Palm Springs vs Los Cabos Golf Communities for U.S. Buyers: Real Estate, Lifestyle & Desert vs Ocean Living
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How do Palm Springs and Los Cabos compare for a golf second home? Both are winter golf destinations, but they live differently. In Palm Springs, single-family homes averaged about $1.16 million and condos about $451,000 in May 2026, and summer highs average about 107°F, so many owners leave for the season. In Los Cabos, golf communities sit on the ocean with beach clubs, condos start around $400,000, and property tax is about 0.115% versus roughly 0.75% in California. This guide compares both for buyers from California.
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| ~$1.16M Average Palm Springs single-family home (May 2026) |
~$400K Entry condos in Cabo golf communities |
| ~107°F Palm Springs average summer high |
~0.115% Property tax in Los Cabos (owner-occupied) |
| Factor | Palm Springs Area | Los Cabos |
|---|---|---|
| Setting | Desert valley with mountain views | Desert meets the Pacific and the Sea of Cortez |
| Golf communities | Many: Mission Hills, Desert Princess, The Springs, Indian Wells, Rancho Las Palmas, Shadow Ridge, La Quinta | Fewer, ocean-focused: Palmilla, Querencia, Quivira, Puerto Los Cabos, Club Campestre, Cabo del Sol |
| Home prices | Single-family avg ~$1.16M; condos avg ~$451K (May 2026) | Golf-community condos from ~$400K; homes from ~$600K to $20M+ |
| Beach | None | Inside or next to many golf communities |
| Winter | Highs around 72°F | Highs around 80°F |
| Summer | Highs around 107°F, dry | Highs in the low 90s°F, more humid; hurricane season June–November |
| Property tax | ~0.75% effective (California) | ~0.115% of cadastral value (owner-occupied) |
| Getting there | A drive from Los Angeles or San Diego | 2–2.5-hour nonstop flight from LAX or San Diego |
Palm Springs prices: Greater Palm Springs Realtors Desert Housing Report via The Palm Springs Post (May 2026). Tax rates: AppealDesk 2026 and Los Cabos Municipal Tax Law.
The Palm Springs area has one of the biggest concentrations of golf in the U.S., with more than 100 courses across the Coachella Valley, from resort courses to private country clubs. Most communities are gated, HOA-managed and built around the course, with pools and clubhouses but no ocean.
Los Cabos has fewer courses, but many play along the ocean, and the communities add beach clubs and resort services. Some courses are public, some for resort guests, and the most exclusive are members only. See every rate and rule in How Much Does It Cost to Play Golf in Los Cabos?
| If You Want… | Better Fit |
|---|---|
| To drive to your second home | Palm Springs |
| The largest choice of courses | Palm Springs |
| Golf plus ocean views and a beach club | Los Cabos |
| Lower yearly property tax | Los Cabos |
| A home you can use comfortably more of the year | Los Cabos (milder summer highs, but humid) |
See Property Taxes and Fees in Los Cabos, and compare other markets in Scottsdale vs Los Cabos and Los Angeles vs Los Cabos. Ready to look? See our listings in Los Cabos.
At the entry level they’re similar: condos start around $400,000–$450,000 in both. The big savings in Los Cabos is property tax, about 0.115% vs. roughly 0.75% in California.
Palm Springs averages about 107°F in summer; Los Cabos stays in the low 90s but is more humid.
More than 100 across the Coachella Valley.
Many do, either directly or through a beach club. Palmilla, for example, has one of the most swimmable beaches in Los Cabos.
Most people fly nonstop from LAX or San Diego, about 2 to 2.5 hours.
We help California buyers compare real costs and find the right golf community in Los Cabos.
Sources: The Palm Springs Post, Greater Palm Springs Realtors Desert Housing Report (May 2026); Champion Traveler, Palm Springs climate; AppealDesk, property taxes by state (2026); Los Cabos Municipal Tax Law, Article 29; Karla & Erick community listing guides and Los Cabos golf cost guide (2026). Information verified October 2026.
Disclaimer: This is general information. Prices, fees and taxes change; confirm before you buy. Karla & Erick are MLS members with Century 21 Paradise Properties and are not affiliated with the communities mentioned.
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