Empire Polo Club district

Indio, United States

Hosts Coachella 2026 across two identical weekends, April 10-12 and April 17-19.

Places in Empire Polo Club district

Indio Taphouse Serves polished gastropub fare in a lively setting.
Gabino's Creperie Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, draws regulars for savory crepes folded into signature cones.
Victoria's Café A go-to for traditional Mexican dishes in Indio.
TKB Bakery and Deli Recommended to visit by 7:30 AM to avoid long lines at this family-run spot near Highway 111.
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino bar A bar at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, which has 2,000 slots and video poker and 40 table games.

Best time to visit: Spring (March to May) is one of the best climate windows in the Coachella Valley, warm enough for the pool and cool enough for morning hikes, before summer heat of 105-108°F takes over by June.
Getting around: The Empire Polo Club hosts the major festivals, with Indian Wells and La Quinta a short drive away for luxury resort stays, and Shadow Hills/Paradiso in the north end for private resort-home rentals.
Currency: US Dollar ($)
Language: English; Spanish is widely spoken.
Timezone: PST (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Current trends: Indio's food and arts scene continues to grow fast alongside its festival reputation, with Indio Taphouse and Italica reflecting new polished dining options, while the resort-home boom in north-end neighbourhoods like Shadow Hills and Paradiso is reshaping the town around private-pool group getaways beyond the Coachella and Stagecoach festival crowds.

Shadow Hills / Paradiso — North-end neighbourhoods where people flock for private pools and massive floor plans, the capital of the 'resort home'.
Indian Wells / La Quinta resort corridor — Offers some of the valley's most luxurious hotels, golf courses, and spas.