Grace’s guidebook
LaQuinta
WELCOME TO LA QUINTA
This “gem in the desert” embraces the outdoors and the arts. Spend the day wandering through Old Town, La Quinta’s main street with cobblestone sidewalks, whitewashed adobe walls, and bougainvillea galore. The quaint thoroughfare provides the perfect storybook-like setting for a chill afternoon of shopping and alfresco dining. Sip on a seasonal IPA at La Quinta Brewing Company (their outdoor patio is great for people-watching). Browse local artists’ wares, ranging from paintings to ceramics to jewelry, during Art on Main Street, held on select Saturdays throughout the year. Shop for fresh fare and flowers at the Old Town Farmers Market. Or rent a beach cruiser through Old Town Peddler to explore more of the surrounding cottage-filled neighborhoods that make up La Quinta Cove, where hikers enjoy easy access to trails that traverse beautiful desert mountains and canyons.
Golf in La Quinta
Golf remains one of the biggest draws for the outdoor-minded, with several private and public clubs, including the world-famous PGA West, offering multiple links styles and amenities right at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains. Book a tee time on one of these storied courses or make a special trip during the Desert Classic (formerly the CareerBuilder Challenge), when La Quinta plays host to some of the sport’s top players.
GET READY TO GET FRESH! The Sunday Certified Farmers’ Market is open Sundays from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
You’ll find fresh produce, herbs, honey, nuts, cheese, fresh-cut flower bouquets, organic meat, fresh baked breads, olive oils, chef demonstrations, knife sharpening, live music and so much more.
Did you know that over 85% of the farms and vendors at our local Farmer’s Market come from within 100 miles of La Quinta? And, 99% of the produce and value added products are from the state of California!
The Sunday Farmers’ Market provides one of the nicest experiences in La Quinta to sip a cup of coffee, enjoy brunch, browse the boutiques and take in the beauty of the day.
For more information visit CertifiedFarmersMarkets.org or call (844) 732-7628. The Certified Farmers’ Market is open on Sundays from October 7, 2018 thru April 28, 2019 in Old Town La Quinta. (Closed on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019.) Admission and parking are free. Hours are 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
© Copyright Old Town La Quinta - Website by MECA.
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Vieille ville de La Quinta
78100 Main StGET READY TO GET FRESH! The Sunday Certified Farmers’ Market is open Sundays from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
You’ll find fresh produce, herbs, honey, nuts, cheese, fresh-cut flower bouquets, organic meat, fresh baked breads, olive oils, chef demonstrations, knife sharpening, live music and so much more.
Did you know that over 85% of the farms and vendors at our local Farmer’s Market come from within 100 miles of La Quinta? And, 99% of the produce and value added products are from the state of California!
The Sunday Farmers’ Market provides one of the nicest experiences in La Quinta to sip a cup of coffee, enjoy brunch, browse the boutiques and take in the beauty of the day.
For more information visit CertifiedFarmersMarkets.org or call (844) 732-7628. The Certified Farmers’ Market is open on Sundays from October 7, 2018 thru April 28, 2019 in Old Town La Quinta. (Closed on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019.) Admission and parking are free. Hours are 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
© Copyright Old Town La Quinta - Website by MECA.
This is a prized small museum in the center of LaQuinta. I've viewed several delightful well-curated displays. Many devoted volunteers. Easy and comfortable to maneuver.
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Musée La Quinta
77-885 Avenida MontezumaThis is a prized small museum in the center of LaQuinta. I've viewed several delightful well-curated displays. Many devoted volunteers. Easy and comfortable to maneuver.
Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park is a beautiful 710-acre park set amid expansive lawns and picturesque mountain views, making it a spectacular day or overnight destination. Situated at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains 6 miles South East of Old Town La Quinta, Lake Cahuilla offers a delightful experience in the Coachella Valley.
With 96 individual and group campsites near the gorgeous Santa Rosa Mountains, Lake Cahuilla is a natural getaway and easy destination for anyone looking to quickly escape city life into unparalleled scenery and the many outdoor activities available. Fishing in the 135-acre lake, hiking and horseback riding on nearby trails, and swimming in a refreshing pool on a hot summer day are just a few of the great experiences guests can expect. Open grass areas with picnic tables and barbecues are ideal for hosting a range of special events from birthday parties to company gatherings.
Address: 58075 Jefferson Street,La Quinta, CA 92253
Phone: 760.564.4712
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Lake Cahuilla
Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park is a beautiful 710-acre park set amid expansive lawns and picturesque mountain views, making it a spectacular day or overnight destination. Situated at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains 6 miles South East of Old Town La Quinta, Lake Cahuilla offers a delightful experience in the Coachella Valley.
With 96 individual and group campsites near the gorgeous Santa Rosa Mountains, Lake Cahuilla is a natural getaway and easy destination for anyone looking to quickly escape city life into unparalleled scenery and the many outdoor activities available. Fishing in the 135-acre lake, hiking and horseback riding on nearby trails, and swimming in a refreshing pool on a hot summer day are just a few of the great experiences guests can expect. Open grass areas with picnic tables and barbecues are ideal for hosting a range of special events from birthday parties to company gatherings.
Address: 58075 Jefferson Street,La Quinta, CA 92253
Phone: 760.564.4712
Rising abruptly from the desert floor, the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument reaches an elevation of 10,834 feet. Providing a picturesque backdrop to local communities, visitors can enjoy magnificent palm oases, snow-capped mountains, a national scenic trail, and wilderness areas. Its extensive backcountry can be accessed via trails from both the Coachella Valley and the alpine village of Idyllwild.
Jointly managed by the BLM and the U.S. Forest Service, the Monument’s boundary encompasses about 280,000 acres, including public lands within the BLM’s California Desert Conservation Area and the San Jacinto Ranger District of the San Bernardino National Forest. The Monument includes two Federal wilderness areas -- the Santa Rosa and the San Jacinto.
The Monument was established by an Act of Congress on October 24, 2000, "in order to preserve the nationally significant biological, cultural, recreational, geological, educational, and scientific values found in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains" (Public Law 106-351). Establishment of the Monument reflects the vision of local citizens and national leaders to ensure this special landscape is protected for all time.
always check for access during covid 19
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Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument
California 74Rising abruptly from the desert floor, the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument reaches an elevation of 10,834 feet. Providing a picturesque backdrop to local communities, visitors can enjoy magnificent palm oases, snow-capped mountains, a national scenic trail, and wilderness areas. Its extensive backcountry can be accessed via trails from both the Coachella Valley and the alpine village of Idyllwild.
Jointly managed by the BLM and the U.S. Forest Service, the Monument’s boundary encompasses about 280,000 acres, including public lands within the BLM’s California Desert Conservation Area and the San Jacinto Ranger District of the San Bernardino National Forest. The Monument includes two Federal wilderness areas -- the Santa Rosa and the San Jacinto.
The Monument was established by an Act of Congress on October 24, 2000, "in order to preserve the nationally significant biological, cultural, recreational, geological, educational, and scientific values found in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains" (Public Law 106-351). Establishment of the Monument reflects the vision of local citizens and national leaders to ensure this special landscape is protected for all time.
always check for access during covid 19
beautiful and varied things to do and see
including in season morning yoga, wonderful gardens. Café - Sunnylands The Anneburgs 200 acre retreat
SUNNYLANDS CENTER & GARDENS
Visitors to the Center & Gardens enjoy sculpture from the Sunnylands Collection as well as a rotating art exhibition. A 20-minute film, A Place Called Sunnylands, and other multi-media offerings detail the history of Sunnylands and its founders, Walter and Leonore Annenberg. A cafe offers light lunch items and unparalleled mountain and garden views.
There is no fee to visit and reservations are not required. However, if you plan to visit the Center & Gardens with a group of 20 or more, we ask that you register in advance.
currently on summer Hiatus visit site below for up to date hours.
https://sunnylands.org/visit-the-gardens/
Café - Sunnylands. Center & GardensOpen Wednesday – Sunday from 8:30-4pm. Free admission. Historic EstateTickets required for guided tours of the historic house, birding and open-air experience.
Missing: Hyperdunk | Must include: Hyperdunk
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Sunnylands Center & Gardens
37977 Bob Hope Drivebeautiful and varied things to do and see
including in season morning yoga, wonderful gardens. Café - Sunnylands The Anneburgs 200 acre retreat
SUNNYLANDS CENTER & GARDENS
Visitors to the Center & Gardens enjoy sculpture from the Sunnylands Collection as well as a rotating art exhibition. A 20-minute film, A Place Called Sunnylands, and other multi-media offerings detail the history of Sunnylands and its founders, Walter and Leonore Annenberg. A cafe offers light lunch items and unparalleled mountain and garden views.
There is no fee to visit and reservations are not required. However, if you plan to visit the Center & Gardens with a group of 20 or more, we ask that you register in advance.
currently on summer Hiatus visit site below for up to date hours.
https://sunnylands.org/visit-the-gardens/
Café - Sunnylands. Center & GardensOpen Wednesday – Sunday from 8:30-4pm. Free admission. Historic EstateTickets required for guided tours of the historic house, birding and open-air experience.
Missing: Hyperdunk | Must include: Hyperdunk
Love the art it is quintessential "HIP" "MOD" a must-see
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SHAG the store
745 N Palm Canyon DrLove the art it is quintessential "HIP" "MOD" a must-see
There are only three ways visitors can enter the park: from Yucca Valley in the west, Twentynine Palms in the north, and Cottonwood Springs in the south. The main Visitor Center is actually outside the park, in the nearby town of Joshua Tree. Although the name seems like an oxymoron, Park Boulevard runs from the visitor center to Lost Horse Valley in the heart of the park, where three short interpretive trails (Hidden Valley, Barker Dam, and Cap Rock) are a great introduction to Joshua Tree’s natural and human history.
The park embraces parts of two distinct deserts—the Mojave and Sonoran—as it tumbles down from the heights into the Coachella Valley near Palm Springs. These two desert systems divide California's southernmost national park into two arid ecosystems of profoundly contrasting appearance. The key to their differences is elevation. We recommend taking sandwiches and drinks......beautiful scenery. You will never forget visit.
https://www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm
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Parc national de Joshua Tree
There are only three ways visitors can enter the park: from Yucca Valley in the west, Twentynine Palms in the north, and Cottonwood Springs in the south. The main Visitor Center is actually outside the park, in the nearby town of Joshua Tree. Although the name seems like an oxymoron, Park Boulevard runs from the visitor center to Lost Horse Valley in the heart of the park, where three short interpretive trails (Hidden Valley, Barker Dam, and Cap Rock) are a great introduction to Joshua Tree’s natural and human history.
The park embraces parts of two distinct deserts—the Mojave and Sonoran—as it tumbles down from the heights into the Coachella Valley near Palm Springs. These two desert systems divide California's southernmost national park into two arid ecosystems of profoundly contrasting appearance. The key to their differences is elevation. We recommend taking sandwiches and drinks......beautiful scenery. You will never forget visit.
https://www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm
Food scene
Amazing fresh pastries, a personal favorite is pecan roll...heaven. nice breakfasts, outdoor dining large fountain. Kind, hardworking staff. take out available also.
as the world is fluid, always call for availability.
78395 CA-111, LaQuinta,CA 92253.....about 5 to 6 min drive from cove.
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La Quinta Baking Company
78395 CA-111Amazing fresh pastries, a personal favorite is pecan roll...heaven. nice breakfasts, outdoor dining large fountain. Kind, hardworking staff. take out available also.
as the world is fluid, always call for availability.
78395 CA-111, LaQuinta,CA 92253.....about 5 to 6 min drive from cove.
Sweet French dining, ( La Quinta location) may be closed, but the palm desert location is open with takeout and patio dining.
Its a favorite for us. https://frenchrotisseriecafe.com/
French Rotisserie Cafe
Sweet French dining, ( La Quinta location) may be closed, but the palm desert location is open with takeout and patio dining.
Its a favorite for us. https://frenchrotisseriecafe.com/
May be closed till Sept 3rd but check. They do have a patio....We have enjoyed dinners here and have often popped in for coffee and dessert. voted #1 of three french options in the area.
from their website:
As you peruse the menu, you will pick your own favorite. At La Brasserie, our regular customers come back again and again for our Steamed Mussels Mariniere, Veal Loin “Wiener Schnitzel” and our Sautéed Calf Liver. Save room for dessert and try our French Vanilla Bean “Crème Brulee” and Profiterole Au Chocolate. Bon Appetit!
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La Brasserie Bistro & Bar
78477 California 111May be closed till Sept 3rd but check. They do have a patio....We have enjoyed dinners here and have often popped in for coffee and dessert. voted #1 of three french options in the area.
from their website:
As you peruse the menu, you will pick your own favorite. At La Brasserie, our regular customers come back again and again for our Steamed Mussels Mariniere, Veal Loin “Wiener Schnitzel” and our Sautéed Calf Liver. Save room for dessert and try our French Vanilla Bean “Crème Brulee” and Profiterole Au Chocolate. Bon Appetit!
we love the date ice cream. but many love the date shakes...Offering misted outdoor dining in a casual setting. We enjoy their salads and burgers. For almost a century Shields Date Garden has been a place where people come to experience date culture. From the moment you walk through our doors, customers are greeted by every imaginable product incorporating dates. Sit at our quintessential 1960’s original shake counter and sip on a full-flavored refreshing date shake. Learn about dates by watching our film, “The Romance & Sex Life of the Date” (which plays continuously every day). Taste the many different varieties of dates we grow and harvest ourselves at our sample counter, but make sure to leave room for our award-winning Cafe that plates quality breakfast and lunch items, many featuring dates. Complete your Shields venture with a breathtaking walk through our 17-acre date grove and botanical garden which showcases 23 handcrafted statues that depict the life of Christ. Shields is a place where you can remember the past and create new memories for your future.
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Jardin de dattes de Shields
80-225 CA-111we love the date ice cream. but many love the date shakes...Offering misted outdoor dining in a casual setting. We enjoy their salads and burgers. For almost a century Shields Date Garden has been a place where people come to experience date culture. From the moment you walk through our doors, customers are greeted by every imaginable product incorporating dates. Sit at our quintessential 1960’s original shake counter and sip on a full-flavored refreshing date shake. Learn about dates by watching our film, “The Romance & Sex Life of the Date” (which plays continuously every day). Taste the many different varieties of dates we grow and harvest ourselves at our sample counter, but make sure to leave room for our award-winning Cafe that plates quality breakfast and lunch items, many featuring dates. Complete your Shields venture with a breathtaking walk through our 17-acre date grove and botanical garden which showcases 23 handcrafted statues that depict the life of Christ. Shields is a place where you can remember the past and create new memories for your future.
Locals favorite, unique salads, and entrees, over the top desserts
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Jake's
664 N Palm Canyon DrLocals favorite, unique salads, and entrees, over the top desserts
Located conveniently at 849 Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs
Depending on the time of day, it can be 25 to 35 minutes' drive from LaQuinta. The food is consistently delicious, the service is perfect the wait staff is elite. I tend to order the Filet, others love their tuna, delicious pasta.
for a fun more casual experience you will delete in their beautiful, hip, bar area. The bar serves up wide variety of unique, creative food offerings ...and if you dare try their signature cocktail.
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Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge
849 N Palm Canyon DrLocated conveniently at 849 Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs
Depending on the time of day, it can be 25 to 35 minutes' drive from LaQuinta. The food is consistently delicious, the service is perfect the wait staff is elite. I tend to order the Filet, others love their tuna, delicious pasta.
for a fun more casual experience you will delete in their beautiful, hip, bar area. The bar serves up wide variety of unique, creative food offerings ...and if you dare try their signature cocktail.
general dining option with outdoor dining, We have enjoyed their chicken lettuce wraps, veg pizza, ice cream brownie is pretty special (we prefer cold, not warmed up)
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Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill
78015 Main Stgeneral dining option with outdoor dining, We have enjoyed their chicken lettuce wraps, veg pizza, ice cream brownie is pretty special (we prefer cold, not warmed up)
Conseils aux voyageurs
Se déplacer dans les environs
The desert is drying so take ice water with you
We travel with the insulated coffee mugs or tall drink glasses that way it keeps the ice and you can refill with water throughout the day. If driving through the desert it is wise to pop a couple of jugs of water in the trunk.
To adjust to the sun, it's wise to wear light layers, hats with brims, sunscreen, and sunglasses for all. Do not let dehydration or sunburn ruin your vacation. Lemon or lime aide are refreshing to have with you.