Desert homes in Palm Desert or Scottsdale in early fall
Early fall sets the tone for crisp mornings on the course, gallery browsing in the afternoon, and dinner under clear desert skies. If you are weighing desert homes in Palm Desert, California or Scottsdale, Arizona for fall golf trips, both deliver memorable days and effortless nights. Here is how each destination shapes an autumn escape, plus how Pacaso co-ownership keeps your return visits simple.Palm Desert for art, golf, and outdoor dining
In Palm Desert, desert homes cluster around over 25 golf communities, and Desert Willow Golf Resort features two championship courses, Firecliff and Mountain View. Nearby, Indian Wells Golf Resort adds two more 18-hole options for variety within a short drive.El Paseo anchors the local art-and-design scene with over 250 high-end retailers, galleries and boutiques along a one-mile stretch, making it an ideal pre-dinner stroll after a late afternoon round.Architecture enthusiasts find depth across Greater Palm Springs. Iconic works like the Kaufmann Desert House by Richard Neutra and Edris House by E. Stewart Williams highlight midcentury lines that frame the surrounding mountains.For a change of pace, the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens showcases desert wildlife and native plants across expansive grounds, home to over 500 animals representing more than 150 species and drawing over 500,000 visitors annually.For alfresco evenings in the Coachella Valley, gather by the fire, serve a family-style meal and watch the mountains glow at sunset. Bacana in Palm Springs pairs private casita suites with a central courtyard and cabana, an effortless base for art walks on El Paseo and unhurried patio dinners.Scottsdale for championship golf and design
Scottsdale's golf landscape is expansive and varied, making it an ideal destination for fall golf trips. Desert Mountain offers seven courses, six by Jack Nicklaus, plus seven clubhouses for post-round dining and social time. The master-planned community spans 8,000 acres with access to multiple layouts that reward repeat play.Art lovers will appreciate the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art in Old Town. SMoCA presents rotating exhibitions across five galleries and includes a permanent James Turrell installation.For architectural context, Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and studio, offers guided tours and a direct look at desert integration. The UNESCO World Heritage site spans 491 acres.As temperatures ease, evenings lend themselves to patios across Old Town and North Scottsdale, pairing regional cuisine with open-air dining after a twilight practice session.If your plans revolve around entertaining, Tulum Oasis brings soaring ceilings, a two-sided fireplace and a poolside setting for relaxed gatherings before a full day at Desert Mountain or Camelback-area trails.How desert homes shape your fall escape
Pacaso co-ownership gives you a refined base in the desert, ready when you are. Host friends for a long weekend, lock in prime tee times across your favorite clubs, and return often without the full-time burden of a second residence.Craving a Palm Desert routine built around golf and design days in the Coachella Valley? Make it your norm at Desert Ridge in La Quinta, where indoor-outdoor flow and an outdoor kitchen make post-round dinners effortless.
