California Is Getting a New Surf Resort in the Middle of the Desert

If you thought surfing was a coastal activity, think again. The Palm Springs Surf Club, located in the desert east of Los Angeles, is a former water park soon to be repurposed as a haven for surfers.

The inland surfing resort, which will feature a wave pool that will produce endless beautiful waves is set to open to visitors in 2022.

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The property’s in-house expert is veteran surfer Cheyne Magnusson, who believes the location could position the Palm Springs Surf Club to be a unique success, especially since conditions will be entirely controlled (including the shape, size, timing of each wave), and surfers won’t have to worry about fog or the cold.