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The Ace Hotel & Swim Club
A desert hotspot in Palm Springs that regularly hosts car culture events and has become a gathering point for the vintage auto community.
40 km · about 45 min drive
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Hemet
California, United States · North America
About Hemet
Hemet sits on the route: 10 minutes from San Jacinto, 40km from The Ace Hotel & Swim Club.
Hemet is in California, United States, with about 84,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is San Jacinto, about 4 km away.
Hemet is a city in the San Jacinto Valley in Riverside County, California, United States. It covers a total area of 29.3 square miles (76 km2), about half of the valley, which it shares with the neighboring city of San Jacinto. The population was 89,833 at the 2020 census. It borders San Jacinto to the north, EastRead more
Hemet to the east, Polly Butte and Diamond Valley Lake to the south, and Green Acres to the west.
The founding of Hemet predates the formation of Riverside County. This area was then still part of San Diego County. The formation of Lake Hemet helped the city to grow and stimulated agriculture in the area.
The city is known for being the home of The Ramona Pageant, California's official outdoor play. Started in 1923, the play is one of the longest-running outdoor plays in the United States.
Hemet has been named a Tree City USA for 20 years by the Arbor Day Foundation for its dedication to the local forest. The city is home to the Hemet Valley Medical Center, a 320-bed general hospital.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Hemet?
Within an hour or so of Hemet: The Ace Hotel & Swim Club (40 km), Palm Springs (41 km).
Are there any good drives near Hemet?
The nearest famous roads are Mulholland Drive and Route 66 - Santa Monica End.
Where is Hemet?
Hemet is in California, United States, about 4 km from San Jacinto.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 83,861
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 33.7476, -116.9731
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Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Palm Springs
A desert resort city known for its mid-century modern architecture, hot springs, and the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway ascending Mount San Jacinto.
41 km · about 45 min drive
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