Guidebook for La Quinta
Food Scene
Nice bar, old school luxury dining rooms, beautiful patio up against the rock cliff. Good happy hour and multi-course deals (see website). Try to the fish tacos, the baked artichoke at happy hour.
229 residents recomanen
La Quinta Cliffhouse
78250 CA-111Nice bar, old school luxury dining rooms, beautiful patio up against the rock cliff. Good happy hour and multi-course deals (see website). Try to the fish tacos, the baked artichoke at happy hour.
A busy restaurant (try for reservations!) that appeals to many different types of patrons. Great pizza, nice salads. Frequented by golfers and families alike. Free parking off Bermudas. Stroll Old Tow
278 residents recomanen
Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill
78015 Main StA busy restaurant (try for reservations!) that appeals to many different types of patrons. Great pizza, nice salads. Frequented by golfers and families alike. Free parking off Bermudas. Stroll Old Tow
Live music. Some nights of the week is one of the best Frank Sinatra acts I've ever seen.
8 residents recomanen
Indian Wells Resort Hotel
California 111Live music. Some nights of the week is one of the best Frank Sinatra acts I've ever seen.
Lavender Bistro
78073 Cll BarcelonaFor fine dining, a lot of our guests rave about this place.
A favorite with the hungry, this is an awesome salad bar with access to soup, baked potato, baked yam, soups, cheese breads and desserts. Great for kids or after exercise, and reasonably priced.
7 residents recomanen
Souplantation
79705 CA-111A favorite with the hungry, this is an awesome salad bar with access to soup, baked potato, baked yam, soups, cheese breads and desserts. Great for kids or after exercise, and reasonably priced.
More adult-oriented, tends to be pricier, this is a big restaurant with different rooms and patio with a putting green. Gets great reviews on TripAdvisor.
103 residents recomanen
Arnold Palmer's Restaurant
78164 52nd AveMore adult-oriented, tends to be pricier, this is a big restaurant with different rooms and patio with a putting green. Gets great reviews on TripAdvisor.
The original location is a local legend, this location set up in the back of a stripmall to serve workers for inexpensive brunches and lunches. Check hours and location as it is hard to spot sign road
23 residents recomanen
El Mexicali Cafe
82720 Indio BlvdThe original location is a local legend, this location set up in the back of a stripmall to serve workers for inexpensive brunches and lunches. Check hours and location as it is hard to spot sign road
El Ranchito Restaurant
78039 Cll EstadoAuthentic Mexican
The Wine Emporium
78085 Avenida La FondaPossible dining option
Our fav place to dine whether for a date, friends’ gathering or with the kids. Go early to take advantage of the Sunset Dinner offer or Happy Hour. Free valet parking. Everything is expertly prepared, strong margaritas.
229 residents recomanen
La Quinta Cliffhouse
78250 CA-111Our fav place to dine whether for a date, friends’ gathering or with the kids. Go early to take advantage of the Sunset Dinner offer or Happy Hour. Free valet parking. Everything is expertly prepared, strong margaritas.
Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill
78015 Main StEverything Else
Beautiful off-road walking and biking trail alongside the mountains.
14 residents recomanen
Bear Creek Trail
Bear Creek TrailBeautiful off-road walking and biking trail alongside the mountains.
Park with lit tennis courts, skateboard park, grassy picnic area, dog run, and shaded play structures.
40 residents recomanen
Fritz Burns Park
78107 52nd AvePark with lit tennis courts, skateboard park, grassy picnic area, dog run, and shaded play structures.
This is where the big March Indian Wells Tennis Tournament is held.
340 residents recomanen
Indian Wells Tennis Garden
78-200 Miles AveThis is where the big March Indian Wells Tennis Tournament is held.
Live music, people watching, old school room with people to match. Classic Palm Springs.
130 residents recomanen
Melvyn's Restaurant & Lounge
200 W Ramon RdLive music, people watching, old school room with people to match. Classic Palm Springs.
Golf
57 residents recomanen
PGA WEST Stadium Course, Nicklaus Tournament Course and Tournament Clubhouse
56-150 Pga BlvdGolf
SilverRock Resort
79179 Ahmanson LnGolf
Awesome attraction for learning more about desert plants, trees, animals. Great hike in the back.
889 residents recomanen
El desert viu zoològic i jardins
47900 Portola AveAwesome attraction for learning more about desert plants, trees, animals. Great hike in the back.
Wet 'n' Wild Palm Springs
1500 S Gene Autry TrailSeasonal waterslides, lazy river, wave pool.
The original vintage resort in the area. Weddings, expensive restaurants, kinda cool to walk around in here. Tennis on a trial basis may be possible.
125 residents recomanen
La Quinta Country Club
77-750 Avenue 50The original vintage resort in the area. Weddings, expensive restaurants, kinda cool to walk around in here. Tennis on a trial basis may be possible.
Sightseeing
A nice hike. Rains can wash out the trail so get a route map and description and make sure your phone is charged up. Intermediate hike. Bring a little cash and you can use facilities at Lake Cahuilla
12 residents recomanen
La Quinta Cove to Lake Cahuilla Trail
La Quinta Cove to Lake Cahuilla TrailA nice hike. Rains can wash out the trail so get a route map and description and make sure your phone is charged up. Intermediate hike. Bring a little cash and you can use facilities at Lake Cahuilla
This is a fabulous place to walk beautiful paths with palms, cactus, wild animals in large zoo enclosures and birds. It is like a smooth fly smaller San Diego zoo.
889 residents recomanen
El desert viu zoològic i jardins
47900 Portola AveThis is a fabulous place to walk beautiful paths with palms, cactus, wild animals in large zoo enclosures and birds. It is like a smooth fly smaller San Diego zoo.
Essentials
Take out Mexican and Mexican groceries. Ask for the freshly made refried beans, chips, salsa. Beware the guac - it's spicy!
18 residents recomanen
Tampico Meat Market
78100 Calle TampicoTake out Mexican and Mexican groceries. Ask for the freshly made refried beans, chips, salsa. Beware the guac - it's spicy!
Unique groceries! We love the unusual selection of Trader Joe's brand easy to prepare frozen foods, take-out salads, natural candies. Don't miss the free samples.
218 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
46400 Washington StUnique groceries! We love the unusual selection of Trader Joe's brand easy to prepare frozen foods, take-out salads, natural candies. Don't miss the free samples.
For our longer stays guests, many like to hit Costco. For our Canadian guests, you can get booze here (unlike Costco Canada), or try Bevmo in front. Costco gas up before returning that rental car.
189 residents recomanen
Costco Wholesale
79795 CA-111For our longer stays guests, many like to hit Costco. For our Canadian guests, you can get booze here (unlike Costco Canada), or try Bevmo in front. Costco gas up before returning that rental car.
Drinks & Nightlife
A bar with live bands and dancing. Check website for type of music for that night.
197 residents recomanen
The Nest
75188 CA-111A bar with live bands and dancing. Check website for type of music for that night.
Shopping
Wonderful spice store - don't miss it. Fashion boutiques from international lines, restaurants, decor, mostly high end.
429 residents recomanen
El Paseo Dr
Wonderful spice store - don't miss it. Fashion boutiques from international lines, restaurants, decor, mostly high end.
Old Town La Quinta
78100 Main StTwo blocks of shops and restaurants very close by.