Old Town La Quinta
Small-town shopping center with stores, restaurants, and a brewery, plus a farmers market.
Explore placeYou’re never at risk of running low on activities and things to do in La Quinta, California. Festivals, sports, nature, history, dining and shopping — you can carve your own path.
Even doing nothing is one of the many wonderful things to do in La Quinta, especially when doing nothing takes place poolside under the warm rays of the sun with a cool cocktail in easy reach.
Don’t miss a thing in this beautiful oasis.
With fresh air and stunning landscape views, hiking the many trails including those at La Quinta Cove is well worth the effort of lacing up your boots.
For a walk on pristinely manicured greens featuring 9 or possibly 18 small flags waving at you from a challenging distance, tee off at one of La Quinta’s pro-caliber golf courses, one of the area’s top things to do in La Quinta.
From the city to the wilderness, La Quinta’s bike trails are a great way to explore the area, with routes for all skill and fitness levels.
If your favorite walks include food and entertainment along the way, stroll Old Town La Quinta on a Sunday between October and April for The Certified Farmers Market, one of the best things to do in La Quinta. You’ll find a gentle bustle of vendors and shoppers, live music, and very fresh, very local, full-flavor food.
To step into the past, walk through the doors of La Quinta Museum. With photos, dioramas, art and interpreters, exhibits highlight life and culture from the area’s earliest recorded history.
This is just a start. Your La Quinta path may take you to festivals and events, boutiques, fine dining or spa treatments. Take your steps one vacation at a time, so you can get to everything.
The Guide to La Quinta is out now! See why LQ is truly the Gem of the Desert. Check out places to eat, shop, and play. You can find your copy at City Hall, the Wellness Center, Library, and Museum as well as many stores around town. Click the image below to view the digital copy.
