La Quinta Travel Guide

Situated between the better known Palm Springs and Indio, home of famous festivals Coachella and Stagecoach, is La Quinta. A Californian city quickly on the rise for new home owners, La Quinta impresses with its slow pace, stark desert beauty, and access to a plethora of golf courses.

Things to Do in La Quinta

Lounge pool side with a cocktail or hit the links! Meanwhile, La Quinta is an excellent event destination as it has easy access to Coachella's grounds and is also home to the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, who's tournaments are known to attract some of tennis' top talent.

Best Time to Visit La Quinta

Unless tourists are keen to fry, we recommend any season that is not summer, as mid-year temperatures are consistently over 110 degrees.

A Local's Guide to La Quinta

Located in the Santa Rosa Mountains, La Quinta is a well-manicured oasis of calm and luxury. Just a short drive from the better-known city of Palm Springs, this little town has a lot to offer.

For a start, La Quinta has some of the best golf courses in California, some of which have been designed by legendary players such as Tom Fazio, Greg Norman and Jack Nicklaus. It is also the home of the legendary PGA West Golf Club and the five championship courses. In addition to golf, La Quinta is also rated as one of the country’s top tennis resorts.

Old Town is the lively hub of La Quinta. Spend hours exploring the cafes, art galleries, and salons, all located within a charming village atmosphere. A favorite pastime is dining al fresco here -- there is nothing better than chilling on a stylish patio, glass of wine in-hand, and watching the world go by. Get the very freshest food at the farmers' market to take back to your vacation home, and browse the shops for local gifts. Some of the best La Quinta vacations rentals can be found within close proximity to the Old Town.

Nearby, Santa Barbara is home to California Renaissance architecture and the historic La Quinta Resort. The resort is located in the Coachella Valley, best known for hosting the legendary Coachella music festival. The music and arts festival features artists across all genres as well as art installations and sculptures.

When it comes to accommodation options for a Las Quinta vacation, there are a huge range of rental homes available: from one bedroom to multiple bedroomed houses, all impeccably decorated and some with private pools. There is no better way to have a luxury vacation than in a vacation rental with mountain views. Hotels are also an option when it comes to staying in La Quinta. There are hotels to suit a range of budgets -- Mauna Loa Motel is a good option for those with a more modest price range, while Holiday Inn Express Palm Desert or Indian Wells Resort Hotel both have higher-end prices. The town of Rancho Mirage is just a short drive away and also has some great vacation rentals worth considering.