Free & Cheap Things to Do in La Quinta, CA

  • The list below includes 82 free or cheap things to do in or near La Quinta, California, including 60 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Mini Golf and Art Gallery.
  • From Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area to La Quinta Cove Hike, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in La Quinta and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Idyllwild and Cathedral City.
  • The list below includes 82 free or cheap things to do in or near La Quinta, California, including 60 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Mini Golf and Art Gallery.
  • From Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area to La Quinta Cove Hike, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in La Quinta and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Idyllwild and Cathedral City.
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29.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Hiking Trails Co Hwy S22, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 MoreLess Info
Despite its somewhat unsettling name, Hellhole Canyon is actually a quite scenic hiking destination. A six mile round trip hike, the trail through Hellhole Canyon culminates at a 24 foot waterfall, an anomaly in this desert setting.
29.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Specialty Museums 8901 Willow Ln, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 MoreLess Info
The J T & S Railroad Club is a non-profit organization that oversees the Joshua Tree and the Southern Railroad Museum. The club owns a 15-inch #6 train and a GE 47 Tonner.
29.5 Miles
70% 10 votes
Scenic Drives Queen Valley Road, CA MoreLess Info
Queen Valley Road is a narrow dirt road which passes through some beautiful views of the valley and is great for a scenic drive. With little change in elevation, the road opens into the valley which has a very quiet and peaceful atmosphere.
30.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Farms & Ranches 36521 Reed Valley Road, Hemet, CA 92544 MoreLess Info
Spanning 835 acres, Reed Valley Ranch has been in operation since 1867. Visitors can take guided group or solo trail rides, take on trail endurance courses, or learn the basics of ranch work.
32.1 Miles
80% 5 votes
Monuments Borrego Springs, CA MoreLess Info
Pegleg Smith Monument is a monument to Thomas Long 'Peg Leg' Smith who was a mountain man,a fur trapper,a horse thief and ... a liar.
32.1 Miles
100% 5 votes
Mountains Borrego Springs, CA MoreLess Info
Covering a total distance of 30-miles, the Santa Rosa Mountains are a chain of mountains that stretch from the San Jacinto Mountains to the Coachella Valley. The mountain chain's highest peak is 8,716-feet above sea level.
32.5 Miles
88% 116 votes
Visitor Centers 6554 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 MoreLess Info
The Joshua Tree Visitor Center is so much more than an information desk. The center offers beautiful photographic, art and book exhibits on the history of the area, it's wildlife and plantlife, as well as nearby attractions.
32.6 Miles
100% 6 votes
Art Gallery 61607 29 Palms Hwy, Ste B, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 MoreLess Info
Featuring a new exhibit every month, Joshua Tree Art Gallery showcases paintings and sculptures from regional and nationally recognized artists. Each exhibit has its own reception where visitors can meet the artist.
32.6 Miles
91% 53 votes
Art Museum Joshua Tree, CA 63030 MoreLess Info
Providing free admission, Noah Purifoy - Environment of Sculptures features a collection of outdoor sculptures in a desert setting. The sculptures are built from wood, wire, and a variety of objects like bicycles.
32.6 Miles
100% 10 votes
Hiking Trails PO Box 2131, Joshua Tree National Park, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 MoreLess Info
With Joshua Tree Adventures - Day Tours, visitors can explore the desert of Joshua Tree National Park with an experienced guide. During the tour, visitors will stop at desert waterfalls, rock structures, canyons, and other major landmarks.
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