The Charm of Old Town La Quinta, Ca.

We spent the better part of the day/evening in this amiable little town which is only about a 35 minute drive from Palm Springs and had dinner at a chic Mexican restaurant called…

La Quinta is a small resort city in Coachella Valley, known as one of the leading golf destinations in the States. Known for incredible year-round warm and dry climate and superb shopping, world-class golf at more than 20 golf courses, biking through the valley among the orchards and vineyards, and dining at a number of first-class restaurants.

Summing it up: elegant boutiques, gourmet dining, wine and olive oil tasting bars, art galleries, and charming cafes. Upstairs are offices and businesses, creating a fine balance between work and pleasure. There is always something going on in Old Town La Quinta, such as music on weekends, the Art Under the Umbrellas art show, Taste of La Quinta, and very popular Sunday Certified Farmers’ Market.

Summing it up: vacationidea.com sums it up best with the best of the best:

11 Best Things to Do in La Quinta, California

• Old Town La Quinta, Photo: Courtesy of Tomasz Zajda – Fotolia.com
• La Quinta Museum, Photo: La Quinta Museum
• Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area, Photo: Courtesy of kathka – Fotolia.com
• PGA West TPC Stadium Golf Course, La Quinta, CA, Photo: Courtesy of photogolfer – Fotolia.com
• The Chateau at Lake La Quinta, Photo: The Chateau at Lake La Quinta
• Certified Farmers Market La Quinta, Photo: Courtesy of CEBImagery – Fotolia.com
• Pedego Electric Bikes La Quinta, Photo: Pedego Electric Bikes La Quinta
• La Quinta Cliffhouse Grill and Bar, Photo: La Quinta Cliffhouse Grill and Bar
• Arnold Palmer’s Restaurant, Photo: Arnold Palmer’s Restaurant
• Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill, La Quinta, CA, Photo: Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill
• Cork & Fork, La Quinta, CA, Photo: Cork & Fork
• Morgan’s in the Desert, La Quinta, CA, Photo: Morgan’s in the Desert

All photos: d. king