Thermal is a relaxed desert community with wide-open skies, warm year‑round weather and an easy pace—often offering lower-cost short‑term housing and a solid base for outdoor downtime like hiking, biking and stargazing between shifts.
A short drive puts you in Palm Springs or Palm Desert for restaurants, galleries, golf and nightlife, and nearby Indio hosts major music festivals, so you can enjoy quiet workweeks without sacrificing lively weekend options.