Rancho Mirage, a small city in the Coachella Valley, has a rich history as a retreat for U.S. presidents and celebrities.
- Every president from Harry Truman to Barack Obama visited the city, with Gerald Ford living there after his presidency. - The city's name originated from a developer's wife who thought the area looked like a mirage.
- Thunderbird Country Club, opened in 1951, attracted Hollywood stars and later inspired the founding of Tamarisk Country Club for Jewish members. - Sunnylands, the Annenberg estate, hosted world leaders and is now a public attraction.
Today, Rancho Mirage continues to evolve, with Disney's Cotino community marking its latest development.