- The list below includes 82 free or cheap things to do in or near La Quinta, California, including 60 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Mini Golf and Art Gallery.
- From Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area to La Quinta Cove Hike, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in La Quinta and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Idyllwild and Cathedral City.
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Despite its somewhat unsettling name, Hellhole Canyon is actually a quite scenic hiking destination. A six mile round trip hike, the trail through Hellhole Canyon culminates at a 24 foot waterfall, an anomaly in this desert setting.
29.4 Miles
The J T & S Railroad Club is a non-profit organization that oversees the Joshua Tree and the Southern Railroad Museum. The club owns a 15-inch #6 train and a GE 47 Tonner.
29.5 Miles
Queen Valley Road is a narrow dirt road which passes through some beautiful views of the valley and is great for a scenic drive. With little change in elevation, the road opens into the valley which has a very quiet and peaceful atmosphere.
30.2 Miles
Spanning 835 acres, Reed Valley Ranch has been in operation since 1867. Visitors can take guided group or solo trail rides, take on trail endurance courses, or learn the basics of ranch work.
32.1 Miles
Pegleg Smith Monument is a monument to Thomas Long 'Peg Leg' Smith who was a mountain man,a fur trapper,a horse thief and ... a liar.
32.1 Miles
Covering a total distance of 30-miles, the Santa Rosa Mountains are a chain of mountains that stretch from the San Jacinto Mountains to the Coachella Valley. The mountain chain's highest peak is 8,716-feet above sea level.
32.5 Miles
The Joshua Tree Visitor Center is so much more than an information desk. The center offers beautiful photographic, art and book exhibits on the history of the area, it's wildlife and plantlife, as well as nearby attractions.
32.6 Miles
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61607 29 Palms Hwy, Ste B, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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Featuring a new exhibit every month, Joshua Tree Art Gallery showcases paintings and sculptures from regional and nationally recognized artists. Each exhibit has its own reception where visitors can meet the artist.
32.6 Miles
Providing free admission, Noah Purifoy - Environment of Sculptures features a collection of outdoor sculptures in a desert setting. The sculptures are built from wood, wire, and a variety of objects like bicycles.
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PO Box 2131, Joshua Tree National Park, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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With Joshua Tree Adventures - Day Tours, visitors can explore the desert of Joshua Tree National Park with an experienced guide. During the tour, visitors will stop at desert waterfalls, rock structures, canyons, and other major landmarks.