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.9 miles
42150 Cook St
- F & W Decorative Hardware
Retail, Hardware Store
•1.0 mile
42210 Cook St
Pool & Electrical ProductsBusiness and Professional Services, Home Improvement Service, Swimming Pool Maintenance and Service, Landmarks and Outdoors, Bathing Area, Retail, Warehouse or Wholesale Store
•0.8 miles
41961 Beacon Hl
- Desert Adventures
Travel and Transportation, Landmarks and Outdoors, Hiking Trail, Business and Professional Services, Event Space
•1.0 mile
74794 Lennon Pl
- Palm Desert Soccer Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•1.1 miles
41701 Corporate Way
The Lakes Country ClubArts and Entertainment, Country Club, Sports and Recreation, Golf, Golf Course
•0.2 miles
161 Old Ranch Road
- California Desert Chorale
Arts and Entertainment
•0.4 miles
41130 Carlotta Dr
- Desert Falls Country Club
Arts and Entertainment, Country Club, Sports and Recreation, Golf, Golf Course
•0.5 miles
1111 Desert Falls Pkwy
- Beyond the Beat Dance Studio
Arts and Entertainment
•0.6 miles
41990 Cook St
- The Vine Wine Bar- Ca
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Restaurant, Spanish Restaurant, Tapas Restaurant
•0.7 miles
74868 Country Club Dr
- Indian Ridge Country Club
Arts and Entertainment, Country Club, Sports and Recreation, Golf, Golf Course
•0.9 miles
76375 Country Club Dr
Maui Massage SpaBusiness and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service
•0.6 miles
74990 Country Club Dr
- Skinaholics Beauty Bar
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Skin Care Clinic
•0.6 miles
41990 Cook St
- Sport Clips
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Barbershop, Hair Salon
•0.7 miles
74998 Country Club Dr
- Jason David Hair Studio
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.7 miles
74998 Country Club Dr
- PM Hair
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.7 miles
74855 Country Club Dr
- Country Club Nails
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Nail Salon
•0.7 miles
74924 Country Club Dr
The Lakes Country ClubArts and Entertainment, Country Club, Sports and Recreation, Golf, Golf Course
•0.2 miles
161 Old Ranch Road
- Desert Falls Country Club
Arts and Entertainment, Country Club, Sports and Recreation, Golf, Golf Course
•0.5 miles
1111 Desert Falls Pkwy
- Desert Falls Fitness & Tennis Club
Sports and Recreation, Racquet Sports, Tennis, Tennis Court
•0.5 miles
1111 Desert Falls Pkwy
- Stand-By Golf
Sports and Recreation, Golf, Golf Course
•0.6 miles
41990 Cook St
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas ISports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.7 miles
1091 Pinehurst Ln
- Desert Springs Golf Club
Sports and Recreation, Golf, Golf Course
•0.7 miles
74855 Country Club Dr
Waldo’s Ristorante & BarDining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Dessert Shop, Restaurant, Italian Restaurant
•0.6 miles
74970 Country Club Dr
- T&T Innovation Kitchen
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant
•0.7 miles
74855 Country Club Dr
- Blue Star Lounge
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Lounge
•0.7 miles
74855 Country Club Dr
- Aquifer 65
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Lounge
•0.7 miles
74855 Country Club Dr
- The Vine Wine Bar- Ca
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Restaurant, Spanish Restaurant, Tapas Restaurant
•0.7 miles
74868 Country Club Dr
- Jolene's Bar & Lounge
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Lounge
•0.7 miles
74868 Country Club Dr
- World Fire Protection
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.8 miles
41905 Boardwalk
HCR ManorCareHealth and Medicine, Hospital
•1.2 miles
74350 Country Club Dr
The Lakes Apartments and Rentals
39 Rental properties in The Lakes, Palm Desert, CA.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 36.7% | 43.5% |
| utilities | 15% | 6.8% |
| food | 2.2% | 17.3% |
| transportation | 15.6% | 11.7% |
| healthcare | 11.3% | 4.5% |
The Lakes Demographics
The Lakes Reviews
Busy Streets
No
Say 3 of 3 renters
Area Has Litter
No
Say 3 of 3 renters
Near Grocery Stores
Yes
Say 3 of 3 renters
Nearby Parks
Yes
Say 3 of 3 renters
Nice Views
Yes
Say 3 of 3 renters
Pet Friendly
Yes
Say 3 of 3 renters
The Lakes Transportation
Car-Dependent
Somewhat Bikeable
The Lakes Schools
- 7/10
James E Carter Elementary School
Grades K-5 • Public
- 8/10
Grades 9-12 • Public
- 6/10
Ronald Reagan Elementary School
Grades K-5 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK-8 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Private
- 6/10
Palm Desert Charter Middle School
Grades 6-8 • Charter
- 7/10
George Washington Charter School
Grades K-5 • Charter
Neighborhoods Around The Lakes
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Desert ResortNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Desert FallsNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| South Palm DesertNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Palm Valley Country ClubNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Bermuda Golf Club EstatesNeighborhood in Bermuda-dunes, California | -- | -- |
| Desert HorizonsNeighborhood in Indian-wells, California | -- | -- |
| Palma Village GrovesNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Palm Desert EstatesNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Desert WillowNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Shadow Mountain Golf EstatesNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Magnesia Falls CoveNeighborhood in Rancho-mirage, California | -- | -- |
| University NeighborhoodNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Panorama RanchNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Palm Village GardenNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Ironwood Country ClubNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| EsplanadeNeighborhood in La-quinta, California | -- | -- |
| Palm Desert Greens Country ClubNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Oasis Country ClubNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Tamarisk Country ClubNeighborhood in Rancho-mirage, California | -- | -- |
| Northwest IndioNeighborhood in Indio, California | -- | -- |
| Desert BreezesNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| The Regent Palm DesertNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Thunderbird TerraceNeighborhood in Rancho-mirage, California | -- | -- |
| Shadow Hills EstatesNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| TalaveraNeighborhood in Indio, California | -- | -- |
| Sunrise Country ClubNeighborhood in Rancho-mirage, California | -- | -- |
| Thunderbird Country Club EstatesNeighborhood in Rancho-mirage, California | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Desert ResortNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Desert FallsNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| South Palm DesertNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | $1,550 | -- |
| Palm Valley Country ClubNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Bermuda Golf Club EstatesNeighborhood in Bermuda-dunes, California | -- | -- |
| Desert HorizonsNeighborhood in Indian-wells, California | -- | -- |
| Palma Village GrovesNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | $1,750 | -- |
| Palm Desert EstatesNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Desert WillowNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Shadow Mountain Golf EstatesNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Magnesia Falls CoveNeighborhood in Rancho-mirage, California | -- | -- |
| University NeighborhoodNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Panorama RanchNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Palm Village GardenNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Ironwood Country ClubNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| EsplanadeNeighborhood in La-quinta, California | -- | -- |
| Palm Desert Greens Country ClubNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Oasis Country ClubNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Tamarisk Country ClubNeighborhood in Rancho-mirage, California | -- | -- |
| Northwest IndioNeighborhood in Indio, California | -- | -- |
| Desert BreezesNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| The Regent Palm DesertNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | $1,842 | 4% |
| Thunderbird TerraceNeighborhood in Rancho-mirage, California | -- | -- |
| Shadow Hills EstatesNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| TalaveraNeighborhood in Indio, California | -- | -- |
| Sunrise Country ClubNeighborhood in Rancho-mirage, California | -- | -- |
| Thunderbird Country Club EstatesNeighborhood in Rancho-mirage, California | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Desert ResortNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Desert FallsNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| South Palm DesertNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | $1,850 | -- |
| Palm Valley Country ClubNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Bermuda Golf Club EstatesNeighborhood in Bermuda-dunes, California | -- | -- |
| Desert HorizonsNeighborhood in Indian-wells, California | -- | -- |
| Palma Village GrovesNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | $1,795 | -- |
| Palm Desert EstatesNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | $2,095 | -- |
| Desert WillowNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Shadow Mountain Golf EstatesNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Magnesia Falls CoveNeighborhood in Rancho-mirage, California | -- | -- |
| University NeighborhoodNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Panorama RanchNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Palm Village GardenNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | $1,995 | -- |
| Ironwood Country ClubNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| EsplanadeNeighborhood in La-quinta, California | -- | -- |
| Palm Desert Greens Country ClubNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Oasis Country ClubNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Tamarisk Country ClubNeighborhood in Rancho-mirage, California | -- | -- |
| Northwest IndioNeighborhood in Indio, California | -- | -- |
| Desert BreezesNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| The Regent Palm DesertNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | $2,120 | 5% |
| Thunderbird TerraceNeighborhood in Rancho-mirage, California | -- | -- |
| Shadow Hills EstatesNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | $1,699 | -- |
| TalaveraNeighborhood in Indio, California | -- | -- |
| Sunrise Country ClubNeighborhood in Rancho-mirage, California | -- | -- |
| Thunderbird Country Club EstatesNeighborhood in Rancho-mirage, California | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Desert ResortNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Desert FallsNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| South Palm DesertNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Palm Valley Country ClubNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Bermuda Golf Club EstatesNeighborhood in Bermuda-dunes, California | $2,999 | -- |
| Desert HorizonsNeighborhood in Indian-wells, California | -- | -- |
| Palma Village GrovesNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Palm Desert EstatesNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Desert WillowNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Shadow Mountain Golf EstatesNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Magnesia Falls CoveNeighborhood in Rancho-mirage, California | -- | -- |
| University NeighborhoodNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Panorama RanchNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Palm Village GardenNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Ironwood Country ClubNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| EsplanadeNeighborhood in La-quinta, California | -- | -- |
| Palm Desert Greens Country ClubNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Oasis Country ClubNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Tamarisk Country ClubNeighborhood in Rancho-mirage, California | -- | -- |
| Northwest IndioNeighborhood in Indio, California | -- | -- |
| Desert BreezesNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| The Regent Palm DesertNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| Thunderbird TerraceNeighborhood in Rancho-mirage, California | -- | -- |
| Shadow Hills EstatesNeighborhood in Palm-desert, California | -- | -- |
| TalaveraNeighborhood in Indio, California | -- | -- |
| Sunrise Country ClubNeighborhood in Rancho-mirage, California | -- | -- |
| Thunderbird Country Club EstatesNeighborhood in Rancho-mirage, California | -- | -- |