Things to Do

Find Your Wellness in La Quinta

Jan 14, 2026 / Claire Muranaka

Define your version of wellness at La Quinta’s Wellness Center, spas and hiking trails There are endless possibilities for wellness in La Quinta, whether you’re looking to spend more time outdoors, take a new fitness class or prioritize self care.  Wellness Center La Quinta’s Wellness Center offers a variety of classes for every fitness level plus newly renovated cardio, strength and flexibility equipment.Classes include: Yoga Flow Gentle Yoga Mat Pilates Tai Chi Yang Essential Fitness Mental Muscle Relaxation Deep Stretch Beginning Ballroom Dance Spas in La Quinta Looking to incorporate more self care into your routine? Visit one of La Quinta’s rejuvenating spas for the ultimate relaxation experience.  Let your stress melt away as you enter the meditation room at Spa Hibiscus at Embassy Suites by Hilton La Quinta Hotel & Spa. More

Fall Fun in La Quinta: What to Do This Autumn

Nov 14, 2025 / Claire Muranaka

Fall in La Quinta is all about warm sunshine, golden desert light and a calendar full of local fun. Whether you’re a resident or planning a weekend getaway, this season is one of the best times to explore everything the city has to offer — from Sunday markets to cozy resort escapes.  City of La Quinta Old Town La Quinta Certified Farmers Market 78100 Main Street, La Quinta, CA 92253Sundays | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM | October through May Spend your Sunday morning browsing the Certified Farmers Market in Old Town La Quinta. More

Best New Dining, Shopping and Entertainment in La Quinta

Oct 02, 2025 / Claire Muranaka

October 2, 2025 La Quinta recently welcomed several charming new restaurants and businesses, adding to the destination’s incredible dining and entertainment lineup. Check out the spots below to find your new favorites! More

Frank Capra – La Quinta Museum Exhibit (Previous EXHIBIT)

Oct 03, 2023 / Madden Media

It’s no secret that filmmaker Frank Capra loved La Quinta and considered the La Quinta Hotel his lucky charm after collaborating with Robert Riskin on the screenplay for “It Happened One Night” while staying in one of the casitas. The 1934 movie, starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert, won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, which inspired Capra to come back and write more screenplays at the hotel today known as the La Quinta Resort and Club. More

La Quinta is Pet Friendly

Aug 30, 2023 / Marcie Graham

Thinking about your next trip to La Quinta but not sure what to do with your four-legged family member? Since La Quinta is Pet Friendly, we embrace animal lovers of all kinds and understand the importance of being able to bring your pets along with you. More

Top 5 Things To Do This Summer in La Quinta

Jul 14, 2023 / Marcie Graham

As we welcome the summer months, and 100+ degree weather, we tend to stay inside with the cold A/C running. However, La Quinta still offers breathtaking views, serene escapes for relaxation, and a vibrant and diverse old town charm. More

National Bike to Work Day

May 18, 2023 / Marcie Graham

If you have been looking for an excuse to get a little more exercise, National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 19, might be the perfect day to trade your car keys for a bicycle and helmet. La Quinta prides itself on being a bike friendly community, with nearly 130 miles of designated bike lanes and paths. More

New LQ Museum Exhibit: The Newest Americans

May 15, 2023 / Marcie Graham

Twenty-nine individuals with 29 different stories of how and why they came to the United States and what brought them to stay and become citizens make up a new traveling exhibit now on display at the La Quinta Museum. “The Newest Americans” is a collection of photos and personal narratives in English and Spanish that tell the story of how each of the featured 29 immigrants carved a path to citizenship. More