- Our list of the best things to do in La Quinta, California, features the top 148 nearby activities — including 65 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- La Quinta, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sports & Fitness, Museums & Galleries, and Food & Drink.
- The results below include the top 16 things to do within the city of La Quinta, CA , followed by 132 popular activities in nearby cities, including Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Indio, Cathedral City, Idyllwild, Desert Hot Springs, Indian Wells, Borrego Springs, Huntington Beach, Julian and Coachella
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Cactus to Clouds trail is a hike that goes through the desert and into the mountains. A variety of plant life can be seen along this trail, including many types of cactus.
16.0 Miles
With some stunning views of the Coachella Valley and multiple hiking opportunities, Stewart William's Mountain Station is not to be missed. Snowplay and skiing are also available during winters.
16.2 Miles
96%
2413 votes
745 N Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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The huge Palm Springs Air Museum has one of the world's largest collections of vintage aircraft restored to flyable condition. Most of the aircraft reside in the museum's main hangar, and others are often outside and appear at regional airshows.
16.3 Miles
35%
88 votes
67-700 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92234
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Targeting families with children, Boomers! Palm Springs is available for birthday parties, private events, and general fun. The attraction features go karts, miniature golf, bumper boats, a rock wall, and an extensive game room.
16.5 Miles
Take a ride on the wild side with Adventure Hummer Tours, a Palm Springs touring company that doesn't believe in paved roads and stately museum lectures. Clients get up close and personal with the desert as they explore the wilderness with their seasoned guide.
16.5 Miles
77%
291 votes
1701 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264
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Specializing in desert plants, Moorten Botanical Gardens houses over 3000 varieties of cactus, with plants grouped by geographical region.
17.2 Miles
82%
84 votes
277 North Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Various conferences and trade shows are held at the Palm Springs Convention Center year round. Convenient, it is located within minutes of the airport, hotels, shopping and dining locales.
17.2 Miles
Tahquitz Canyon offers a two-mile hiking loop to Tahquitz Falls, a 50-foot waterfall. The hike also passes many Cahuilla sacred sites including a village where artifacts have been unearthed dating back over 1,000 years.
17.4 Miles
91%
47 votes
219 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA
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Situated in downtown Palm Springs, CA, Agua Caliente Cultural Museum houses many historical artefacts belonging to the native Cahuilla tribes of the area and other native cultures. They conduct guided tours, research and education programs for those interested in their history and culture.
17.4 Miles
57%
14 votes
160 N. Palm Canyon Drive at Tahquitz, Palm Springs, CA
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Palm Springs General Store is part convenience store and part tourist attraction. Find things you forgot at home, as well as souvenirs for the rest of the family.