Guidebook for La Quinta
Arts & Culture
Arguably one of the most iconic and celebrated music festivals in the world, Coachella is not just a festival, but an experience. Set against the ethereal backdrop of the California desert, this annual two-weekend event held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, boasts a diverse lineup that spans various genres, from indie rock and electronic music to hip hop and international sensations. But Coachella is more than just its music – it's a cultural phenomenon. The festival also showcases large-scale art installations and immersive experiences, providing festival-goers with a visual and sensory treat. Fashion, too, plays a prominent role, with attendees often donning bohemian-inspired outfits that have become synonymous with the Coachella aesthetic. Whether you're there to catch world-renowned headliners, discover emerging artists, indulge in gourmet food stands, or simply to soak in the vibrant atmosphere, Coachella promises memories that last a lifetime.
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Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
81800 51st AveArguably one of the most iconic and celebrated music festivals in the world, Coachella is not just a festival, but an experience. Set against the ethereal backdrop of the California desert, this annual two-weekend event held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, boasts a diverse lineup that spans various genres, from indie rock and electronic music to hip hop and international sensations. But Coachella is more than just its music – it's a cultural phenomenon. The festival also showcases large-scale art installations and immersive experiences, providing festival-goers with a visual and sensory treat. Fashion, too, plays a prominent role, with attendees often donning bohemian-inspired outfits that have become synonymous with the Coachella aesthetic. Whether you're there to catch world-renowned headliners, discover emerging artists, indulge in gourmet food stands, or simply to soak in the vibrant atmosphere, Coachella promises memories that last a lifetime.
The La Quinta Museum features traveling and historical exhibits and much more! Admission and all programs are FREE!
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Musée La Quinta
77-885 Avenida MontezumaThe La Quinta Museum features traveling and historical exhibits and much more! Admission and all programs are FREE!
La Quinta Arts Festival has been ranked #1 in the Nation for five of the last seven years.
*Ranked # 1 Fine Art and Design Show
– Sunshine Artist 2018
Thursday thru Sunday, March 7 – 10, 2019, 10AM to 5PM
La Quinta Civic Center Campus
78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253
A short drive from Palm Springs!
Presenting 220 foremost contemporary artists in a spectacular outdoor gallery, this four day event guarantees patrons an unparalleled cultural experience. Amenities include music, performance art, and trendy food, refreshments, wine and beer.
With so much to see, you’ll want a Multi-Day Pass! Paid Valet and Self Parking available, as well as free parking throughout La Quinta village. Children under 12 are free – must be accompanied by an adult.
“One of the most memorable and inspirational art festivals.
A breathtaking cornucopia of art.
I look forward to La Quinta Arts Festival every year.”
–-Art Patron, British Columbia, Canada
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La Quinta Arts Foundation
78150 Calle TampicoLa Quinta Arts Festival has been ranked #1 in the Nation for five of the last seven years.
*Ranked # 1 Fine Art and Design Show
– Sunshine Artist 2018
Thursday thru Sunday, March 7 – 10, 2019, 10AM to 5PM
La Quinta Civic Center Campus
78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253
A short drive from Palm Springs!
Presenting 220 foremost contemporary artists in a spectacular outdoor gallery, this four day event guarantees patrons an unparalleled cultural experience. Amenities include music, performance art, and trendy food, refreshments, wine and beer.
With so much to see, you’ll want a Multi-Day Pass! Paid Valet and Self Parking available, as well as free parking throughout La Quinta village. Children under 12 are free – must be accompanied by an adult.
“One of the most memorable and inspirational art festivals.
A breathtaking cornucopia of art.
I look forward to La Quinta Arts Festival every year.”
–-Art Patron, British Columbia, Canada
Get ready to experience Main Street in Old Town La Quinta. Where the spirit and architecture of Old California is brought to life in a chic outdoor shopping and dining village. With sophisticated boutiques and curated fashion, delicious dining and exciting nightlife, wine tastings, art shows, live weekend music and a multitude of seasonal events, including Art Under the Umbrellas, Taste of La Quinta and the Sunday Certified Farmers' Market.
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Vieille ville de La Quinta
78100 Main StGet ready to experience Main Street in Old Town La Quinta. Where the spirit and architecture of Old California is brought to life in a chic outdoor shopping and dining village. With sophisticated boutiques and curated fashion, delicious dining and exciting nightlife, wine tastings, art shows, live weekend music and a multitude of seasonal events, including Art Under the Umbrellas, Taste of La Quinta and the Sunday Certified Farmers' Market.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place for drinks, entertainment and dining. Live energetic bands on weekends. The menu is fantastic and great happy hour.
http://thegrillonmainlq.com/
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The Grill on Main
78065 Main StGreat place for drinks, entertainment and dining. Live energetic bands on weekends. The menu is fantastic and great happy hour.
http://thegrillonmainlq.com/
Inside Empire Polo Grounds, great Hamburgers, Happy Hour until 7 PM and live bands on Friday and Saturday.
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Tack Room Tavern
81800 Avenue 51Inside Empire Polo Grounds, great Hamburgers, Happy Hour until 7 PM and live bands on Friday and Saturday.
Great dancing, drinking people watching with live music by the owner. We saw a movie star the last time we were there. Food is great also. Music starts early around 7:30.
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The Nest
75188 CA-111Great dancing, drinking people watching with live music by the owner. We saw a movie star the last time we were there. Food is great also. Music starts early around 7:30.
Great selection of Craft Beer. Live music on Thursday's with local bands.
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La Quinta Brewing Co - Old Town Taproom
78-100 Main StGreat selection of Craft Beer. Live music on Thursday's with local bands.
Place with character. Paul McCarthy and his band showed up one night to play.
https://www.pappyandharriets.com/
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Pappy & Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown RdPlace with character. Paul McCarthy and his band showed up one night to play.
https://www.pappyandharriets.com/
Best Restaurants in area
World class dining just minutes away.
Lavender Bistro
78073 Cll BarcelonaGreat dining on the patio and Happy Hour in the bar.
Arnold Palmer's Restaurant
78164 52nd AveGreat dining, entertainment and bar.
Best Seafood restaurant in La Quinta near Trader Joe's. Good Happy Hour. I like the Fish N Chips combo of Shrimp and Cod.
https://www.fishermans.com/la-quinta-restaurant
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Fisherman's Market & Grill
78575 CA-111Best Seafood restaurant in La Quinta near Trader Joe's. Good Happy Hour. I like the Fish N Chips combo of Shrimp and Cod.
https://www.fishermans.com/la-quinta-restaurant
Amazing pizza, pasta and salads! Authentic as my Momma sauce
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Enzo's Bistro and Bar
78121 Avenida La FondaAmazing pizza, pasta and salads! Authentic as my Momma sauce
I have been a frequent guest of this local Mexican restaurant for years...
It is my FAVORITE in Old Town and La Quinta proper. They have just Doubled their size with the new expansion, and will soon add. a Big back patio.
This morning I enjoyed the Huevos Rancheros. It was the 'perfect' portion...my 2 eggs atop a thin corn tortilla. I chose refried beans (also black beans are available). They also give you a small side of house grilled potatoes. A bargain at $8.95 ! I was even 5 min. late for breakfast, but they said "No problem ", and seated me right away! Sele my server was excellent, and the owner, Romero, who wasn't in yet, is Always friendly and accommodating.
This Family owned restaurant should be the 'blueprint' for any type of small business trying to make it! Friendly Staff (and Owners), a delicious and Affordable product, and a willingness to go the 'extra mile' to make Your experience that much More enjoyable!
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Casa Mendoza
78110 Cll EstadoI have been a frequent guest of this local Mexican restaurant for years...
It is my FAVORITE in Old Town and La Quinta proper. They have just Doubled their size with the new expansion, and will soon add. a Big back patio.
This morning I enjoyed the Huevos Rancheros. It was the 'perfect' portion...my 2 eggs atop a thin corn tortilla. I chose refried beans (also black beans are available). They also give you a small side of house grilled potatoes. A bargain at $8.95 ! I was even 5 min. late for breakfast, but they said "No problem ", and seated me right away! Sele my server was excellent, and the owner, Romero, who wasn't in yet, is Always friendly and accommodating.
This Family owned restaurant should be the 'blueprint' for any type of small business trying to make it! Friendly Staff (and Owners), a delicious and Affordable product, and a willingness to go the 'extra mile' to make Your experience that much More enjoyable!
This was a 5 star experience. Yes I will be back. Yes it tastes good.
I have been wanting to try this place after hearing that this is a gem place! It is tiny but its worth trying! My mom and I went here on a Wednesday night around 6 pm and I was worried they were going to be packed but it was the opposite. There weren't a lot of people at all.
The menu was simple and that's the way I like it! I love that it wasn't full of endless options and it was unique in that there were items I have never seen on other Mexican restaurants. The prices were priced well and that was definitely one of the best parts. The chips and salsa was so good. It came with 4 different kinds of salsa all to accompany the individuals taste.
I ordered their enchiladas. Omg the sauce and peppers that it came with was sooo good! It has me
coming back for sure!
Go go go and go again! You won't be disappointed.
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El Ranchito Restaurant
78039 Cll EstadoThis was a 5 star experience. Yes I will be back. Yes it tastes good.
I have been wanting to try this place after hearing that this is a gem place! It is tiny but its worth trying! My mom and I went here on a Wednesday night around 6 pm and I was worried they were going to be packed but it was the opposite. There weren't a lot of people at all.
The menu was simple and that's the way I like it! I love that it wasn't full of endless options and it was unique in that there were items I have never seen on other Mexican restaurants. The prices were priced well and that was definitely one of the best parts. The chips and salsa was so good. It came with 4 different kinds of salsa all to accompany the individuals taste.
I ordered their enchiladas. Omg the sauce and peppers that it came with was sooo good! It has me
coming back for sure!
Go go go and go again! You won't be disappointed.
Located in the old town area of La Quinta is this bustling restaurant filled with locals on the weekends. The menu is super extensive, but their PIZZA is a must. I don't go out of my way for pizza, but this restaurant was quite nice and had quite a variety of food options to choose from. This place will definitely stay on my to go places when I'm in town. ENJOY!
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Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill
78015 Main StLocated in the old town area of La Quinta is this bustling restaurant filled with locals on the weekends. The menu is super extensive, but their PIZZA is a must. I don't go out of my way for pizza, but this restaurant was quite nice and had quite a variety of food options to choose from. This place will definitely stay on my to go places when I'm in town. ENJOY!
I love the Sandbar conveniently located right in Old Town La Quinta. It has a supper club feeling to it which is great. It's probably because of the older gentleman playing the piano at singing in the piano bar room. Classic!
The atmosphere makes this place one of my favorites, however, the food is always delicious and the service on point.
Highly recommend
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Cunard's Sandbar
78120 Calle TampicoI love the Sandbar conveniently located right in Old Town La Quinta. It has a supper club feeling to it which is great. It's probably because of the older gentleman playing the piano at singing in the piano bar room. Classic!
The atmosphere makes this place one of my favorites, however, the food is always delicious and the service on point.
Highly recommend
The perfect spot! I was blown away with the attention to detail. The cuisine is artfully crafted and everything was not only cooked just right, but was beautiful as well. The decor and atmosphere were both tasteful and inviting and the staff was attentive and welcoming.
I just wanted to keep eating all night long! Fortun's Kitchen is a must for anyone visiting the Coachella Valley.
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Fortun's Kitchen + Bar
78085 Avenida La FondaThe perfect spot! I was blown away with the attention to detail. The cuisine is artfully crafted and everything was not only cooked just right, but was beautiful as well. The decor and atmosphere were both tasteful and inviting and the staff was attentive and welcoming.
I just wanted to keep eating all night long! Fortun's Kitchen is a must for anyone visiting the Coachella Valley.
Fantastic local restaurant. We loved our food so much that we thanked the chef personally. He took the time to meet us.
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RD RNNR Libations Pints & Plates (roadrunner la quinta)
78065 Main StFantastic local restaurant. We loved our food so much that we thanked the chef personally. He took the time to meet us.
Parks & Nature
Great hiking on the San Andreas Fault.
https://coachellavalleypreserve.org/
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Coachella Valley Preserve - Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve
29200 Thousand Palms Canyon RdGreat hiking on the San Andreas Fault.
https://coachellavalleypreserve.org/
Our favorite hiking trail that starts at the top of the cove that is about 2 miles from the house. You will travel between two peaks and will come upon a scenic view of the Salton Sea and can hike to Lake Cahuilla.
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Cove To Lake Trailhead
Calle TecateOur favorite hiking trail that starts at the top of the cove that is about 2 miles from the house. You will travel between two peaks and will come upon a scenic view of the Salton Sea and can hike to Lake Cahuilla.
Fantastic Zoo and Garden a must see if you are a nature lover. My favorite is the butterfly Garden and the wild Peninsula Big Horn Sheep. Located in the heart of Palm Desert, the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is a unique destination that celebrates the wildlife and plant species found in the world's deserts. Visitors are treated to a remarkable journey through North American and African desert environments, where they can encounter fascinating animals like giraffes, cheetahs, mountain lions, and Mexican wolves. Beyond the animals, the gardens showcase a diverse collection of desert plants, capturing the natural beauty of arid landscapes. Special experiences, such as giraffe feedings and behind-the-scenes tours, elevate the adventure. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or traveling with family, the Living Desert promises an educational and engaging experience set amidst the stunning backdrop of the California desert. Don't forget to check out their seasonal events and conservation programs that highlight their commitment to protecting desert ecosystems.
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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola AveFantastic Zoo and Garden a must see if you are a nature lover. My favorite is the butterfly Garden and the wild Peninsula Big Horn Sheep. Located in the heart of Palm Desert, the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is a unique destination that celebrates the wildlife and plant species found in the world's deserts. Visitors are treated to a remarkable journey through North American and African desert environments, where they can encounter fascinating animals like giraffes, cheetahs, mountain lions, and Mexican wolves. Beyond the animals, the gardens showcase a diverse collection of desert plants, capturing the natural beauty of arid landscapes. Special experiences, such as giraffe feedings and behind-the-scenes tours, elevate the adventure. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or traveling with family, the Living Desert promises an educational and engaging experience set amidst the stunning backdrop of the California desert. Don't forget to check out their seasonal events and conservation programs that highlight their commitment to protecting desert ecosystems.
Unbelievable high Desert scenery.
https://www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm
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Parc national de Joshua Tree
Unbelievable high Desert scenery.
https://www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm
great hiking the best in Palm Springs Area
http://www.indian-canyons.com/indian_canyons
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Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon Drivegreat hiking the best in Palm Springs Area
http://www.indian-canyons.com/indian_canyons
Fantastic Hiking trails.
https://californiathroughmylens.com/ladder-canyon
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Ladder Canyon Trail
Painted Canyon RoadFantastic Hiking trails.
https://californiathroughmylens.com/ladder-canyon
The historic SunnyLands Center and Gardens has a free area but you need to make reservations for the tour way in advance. Check out their website!
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Centre et jardins de Synnylands
37977 Bob Hope DrThe historic SunnyLands Center and Gardens has a free area but you need to make reservations for the tour way in advance. Check out their website!
Entertainment & Activities
Fun Festival in the Desert during February. I like the Emu and pig races.
http://datefest.org/
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Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival
82-503 CA-111Fun Festival in the Desert during February. I like the Emu and pig races.
http://datefest.org/
Shopping in the area.
Similar to Rodeo Drive of Beverly Hills. A unique shopping district filled with over 200 delightful discoveries... Shops, restaurants, art and more! Don't miss all the special events like Art Walk (1st Friday, Nov-May), Cruise Night (1st & 3rd Fridays through April), Jazz Concerts (Jan-Apr), Fashion Week (Mid-March) and so much more! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and online.
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The Shops on El Paseo
73-061 El PaseoSimilar to Rodeo Drive of Beverly Hills. A unique shopping district filled with over 200 delightful discoveries... Shops, restaurants, art and more! Don't miss all the special events like Art Walk (1st Friday, Nov-May), Cruise Night (1st & 3rd Fridays through April), Jazz Concerts (Jan-Apr), Fashion Week (Mid-March) and so much more! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and online.
This our fav grocery store and close by with a Starbucks! CVS next door and several restaurants in strip mall. Nice compact market with good produce, nice wine selection, all new cases for dairy and the store is easy to navigate. Staff, when you find someone, is always friendly and helpful but as I said this place is smokin busy! Nice deli too with Boars head meats (they make great sandwiches for cheap) and cheeses, good sushi for a grocery store and a big salad bar.
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Ralphs
49908 Jefferson StThis our fav grocery store and close by with a Starbucks! CVS next door and several restaurants in strip mall. Nice compact market with good produce, nice wine selection, all new cases for dairy and the store is easy to navigate. Staff, when you find someone, is always friendly and helpful but as I said this place is smokin busy! Nice deli too with Boars head meats (they make great sandwiches for cheap) and cheeses, good sushi for a grocery store and a big salad bar.
I love shopping at Trader Joe's and this location is just as good as the rest.
They hire great staff, helpful and friendly at all times.
They have a few staple items my family enjoys that we keep returning for as well as new items that come out every month.
Prices are fair for the freezer and shelved items, the fresh meat and cheeses are a bit more expensive, but the quality is worth the occasional splurge.
Great grocery store in the area!
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Trader Joe's
46400 Washington StI love shopping at Trader Joe's and this location is just as good as the rest.
They hire great staff, helpful and friendly at all times.
They have a few staple items my family enjoys that we keep returning for as well as new items that come out every month.
Prices are fair for the freezer and shelved items, the fresh meat and cheeses are a bit more expensive, but the quality is worth the occasional splurge.
Great grocery store in the area!
Sprouts grocery had everything as I needed and was shocked at the low prices. Compared to Albertsons, or Bristol Farms. This supermarket made me second guess all others in town. Also bought a cute reusable bag that says "Everyday I'm Brusselin'
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Sprouts Farmers Market
79050 CA-111Sprouts grocery had everything as I needed and was shocked at the low prices. Compared to Albertsons, or Bristol Farms. This supermarket made me second guess all others in town. Also bought a cute reusable bag that says "Everyday I'm Brusselin'
This is a locals market to get marinated meat for tacos and they have take out. It can get very busy during lunch hour.
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Tampico Meat Market
78100 Calle TampicoThis is a locals market to get marinated meat for tacos and they have take out. It can get very busy during lunch hour.
A discount Grocery store that is off Washington and Calle Tampico. It is the closest store to the house but it doesn't always have everything you need.
Grocery Outlet
A discount Grocery store that is off Washington and Calle Tampico. It is the closest store to the house but it doesn't always have everything you need.
Costco Wholesale
79795 CA-111Costco is a membership store.