La Quinta

La Quinta is a city in Riverside County, California, nestled between the Santa Rosa Mountains and several neighboring communities in the Coachella Valley Ÿ The settlement includes multiple residential neighborhoods, golf courses, and recreational facilities spread across the desert terrain.

A resort was founded in the 1920s when visitors began appreciating the mild winter climate The city later received its official status in the early 1980s.

The name comes from the Spanish term meaning

The area is best explored by car, as facilities and attractions spread across a large territory Several state highways run through the region, connecting it to nearby cities in the valley.

The area served as a popular retreat for film stars during Hollywood's golden age, who found privacy here Several of the earliest resort buildings still stand and function as historical landmarks today.

Location: Riverside County

Elevation above the sea: 41 m

Shares border with: Bermuda Dunes

Website: http://la-quinta.org

GPS coordinates: 33.67528,-116.29750

Latest update: December 12, 2025 23:50