About La Quinta, California

La Quinta (Spanish for the fifth) is a resort city located in the Coachella Valley between Indian Wells and Indio. As of the 2010 census, the City had a population of 37,467.

The most prominent industry in the city is golfing with more than twenty golf courses, including the world-famous PGA West, which has hosted prestigious tournaments such as The Skins Game, Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, The Grand Slam of Golf, The Legends of Golf, as well as the PGA Tour Qualifying School. The Robb Report credits La Quinta as the leading golf destination in the US. Among those destinations is the La Quinta Resort and Club, a resort dating to 1926, where director Frank Capra wrote the screenplay for Lost Horizon. The Tom Fazio-designed golf course at The Quarry at La Quinta is ranked among the top 100 golf courses in the United States. In January 2008, the Arnold Palmer Classic Course at the city’s SilverRock Golf Resort became one of the four host golf courses for the annual Bob Hope Chrysler Classic PGA golf tournament.

Known as the “Gem of the Desert”, the City of La Quinta is the premier playground for active living; with patio dining, boutique shops, resort escapes, world-class golf, top national retailers and the charm of the town. La Quinta is also known for its pristine surroundings showcasing picture perfect views. The community inspires art and culture, health, wellness and serenity among its visitors and residents as well.