LA QUINTA VACATION RENTALS, CALIFORNIA |
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Why Vacation in La Quinta |
| A mecca for golfers and tennis players and an ideal retreat for vacationers, La Quinta is a fascinating, yet a very affordable, vacation rental destination for everyone. Come and explore the quaint charm of this desert town that is just minutes from the glittering attractions of Palm Springs. |
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La Quinta Vacation Rental Information |
Situated at the base of Santa Rosa Mountains and just 30 minutes away from Palm Springs, the city of La Quinta is a popular vacation rental community in California. La Quinta offers a variety of vacation homes including villas, private vacation rental homes, apartments, La Quinta condos, chalets, lodgings and cabins. Not far from the attractions of Palm Springs, La Quinta is an ideal choice for a vacation
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rental home as it offers a wide range of rentals at prices that won’t burn a hole in your pocket. Add to that the charm of small town life, away from the bustle yet close enough to experience all the excitement of a bigger vacation destination like Palm Springs. A vacation rental home in La Quinta gives you a feeling of being right at home and makes your vacation that much more enjoyable.
Typically, you will find fully furnished 2 to 4 bedrooms, 1 to 4 ½ bath cabins that sleep 2 to 6 people. You can even find some condos that can accommodate families or groups of about maximum 6 to 7 people. Most of the vacation rentals are located near popular golf courses such as PGA West and enjoy spectacular views of the mountains and the lakes. The vacation rentals in La Quinta are fully decked and offer all the amenities for a comfortable stay, such as spa, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, and pets allowed at most of them. Most rentals overlook unique views beyond large swimming pool and lush locations. They offer you a comfortable vacation home amidst serene surroundings. |
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Special Information for Booking Vacation Rentals in La Quinta |
| La Quinta vacation rentals are available on nightly, weekly or monthly basis. Most rentals do not allow street overnight parking, smoking or keeping pets. You may be required to obey rules of a Homeowners Association. Some rentals ask for a security deposit in advance. There is also a specific time required for the cancellation of booking. If you cancel, you will most likely loose your deposit. |
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Must See in La Quinta |
Since La Quinta is considered a major golf destination it becomes inevitable that you should visit some of the most famous golf courses in the world. One course is the PGA West TPC Stadium Golf Course, which is ranked among the Golf Magazine's “Top 100 Courses You Can Play in the United States.” Inspired by the popular Scottish seaside courses and marked by a rugged and spectacular
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landscape, PGA West Golf Course is country’s most prestigious luxury world-class golf courses. Other golf courses of note in the area include PGA WEST® Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course and PGA WEST® Greg Norman Course. |
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Sights and Attractions in La Quinta |
| La Quinta and the surrounding areas are home to some really unique sights and attractions. Spend your day discovering this region’s distinctive culture and history.
• The Living Desert
• Palm Springs Air Museum
• Agua Caliente Cultural Museum |
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Outdoor Recreation in La Quinta |
| Usually people flock to La Quinta for golf, as it claims itself to be one of the best golf destinations in the world. However non-golfers need not lose heart as Palm Springs is just minutes away and there are quite a few places where you can indulge in a host of activities.
• Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area
• Coachella Valley Preserve
• Tennis
• Spa Treatments |
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Golfing in La Quinta |
La Quinta and the surrounding towns, including Palm Springs, are synonymous with golf. The lure of sprawling green courses sees golfers and travelers flocking to this desert region in huge numbers. The PGA West in La Quinta is another prime reason contributing to the success of La Quinta’s prominence as one of the hottest vacation rental communities. A recreational resort, PGA West features 6 world-class golf courses. Test your skills at PGA WEST® Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course. Challenge your game at the ‘must play’ PGA WEST® TPC® Stadium Golf® Course, a course that has been repeatedly ranked among Golf Magazine’s ‘Top 100 Courses You Can Play.’ Other noteworthy golf courses are PGA WEST® Greg Norman Course, La Quinta Resort Dunes™ Course, La Quinta Resort Mountain™ Course and the Trilogy Golf Club. |
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La Quinta Fairs and Festivals |
| The annual La Quinta Arts Festival is one of the country’s leading art festivals that held annually in March. The festival displays works of art in various disciplines, such as paintings, photography, sculpture and printmaking created by various artists. |
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Dining and Nightlife in La Quinta |
La Quinta is brimming with all kinds of restaurants and eateries serving a wide range of cuisines ranging from fast food to fine dining. Enjoy carefully prepared steaks and contemporary American cuisine at the famous Arnold Palmers Restaurant. The restaurant is open 7 days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM on weekdays and from 5 PM to 10:30 PM on weekends. It is closed on major holidays. The restaurant’s dress code is casual attire.
If you are in the mood to wine and dine in French style, head to Azur by Le Bernardin. Spend your evening savoring exquisitely prepared dishes along with your favorite bottle of wine in the romantic ambience of this fine restaurant. It is open daily from 5 PM to 10 PM.
As the name suggests, Desert Sage Restaurant deftly infuses the mystique charm of the desert with the elegant ambience of its restaurant. Besides serving delicious contemporary American cuisine, the Desert Sage also has a bar where you can sample exotic cocktails and drinks before moving to the restaurant for a lovely dining experience. The Desert Sage Restaurant is open Tuesdays through Sundays and is closed during the summers. Dress is casual. Other popular restaurants in La Quinta are Adobe Grill, La Quinta Cliff House, Cunard’s Sandbar, Morgan’s and Taqueria Grill. Most of the restaurants have separate bars where you can mingle with the locals or share a laugh with your family and friends over a couple of drinks.
Your evening will be well spent with the community theater in the La Quinta Playhouse, located in the Old Town. Here you can catch a musical or a classic like A Christmas Carol, which is performed by a troupe of professional theater actors. Performances generally run on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and all the shows begin at 7:30 PM.
For those planning to dance away the night at a nightclub, you can always drive down to Palm Springs, which is brimming with innumerable options. There is Howard’s Hollywood Hangout where you can hangout with your friends and smoke a cigar. The Piano Bar Lounge at the Nest is another great place to unwind and relax and to jive to live piano performances. |
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Shopping in La Quinta |
| There are many shopping spots in La Quinta. The Old Town in La Quinta houses a medley of varied shops and art galleries. Figuratively Gallery, Sally Huss and Toto Tile Too are just a few of the art galleries in La Quinta where you will find a selection of beautiful items including paintings, sculptures, pottery, photography, hand-painted murals, decorative art and prints and accessories.
Those with a penchant for clothes and accessories will love The Boutique at Old Town, which specializes in elegant and casual women’s clothing. Cha Cha’s Jewelry Art is a shop where you will find a collection of unusual and sophisticated jewelry, accessories and clothing.
A golfer’s town ought to have a shop for golfers and Golf Etc. in La Quinta is just such a shop. It’s sure to delight golfers of any age. Here you can purchase pro life golf equipment, accessories, unique golf gifts, apparel and even custom built clubs.
There is one unique place in La Quinta, in the Old Town, which your kids are definitely going to love---Things on Strings-–-a store with distinctive and colorful puppets, marionettes, kites and windsocks from around the world. What’s more, you can even catch a live puppet show---a definite must-see for the entire family. |
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Best Times to Visit La Quinta |
| La Quinta is a year-round destination and boasts of almost 350 sunlit days per year. January to April is one of the ideal seasons for a vacation in La Quinta, as this time of the year the desert weather is at its best. During this period, the daytime temperatures range between 70° F and 90° F; however, that does not imply the rest of the months are bad. Any time between the months of October and May is good, as after that summer temperatures can go up to 110°F or more. To avail the off-season discounts and to avoid crowds, summer months can be a good time to visit for some. |
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Time Zone for La Quinta |
| Pacific Standard Time. |
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Getting To and Around La Quinta |
La Quinta is located near Highway 111. Oakland International Airport allows easy access to La Quinta. Automobiles are the most common form of transportation in the area, so if you don’t drive your own car, you can rent one locally to visit nearby places.
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