Pick a family vacation to La Quinta and you won’t be sorry. Golf in La Quinta is well known, but the memorable family activities in La Quinta should not be ignored. There are parks and museums to visit in Palm Springs, a short half an hour drive away, and art, culture, and family restaurants in La Quinta itself.
If you can pry yourself away from the board games we’ve stashed in the family room and the Ultra HD 4k TV and Xbox One, not to mention the pool, get out and see some sights together.
The Best Kids Activities In La Quinta
The Art In Public Places Map is a wonderful way to mix some art and La Quinta culture into your other planned activities. Kids will enjoy seeing these pieces of art ‘in the wild’ and collecting selfies with them.
La Quinta Park is just around the corner from Desert Rock Oasis at the corner of Blackhawk Way and Adams Street. It’s the perfect setting for a picnic, complete with a shaded area, grills for BBQ, and benches. The kids can play on the playground or in the extremely popular water feature if the weather permits.
Fritz Burns Park is another popular children’s spot in La Quinta. It’s located at 78100 Francis Hack Lane, La Quinta, and features tennis courts, and a grassy area for soccer or some catch. It’s small, but fun.
If neither of those parks suit your family’s fancy, try Lake Cahuilla Country Park at 58075 Jefferson Street, La Quinta. There are grills there too, a stunning view of the mountains, and fishing is allowed.
For a different kind of kid friendly fun in La Quinta, try some museums. The La Quinta Museum is a great choice because it houses both historical exhibits and artwork. It’s the perfect way to mix in some education on a trip with your kids.
Additionally, the Palm Springs Air Museum is less than a half hour away and features a massive collection of WWII planes, including flight demonstrations.
While in Palm Springs, a visit to the area would be incomplete without visiting the famous Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. The kids especially will be mesmerized with the 2.5 mile ascent to the peak, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the entire Coachella Valley. This is also a popular spot to escape the desert heat!
On the way back to Desert Rock Oasis, be sure to stop by nearby Palm Desert’s Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. Children will experience the diverse plants and animals that live in the greater Palm Springs area. They’ll have their own La Quinta wildlife encounter in a safe space. If you can, stick around for the ‘Desert After Dark,’ program, all about nocturnal predators. Children under 3 are free!
If a movie is in the family’s plans, the Century Theaters Next Gen lets you buy advance tickets and enjoy some of the most comfortable seats around while you watch your flick. It’s a no brainer kind of family activity in La Quinta.
Don’t forget to come home and relax after a long day of sightseeing at the beautiful Desert Rock Oasis. Our pool and other kid-friendly amenities await you!