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Cathedral City is a medium-sized city located in the Coachella Valley region of California. It is known for its warm climate, diverse community, and proximity to popular tourist destinations like Palm Springs and Joshua Tree National Park. The city offers a mix of suburban and urban living, with a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
Summarized user reviews for Cathedral City on BestPlaces.net are generally positive, with many praising the city's weather and location. User "Katie" says, "The weather is amazing, and there is always something to do nearby. The cost of living is also reasonable compared to other parts of California." Another user, "John," comments on the city's diverse community, stating, "I appreciate the cultural diversity of Cathedral City. It adds to the overall vibrancy of the city and makes it a welcoming place to live." User "Maria" highlights the city's amenities, saying, "I love the variety of restaurants, shopping, and entertainment options available in Cathedral City. It's a great place to explore and try new things." However, not all reviews are positive. User "Michael" shares, "The traffic can be pretty bad during peak tourist season, which can be frustrating. Also, the cost of living is higher than I expected for a smaller city." Overall, reviews indicate that Cathedral City has a lot to offer, but it may not be the right fit for everyone due to factors like traffic and cost of living.
based on 3 ReviewsGet to know Cathedral City with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Cathedral City
Windy, affordable, relatively safe and bland - 5/5/2024
Cathedral City is cheaper than Palm Springs and a few other local cities. It has lovely mountain views.
It's a decidely middle-middle class community, especially on the north end of town. Homes are on the smaller side of what I'm used to, and are updated but rather bland. HOAs abound, and don't seem to offer more than standard amenities-- pools, playgrounds, small fitness centers. You can find homes with pools and solar, but pools require a lot of maintenance considering the frequent wind storms, and most homes do not have paid off solar.
Cathedral City seems most suitable for families with younger children or budget-conscious retireds.
Unfortunately, there are not many parks outside of the HOAs and not much that would be considered walking or running trails in town.
Shopping and dining are near by, but mostly consists of a few chains, auto body shops, and taco shops in strip malls, which have numerous vacant storefronts. There are
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Crime rate here is relatively low - 7/16/2006
Relatively because it depends on where you came from. We moved here from Denver. There's been one murder here this year. I feel rather safe in this area as far as crime
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