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Coachella Valley Golf Resort City

About La Quinta, CA

Welcome to La Quinta, the Coachella Valley resort city built around golf, the historic La Quinta Resort, and the Santa Rosa Mountains.

La Quinta sits in Riverside County, California, in the heart of the Coachella Valley, between Indian Wells and Indio and about 20 miles southeast of Palm Springs. It is one of the nine incorporated cities of the valley and a defining part of the desert resort landscape. Its population is about 37,500, supplemented by thousands of seasonal residents. The city owes its name and identity to the La Quinta Resort & Club, which opened in December 1926 as a Spanish colonial revival retreat built by Walter H. Morgan. The resort introduced the Coachella Valley's first golf course the following year and became a magnet for well-heeled winter visitors. La Quinta, Spanish for "the country villa," was later adopted as the community's name, and the city incorporated in 1982. Golf remains the city's signature. PGA West, self-described as the "Western Home of Golf in America," offers nine courses designed by legends such as Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Greg Norman, and Tom Weiskopf, while the La Quinta Resort contributes additional championship layouts. These courses, along with private clubs like Tradition, Hideaway, and Madison, anchor a resort and second-home economy. The city's residential areas cluster around these golf communities, with La Quinta Cove nearer the Santa Rosa Mountains and Old Town La Quinta serving as the walkable dining and shopping center. Education is provided by the Desert Sands Unified School District, headquartered in La Quinta and serving five Coachella Valley communities. La Quinta suits golf enthusiasts, retirees, and seasonal residents seeking an upscale desert setting with resort amenities, mountain views, and the cultural life of the greater Palm Springs area close at hand.

Population 37,558
County Riverside County
Active Listings 1538

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is La Quinta in?

La Quinta is located in Riverside County, California, in the Coachella Valley between Indian Wells and Indio. It is one of nine cities in the valley and lies southeast of Palm Springs.

Why is La Quinta known for golf?

La Quinta is known as a premier golf destination. PGA West, the "Western Home of Golf in America," offers nine courses designed by legends including Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Greg Norman, while the La Quinta Resort & Club adds five championship courses.

When was the La Quinta Resort built?

The La Quinta Resort & Club opened on December 29, 1926, built by Walter H. Morgan across 1,400 acres with Spanish colonial revival architecture. It later gave the growing community its name, which means "the country villa" in Spanish.

What school district serves La Quinta?

La Quinta is served by the Desert Sands Unified School District, which is headquartered in the city. The district serves about 25,000 students across five Coachella Valley communities, including La Quinta, Bermuda Dunes, Indian Wells, Indio, and Palm Desert.

What is Old Town La Quinta?

Old Town La Quinta is the city's central shopping and dining village, with restaurants, boutiques, and event spaces. It serves as a walkable gathering place amid La Quinta's golf and resort communities.

City Guide

About La Quinta

Real Estate & Housing

La Quinta's housing is built around golf and the desert landscape. The city's stock is dominated by single-family homes in gated, golf-course and country-club communities — PGA West, Tradition, Hideaway, and Madison among them — with Spanish and Mediterranean-inspired architecture, resort-style amenities, and fairway or mountain views. La Quinta Cove, nearer the foothills, offers more moderately scaled homes on smaller lots. A significant share of the housing serves seasonal and second-home residents, reflected in the city's large part-time population. The market spans luxury estates on the fairways to more attainable desert homes, all framed by the Santa Rosa Mountains to the south.

Neighborhoods

La Quinta's neighborhoods are largely organized around golf and geography. PGA West anchors the city's golf-country identity, a sprawling collection of course-front communities and club amenities. Other gated country-club enclaves, including Tradition, Hideaway, and Madison, add to the roster of private golf communities. La Quinta Cove sits closer to the Santa Rosa Mountains, offering a foothill setting, older and more moderately sized homes, and direct access to desert trails. Old Town La Quinta forms the commercial and social center. To the east, the city transitions toward Indio, while its western edge borders Indian Wells, creating a seamless band of Coachella Valley resort communities.

Lifestyle in La Quinta

La Quinta's lifestyle is defined by golf, resort amenities, and desert serenity. Residents live among some of America's most celebrated golf courses, with country-club communities, spa resorts, and clubhouse dining woven into daily life. Old Town La Quinta provides a walkable center of restaurants, shops, and seasonal events, while the surrounding desert and the Santa Rosa Mountains offer hiking, cycling, and open space. The city draws a mix of full-time residents and seasonal second-home owners, giving it an upscale but unhurried, resort-town atmosphere. Palm Springs, Indian Wells, and Indio bring additional dining, arts, and music festivals within a short drive.

Schools & Education

La Quinta is served by the Desert Sands Unified School District, which is headquartered in the city on Dune Palms Road. The district enrolls about 25,000 students and serves five central Coachella Valley communities — La Quinta, Bermuda Dunes, Indian Wells, Indio, and Palm Desert — making it one of the region's primary education providers. Students attend a network of district elementary, middle, and high schools across the valley. The district's central role reflects La Quinta's position as a residential anchor of the Coachella Valley, and its schools serve both long-term residents and families connected to the area's hospitality and resort economy.

Getting Around

La Quinta is reached through the Coachella Valley's regional highway network, with Palm Springs International Airport a short drive away as the nearest commercial air gateway. The city itself has no municipal transit system, reflecting its car-oriented, resort character, though regional services operate across the Coachella Valley. Amtrak serves nearby Palm Springs on the Sunset Limited and Texas Eagle routes for longer-distance rail travel. Within the city, travel centers on major boulevards such as Washington Street and Highway 111, linking La Quinta to Indian Wells, Palm Desert, Indio, and the rest of the valley's communities and employment centers.

Parks & Recreation

Golf is La Quinta's defining recreation, with PGA West's nine courses and the La Quinta Resort's championship layouts offering some of the country's most celebrated desert golf. Beyond the fairways, the Santa Rosa Mountains rise sharply at the city's southern edge, with hiking and equestrian trails climbing from La Quinta Cove into the hills. The desert landscape supports cycling, tennis, and pickleball through the city's clubs and resorts, while Old Town La Quinta hosts events and gatherings. Nearby, Lake Cahuilla and the Coachella Valley's larger network of parks and trails add options, and the region's music festivals and Palm Springs attractions lie within a short drive.

MARKET SNAPSHOT

The Market at a Glance

How homes have been selling here over the last 90 days.

home_work New This Week 67
Went Under Contract 6
trending_down Price Reductions 0
payments Median Sale Price $755,000 +2.7%
square_foot Price per Sq Ft $437
schedule Avg Days on Market 5
sell Homes Sold 373
percent Sale-to-List Ratio 97.0%
inventory_2 Months of Inventory 5.9

Price & Sales History

Market data reflects closed sales over the last 90 days and is provided for informational purposes.

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79530 Cetrino For Sale
$1,425,000
79530 CetrinoLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 3 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 2965 sqft
  • Built 2001
  • 219151771DA
Weichert Realtors-Preferred
81787 Il Serenata Dr For Sale
$849,000
81787 Il Serenata DrLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 4 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 2853 sqft
  • Built 2005
  • SB26178653
Fredericks Realty
52439 Hawthorn Court For Rent
$3,900
52439 Hawthorn CourtLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 2 bd
  • 2.25 ba
  • 1665 sqft
  • Built 2016
  • 219151754DA
Jay Tennen & Associates
51015 Avenida Velasco For Sale
$1,195,000
51015 Avenida VelascoLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 4 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 2179 sqft
  • Built 2026
  • PW26176571
zRE Group
79886 Dandelion Drive For Rent
$3,500
79886 Dandelion DriveLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1806 sqft
  • Built 2001
  • 219151752DA
Compass
55280 Riviera For Sale
$859,000
55280 RivieraLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 3 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 1918 sqft
  • Built 1990
  • 219151645DA
Bennion Deville Homes
51493 Marbella Court For Rent
$18,000
51493 Marbella CourtLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 3 bd
  • 3.5 ba
  • 3855 sqft
  • Built 2005
  • 219151598DA
Desert Sotheby's Int'l Realty
59 Cenoceras Court For Sale
$1,001,990
59 Cenoceras CourtLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 3 bd
  • 3.5 ba
  • 2670 sqft
  • Built 2026
  • 219151462DA
Shine RE Sales & Marketing Inc
52520 Avenida Herrera For Sale
$536,000
52520 Avenida HerreraLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 4 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1772 sqft
  • Built 2015
  • 219151633DA
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
81916 Mission Palms For Sale
$889,000
81916 Mission PalmsLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 2529 sqft
  • Built 2025
  • OC26183194
Equity Union
43780 Skyward Way For Sale
$899,999
43780 Skyward WayLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 4 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 2525 sqft
  • Built 1990
  • IV26184138
REALTY MASTERS & ASSOCIATES
52580 Avenida Navarro For Sale
$549,000
52580 Avenida NavarroLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1506 sqft
  • Built 2004
  • 219151729DA
Windermere Real Estate
52883 Eisenhower Drive For Sale
$895,000
52883 Eisenhower DriveLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 5 bd
  • 4 ba
  • 3064 sqft
  • Built 1960
  • 219151711DA
Compass
52835 Avenida Ramirez For Sale
$475,000
52835 Avenida RamirezLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 3 bd
  • 1.75 ba
  • 1434 sqft
  • Built 1987
  • 219151696DA
Desert Sands Realty
81887 Via Encinitas For Rent
$5,000
81887 Via EncinitasLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 2529 sqft
  • Built 2024
  • 219151720DA
Equity Union
51630 Avenida Villa For Sale
$635,000
51630 Avenida VillaLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 3 bd
  • 3.5 ba
  • 2056 sqft
  • Built 2025
  • 219151697DA
Seven Gables Real Estate
61000 Living Stone Drive For Sale
$599,000
61000 Living Stone DriveLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1386 sqft
  • Built 2005
  • 219151680DA
Bennion Deville Homes
78229 Indigo Drive For Sale
$259,000
78229 Indigo DriveLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 1 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 763 sqft
  • Built 1989
  • 219151652DA
Rennie Group
81660 Hidden Links Drive For Sale
$900,000
81660 Hidden Links DriveLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 3 bd
  • 3.5 ba
  • 2905 sqft
  • Built 2006
  • 219151596DA
Equity Union
52274 Shining Star Lane For Rent
$8,500
52274 Shining Star LaneLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 4 bd
  • 3.25 ba
  • 2555 sqft
  • Built 2005
  • 219151601DA
Vine Property Group, Inc.
60602 Juniper Lane For Rent
$8,500
60602 Juniper LaneLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 3 bd
  • 3.5 ba
  • 2724 sqft
  • Built 2003
  • 219151610DA
Bennion Deville Homes
54900 Aristides Court For Sale
$2,799,000
54900 Aristides CourtLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 4 bd
  • 4.5 ba
  • 4154 sqft
  • Built 2018
  • 219151621DA
Bennion Deville Homes
54108 Oak Tree #A143 For Rent
$3,500
54108 Oak Tree #A143La Quinta, CA 92253
  • 2 bd
  • 1.75 ba
  • 1549 sqft
  • Built 1985
  • 219151661DA
Compass
50220 Via Puente For Sale
$2,500,000
50220 Via PuenteLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 4 bd
  • 3.75 ba
  • 4513 sqft
  • Built 2004
  • 219151546DA
Keller Williams Luxury Homes
60233 Katie Circle For Sale
$949,000
60233 Katie CircleLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 4 bd
  • 4 ba
  • 2789 sqft
  • Built 2005
  • 219151542DA
Bennion Deville Homes
60945 Living Stone Drive For Sale
$619,000
60945 Living Stone DriveLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1693 sqft
  • Built 2005
  • 219151549DA
Bennion Deville Homes
54960 Shoal Creek For Sale
$850,000
54960 Shoal CreekLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 3 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 1918 sqft
  • Built 1989
  • 219151567DA
Bennion Deville Homes
80395 Torreon Way For Sale
$1,190,000
80395 Torreon WayLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 3 bd
  • 3.5 ba
  • 2975 sqft
  • Built 2004
  • 219151556DA
eXp Realty Of Southern California Inc
60735 Living Stone Drive For Sale
$575,000
60735 Living Stone DriveLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1693 sqft
  • Built 2005
  • NDP2607840
eXp Realty of California, Inc
53031 Via Savona For Sale
$8,200,000
53031 Via SavonaLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 5 bd
  • 5.5 ba
  • 6395 sqft
  • Built 2013
  • 219151526DA
Compass
55296 Laurel For Rent
$3,000
55296 LaurelLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1515 sqft
  • Built 1991
  • 219151518DA
Compass
80775 Via Portofino For Sale
$7,495,000
80775 Via PortofinoLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 5 bd
  • 5.5 ba
  • 4570 sqft
  • Built 2005
  • 219151587DA
Compass
79845 Westward Ho For Sale
$470,000
79845 Westward HoLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 3 bd
  • 2.25 ba
  • 1977 sqft
  • Built 1961
  • CV26180166
HOMESMART KEY REALTY
51080 Eisenhower #22 For Rent
$2,595
51080 Eisenhower #22La Quinta, CA 92253
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1200 sqft
  • Built 1988
  • NP26179773
Barry Saywitz
51049 Eisenhower #C For Rent
$1,995
51049 Eisenhower #CLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 2 bd
  • 1.5 ba
  • 1000 sqft
  • Built 1965
  • NP26179721
Barry Saywitz
51080 Eisenhower #25 For Rent
$2,195
51080 Eisenhower #25La Quinta, CA 92253
  • 2 bd
  • 1.5 ba
  • 1000 sqft
  • Built 1988
  • NP26179728
Barry Saywitz
51020 Eisenhower #27 For Rent
$2,595
51020 Eisenhower #27La Quinta, CA 92253
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1000 sqft
  • Built 1988
  • NP26179701
Barry Saywitz
51099 Eisenhower #C For Rent
$1,995
51099 Eisenhower #CLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 2 bd
  • 1.5 ba
  • 1000 sqft
  • Built 1965
  • NP26179714
Barry Saywitz
51025 Ave Martinez #23 For Rent
$2,195
51025 Ave Martinez #23La Quinta, CA 92234
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1000 sqft
  • Built 1988
  • NP26179696
Barry Saywitz
47815 Dancing Butterfly For Sale
$425,000
47815 Dancing ButterflyLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1337 sqft
  • Built 2007
  • MB26124080
ehomes
47570 Via Montessa For Sale
$1,425,000
47570 Via MontessaLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 3 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 2835 sqft
  • Built 1998
  • CV26176422
Equity Union
55412 Riviera For Sale
$695,000
55412 RivieraLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1549 sqft
  • Built 1990
  • 219151417DA
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
79786 Parkway Esplanade S For Sale
$519,000
79786 Parkway Esplanade SLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1829 sqft
  • Built 2003
  • 219151365DA
BBS Brokers Realty
51299 Avenida Diaz For Rent
$8,500
51299 Avenida DiazLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1992 sqft
  • Built 2003
  • 219151355DA
Coldwell Banker Realty
81770 Via La Serena For Sale
$1,350,000
81770 Via La SerenaLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 3 bd
  • 3.5 ba
  • 2788 sqft
  • Built 2006
  • 219151306DA
Desert Sands Realty
61564 Tulare Lane For Sale
$1,178,000
61564 Tulare LaneLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 3 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 2524 sqft
  • Built 2007
  • 219151287DA
Bennion Deville Homes
61414 Topaz Drive For Rent
$8,500
61414 Topaz DriveLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 3 bd
  • 3.5 ba
  • 2331 sqft
  • Built 2006
  • 219151282DA
Compass
58080 Coral View Way For Sale
$995,000
58080 Coral View WayLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 2179 sqft
  • Built 2022
  • 219151290DA
Desert Sotheby's International Realty
80831 Vista Lazo For Sale
$2,899,999
80831 Vista LazoLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 5 bd
  • 6 ba
  • 5100 sqft
  • Built 2026
  • RS26175780
Elevate Real Estate Agency
55499 Oak-Hill For Sale
$719,000
55499 Oak-HillLa Quinta, CA 92253
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 2129 sqft
  • Built 1990
  • NP26179284
Coldwell Banker Realty
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