The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
One of the most thrilling and unique activities in Southern California. The large cable-car gondola elevates from the desert floor to the top of Mt. San Jacinto, rising over 8,516 feet in just 15 minutes! Dine at the peak of San Jacinto which affords breathtaking views of the valley. The mountain station at the top has a restaurant, cocktail lounge, gift shop, picnic area and movie theater.
Old Town La Quinta
Old Town La Quinta offers diverse shopping and dining in a charming setting just minutes from La Quinta Resort. Stylish apparel, fashionable home accessories, art galleries and fine jewelry are some of the dozens of retailers.
Jeep Tours
The beauty of the California desert landscape is often missed by the casual observer. One way to fully discover this natural wonder is on a guided Jeep Tour. By exploring the path less traveled, the Jeep Tour takes each passenger to the heart of the desert and creates a truly memorable experience.
Horseback Riding
One of the best ways to truly connect with the desert environment is to ride the trails on horseback. Ride the trails through the scenic foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains with a guide who will point out unusual rock formations left by the ancient Salton Sea. Riders are warmly greeted along the way by the local desert denizens, including rabbits, coyotes, and roadrunners.
Sports Stretch
Is your golf swing a little off due to loss of flexibility? Maybe your tennis game would improve if you could just figure out a way to become more efficient on the court? Sports Stretch classes apply specific moves to benefit overall flexibility and playing efficiency.
Polo Grounds
Polo Grounds offer the ambiance of lush green polo fields, white picket fences and stables of thoroughbred polo ponies set against the tall palm trees and majestic Santa Rosa Mountains.
Bicycle Adventures
"May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always at your back," as you bicycle over challenging desert trails designed to revitalize the soul and body.
The Living Desert
Billed as the desert's natural attraction, a guide at this wildlife and botanical park will introduce you to mountain lions, bobcats, Mexican wolves, and golden eagles of the Colorado Desert.
Art Museums
Take a short trip to nearby galleries, where you can surround yourself with contemporary art, jewelry, sculpture, furniture, and objets d'art. Whether you're a serious collector or a novice buyer, you'll enjoy browsing works by both emerging and established artists. You can also visit the Palm Springs Desert Museum, located at the base of majestic Mt. San Jacinto, featuring exhibition galleries, outdoor sculpture courts and a 450-seat theater.
El Paseo Shopping
El Paseo, oft referred to as the Rodeo Drive of the desert, is a world-class shopping experience located in Palm Desert, a short drive from La Quinta Resort. This world-famous shopping district features over 300 shops, from boutiques the likes of Gucci, Burberry and Escada to art galleries, restaurants and fine jewelers.
The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies
Music and memories can be found in the historic Plaza Theatre, with an exciting cast of singers, dancers, showgirls, and comedy acts. All performers are 50 to 84 years young! You can meet the cast after the performance and enjoy a free visit of the historic Plaza Theatre's star-studded Hollywood Museum. Show length is 2 1/2 hours.