Club-Life Less Ordinary
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Set on 100 manicured acres in a serpentine meander around a shimmering 25-acre lake, Desert Island is a golf oasis and venue in Rancho Mirage, CA. This property was kept under wraps for the last 50 years and is now open to the public and available for private celebrations. You can make these scenic premises the backdrop for a truly remarkable wedding day.
Nestled in the top floor of the clubhouse and offering floor-to-ceiling views of the course, the lake, and mountains beyond is Desert Island’s Ballroom. This event space is set-ready for entertainment, performances, and receptions with a music stage, dance floor, and lighting to meet any mood. Locations for wedding ceremonies include the West Range, Fairway Seven, Fairway Nine, Palm Grove, and the Northern Gallery. Need more space? The Penney, Founders Room, 9 1/2, The Southern Verandah, and Parlor are all available for additional buyout fees. Whether you are planning an intimate gathering or a gala extravaganza, a space is sure to meet your requirements.
Desert Island can host single-faith, multi-faith, and non-religious weddings, as well as elopements, civil unions, commitment ceremonies, vow renewals, and second weddings. The staff offers bartending services in addition to the use of rental items and equipment for your wedding celebrations. They have partnered with Marvimon Productions, an event space and management company based out of Los Angeles, CA for excellence in design, execution, and atmosphere. Their combined expertise will help you to host the wedding of your dreams and make your festivities pop.
Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business
5+ years in business
Speaks English, Spanish
Small team (2-10 members)
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Country Club
Desert
Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Rentals & Equipment
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Eric Greenwood 5.0
1/21/25
Easily one of the most enjoyable rounds of my life. Short course but challenging in a number of ways, and in impeccable condition. Highly recommend playing this course any chance you get!
sally edmonds 5.0
2/22/26
Course is in FABULOUS condition. Really an awesome value. Fairways wide and forgiving, turf excellent. Greens were perfect.
My only complaint would be the goose poop on certain holes.
Our total experience was great and staff very accommodati...
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Michael William 5.0
2/21/26
I booked a round at Desert Island Country Club over Presidents’ Day weekend. With so many great courses in the area, what immediately set this club apart was how friendly and welcoming they were on the phone when we called about rentals. I late...
r ran into a booking issue on GolfNow, and the pro shop went above and beyond to get everything sorted—an impressive level of service. The course itself is a beautiful desert layout with scenic mountain and water views. It’s well maintained and offers a fair, engaging challenge for all skill levels. Rentals were in perfect condition as well.
Special shout-out to Sawyer in the pro shop—he truly made a difference in our experience.
Jeff Hammond 5.0
12/09/25
Great experience at Desert Island with our annual guys golf group.
Staff was extremely pleasant, including the pro-shop staff, cart staff, and starter. Drinks at the outside bar after the round was a great way to end the day as well.
The cour...
se was in great shape.
A relatively short course, with narrow fairways and tricky greens can definitely be a challenge.
We will definitely be back.
Megan Farrell 5.0
3/02/26
We had our wedding at this venue and had the BEST experience. The place was so funky & eclectic. The views were spectacular. And the staff were so professional & kind. We had such a wonderful day.
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