AREA GUIDE

Discover La Quinta

Skip the tourist traps. Here's where locals actually eat, hike, and unwind in the Coachella Valley.

Scenic desert highway stretching toward the mountains

La Quinta isn't just a destination — it's a feeling. Warm air, blue skies, mountain silhouettes at every turn, and the kind of light that makes everything look like a photograph. We live here, and we'll show you our favorite spots.

Beautifully plated dish at a Coachella Valley restaurant

DINING

Where to Eat

  • Arnold Palmer’s

    Classic American with views of the Santa Rosa Mountains

  • Lavender Bistro

    French-California fusion in a romantic garden setting

  • Old Town La Quinta

    Local cafes, galleries, and the Sunday Farmers Market

Open road through desert landscape near La Quinta

ACTIVITIES

What to Do

  • PGA West

    World-class golf courses steps from your door

  • La Quinta Cove Trails

    Hidden hikes with panoramic valley views

  • Joshua Tree National Park

    Just 40 minutes from your door

Tranquil spa and pool setting in the desert

WELLNESS

Where to Relax

  • La Quinta Resort & Club

    Spa, pools, and old Hollywood glamour since 1926

  • The Spa at Séc-he

    Nationally recognized spa in Palm Springs, worth the drive

  • Your Pool

    Honestly, you might never leave

Desert landscape with palm trees and blue sky

ESSENTIALS

What to Know

  • Marvyn’s Magic Theater

    Las Vegas-caliber magic and comedy in an intimate 130-seat venue, right in La Quinta

  • La Quinta Art Celebration

    One of the nation’s top outdoor art festivals, held every spring at Civic Center Campus

  • Airport

    Palm Springs International (PSP), 25 min drive

  • Getting around

    Car recommended, Uber available throughout the valley

Ready to experience it?