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Holley Snaith
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Last Modified: March 13, 2026

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The Lakes Country Club Neighborhood Guide

11of 18 Palm Desert Neighborhoods

Fairways, Fountains, and Full Tee Sheets

🧭Generally defined as the area: that neatly gated block between Country Club, Portola, Frank Sinatra, and Cook

📌The Lakes Country Club is best known for: 27 holes that run on tight tee sheets and strong opinions about pace

👕You can spot a The Lakes Country Club local by: their sunrise tee time and an impressive visor rotation

👍Locals live here because: the gate feels secure and the clubhouse doubles as a second living room

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: monthly dues that feel very official

✨The overall feel is: easygoing country club life with standards

Neighborhood Tags:
SafeQuietSuburban calmWealthy enclaveFit & ActiveOutdoorsy

Pros & Cons of The Lakes Country Club

The Lakes Country Club strengths (top 5)

SafetyFitness OrientedFamily FriendlyGreen SpacePeaceful & Quiet

The Lakes Country Club tradeoffs (top 3)

Farmers MarketsMuseums & LibrariesNightlife
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The Lakes Country Club Neighborhood DNA

golfers who actually show up and play regularly

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Some of the The Lakes Country Club hotspots include: The Lakes Golf Course and The Lakes Billiards Room.
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Holley Snaith — California Local Expert

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Moving to The Lakes Country Club - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Palm Desert or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Palm Desert guide for the big-picture view — or compare The Lakes Country Club against other parts of the city in our Palm Desert neighborhood guide.