8 Things to Do Next Time You’re in La Quinta

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SilverRock Resort

SilverRock’s Arnold Palmer Classic Course, designed by The King himself, has long been one of the valley’s most engaging public plays. The 2008–2011 host of the annual Bob Hope Classic tournament (now The American Express) continues to play at a lofty level befitting its Santa Rosa Mountain surrounds.

Now in the process of a long-anticipated $420 million enhancement project across the celebrated grounds, a back-nine rework has allotted space for forthcoming Montage and Pendry hotels and residences, a resort village, and a 71,000-square-foot conference center.

The upgrades to the latter half of the 7,239-yard course became an instant desert sensation, with highlights including a new par-3  11th hole testing over water to a long putting surface, a fresh par-5  12th with forced carry over water from the back tees, and a drivable par-4 home hole with strategic placement of midfairway sand.

Before or after your round, the on-site (and dog-friendly) SilverRock Grill remains an East Valley breakfast and lunch darling, with inviting hillside vistas and affordable pricing along with a full bar.

79179 Ahmanson Lane, La Quinta
760-777-8884

Old Town La Quinta

Inspired by a trip abroad, developer Wells Marvin set out to create a Spanish-style village square in La Quinta. The result is Old Town La Quinta, where cobblestone walkways lined with bougainvillea connect restaurants and boutiques offering fine olive oils, artisanal skincare, apparel, and home décor. The plaza hosts regular events — farmers markets, art fairs, live music — that keep the streets lively year-round.

Main Street, La Quinta

PGA WEST

PGA WEST in La Quinta offers five celebrated public courses crafted by legendary designers, inviting golfers to test their skills across dramatic desert terrain and tour-level layouts.

56150 PGA Blvd., La Quinta
800-742-9378

Lake Cahuilla

Surrounded by the Santa Rosa Mountains, this wide-open regional park blends camping, fishing, picnicking, and hiking around a 135-acre lake. A sweeping multimillion-dollar revitalization, secured through a 30-year lease renewal, is now underway, with updates from a reopened swimming pool to new pickleball courts. Popular for fishing, the lake stocks catfish five times a year. Expect to pay a small entrance fee per person when you arrive; passes are slightly higher for fishing and overnight campers.

58075 Jefferson St., La Quinta

Marvyn’s Magic Theater

Do you believe in magic? You will after a night at Marvyn’s Magic Theater, where notable magicians will make you forget you’re in Greater Palm Springs with their Vegas-style routines. (Host Jeff Hobson performed on the Las Vegas strip for 14 years prior to founding this place.) Shows run about 75 minutes, and you must be 21 to attend. Arrive early to enjoy pre-show entertainment and get warmed up at the swanky, full-service piano bar. Then settle in for an evening of dazzling interactive performance. You might even get to participate in a few tricks yourself.

46630 Washington St., La Quinta
833-627-8967

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Old Town Artisan Studios

Creativity blooms in a 3-acre garden oasis tucked just a block from Main Street. The Old Town Artisan Studios nonprofit arts campus, rooted in a 1940s homestead, welcomes locals and visitors alike to experience the positive power of art — engaging, healing, and always fun.

From mesmerizing fused glass and wheelchair-accessible pottery wheel classes to sensory workshops for little ones, the studios offer a rotating schedule of inclusive, affordable programs for all ages and abilities. Drop in to paint your own pottery or sign up for a one-day workshop, private lesson, or four-week class in digital art, glass mosaics, or watercolor painting.

Beyond the garden walls, their Mobile Art Mission brings healing, hands-on experiences to underserved communities across the Coachella Valley including after-school programs, veterans, and individuals living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.

Whether you create something special, browse the gift shop, stroll the grounds, or enjoy live music, this arts hub offers a chance to explore, express, and reconnect with your imagination.

78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta
760-777-1444

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Coco Rose Home

Handmade on the Indonesian island of Bali, caftans, dresses, jumpsuits, and other statement pieces fill the racks at this Old Town La Quinta boutique. Just a short walk away, you can pick up bohemian-inspired baskets, wall décor, and trinkets at Coco Rose Home. Eileen Burke and her daughter, Shannon, were astounded by the tradition, friendship, and creativity in Bali and decided to share that inspiration with Southern California, opening stores in La Quinta, Palm Desert, Carlsbad, Encinitas, and Del Mar.

78010 Main St., Suite 100, La Quinta
760-846-5161

Coco Rose Beach & Resort Wear

78065 Main St., Suite 102, La Quinta
760-219-7165