Golf
Home to PGA West and more than 20 other courses, La Quinta offers enough fairways to fit any player’s skill level or age. PGA WEST Pete Dye Mountain Course is only 1 mile away! Other nearby courses include Marriott Shadow Ridge, Classic Club, Desert Willow SilverRock Resort, Indian Wells Celebrity, Desert Willow, Eagle Falls, La Quinta Resort Mountain, Westin Mission Hills, Golf Club of Terra Lago, and many more ..
Shopping, Dining, Nightlife
Nestled at the foot of the Santa Rosa Mountains, this “gem in the desert," as La Quinta is known, embraces the outdoors and the arts. Spend the day romanticizing and wandering through La Quinta’s Old Town main street, graced with cobblestone sidewalks, whitewashed adobe walls, and bougainvillea galore. Here you will enjoy over 30 cafes, shops, boutiques, and salons in a setting treasured for it’s architectural charm and village atmosphere. A close 8 miles away is Palm Desert’s most favorite outdoor shopping mall – The Shops On El Paseo
Tennis
La Quinta has an impressive collection of public and private tennis courts. The Center Court at La Quinta Resort & Club features an fantastic backdrop of rugged mountains and soaring palms. If you want to practice your backspin on one of the many public courts, you don’t need to look very hard for the same stunning surroundings. A short 3 miles away, the Indian Wells Tennis Garden hosts the BNP Paribas Open. Nearby courts include the Palm Desert Country Club, JW Marriott Desert Springs Lawn and Tennis Club, Deep Canyon Tennis Club, and La Quinta Resort Tennis..
Outdoor Activities
Whether you’re a novice pedaler looking to cruise the streets or a seasoned rider ready to clip in, La Quinta is your cycling playground. The flat terrain and designated bike paths present endless possibilities, or you can choose to venture off-road into the canyons. La Quinta is also a hikers dream with breathtaking views, striking rock formations, and an abundance of unique plants. A short 60 min drive will take you to Joshua Tree National Park, where you will enjoy spectacular wonders of nature as you hike through the blended ecosystems of both the Mojave and Colorado deserts. Don’t miss The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert, a unique zoo and botanical garden that specializes in the deserts of the World. Additional fun includes outdoor yoga at La Quinta Resort and Club, the Palm Springs Air Museum, ATV rentals and explore box canyons, and endless other adventures.
Coachella and Stagecoach
Just 4.5 miles away, The Coachella and Stagecoach festivals are among the biggest music events in the United States. In addition to the many artists that perform at the festival every year, Coachella & Stagecoach also offers world-class art exhibits and a variety of delicious food. More than one hundred vendors provide everything from hand-crafted burgers to wood-fired pizzas to freshly made pad thai and authentic street tacos. Several site-specific, large-scale, original art installations are on display by both up-and-coming and established artists at the festival.
Palm Springs Tram
If you're feeling adventurous, take The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway—the world’s largest rotating tram car—travels over two-and-one-half miles along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon, transporting riders to the pristine wilderness of the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. During your approximately ten-minute journey, tram cars rotate slowly, offering picturesque and spectacular vistas of the valley floor below. Once you reach the Mountain Station—elevation 8,516 feet—enjoy two restaurants, observation decks, natural history museum, two documentary theaters, gift shop and over 50 miles of hiking trails